Apple Introduces New 15-inch PowerBook
Joins New 17- and 12-inch Models to Complete PowerBook Line
APPLE EXPO, PARIS-September 16, 2003-Apple today introduced the all-new
15-inch PowerBook G4, offering an unrivaled mix of power and portability in
a sleek aluminum design weighing just 5.6 pounds. Featuring a stunning
15.2-inch widescreen display, phenomenal graphics, Apple’s revolutionary
backlit keyboard and advanced connectivity including AirPort Extreme,
Bluetooth, FireWire 800, USB 2.0 and Gigabit Ethernet, the new 15-inch
PowerBook G4 starts at just $1,999 (US).
The 15-inch PowerBook G4 joins new models of the groundbreaking 17- and
12-inch PowerBooks to complete the industry-leading family of notebooks for
mobile professionals. The new 17-inch model features a significant
performance boost with a 1.33 GHz G4 processor that includes double the
amount of on-chip level 2 cache and is now available for $2,999 (US)-$300
less than before. The new 12-inch model features a 1 GHz G4 processor and
includes a Digital Video Interface (DVI) port for a pure digital connection
to any of Apple’s flat panel displays.
“Apple continues to lead the industry’s move to portable computing by
delivering the world’s most innovative notebooks,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s
CEO. “The new 15-inch PowerBook G4 succeeds the legendary Titanium
PowerBook G4, the industry’s first widescreen notebook introduced in
January 2001. With its speed, widescreen display, connectivity and
ultra-light aluminum enclosure, the new 15-inch PowerBook G4 sets the bar
for professional notebooks even higher.”
Designed for creative and business professionals, the new 15-inch PowerBook
G4 offers Apple’s revolutionary backlit keyboard with ambient light sensors
for working in low-light conditions such as airplanes and design
studios-not to mention blackouts. The new 15-inch PowerBook G4 now includes
a fast PowerPC G4 processor running up to 1.25 GHz with 512KB on-chip level
2 cache, phenomenal graphics performance from the ATI Mobility Radeon 9600
with 64MB DDR RAM, support for up to 2GB of DDR 333 MHz SDRAM and a 60 or
80GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive. Delivering the latest in wireless
networking, the new 15-inch PowerBook G4 supports AirPort Extreme and
Bluetooth and provides advanced connectivity with a full complement of I/O
ports, including built-in Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-T), USB 2.0 and
high-speed FireWire 800 for fast transfer of uncompressed digital video to
high-capacity storage devices.
The 17-inch PowerBook is the industry’s first notebook with a stunning
17-inch display and is the thinnest and lightest in its class. Ideal for
professional graphic design, video editing and music production, it
measures only 1-inch thin and weighs just 6.9 pounds. The new 17-inch
PowerBook G4 now starts at $2,999 (US) and features a blazingly fast 1.33
GHz PowerPC G4 processor; outstanding performance from the ATI Mobility
Radeon 9600 with 64 MB DDR SDRAM; support for up to 2GB of DDR 333 MHz
SDRAM; an 80GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive; and a full complement of I/O
ports, including built-in Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-T) and
high-speed FireWire 800 for fast transfer of uncompressed digital video to
high-capacity storage devices.
The new 12-inch PowerBook G4 weighs just 4.6 pounds and features a
12.1-inch (diagonal) TFT XGA active-matrix display. The ultra-light and
compact full-featured notebook now includes a fast 1 GHz PowerPC G4
processor; enhanced graphics performance with the NVIDIA GeForce FX Go 5200
graphics processor and 32MB of DDR SDRAM; support for up to 1.25GB of DDR
266 MHz SDRAM; and support for digital and analog video out with DVI, VGA,
S-video and composite video.
Pre-installed on every PowerBook G4, Mac OS X “Jaguar” version 10.2.7,
enhances the mobile experience with unique features including Instant On,
which wakes the PowerBook from sleep in just one second; Automatic
Networking, which automatically switches the network connections between
Ethernet, 802.11 and modem; and advanced power management for long battery
life through Energy Saver Profiles. Every new PowerBook G4 includes Apple’s
iLife applications, an integrated suite of award-winning software,
including iTunes for managing digital music, iPhoto for organizing and
sharing digital photos, iMovie for digital movie-making, and iDVD for
creating and burning Hollywood-style DVDs.
Pricing & Availability
The new 15- and 17-inch PowerBook G4 models are available immediately, and
the new 12-inch PowerBook G4 is expected to be available later this month
through the Apple Store ( www.apple.com ), at Apple’s retail stores and
Apple Authorized Resellers.
The 1.0 GHz, 15-inch PowerBook G4, for a suggested retail price of $1,999
(US), includes:
Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) optical drive;
256MB DDR SDRAM; and
60GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive.
The 1.25 GHz, 15-inch PowerBook G4, for a suggested retail price of $2,599
(US), includes:
SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW) optical drive;
512MB DDR SDRAM;
80GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive;
AirPort Extreme 54Mbps wireless networking; and
Backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor.
The 1.33 GHz, 17-inch PowerBook G4, for a suggested retail price of $2,999
(US), includes:
SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW) optical drive;
512MB DDR SDRAM;
80GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive;
AirPort Extreme 54Mbps wireless networking; and
Backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor.
The 1.0 GHz, 12-inch PowerBook G4, for a suggested retail price of $1,599
(US), includes:
Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) optical drive;
256MB DDR SDRAM; and
40GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive.
The 1.0 GHz, 12-inch PowerBook G4, for a suggested retail price of $1,799
(US), includes:
SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW) optical drive;
256MB DDR SDRAM; and
40GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive.
Additional build-to-order options for the new PowerBook G4 line include the
ability to upgrade to up to 2GB of DDR RAM, backlit keyboard with ambient
light sensor for the 15-inch PowerBook, the SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW)
optical drive, an 80GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive with 5400-rpm performance
for the 15- and 17-inch PowerBook, AirPort Extreme Base Station, AirPort
Extreme Card and the AppleCare Protection Plan.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple
II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh.
Apple is committed to bringing the best personal computing experience to
students, educators, creative professionals and consumers around the world
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