5-17-02
When Apple released the April 2002 PowerBooks, we moved to
stopped updating our "December 2001" PowerBook buyer's
guide in favor of supporting the latest
model. Usually when Apple refreshes a product line like
the PowerBook, online stores bring out some enticing bundles
and price cuts to help clear out their remaining stock of
older models.
We were positively floored to discover that several stores
are actually charging a $100 premium for the older G4/667
PowerBooks! Perhaps this is because the new G4/667 is the
"low end" machine and, as such, has half the RAM
of the old G4/667, 256 MB as opposed to 512 MB. The new G4/667
also lacks an AirPort card and infrared port. On the positive
side, the new G4/667 has a faster graphics chip with double
the memory. It also has a DVI port instead of RGB.
At roughly $2200, the G4/550 has received a $100 price cut
and is now represents the cheapest combination drive PowerBook
available. If there is enough interest, we may check the availability
of the October 2001 PowerBooks which sported DVD-ROM drives.
There may be some good deals to be had there... Below, we
have present you with the current prices, availability and
bundles offered with the "December 2001" PowerBooks.
Happy shopping!
Current Promotions:
Apple "Music
on. $100 off." Buy any Apple computer and a 5 or
10 GB iPod and receive a $100 rebate. This promotion, which
is set to end June 30th, can be used in conjunction with Apple's
other promotions.
Apple "Go
Wireless and Save" Buy any G4 PowerBook or iBook
and get $100 off Apple AirPort base station via mail in rebate.
Computer and base station must appear on the same invoice.
Promotion runs through the end of June.
Apple ""Cool
Pix. Hot deal." - Buy any PowerBook or iBook and
get $100 off (via mail-in rebate) Nikon's CoolPix
775 digital camera. Rebate offer runs through May 27th,
and it appears that it cannot be combined with the "Suite
Deal" promotion below.
Lexmark Z25
Rebate - Replacing the now expired Z23 promotion, the
Z25 promotion offers the same rebates, $30 off the Z25 printer
if bought on its own, or $50 if bought with a computer. Once
again, Dell computers don't qualify for the rebate... Runs
through June 29th.
Note: We receive a small commission
on computers purchased using the links below. Though this
adds no cost to your purchase price it does help us defray
the cost of running MacReviewZone and MacSpeedZone. Your help
is appreciated! Shipping charges are to California... your
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1.) 256 MB RAM ($40 install fee) & free (after
rebates) Lexmark Z23 printer.
2.) Zip 100 & free (after rebates) Lexmark Z23
printer.
3.) Final Cut Pro editing system for $1,900
4.) Final Cut Pro editing system and Sony Video Walkman
for $4,200.
5.) Adobe Premier editing system for $1,000.
6.) Adobe Premier editing system and Sony Video Walkman
for $3,200.
7.) Free AirPort card ($40 installation fee)
8.) Virtual PC 5 w/Windows 2000 for $150.
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