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Mac Performance In The Raw -Powerbook G4 1.67 GHz 15" versus iMac Intel Core Duo 2GHz 20" - Performance, Reviews & Prices

 

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Powerbook G4 1.67 GHz 15" versus iMac Intel Core Duo 2GHz 20"

Powerbook G4 1.67 GHz 15" - M9969LL/A -- Released October 2005
iMac Intel Core Duo 2GHz 20" - MA200LL -- Released January 2006

Specifications info
iMac Intel Core Duo 2GHz 20"
Powerbook G4 1.67 GHz 15"

Initial price difference:
iMac Intel Core Duo 2GHz 20" - $1,699
Power Mac G4 1GHz - $1,499 - $1,999

Current price difference:
iMac Intel Core Duo 2GHz 20" - $1,694
Powerbook G4 1.67 GHz 15" - $1,549

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Performance
In Performance the iMac Intel Core Duo 2GHz 20" is ....

Processor Single - 39% faster
Processor Multi - 90% faster
Graphics Card - 7% faster
Graphics Processor - 58% faster
Graphics Gaming - 60% faster
Copy (many files) - 107% faster
Copy (Single large file) - 139% faster
iMovie Import - 62% faster
iMovie Render - 55% faster
iTunes Encode (From CD) - 44% faster
Word Macro - 41% slower **
iDVD Import - 99% faster
Unreal (Game) - 75% slower **
Photoshop Filters (Dual Tuned) - 17% slower **
Photoshop Filters (Single) - 55% slower **
Photoshop Workflow - 33% slower **

** This application does not run native on the Intel processor

A note on performance. As you can see for applications that run native on the Intel chip, the iMac is much faster. If you have an application that can take advantage of dual processors, or have a work strategy to maximize processor usage, the iMac is nearly twice the performance of the PowerBook.

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Intel Core Duo iMac 20"
2.0 GHz

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October 2005 G5 iMacs

20" 2.1GHz - MA064LL/A
Macworld
MacInTouch
PC Magazine
Time Magazine
PC World
BareFeats
17" 1.9GHz - MA063L/A
Macworld
MacInTouch
PC Magazine
Time Magazine
Geek.com
BareFeats

May 2005 G5 iMacs

20" 2.0GHz - M9845LL/A
vs eMac G4/1.42GHz
vs Power Mac Dual G4/1.0GHz
BusinessWeek
Vnunet
17" 2.0GHz - M9844LL/A
17" 1.8GHz - M9843LL/A

September 2004 G5 iMacs

All
Detroit Free Press
Washington Times
TechNY.com
PC Performance
1.6GHz 17-inch - M9248LL/A
Boston Globe
G4TechTV
Macworld
TheMacObserver
Fortune
BareFeats
TidBits
Macworld
1.8GHz 17-inch - M9249LL/A
Boston Globe
G4TechTV

BareFeats

Macworld
BareFeats
TheMacObserver
Fortune

ZDNet
TidBits
Macworld
1.8GHz 20-inch - M9250LL/A
Macsimum Closeouts
Boston Globe
Canada.com

G4TechTV
BareFeats

Macworld

BareFeats

MacUser
TheMacObserver
Fortune

MacOpinion
BareFeats
TidBits
Macworld

Sept/Nov 2004 iMac Reviews

All
Washington Times
TechNY.com
PC Performance

1.6GHz 17-inch

Boston Globe
G4TechTV
Macworld
TheMacObserver
Fortune
BareFeats
TidBits
Macworld

1.8GHz 17-inch

Boston Globe
G4TechTV

BareFeats

Macworld
BareFeats
TheMacObserver
Fortune

ZDNet
TidBits
Macworld

1.8GHz 20-inch

Macsimum Closeouts
Boston Globe
Canada.com

G4TechTV
BareFeats

Macworld

BareFeats

MacUser
TheMacObserver
Fortune

MacOpinion
BareFeats
TidBits
Macworld


iMac G4/1.25GHz 20-inch

ComparisonZone: vs PwBk G4/1.5GHz
Detroit Free Press
GCN
Macworld
MacAddict
ZDNet
USA Today
The Advertiser
Sydney Morning Herald
PC Magazine
MacUserUK
The Advertiser

iMac G4/1.25GHz 17-inch

ComparisonZone: vs eMac G4/1.25GHz
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MacReviewZone
MacReviewZone
MacHome
SF Gate

iMac G4/1GHz 15-inch

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G5 iMacs

This section updated: Monday, November 5, 2007

Your old Computer has value - Computer Trade In Program


20 Inch G5/2.1GHz MA064LL/A - Originally: $1,699

Can't Find It? Search store on MA064LL

User Reviews @ Amazon

$1,099 to $1,259 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
$1,200 to $1,280 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$2,000 -Used - Amazon unavailable

$1,249 -Refrubished-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
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$1,299 to $1,399 -OpenBox-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
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$1,999 - Closeout - Amazon unavailable
$1,598 to $1,699 - Closeout -   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
$75 rebate on RAM
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20 Inch G5/2GHz M9845LL/A - Originally: $1,799

Can't Find It? Search store on M9845LL

User Reviews @ Amazon

$930 to $1,270 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$1,089 to $1,259 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
$1,098 - Used - Amazon unavailable

$1,288 -Refrubished-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable


20 Inch G5/1.8 GHz M9250LL/A - Originally: $1,899

Can't Find It? Search store on M9250LL

User Reviews @ Amazon

$830 to $1,000 - Used -- Mega Macs unavailable
$869 to $1,239 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
$978 -Used - Amazon unavailable

$1,399 -Refrubished-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable


17 Inch G5/2GHz M9844LL/A - Originally: $1,499

Can't Find It? Search store on M9844LL

User Reviews @ Amazon

$909 to $1,159 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
$
930 to $1,020 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$1,078 -Used- Amazon unavailable

$1,096 -OpenBox-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
$75 rebate on RAM
Double your money back on shipping!


$1,600 -Refrubished- Amazon unavailable
$1,288 -Refrubished-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
$75 rebate on RAM
Double your money back on shipping!

$1,269 to $1,669 - Closeout -   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
$75 rebate on RAM 
Double your money back on shipping!
$1,600 -Closeout- Amazon unavailable


17 Inch G5/1.9GHz MA063LL/A - Originally: $1,299


Can't Find It? Search store on MA063LL

User Reviews @ Amazon

$920 to $1,050 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$869 to $1,249 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
$998 -Used- Amazon unavailable

$1,049 -Refrubished-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
Free MP3 sunglasses
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$1,049 to $1,139 -OpenBox-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
$75 rebate on RAM 
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$1,600 -Closeout- Amazon unavailable
$1,198 - Closeout -   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
$75 rebate on RAM 
Double your money back on shipping!


17 Inch G5/1.8 GHz 160 GB - M9843LL/A - Originally: $1,299 

Can't Find It? Search store on M9843LL

User Reviews @ Amazon

$740 to $830 - Used -- Mega Macs unavailable
$779 to $1,119 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
$798 -Used- Amazon unavailable

$1,229 -Refrubished-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
Free MP3 sunglasses
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$929 to $1,089 - OpenBox - 1yr - PowerMax unavailable
$75 rebate on RAM 
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$1,600 -Closeout- Amazon unavailable
$1,040 to $1,249 - Closeout -   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
$75 rebate on RAM 
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17 Inch G5/1.8 GHz 80 GB - M9249LL/A - Originally: $1,499

Can't Find It? Search store on M9249LL

User Reviews @ Amazon

$690 to $950 - Used -- Mega Macs unavailable
$
778 -Used- Amazon unavailable
$849 to $929 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

$1,149 -Refrubished-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
Free MP3 sunglasses
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$1,600 -Closeout- Amazon unavailable
$1,029 to $1,199 - Closeout -   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
$75 rebate on RAM 
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17 Inch G5/1.6 GHz M9248LL/A - Originally: $1,299

Can't Find It? Search store on M9248LL

User Reviews @ Amazon

$649 -Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
$
650 to $750 - Used -- Mega Macs unavailable
$778 -Used- Amazon unavailable

$799 - OpenBox - 1yr - PowerMax unavailable

$799 -Refrubished-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
$75 rebate on RAM 

$1,600 -Closeout- Amazon unavailable
$1,049 - Closeout -   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
$75 rebate on RAM 
Double your money back on shipping!

G4 iMacs

20 Inch G4/1.25 GHz M9290LL/A - Originally: $2,199

$649 to $739 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


17 Inch G4/1.25 GHz M9168LL/A - Originally: $1,799

$649 to $669 -- Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


17 Inch G4/1 GHz M8935LL/A - Originally: $1,999
 
$690 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$629 to $839 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


17 Inch G4/800 MHz M8812LL/A - Originally: $1,999
 
$649 to $699 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


15 Inch G4/1 GHz
 
$500 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$549   -Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


15 Inch G4/800 MHz - Originally: $1,699
 
$459 to $699 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


15 Inch G4/700 MHz - Originally: $1,299

$389 to $559 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

 
G3 iMacs

G3 700 MHz - Originally: $1,499

$319 - Used -   90day - PowerMax unavailable


G3 600 MHz - Originally: $1,299

 $100 to $130 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$279 - Used -   90day - PowerMax unavailable


G3 500 MHz - Originally: $999
 
$50 to $100  - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$229 to $269  - Used -   90day - PowerMax unavailable


G3 450 MHz - Originally: $1,299

 $60 to $90 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$
189    -Used -   90day - PowerMax unavailable

G3 400 MHz - Originally: $1,299
 
$149 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
Free MP3 sunglasses
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G3 400 MHz - Originally: $1,299

 $90 to $140 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$159 to $199 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

G3 350 MHz - Originally: $999

$35 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$139 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
Free MP3 sunglasses
unavailable

G3 333 MHz - Originally: $1,200

 $40 to $50 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$89 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

G3 266 MHz - Originally: $1,200
 
$40 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$69 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

G3/233 MHz - Originally: $1,300

$40 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$39 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


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= Previous Model
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unknown = Unknown/Delay
= Installation Fee ($20 to $40)
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= Canadian Dollars


 


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17 Inch - 1.5GHz
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15 Inch - 1.33 & 1.5GHz
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Macworld

BareFeats
12 Inch - 1.33GHz
MacComparisonZone
MacSpeedZone
ComputerWorld
Macworld


September 2003 PowerBooks

17 Inch - 1.33GHz
MacSpeedZone
ComputerWorld
ZifDavis
Macworld
BareFeats
15 Inch
MacReviewZone (1GHz)
MacHome (1.25GHz)
MacAddict
PC Magazine
Macworld (1.25 GHz)
12 Inch
MacReviewZone
ComputerWorld
Macworld
BareFeat
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September 2003 PowerBooks

17 Inch - 1GHz
MacAddict
PC World
Macworld
Wall Street Journal
12 Inch
MacSpeedZone
PCMagazine
Macworld
MacGamer
BusinessWeek



November 2002 PowerBook

MacSpeedZone (both)
PC Magazine (1GHz)
Creative Mac (1GHz)
MacUser (1GHz)
MacSpeedZone (867)


May 2002 PowerBook

MacDirectory
MacHome (667)
BareFeats (both)


G4/550 & G4/667 PowerBook

MacSpeedZone (667 - OS X)
InsideMacGames (667)
BareFeats (Both)


G4/400 & G4/500 PowerBook

MacSpeedZone
MacInTouch
BusinessWeek
CreativePro
Macworld
TidBits


This section updated - Wednesday, November 7, 2007

G4 1.67GHz/120GB/SuperDrive - M9970LL/A -Originally: $2,499  

Can't Find It? Search store on M9970LL

$1,299 - Used - 90day - PowerMax
unavailable
$1,378 - Used -Amazon unavailable
$1,580 to $1,600 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable


G4 1.67GHz/80GB/SuperDrive M9689LL/A -Originally: $2,699  

Can't Find It? Search store on M9689LL

User Reviews @ Amazon

$1,390 to $1,750 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$2,100
- Used - Amazon unavailable
$1,079
- Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

$2,475 -Closeout- Amazon unavailable


G4 1.5GHz/80GB/SuperDrive M9462LL/A -Originally: $2799

User Reviews @ Amazon

$1,110 to $1,280 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$1,229
- Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

$3,499 - Closeout - 1yr - Amazon unavailable


G4 1.33 GHz/80GB/SuperDrive M9110LL/A -Originally: $2999

$930 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$1,179
- Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


G4 1 GHz/60GB/SuperDrive M8793LL/A - Originally: $3,299

$1,000 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$1,179 - Used - 90day PowerMax unavailable

G4 PowerBooks 15 Inch

G4/1.67GHz 80GB SuperDrive M9969LL/A ... Originally: $1,999

User Reviews @ Amazon

Can't Find It? Search store on M9969LL

$830 to $1,200 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$1,129 to $1,219 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
$1,078 - Used - Amazon unavailable

$2,475 - Closeout - 1yr - Amazon unavailable


G4/1.67GHz 80GB SuperDrive M9677LL/A ... Originally: $2299

User Reviews @ Amazon

Can't Find It? Search store on M9677LL

$1,078 - Used - Amazon unavailable

$1,590 -Refrubished- Amazonunavailable
$1,599 - Refrubished- 1yr - PowerMax unavailable

$2,475 - Closeout - 1yr - Amazon unavailable


G4/1.5GHz 80GB SuperDrive M9422LL/A  ... Originally: $2499

$780 to $1,275 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$1,039 to $1,149 - Used - 90day - PowerMax
unavailable


15" 1.5GHz 80 Combo M9676LL/A -Originally: $1999  

User Reviews @ Amazon

Can't Find It? Search store on M9676LL

$940 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$1,039 - Used - 90day - PowerMax
unavailable
$1,048 - Used - Amazon unavailable

$2,200 -Closeout- Amazon unavailable


15" 1.33GHz 60 Combo M9421LL/A -Originally: $1999

$980 to $1,120 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs
unavailable
$1,019 to $1,089 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


G4 1.25GHz/80GB/SuperDrive M8981LL/A -Originally: $2599

User Reviews @ Amazon

$880 to $1,070 - Used - 90day - Mega Macs unavailable
$1,069 to $1,119 - Used - 90day - PowerMax
unavailable
$1,098 - Used - Amazon unavailable


G4 1GHz/60GB/SuperDrive M8859LL/A -Originally: $2599

$999 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


G4 1GHz/60GB/SuperDrive Titanium -Originally: $2,999

$988 to $1,119 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

G4 1GHz/60GB/Combo M8980LL/A -Originally: $1999

$959 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


G4/867 -Originally: $2299

$909 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


Titanium G4/800  ... Originally: $3,199

$899 to $959 - Used - 90day - PowerMax
unavailable


Titanium G4/667 ... Originally: $2499

$590 - Used - 90day - Mega Macs unavailable
$919 to $949 -Used - 90day - PowerMax
unavailable

Titanium G4/550  ... Originally: $2199

$809 - Used - 90day - PowerMaxunavailable


Titanium G4/500   ... Originally: $3,499

$380 - Used - 90day - Mega Macs unavailable
$809 - Used - 90day - PowerMax
unavailable


Titanium G4/400 ... Originally: $2599

$380 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$859 -
Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

G4 PowerBooks 12 Inch

G4/1.5GHz 80GB SuperDrive M9691LL/A- Originally: $1,699

$1,069 -Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


G4/1.5GHz Combo Drive M9690LL/A - Originally: $1,499

Can't Find It? Search store on M9690LL

$929 -Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


G4/1.33GHz SuperDrive M9184LL/A- Originally: $1799

$780 to $1,080 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$909 to $999 - Used - 90 day -
PowerMax unavailable


G4/1.33GHz Combo Drive M9183LL/A - Originally: $1599

$760 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$889 - Used - 90 day -
PowerMax unavailable
free shipping


G4/1GHz SuperDrive M9008LL/A - Originally: $1799

$730 to $970 - Used - 90day - Mega Macs unavailable
$879 -
- Used - 90 day -
PowerMax unavailable


G4/1GHz Combo Drive M9007LL/A - Originally: $1599

$860 - Used - 90day - Mega Macs unavailable
$829 -- Used - 90 day - PowerMax unavailable


G4/867 40/Superdrive M8760LL/A - Originally: $1799

$819 to $869 - Used - 90 day -
PowerMax unavailable


G4/867 40/Combo M8760LL/A - Originally: $1799

$740 - Used - 90day - Mega Macs
unavailable
$819 - Used - 90 day - PowerMax
unavailable

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