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Tech you loved in 2004

Here are some of the products our readers were passionate about in 2004, and the reasons they thought they were great.

Apple iBook G4 (1.33GHz, 512MB, 12.1-inch TFT)

Now with 512MB of RAM, Apple's baseline 12.1-inch iBook G4 offers competitive specs, along with all the ports and connections basic users need and a terrific software package.

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Reviews

Apple PowerBook G4 (17-inch, SuperDrive)

The foxy Apple 17-inch PowerBook delivers the performance and the features most users will need, but it's more expensive than a similarly outfitted Windows laptop.
Apple iBook G4 (1.33GHz, 256MB, 14.1-inch TFT)

The 14-inch iBook G4 is a solid and stylish laptop, but it's considerably more expensive than the PC competition.

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News

Apple recalls 1.8 million batteries

Because of a risk of fire, Apple Computer is recalling 1.8 million batteries that use Sony's battery cell technology, which also was at the root of Dell's historic recall last week.
Some MacBooks have premature age spots

What began as a few isolated reports of mysterious stains appearing on the wrist rests of Apple Computer's MacBooks looks to be more widespread.
HP recalls 135,000 battery packs

The batteries, sold with HP and Compaq notebooks, are being recalled after incidents of overheating and melting.

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DIYs and How-to

MacBook or bust?

Does Apple intend to put new processors in the iBooks?
DIY: Notebook buying

DIY: Notebook buying

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.

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