MacComparisonZone: 15 Inch G4/1.25 GHz PowerBook vs 12 Inch G4/1.33 GHz PowerBook - What Are The Performance, Feature And Price Differences
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Introduction
7/14/04
This Buyer's Guide compares the 15 Inch G4/1.25 GHz PowerBook which has the SuperDrive optical drive, to the 12 Inch G4/1.33GHz PowerBook, which has the Combo optical drive.
The 125GHz machine was released in September of 2003. At the time is was a middle model of a family of four, which included a 1.33 GHz 17 Inch machine, a 1GHz 15 Inch machine, and a 12 inch PowerBook running at 1GHz.
The current 1.33 GHz 12 Inch PowerBook was released in April, 2004 ... 8 months later. It is also a low-end model of a family of four, which includes a 1.5GHz 17 inch PowerBook, a 1.5 GHz 15 Inch machine, and a 15 inch PowerBook running at 1.33GHz
Major Technological Difference:
Processor Speed
Cache Speed
Weight
Battery Life
Current Price Difference:
$500 To
$700
Graphics Card
Expansion Slots
Hard Drive Size
Optical Drive Options/Speed
Ethernet Speed
FireWire Port Speed
Screen Size
Screen Resolution
Backlit Keyboard Option
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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2 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)
1 FireWire Port (400 Mbps)
Audio in & out
Bluetooth 1.1 built in
Video
15.2-inch (diagonal) TFT active-matrix
1280 by 854
2048 x 1536 support on external display
DVI output port
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 and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1280 by 854 pixels on the built-in display and up to 2048 by 1536 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
12.1-inch (diagonal) TFT
1024 x 768
2048 x 1536 support on external display
Mini-DVI port
DVI output using included mini-DVI to DVI adapter
ADC output using optional Apple DVI to ADC Adapter
VGA output using included mini-DVI to VGA adapter
S-video and composite video output using mini-DVI to video adapter (sold separately)
Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1024 by 768 pixels on the built-in display and up to 2048 by 1536 pixels on an external display, both at millions of color
Specification Notes
Has third speaker for midrange
Audio line in
Illuminated fiber-optic, backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor
Graphics (Card) Test is based on CineBench 2003. In this type of image rendering, the graphics card takes the lead
Graphics (Processor) Test is based on CineBench 2003. In this type of image rendering, the processor takes the lead
Graphics Gaming (Card) Test is based on the game 4x4 EVO2 .. a racing game. All settings are at highest quality. This game is more graphics card dependent
Graphics Gaming (Processor) Test is based on the game Giants.. All settings are at highest quality. This game is more processor dependent ... will also make used of dual processors if present
The Photoshop (Workflow) score is based on the BareFeats Photoshop Action Script, which you can download and run on your own machine, if you have Photoshop.
Battery Life was tested by playing a DVD movie on the fully charged machine until it was completely drained.
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MacComparisonZone: 15 Inch G4/1.25 GHz PowerBook vs 12 Inch G4/1.33 GHz PowerBook - What Are The Performance, Feature And Price Differences
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