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by Steve Hildreth
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Apple releases 15" and 17" MacBook Pros with Intel Core 2 Duo processors 10/25/06
Apple introduces 13-inch MacBook 5/16/06
Comments on MacBook Pro battery life 1/13/06
MacBook vs. PowerBook; changes in ports and connections 1/10/06
MacBook Pro details and specifications 1/10/06
Apple introduces Intel-based iMac and new MacBook Pro laptop 1/10/06
Apple releases updated PowerBooks 10/19/05
Apple unveils new iBooks; now up to 1.42GHz 7/26/05
Apple switches to Intel processors beginning in June 2006 6/6/05
Apple releases new PowerBook G4s; up to 1.67GHz 1/25/05
PowerBook versus iBook: Reader comments 10/21/04
12" PowerBook versus 12" iBook: Side-by-side comparison 10/20/04
Apple releases updated iBooks; up to 1.33GHz G4, SuperDrive 10/19/04
Best Buy online no longer planning to sell Macs? 5/12/04
iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program 5/5/04
New iBooks! 4/19/04
New PowerBooks! 4/19/04
Thanks for choosing Macintosh 1/24/04
Places to find PowerBook & iBook parts, get things fixed 1/15/04
New G4 iBooks: Pros and Cons 10/22/03
12" iBook G4 versus 12" PowerBook G4: Size and weight comparison 10/22/03
Apple introduces new iBook G4s 10/22/03
12" PowerBooks now support external DVI Apple Displays 9/16/03
New 15" and 17" PowerBooks support up to 2GB of DDR RAM; 12" models 1.25GB 9/16/03
15" PowerBooks: Size and weight comparison 9/16/03
Apple Introduces New PowerBooks! 9/16/03
PowerBook Central Classifieds: Buy and sell for free (really!) 8/4/03
Apple: No PowerBook G5 anytime soon 6/24/03
Apple Store offers 10 day satisfaction/price guarantee 6/2/03
17" PowerBook QuickTake: 17" vs 15" and 12" displays 5/19/03
MacPrices.com price trackers get a makeover 4/28/03
New iBooks: No AirPort Extreme 4/22/03
Apple introduces refreshed iBooks, still OS 9 capable 4/22/03
17" PowerBook: Keyboard illumination pictures 3/27/03
17" PowerBook G4: More reader impressions II 3/24/03
17" PowerBook G4: More reader impressions 3/21/03
Consumer Alert! Avoiding online PowerBook & iBook scams II 3/14/03
17" PowerBook G4: First Impressions 2/19/03
Consumer Alert! Avoiding online PowerBook & iBook scams 2/1/03
12" PowerBook G4. The G4 iBook we've been waiting for? 1/7/03
New PowerBooks: Ports now on the side, none in the back 1/7/03
So how small is that 12" PowerBook G4? 1/7/03
17" SuperBook introduces host of new features 1/7/03
Holy smokes! New 17" PowerBook and ultraportable 12" PowerBook! 1/7/03
Griffin Technology iCurve 8/16/02
PowerBook G4 flaking paint: Reader responses 8/7/02
More on PowerBook quality control 2 5/23/02
More on PowerBook quality control 5/16/02
PowerBook quality control. Time to sweat the details 5/15/02
More reader comment on the PowerBook's internal fan 3/18/02
iBook/Combo vs. PowerBook G4/667: Mac OS 9.2.2 speed tests 3/18/02
iBook/Combo vs. PowerBook G4/667: Mac OS X 10.1.3 speed tests 3/8/02
iBook/Combo versus PowerBook G4/667: First Impressions 3/4/02
Protect Your Laptop! 12/11/01
Updated PowerBook G4's: More Reader Impressions 11/21/01
PowerBook G4 AirPort Reception. Has It Improved? 11/20/01
PowerBook G4/667 Unboxed and First Impressions 11/19/01
No DVD? No Sweat. VCD Movies to the Rescue 10/24/01
PowerBook G4. What's New? 10/22/01
PowerBook G4/550 versus PowerBook G4/500. What's Changed? 10/16/01
New PowerBook G4: Pros and Cons 10/16/01
Ultra-Small USB Hub From Dr. Bott 9/20/01
A Small Way to Contribute 9/13/01
Using Apple Flat-Panel Displays With PowerBooks: Reader Follow Up & Alternatives 9/3/01
Using Apple Flat-Panel LCD's With PowerBooks 8/31/01
AirPort Card Alternatives 8/27/01
PowerBook Central For Older PowerBooks 8/14/01
Upcoming Titanium PowerBook G4 Revisions 7/29/01
Too Good To Be True? Beware of Cheap iBooks 7/11/01
PowerBook G3 AC Adapter Recall 7/6/01
iBook Models Explained 5/26/01
Titanium Price Gouging 5/7/01
AppleCare Once Again Available For Refurbished Products 5/3/01
New iBook: Pros and Cons 5/2/01
PowerBook Classifieds Expands To Include All iBooks 5/2/01
South Dakota Students Get Palms 5/2/01
New iBook With Combo Drive! 5/1/01
Get A Grip On Your PowerBook G4 4/30/01
Titanium PowerBook G4 Handles 4/27/01
USB 2.0 PC Card Available For CardBus PowerBooks 4/25/01
OS X on Lombard: An Apple Reply 4/20/01
How To Clean Marks Off Your LCD 4/20/01
Keeping Marks Off Your LCD 4/20/01
PowerBook Central News Feed 4/17/01
Use USB and FireWire with Older PowerBooks 4/12/01
Illuminate Your Keyboard 4/7/01
Installing Mac OS X on Lombard PowerBook G3's 4/5/01
Trouble With Mac OS X And A PowerBook G3 4/5/01
Notebook Surge Protectors 4/2/01
Insurance For Your Laptop 3/28/01
Replacing Your Hard Drive? Uses For The Old One. 3/28/01
Work On Your Lap Without Getting Burned 3/27/01
A Couple of Cool Security Items 3/24/01
X: To Upgrade or Not To Upgrade 3/24/01
Protect Your LCD Screen From Marks 3/22/01
Use Expansion Bay Devices with Your TiBook 3/20/01
Dr. Bott TiBook TiCase 3/20/01
Stealth Bags: More 'Sleeve' Options 3/19/01
Startup Problems: Flashing Question Mark and ROM 3/16/01
Stealth Computer Bag 3/16/01
eMate 300 Redux: Almost an Apple Subnotebook 3/14/01
Owner's and Technical Manuals Online 2/26/01
Internal CDRW for PowerBooks 2/20/01
Do PowerBooks Need More Drive Options? 2/19/01
Just Say No to Computer Leasing 2/15/01
Dr. Bott iBookBag 2/13/01
Readers Grumble About Their Reseller Experience 2/12/01
Does The Titanium PowerBook G4 Represent Good Value? 1/27/01
Expansion Bay Carrying Cases 1/26/01
Kanga: A Powerful PowerBook G3 For Under $1000 1/25/01
Why Buy From an Apple Authorized Reseller? 1/17/01
Using PowerBooks With DVI Monitors 1/16/01
PowerBook and iBook Preventative Maintenance 1/15/01
PowerBook G4. The Ultimate PowerBook? 1/10/01
PowerBook G4 vs. PowerBook G3 - Dimensions and Weight 1/9/01
Go Wireless Without AirPort 1/8/01
Protect Your PowerBook! 1/5/01
A Carrying Case For The Busy Road Warrior 1/4/01
Clean Your Laptop's LCD Display 1/4/01
PowerBook G3 Configurations Revealed 1/1/01
PowerBook Price Wars 11/13/00
Buy Now or Wait? PowerBook G4? 11/2/00
Apple PowerBook Rebate 10/13/00
Outfitting Your G3-Powered PowerBook 1400 8/28/00
How to get a G3 PowerBook for under $1000 8/24/00
PowerBook Processor Upgrade SuperGuide 8/7/00
PowerBook G3 Processor Upgrades 8/1/00
Jobs opens the door for an Apple subnotebook 7/19/00
Preventing PowerBook Theft 5/17/00
Review: Palm IIIc (color) 4/3/00
Speed Up Your Mac! Tips Revisited 3/29/00
Readers Respond to Apple Refurbished PowerBook G3 Problems 3/20/00
Consumer Alert - Apple Refurbished PowerBook G3's 1/23/00
Consumer Alert - Cash Discounting 1/12/00
Where's the Beef, Apple? 10/14/99
Tales from the Dark Side 7/20/99
Reader Review: PowerBook G3/400 7/15/99
Lombard and NewWorld ROM problems 7/12/99
Lombard Too Hot? 6/25/99
International travel with your PowerBook 5/18/99
PowerBook Central - My Netscape Channel 5/16/99
Upgrading Your PowerBook 4/5/99
Safe Online Shopping 3/29/99
PowerBook Battery Conservation Tips 3/21/99
Protect Your PowerBook! 3/18/99
Preventative Maintenance Tips for Your 'Book 3/15/99
3Com Palm III: The Ultimate Portable Computer? 3/7/99
Dear Apple: Where's my ultraslim PowerBook? 2/23/99
Speed Up Your Mac! 30 Tips 2/14/99
VST Zip 100 expansion bay drive 1/20/99
Connectix Speed Doubler 8 1/10/99
Connectix RAM Doubler 8 1/4/99
Vimage PowerBook 1400 233MHz G3 Upgrade 1/1/99
Speed Secrets: 26 tips for speeding up your Mac. 6/15/98
Apple's Future and the PowerBook G3 Series 6/2/98
Laptop Screens 5/17/98
CompUSA and Apple's store within a store concept 3/16/98
Apple PowerBook 1400cs 6/22/97
 

 

Week's Best MacBook Prices:
Specials for PowerBook Central Readers

17" MacBook Pro
2.8GHz: MSRP $2499
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ClubMac - The Online Mac SuperStore $2299.95
MacConnection $2249
MacMall - Your #1 Apple Superstore! $2299.95

15" MacBook Pro
2.53GHz: MSRP $1699
2.66GHz: MSRP $1999
2.8GHz: MSRP $2299

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2.53GHz 2.66GHz 2.8GHz
ClubMac - The Online Mac SuperStore $1624.99 $1849.92 $2149.99
MacConnection $1579 $1799 $2089
MacMall - Your #1 Apple Superstore! $1624.99 $1849.92 $2149.99

13" MacBook Pro
2.26GHz: MSRP $1199
2.53GHz: MSRP $1499
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2.26GHz 2.53GHz
ClubMac - The Online Mac SuperStore $1149 $1429.95
MacConnection $1119 $1399
MacMall - Your #1 Apple Superstore! $1149 $1429.95

MacBook Air
1.86GHz/120GB HD: MSRP $1499
2.13GHz/128GB SSD: MSRP $1799
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1.86GHz 2.13GHz
ClubMac - The Online Mac SuperStore $1396.89 $1707.29
MacConnection $1439 $1729
MacMall - Your #1 Apple Superstore! $1396.89 $1707.29

Apple Store
Apple Refurbished
June 2009 models:
17" 2.8GHz MacBook Pro: $2099
15" 2.66GHz MacBook Pro: $1699
15" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $1449
13" 2.53GHz MacBook Pro: $1299
13" 2.26GHz MacBook Pro: $999
13" 2.13GHz/128GB MacBook Air: $1549
13" 1.86GHz/120GB MacBook Air: $1249
Oct 2009 models:
13" 2.26GHz White MacBook: $849
March 2009 models:
15" 2.93GHz MacBook Pro: $1949
Jan 2009 models:
17" 2.93GHz MacBook Pro: $2199
17" 2.66GHz MacBook Pro: $1949
Oct 2008 models:
13" 1.8GHz/128GB MacBook Air: $1449
13" 1.6GHz/120GB MacBook Air: $1199

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