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February 26, 2007
This update of EveryMac.com features completely overhauled iMac specs and a comprehensively updated PowerBook G4 Q&A. A handful of Apple TV Q&As have been added as well, with the formal Apple TV Q&A scheduled to be launched some time after Apple ships the product.
Largely rewritten for readers who plan to use -- and upgrade -- a PowerBook G4 for years, the PowerBook G4 Q&A answers "How do you replace or upgrade the hard drive in the PowerBook G4 models?" and "Is it possible to add external SATA to the PowerBook G4?" along with dozens of other questions.
Among the additions made to the iMac specs pages, the most notable perhaps is that each now has details on the actual secondary display capabilities. Apple blocked the full video capabilities of many systems in firmware to protect sales of more expensive Macs, and the "official" information often is incomplete. Model numbers and more details covering the differences between configurations have been added as well.
Today's Discussion Q&A is "With the Apple TV scheduled to ship within days, have you decided whether or not you will buy one? Do you think Apple TV is more than worth the price to conveniently "stream" programming to your television from your computer? Do you think Apple TV is overpriced given its limited functionality, lack of ability to record programming, and lack of DVD support? Would you rather pay a bit more and just buy a Mac mini to connect to your HDTV despite its lack of HDMI? Why or why not?" Contribute your ideas.
In case you missed one, Q&As since the last major update include:
- What is the difference between SDTV, EDTV, and HDTV? What is the difference between 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p?
- What are the capabilities of the optical drive provided by the PowerBook G4 models? Can one upgrade the optical drive?
- How do you replace or upgrade the hard drive in the PowerBook G4 models?
- Can the Apple TV record television shows and movies? Can it play DVDs?
- What types of television supports Apple TV? Is Apple TV compatible with HDTV and SDTV?
- How many movies, television shows, songs, and photos can the Apple TV hold?
- Which PowerBook G4 models support AirPort? Which support AirPort Extreme? Which have internal support for Bluetooth or Bluetooth 2.0+EDR?
- What exactly is Apple TV? Is it a television? Is it a Mac?
- What is the battery life of the PowerBook G4 models?
- Is there a replacement wireless card that offers better wireless reception for the 12-Inch PowerBook G4?
- Is it possible to add external SATA to the PowerBook G4?
Additions & Changes:
Added newly formatted/overhauled specs pages:
- Apple iMac G3/233 Original - Bondi (Rev. A & B)
- Apple iMac G3/266 (Fruit Colors)
- Apple iMac G3/333 (Fruit Colors)
- Apple iMac G3/350 (Slot Loading - Blueberry)
- Apple iMac G3/400 DV (Slot Loading - Fruit)
- Apple iMac G3/400 DV SE (Slot Loading)
- Apple iMac G3/350 (Summer 2000 - Indigo)
- Apple iMac G3/400 DV (Summer 2000 - I/R)
- Apple iMac G3/450 DV+ (Summer 2000)
- Apple iMac G3/500 DV SE (Summer 2000)
- Apple iMac G3/400 (Early 2001 - Indigo)
- Apple iMac G3/500 (Early 2001 - Flower/Blue)
- Apple iMac G3/600 SE (Early 2001)
- Apple iMac G3/500 (Summer 2001 - I/S)
- Apple iMac G3/600 (Summer 2001)
- Apple iMac G3/700 SE (Summer 2001)
Updated the PowerBook G4 Q&A.
Please note, as is stated at the bottom of every page, the estimated retail pricing is updated as systems are converted to the new format. Pricing for the dwindling number of used systems using the old format is woefully out-of-date, and will be brought up-to-date as systems are updated in the new format. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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