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by Charles Gaba
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Visit Charle Gaba's new System Shootout site for the latest shootouts!
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Company
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Apple
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Lindows
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iBook CD-ROM
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Mobile PC
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Dimensions:
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132 cubic in.
11.2" x 9.1" x 1.3" |
82 cubic in.
0.91"x 10.43"x 8.66" |
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Weight:
(all bays filled) |
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4.9 lbs
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2.9 lbs
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Battery Life:
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up to 5 hrs.
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up to 3 hrs.
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Processor:
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 800 MHz Pentium 4 |
933 MHz VIA C3
800 MHz Pentium 4 ??? |
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L1 Cache:
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64k
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128k
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L2 Cache:
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512K
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64k
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L3 Cache:
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--
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--
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RAM Type:
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SDRAM PC100
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SDRAM PC133
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Front Side Bus:
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100 MHz
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133 MHz
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RAM Amount:
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128 MB (1 x 128)
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256 MB (1x256)
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Max. RAM:
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640 MB (1+1 open)
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768 MB (1+1 open)
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Hard Drive Capacity:
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20 GB
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Hard Drive Type:
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Ultra ATA 66
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Ultra ATA 100
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Hard Drive Speed:
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4200 RPM
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4200 RPM ???
(Lindows support had "no idea.") |
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CD-ROM:
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24x
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CD-RW:
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--
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--
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DVD-ROM:
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--
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--
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DVD-/+RW:
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--
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--
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Floppy Drive:
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--
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--
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Other Drive:
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--
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Compact Flash bay
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PC Card Slot?
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802.11b Card Slot
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Yes
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Bay Type:
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Fixed
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Fixed
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USB Ports:
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2 USB 1.1
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2 USB 2.0
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FireWire Ports:
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1port @ 400 Mbps
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1 port @ 400 Mbps
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Legacy Ports:
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Legacy-free
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Legacy-free
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Video Card:
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ATI Mobility
Radeon 7500 |
Integrated Savage 4 AGP
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Video RAM:
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16 MB (dedicated)
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"up to" 16 MB (shared)
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Dual Display Support?
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Mirroring
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Mirroring
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VGA Out:
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Yes
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Yes
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S-Video Out:
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Yes
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--
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RCA Out:
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Yes
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--
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DVI Out:
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--
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--
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Display Type:
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12.1" TFT XGA
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12.1" TFT XGA
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Native Resolution:
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1024x768
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1024x768
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Microphone / Line In:
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Built-in microphone
Digital audio-ready |
Audio-in port
Digital audio-ready |
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Headphone / Line Out:
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Yes
Digital Audio-ready |
Yes
Digital Audio-ready |
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Stereo Speakers:
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Yes
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Yes
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Ethernet:
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10/100
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56k Modem:
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Yes
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Wi-Fi Card:
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optional (802.11b);
internal antennae |
optional (802.11b)
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Bluetooth Card:
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optional
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optional
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Hardware Extras
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HP DeskJet 3820 w/promo
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Included OS:
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Mac OS X 10.2;
Mac OS 9.2 Classic; BSD Unix; Apache Web Server |
Lindows 3.0
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Windows Support:
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DOS/98/ME/2000/XP
(via Virtual PC) |
DOS/98/ME/2000/XP
(Native) |
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Mac Support:
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Mac OS 8,9,X (Native)
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Mac OS 8.1 only (emulation)
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Linux Support:
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Various flavors (Native)
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UNIX Support:
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Various flavors (Native)
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Java 2 Support:
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Native
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Native ???
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Zero-Config Networking:
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Rendezvous
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Save-as PDF:
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Native (any file)
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3rd-party ???
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Handwriting Recognition:
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Inkwell
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Word Processor:
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AppleWorks 6.2
(Word compatible) |
StarOffice
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Spreadsheet:
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AppleWorks 6.2
(Excel compatible) |
StarOffice
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Presentation:
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AppleWorks 6.2
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StarOffice
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Database:
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AppleWorks 6.2
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StarOffice
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Drawing/Painting:
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AppleWorks 6.2
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StarOffice
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Projects/Planning:
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--
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(various downloads via $99/yr. membership)
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Web Browser
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Internet Explorer 5.2
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(various downloads via $99/yr. membership)
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E-Mail / PIM / Calendar/
Address Book: |
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OS X Mail / OS X Address Book
iCal / iSync |
(various downloads via $99/yr. membership)
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Media Players:
*free download |
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QuickTime 6
DVD Player Windows Media Player 7* RealOne Player* |
(various downloads via $99/yr. membership)
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Financial:
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Quicken 2003 Deluxe
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(various downloads via $99/yr. membership)
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Reference:
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World Book OS X
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(various downloads via $99/yr. membership)
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Digital
Photography: |
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iPhoto 1.1
PixelNhance |
(various downloads via $99/yr. membership)
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Digital Video
Editing: |
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iMovie 2
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(various downloads via $99/yr. membership)
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CD Burning/
Music: |
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iTunes 3, Disc Burner*
*(requires external CD-RW) |
(various downloads via $99/yr. membership)
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DVD Burning /
Authoring: |
Disc Burner*
*(requires external DVD-RW) |
(various downloads via $99/yr. membership)
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Games
Included: |
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Chess
Otto Matic Deimos Rising |
(various downloads via $99/yr. membership)
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Additional
Software: |
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Asstd. system software
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Asstd. system software
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Free Services:
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1 month Earthlink
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Virus/
Security Issues: |
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???
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Firewall:
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Yes
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???
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Warranty:
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1 yr. ltd./mail-in
90 days phone |
2 yr. ltd./mail-in
2 yr. phone |
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Subotal:
(after rebates) |
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$999
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$799 (+ $99 annual membership)
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+ Ground Shipping:
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No Charge
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???
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Total Price
as configured: (tax not included) |
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tax not included |
$799 (+ $99 annual membership)
tax not included |
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The information above is as accurate as I could make it based on a reasonable time studying the respective companies' Web sites. There is no guarantee that these configurations, prices, and features are the best that one could come up with; assorted bundles, free internet access, free extra memory, and so on can most likely be found for any of the above systems. The point of this chart is to demonstrate that Apple's lineup holds its own against any brand-name computer, even in areas in which it has traditionally had resistance. In short, do not base your purchasing decisions solely on this chart or information. Neither I, nor The Mac Observer will be held responsible or liable for any purchase decisions you make based on this presentation. Charles Gaba started the AAPLTalk System Shootouts at AAPLTalk.com, and has brought them to TMO. Charles is the creative talent behind Brainwrap Web Design. AAPLTalk System Shootouts Archives Back to The Mac Observer For More Mac News! |
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