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MacComparisonZone: 14 Inch G4 iBook vs 15 Inch PowerBook? Which One Is faster And Has Better Features?
Updated 4/19/04
Specially prepared for Krystal ... Request your own Custom Comparison
Introduction
This Buyer's Guide compares the 14 Inch G4/1GHz MHz iBook which has the Combo optical drive, to the 15 Inch G4/1 GHz PowerBook.
Below you will find specifications and features, performance , and price comparisons. We also provide further links where you can do additional research, should you so wish.
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Specifications & Features
Model/Mhz
iBook G4/1GHz/1GH/256K
(#M9165LL/A )
L2 Cache: 256K @ 1GHz
L3 Cache: None
Release Date: October, 2003
14.1" Screen
Combination Drive
5.9 pounds
Battery Life: 61-watt 6 Hours
PowerBook G4/1.0GHz
(#M8980LL/A )
L2 Cache: 512K @ 1GHz
L3 Cache: None
Release Date: January, 2003
15.2" Screen
Combination Drive
5.6 pounds
Battery Life: 46 -watt 4.5 Hours
Price Information
MSRP: $1,499
Apple Store
DealZone
MSRP: $1,999
Apple Store
DealZone
Bus Speed
(Mhz)
133 MHz
167 MHz
RAM
(MAX)
256MB of PC2100 (266MHz) DDR SDRAM
(640 MB max)
256MB PC2700 (333MHz) DDR SDRAM
(2 GB max)
Graphics Support
ATI Mobility Radeon 9200
32MB of DDR SDRAM
4x AGP
ATI Mobility Radeon 9600
64MB of DDR SDRAM
4x AGP
Expansion
Slots
AirPort Extreme Ready
One PC Card/CardBus slot supporting one Type I or Type II card
AirPort Extreme (54 Mbps) ready
Hard Drive
60 GB Ultra ATA
60 GB Ultra ATA/100
4200rpm
Optical Drive
Combination Drive (slot loading)
Writes CD-R at 24x
Writes CD-RW at 10x
Reads DVD-ROM at 8x
Reads CD-ROM at 24x
Combination Drive (slot loading)
Writes CD-R at 24x
Writes CD-RW at 10x
Reads DVD-ROM at 8x
Reads CD-ROM at 24x
Connectivity & Communication
56k V.92 modem
Optional 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme Card (based on 802.11g standard; 802.11b Wi-Fi certified)
10/100 BT Ethernet
2 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)
1 FireWire Port (400 Mbps)
Optional internal Bluetooth
56k V.92 modem
Optional 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme Card (based on 802.11g standard; 802.11b Wi-Fi certified)
10/100/1000 BT Ethernet
2 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)
1 FireWire Port (400 Mbps)
1 FireWire 800 Port
Audio in & out
Bluetooth 1.1 built in
Video
14.1-inch (diagonal) TFT XGA active-matrix
1024x768
800x600
640x480
resolutions with millions of colors
Video Mirroring
Included Apple VGA Display Adapter.
S-video and composite video output to TV or projector (requires Apple Video Adapter, sold separately)
15.2-inch (diagonal) TFT active-matrix
Support for resolutions of
1280 by 854 (native)
1152 by 640,
1896 by 600,
720 by 480,
640 by 480
pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio;
1024 by 768,
800 by 600,
640 by 480 pixels
at 4:3 aspect ratio
2048 x 1536 support on external display
ADC output using optional Apple DVI to ADC Adapter
VGA output using included DVI to VGA adapter
S-video output port
Composite video output using included S-video to composite adapter
Dual display support for extended desktop and video mirroring modes
Specification Notes
Has third speaker for midrange
Audio line in
Illuminated fiber-optic, backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor optional
Machine
iBook G4/1GHz/1GH/256K
PowerBook G4/1GHz/1GHz/512K
Processor
87 Points
91 Points - - 5% Faster
Graphics
217 Points
539 Points - - 148% Faster
Graphics Gaming
15 frames per second
17.5 frames per second - - 17% Faster
Drive
250.13 seconds
223.74 seconds - - 12% Faster
General - Interface
41.99 seconds
43.77 seconds - - 4% Slower
iMovie Encode
159.98 seconds
167.17 seconds - - 4% Slower
MS Word Macro
109.34 seconds
92.77 seconds - - 18% Faster
Photoshop - Actions
59.45 seconds
52.25 seconds - - 14% Faster
Notes
The main stand out here is the difference in Graphics rendering on the PowerBook, which has a better graphics card and is almost 150% faster.
The General Interface and iMovie encode comparison is within the margin of error ... so both machines turn in essentially the same score.
the Processor and Graphics test is based on CineBench 2003 which you can freely download and run on your own machine
The 'General Interface' test is based on Let1kWindowsBloom, which is also freely available
The Photoshop score is based on the BareFeats Photoshop Action Script, which you can download and run on your own machine, if you have Photoshop.
For more detailed performance results see this page
Links To Further Information
Machine
iBook G4/1GHz/1GH/256K
PowerBook G4/1GHz/1GHz/512K
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Links to additional information
Price & Bundle Comparisons
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iBook G4/1 GHz 14.1" Screen, Combination Drive #M9165LL/A
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Apple Promotions and any/all of the following:
Base Machine
Upgrade to 640MB RAM, free after rebate, $40 install
Free case after mail-in rebate
Epson Stylus C84 Printer,free after mail-in rebates ($99 up front)
Epson CX5400 multi-function printer, $99 discount via mail-in rebates ($149 up front)
Epson CX6400 multi-function printer, $99 discount via mail-in rebates ($199 up front)
HP Deskjet 5150, $99 discount via Apple rebate ($100 up front)
HP Deskjet 5650, $99 discount via Apple rebate ($130 up front)
HP Deskjet 6122, $99 discount via Apple rebate ($180 up front)
HP Officejet 6110 all-in-one, $99 discount via Apple rebate ($300 up front)
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MYOB FirstEdge for $10
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Sales Tax
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Base Machine
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$1,494
$22 shipping charge
Sales Tax
None
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Free USB "Mega Memory" watch after mail-in rebate ($50 up front)
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Availability information not posted online...
15.2" PowerBook G4/1GHz Combination Drive #M8980LL/A
Store
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Price & Shipping*
$1,999 .... Education Discount Price: $1,799
Free shipping
Sales Tax
All states with sales tax.
Deals & Bundles
- Available
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- Unavailable
Apple Promotions and:
Base Machine
DeskJet 5850 wireless printer, $100 after rebate ($199 up front)
PSC 2410 multifunction printer, $200 after rebate ($299 up front)
PSC 2175 all-in-one, $100 after rebate ($199 up front)
Photosmart 7660 inkjet photo printer, $50 after rebate ($149 up front)
DeskJet 5150 inkjet printer, free after rebate ($99 up front)
DeskJet 5650 inkjet printer, $30 after rebate ($129 up front)
Store
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Price & Shipping*
$1,994
Shipping $28
Sales Tax
CA, TN, WI
Deals & Bundles
- Available
- Unknown/Delay
- Unavailable
Apple Promotions and any/all of the following:
Base Machine
Free 512 MB of RAM after mail-in rebate ($40 installation fee applies)
Epson Stylus C84 Printer, free after mail-in rebates ($99 up front)
Epson CX5400 multi-function printer, $119 discount via mail-in rebates ($149 up front)
Epson CX6400 multi-function printer, $119 discount via mail-in rebates ($199 up front)
Free case after mail-in rebate (low stock)
HP Deskjet 5150, $99 discount via Apple rebate ($100 up front)
HP Deskjet 5650, $99 discount via Apple rebate ($130 up front)
HP Deskjet 6122, $99 discount via Apple rebate ($180 up front)
HP Officejet 6110 all-in-one, $99 discount via Apple rebate ($300 up front)
HP PhotoSmart 7960, $99 discount via Apple rebate ($290 up front)
MYOB FirstEdge for $10
Store
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$1,994
$14 shipping
Sales Tax
MA, NC, OH, TN
Deals & Bundles
- Available
- Unknown/Delay
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Apple Promotions and one of the following:
Base Machine
512MB, free after mail-in rebate ($40 install)
Epson Stylus Color C84 Inkjet Printer, $79 discount via mail-in rebates ($99 up front)
Free case after mail-in rebate ($40 up front)
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Price & Shipping*
$1,994
$25 shipping charge (free after mail-in rebate)
Sales Tax
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Apple Promotions and any/all of the following:
Base Machine
Free 512 MB of RAM after mail-in rebate ($40 installation fee applies)
Epson Stylus C84 Printer, free after mail-in rebates ($99 up front)
Epson CX5400 multi-function printer, $119 discount via mail-in rebates ($149 up front)
Epson CX6400 multi-function printer, $119 discount via mail-in rebates ($199 up front)
Free case after mail-in rebate (low stock)
HP Deskjet 5150, $99 discount via Apple rebate ($100 up front)
HP Deskjet 5650, $99 discount via Apple rebate ($130 up front)
HP Deskjet 6122, $99 discount