The MacComparisonZone: 12 Inch G4/1.0GHz iBook vs 12 Inch G4/1.33GHz PowerBook - What Are The Performance, Feature And Price Differences - Updated
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Introduction
7/10/04
This Buyer's Guide compares the 12 Inch G4/1.0GHz iBook, to the 12 Inch 1.33 GHz PowerBook. Both machines have the Combo optical drive.
The current 1.0 GHz 12 Inch iBook was released in April, 2004. It is the low-end model, of a family of three , which includes a 14 inch model, also running at 1GHz, and a 14 Inch model clocked at 1.25GHz.
The current 1.33 GHz 12 Inch PowerBook was released in April, 2004 . It is also a low-end model, this time of a family of four, which includes a 1.5 GHz 17 Inch machine, and 1.33GHz & 1.5GHz, 15 Inch PowerBooks.
Major Technological Differences:
Processor Speed
Weight
Battery Life
Price Difference: $500 - $700
Bus Speed
Graphics Card & Video Memory Amount
Hard Drive Size
Stock Wireless Networking
External Video Support
Sound System
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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In basic processing power, the 1GHz iBook appears to have about a 20 to 25 percent edge over the 933 MHz iBook.
When working with many small files the drive on the 1 GHz iBook performs somewhat better. This is largely due to the fact that it has twice the amount of L2 cache. This may not hold true when working with very large files.
Graphics (Processor) is based on CineBench 2003. In this type of image rendering, the processor takes the lead
Graphics Gaming (Graphics Card) Test is based on the game 4x4 EVO2 .. a racing game. All settings are at medium quality
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 'General Interface' test is based on Let1kWindowsBloom, which is freely available.
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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Base machine HP Photosmart 7660 inkjet photo printer, $50 after rebate ($129 up front) HP DeskJet 5150 inkjet printer, free after rebate ($89 up front) HP PSC 2410 Multifunction Printer ($299 up front) PSC 2175 all-in-one, $100 after rebate ($179 up front) HP DeskJet 5850 Wireless Inkjet Printer ($149 up front) DeskJet 5650 inkjet printer, $30 after rebate ($129 up front)
Base Machine HP Photosmart 7660 inkjet photo printer, $50 after rebate ($129 up front) HP DeskJet 5150 inkjet printer, free after rebate ($89 up front) HP PSC 2410 Multifunction Printer ($299 up front) PSC 2175 all-in-one, $100 after rebate ($179 up front) HP DeskJet 5850 Wireless Inkjet Printer ($149 up front) DeskJet 5650 inkjet printer, $30 after rebate ($129 up front)
Base Machine HP Photosmart 7660 inkjet photo printer, $50 after rebate ($129 up front) HP DeskJet 5150 inkjet printer, free after rebate ($89 up front) HP PSC 2410 Multifunction Printer ($299 up front) PSC 2175 all-in-one, $100 after rebate ($179 up front) HP DeskJet 5850 Wireless Inkjet Printer ($149 up front) DeskJet 5650 inkjet printer, $30 after rebate ($129 up front)
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The MacComparisonZone: 12 Inch G4/1.0GHz iBook vs 12 Inch G4/1.33GHz PowerBook - What Are The Performance, Feature And Price Differences - Updated
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Base machine
HP Photosmart 7660 inkjet photo printer, $50 after rebate ($129 up front)
HP DeskJet 5150 inkjet printer, free after rebate ($89 up front)
