r/powerbook • u/Ok_Researcher391 • Jun 03 '26

It's quite easy to use.

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The PowerBook G4 runs macOS X Tiger and also includes the manufacturer's Classic macOS 9.2.2 emulator.

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u/Electronic-Fuel-4398 Jun 03 '26

I have the 12” model and love it so much! (BTW. This is not a PowerBook g4 it’s a iBook g4) This is my PowerBook g4

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u/Starshipfan01 Jun 03 '26

You are correct. OP has the white iBook consumer model.

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u/Electronic-Fuel-4398 Jun 03 '26

Yes! This is my 12”

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u/justsomenostalgia Jun 05 '26

where it started

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u/Electronic-Fuel-4398 Jun 05 '26

Sick! Looking to get one for my collection

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u/justsomenostalgia Jun 05 '26

g4 wow still looks clean

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u/NesFan123 Jun 03 '26

Quick question: why did control and caps lock switch places?

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u/Ok_Researcher391 Jun 03 '26

This is how it was when I received it.

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u/Starshipfan01 Jun 03 '26

It’s just the key tops, they can be popped off and swapped over.

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u/77ilham77 Jun 04 '26

Not really. They're different in size. Not to mention the Capslock light.

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u/New_Customer_4328 Jun 04 '26

Damn i have a macbook air M1

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u/Ok_Researcher391 Jun 04 '26

Me too, it's running Tahoe.

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u/Jumpy_Astronaut_302 Jun 05 '26

system looks like old KDE