[G4] iBook vs powerbook?

[Chris Loehr]

Here is the differences in the current models YMMV on older models. May not
hold true in older models. This is based on stock models, not by upgrading

ibook polycarbonate case
pb aluminum case

Ibook 32mb vram 
PB 64mb vram

ibook vga out
pb mini dvi out

ibook 256mb stock ram
pb 512mb stock ram

ibook no blue tooth
pb blue tooth standard

ibook open lid operation
pb can be used in closed lid mode

ibook video mirroring
pb dual monitor capability

ibook 30gb hard drive
pb 60gb hard drive

ibook 4200rpm hard drive
pb 5400rpm hard drive

ibook super drive only on  14" model
pb super drive available on all models

pb has faster processor than ibook

ibook PC2100 ram
pb PC2700 ram

ibook 133mhz system bus
pbook 167mhz system bus

ibook no audio line in
pb audio line in

ibook supposedly longer batter life

ibook slightly heavier than pb

pb has one more key on keyboard

ibook 4x superdrive
pb 8x superdrive

ibook no sudden motion sensor
pb has sudden motion sensor

ibook no scrolling trackpad
pb scrolling trackpad

 
 
 
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-------Original Message-------
 
From: rich northouse
Date: 04/06/05 17:44:49
To: A place to discuss Apple's G4 computers.
Subject: [G4] iBook vs powerbook?
 
> Hi folks,
 
I am considering purchasing an Apple notebook computer. Can someone
explain what the differences are between an iBook and a Powerbook?
 
Thanks,
 
rich
 
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