Location:
Netherlands

Manufacture information:
Serial number: W85152B2RJ3 Name: PowerBook G4 (Aluminum Model 2005) Model: M9689 PowerBook G4 1.67GHz Bus speed: 167MHz Screen size: 17 inch Factory: W8 (Shanghai China) URL: Technical specifications by apple-history.com code_to_number: 2B2 - W85152B2RJ3 Model introduced: 2005 Production year: 2005 Production week: 15 (April) Production number: 2688 (within this week)

Location:
Melbourne, Australia

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I have been an avid MAC user since 1995 having purchased 4 desktop versions including the 20 inch i Mac G 5. I have purchased over the last 12 years, 4 powerbook versions. The deterioration of my current machine, a 17 inch powerbook with the same serial number of hundreds of others reporting a similar problem, is most distressing. There are now 7 lines ACROSS THE SCREEN which are profoundly difficult for viewing of videos etc and a distraction otherwise. Since the number of screen lines is increasing, it is evident that rapid DETERIORATION IS OCCURRING. I UNDERSTAND THAT MANY OWNERS OF THIS PARTICULAR BATCH OF 17" SCREEN powerbooks WITH IDENTICAL SERIAL SEQUENCE HAVE BEEN SUBJECT TO THE SAME PROBLEM. Most of my friends are IBM users and this dysfunction places pressure on me as a long term Apple enthusiast. It is obviously a design or manufacture item fault. Will Apple show the same commitment to replacing this batch as the users have shown in choosing Apple above the CHEAPER, MORE POPULAR, BUT PREVIOUSLY MORE EXCELLENT COMPUTERS? Here are the batch details:

Location:
Vancouver Canada

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Yet another W8 serial number G4 17" with vertical lines.... Do the right thing Apple before it's too late.

Location:
berlin, germany

Manufacture information:
Note: While this is a 2003 (1. Generation) PB Al 17", i got a new display in early 2005 because of the 'bright spots' issue, which is now showing the vertical line defect since July, 2007. Serial number: V73121NTMVZ Name: PowerBook G4 (Aluminum screen=17) Model: M8793 PowerBook G4 1.0GHz Bus speed: 167MHz Screen size: 17 inch Factory: V7 (Taiwan) Model introduced: 2003 Production year: 2003 Production week: 12 (March) Production number: 1931 (within this week)

Location:
Denmark

Manufacture information:
Name: PowerBook G4 (Aluminum Model 2005) Model: M9689 PowerBook G4 1.67GHz Bus speed: 167MHz Screen size: 17 inch Factory: W8 (Shanghai China) Model introduced: 2005 Production year: 2005 Production week: 13 (April) Production number: 315 (within this week)

Location:
Tangier, Morocco

Manufacture information:
Serial number: W85XXXXX Name: PowerBook G4 (Aluminum Model 2005) Model: M9689 PowerBook G4 1.67GHz Bus speed: 167MHz Screen size: 17 inch Factory: W8 (Shanghai China) URL: Technical specifications by apple-history.com code_to_number: 22N - Model introduced: 2005 Production year: 2005 Production week: 35 (September) Production number: 2402 (within this week) Deception, rage, angry, what can be the sentiments that a person can have in such a moment? I brought The Laptop, the Powerbook 17" and made the effort in paying the price for the privilege of having it. i think that Apple has deeply disappointed me thats all

Location:
Melbourne, Australia

Manufacture information:
Name: PowerBook G4 (Aluminum Model 2005) Model: M9689 PowerBook G4 1.67GHz Bus speed: 167MHz Screen size: 17 inch Factory: W8 (Shanghai China) URL: Technical specifications by apple-history.com code_to_number: 04Y - W85129JJRG4 Model introduced: 2005 Production year: 2005 Production week: 20 (May) Production number: 168 (within this week)

Location:
France/ Bourgogne

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Buy in APPLE EXPO FRANCE 2005. 2 colonnes de pixel decided HELP ME

Location:
Berlin / Germany

Manufacture information:
Serial number: W8517XXXXXX Name: PowerBook G4 (Aluminum Model 2005) Model: M9689 PowerBook G4 1.67GHz Bus speed: 167MHz Screen size: 17 inch Factory: W8 (Shanghai China) Model introduced: 2005 Production year: 2005 Production week: 17 (April) Production number: 3585 (within this week)

Location:
Brighton Sussex UK

Manufacture information:
Serial number: W85121JFRJ3 Name: PowerBook G4 (Aluminum Model 2005) Model: M9689 PowerBook G4 1.67GHz Bus speed: 167MHz Screen size: 17 inch Factory: W8 (Shanghai China) URL: Technical specifications by apple-history.com code_to_number: 1JF - W85121JFRJ3 Model introduced: 2005 Production year: 2005 Production week: 12 (March) Production number: 1783 (within this week)