Apple PowerBook G3 (M7308LL/A) Mac Notebook

Pros: Everything about it high-quality, a joy
Cons: Can't think of one (but wish I had airport)

After considerable internal debate, I took the plunge to full portability by making the PowerBook G3 my main computer rather than a desktop model. I'd had a portable before (my PowerBook 145B is still working fine), but just as an auxiliary computer,...

Pros: Quick, 6lbs, loaded, stylish
Cons: Easy to confuse 1st/2nd models.

Apple Computer has finally constructed a housing worthy of the ghost that's in all their machines. The PowerBook G3 line has recently been revised, and whatever complaints anyone was able to scrape together about the first generation have been...

Pros: FAST, DVD, HUGE hard drives, FIREWIRE, USB
Cons: no SCSI, Software DVD Decoding.

I have recently upgraded from a Wallstreet G3 to the newest 500 MHz Smokin Powerbook! WELL WORTH THE MONEY. Here is why

-Standard DVD built in (my wife and I watch DVD's in bed now with our little Powerbook sitting between us.

- 2...

Pros: Airport, battery life, speed
Cons: Lack of SCSI, MPEG 2 decompression (DVD) in software.

Ok, Ok, I have to admit to being a Mac Bigot. So if my review seems tainted, you've been forewarned. Now, here's all the cool stuff I like about my new Powerbook (G3/500, 256 megs of ram, 12 gig hd, Airport card and base station). Let's talk Airport....

Pros: Speed, Performance, Ability
Cons: Price

I do video activist work, and bought this machine (new 500mhz g3 powerbook) for doing "in the field" video editing. I originally expected that it would just be useful for rough editing, and that I'd go back home to my G4 for final work I was...

Pros: Easy to use, fast, large screen, sleek.
Cons: A little more expensive at purchase

My first experience with a computer was my next door neighbor's Apple II.
A few years later my family bought a Radio Shack Tandy, and that's what I used all through high school.

When I got out of college and it was time to get my own...

Pros: Quick, reliable, great screen, great industrial design
Cons: Short battery life, heavy

This review is actually for the Powerbook G3 Wallstreet series which came out in 1998. It's specs is as follows:

PowerPC G3 300Mhz Processor
192MB RAM
4GB HD (upgraded to a 9GB later)
14.1" active matrix screen...

Pros: great looks, super fast processor, easy to use, giant screen
Cons: slow HD (all laptops have this problem), no included software like you get with an iBook or a PC.

I have been doing more traveling for business lately, and sorely missed having E-mail access on the road. Decided it was time to get a new laptop. Since I have owned 4 Apple computers over the past ten years, I began by looking at the PowerBook and...

Pros: Affordable, Firewire, Large Screen, Ports
Cons: None

Where I've used It

I work at the campus computer store and have had the extreme pleasure of introducing prospective customers to the wonders of the Powerbook. At an education price special of 1,999, the features in the Powerbook can't...

Pros: Great Styling, Stable, Decent Price
Cons: DVD software is poor

The new Powerbook G3 is a true victory for Apple.

Starting with the OBE (out of box experience) everything went well for me with this machine. Apple ships the unit packed tightly in a minimalist box, with some basic manuals, the power...

Pros: Size, Weight, Elegance, Performance
Cons: Battery Life isnt amazing.

I have owned several different notebook computers (apple and pcs) and used many more. Without a doubt, the Powerbook G3 is by far the leader of the pack. Until you actually get your hands on it, you cannot realize how light and thin it actually is. No...

Pros: Rugged, big screen, Macintosh
Cons: Gets heavy after a bit

First off, I'll be honest: I'm a Mac Geek to begin with. In addition, my Powerbook (G3 333 MHz bronze keyboard Lombard machine) was bought by the place I work for.

Now that those two things are out of the way, let's dig in. I love this...

Pros: It's fast, slim, light, a MAC
Cons: expensive

Wow! The Apple Macintosh G3 Powerbook is simply amazing. I've worked with several Macintoshs, and most recently a desktop power mac. The G3 is infinitely faster--five minutes on the internet and you'll notice the difference. The screen is huge and crisp,...

Pros: fast, reliable, durable
Cons: loud CD-ROM Drive and somewhat heavy

Although I would hardly consider myself an computer expert, I would, as your everyday consumer, have to say that I have made a good purchase. The Macintosh Powerbook G3, is a fast (by laptop standards) 233 - 300+ MHz, depending on how much you want...

Pros: Fast, bright screen
Cons: awkward keyboard, still too heavy

I've had the 400MHz G3 PowerBook (also known as the "bronze" PowerBook due to the bronze/brown color of the translucent keyboard keys, or the "Lombard" due to the machine's code name before it was released) for three months now. It's...