Java 1.3.1 JRE and SDK pre-installed; Java Swing modified to mimic Cocoa user interface
Open Source tools and services (e.g., perl, gcc, ssh, apache, zsh)
Excellent performance and responsiveness
Stellar user interface and desktop flourishes
Cons:
Cant’t re-map caps lock key
Mouse button feels awkward
Specifications:
CPU: 550MHz PowerPC G4, 256K level 2 cache
Memory: 256MB PC133 SDRAM
Disk Space: 20GB Ultra ATA/66
Display: 15.2-inch TFT
Extras:
Gigibit Ethernet
56k v.90 modem
Slot-Loading DVD-ROM
Apple has had a reputation for building beautiful hardware that runs a quirky, proprietary, and closed operating system. Certainly, Apple’s latest desktop and laptop products continue the company’s tradition of providing some of the industry’s most innovative and slick computers. However, the new Mac OS X operating system shatters the perception of Apple as a closed-source company.
Quite a Sight
The PowerBook G4 Titanium laptop (or TiBook) is a work of art. Upon opening the 1-inch thin machine, we were struck by the size and clarity of the 15.2-inch…
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