Apple G4 Powerbook Notebook Computer with Combo Drive (1.5 GHz, 15 in.)
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Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless networking, Bluetooth 2.0, 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, 56K V.92 modem
Overview
Fully loaded with a powerful G4 processor, a 5400-rpm 80GB hard drive, 512MB of memory, a faster-burning 8x SuperDrive and a nifty scrolling trackpad, the 15-inch PowerBook G4 boasts features few notebook computers can match. Especially with prices starting this low.
With processor speeds of up to 1.67GHz, DDR RAM capacity up to 2GB, a light 5.6-pound weight and thin 1.1-inch design, the 15-inch PowerBook gives you the ideal balance between power and portability. Work and play in millions of colors on a stunning 15.2-inch (diagonal) widescreen display with 1280 x 854 pixel resolution that's ideal for watching movies in their original wide-screen format. You can also make movies of your own with the included iMovie HD software, or get Final Cut Pro HD for more advanced video editing, compositing and special effects. And thanks to its built-in DVI port, you even have the option of connecting your PowerBook to Apple's breathtaking Cinema Displays. Add optional dual-link DVI capability and 128MB of graphics memory and your 1.67GHz 15-inch PowerBook even supports the massive 30-inch Cinema HD Display.
As Smart as It Looks
The sleek exterior is as stunning as ever. The 15-inch PowerBook G4 comes with all the refinements and esthetic touches that make it the most coveted full-featured notebook computer on the planet: elegant aluminum construction, 1.1-inch thin design, slot-loading 8x SuperDrive and a brilliant illuminated keyboard. On the inside, a faster PowerPC G4 processor, a… read more standard 5400-rpm 80GB or optional 100GB hard drive, powerful graphics, up to 2GB of RAM and Mac OS X - the world's most advanced operating system - combine to deliver off-the-charts performance.
Built for Speed
Inside the 15-inch PowerBook G4 is a screamingly fast 1.67GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine. Advanced processor design and memory architecture are among several core advantages that enable the PowerBook G4 to pack such a tremendous wallop.
Scroll Mate
Scrolling through web pages or large documents on a trackpad can challenge even the most nimble fingers. That's why every 15-inch PowerBook G4 features a new trackpad with scrolling capability. Just drag two fingers over the trackpad to scroll vertically and horizontally or pan around any active window. Change this feature to suit your needs: Customize your trackpad settings or turn off scrolling completely via System Preferences.
Ambient light sensor
Brighter Idea
The 15-inch PowerBook now features an even brighter, futuristic backlit keyboard. Built-in light sensors automatically adjust keyboard illumination and screen brightness based on the available ambient light. You'll appreciate this breakthrough feature when you're working in a low-light environment such as an airplane cabin or conference room.
Handled with Care
Now the 15-inch PowerBook G4 is equipped with Apple's Sudden Motion Sensor to protect your most valuable asset: your data. The Sudden Motion Sensor senses change in axis position and accelerated movement. In the event of a drop or fall, the Sudden Motion Sensor instantly parks the hard drive heads so they won't scratch the disks on impact, lessening the risk of damage and improving your chances of retrieving valuable data. When the Sudden Motion Sensor senses your PowerBook is once again level, it unlocks the hard drive heads automatically.
Graphics, Designed
The 15-inch PowerBook G4 comes turbocharged with the new ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 graphics processor with 64MB of DDR SDRAM. (And, if you feel the need for even more graphics speed, you can order your 1.67GHz PowerBook G4 with 128MB of video memory.) The Mobility Radeon 9700 features a number of cutting-edge graphics technologies, including programmable pixel and vertex shading for lighting and shadow effects. It dramatically enhances all aspects of your visual experience in every application.
Wander Wirelessly
Every 15-inch PowerBook comes standard with AirPort Extreme built right in, so you're ready for 54Mbps wireless networking out of the box. And with thousands of wireless-enabled 'hot spots' in hotels, airport lounges, coffee shops and bookstores around the world, you can get online from practically anywhere. What's more, you can use your PowerBook G4, AirPort Extreme and Rendezvous (which seamlessly recognizes and links computers and digital devices to each other) to create your own secure wireless network.
Get to Know Bluetooth 2.0
In addition to AirPort Extreme, you'll also find Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (enhanced data rate) built into the new 15-inch PowerBook G4. Bluetooth 2.0 now lets you connect digital devices wirelessly up to three times faster than its predecessors. Use iSync, which comes bundled with all PowerBook G4 configurations, to synchronize your personal information among various Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as your PowerBook, mobile phone and Palm OS-based handheld. And Bluetooth 2.0 lets you take advantage of GPRS connectivity to check your email from anywhere - a benefit that comes in handy on those occasions when an 802.11 wireless hot spot isn't available.
Port Authority
The PowerBook G4 features FireWire, for connecting external hard drives and DV cameras, and USB, for connecting graphics tablets, digital cameras, printers and scanners. And Apple ups the ante, effectively doubling data throughput, with FireWire 800. The 15-inch PowerBook G4 has two FireWire ports - one for the hundreds of FireWire 400 peripherals already available and the other for the coming generation of FireWire 800 peripherals. In addition, the PowerBook G4 offers the fastest connection to USB peripherals with two 480 Mbps USB 2.0 ports.
Feel the Burn of 8x SuperDrive
Your PowerBook G4 with SuperDrive (DVD+/-RW/CD-RW) comes loaded with iDVD software. Use it to burn DVDs that can be played in most consumer DVD players. Or use iTunes to burn your own CDs, or the Disc Burner feature in Mac OS X to burn data CDs and DVDs. The 8x SuperDrive reads DVD titles and burns DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs.
Serious Software
The PowerBook G4 comes with Mac OS X v10.3 'Panther.' Mac OS X features automatic networking to make getting online a snap, sensing whether you're connecting from the office or on the road and connecting you automatically. And with Mac OS X's Instant On feature, your PowerBook G4 wakes from sleep in less than one second. The ultimate platform for the digital lifestyle, Mac OS X works with today's most popular peripheral devices.
iLife to Go
In addition to Mac OS X, the PowerBook G4 comes loaded with iLife '05, the powerful suite of creative applications that includes iPhoto, iMovie HD, iTunes, GarageBand and iDVD (to burn DVDs, you'll need a SuperDrive-equipped PowerBook G4.)
Ready out of the Box
The PowerBook G4 includes QuickBooks for Mac New User Edition. You also get a collection of graphics tools including Art Directors Toolkit, Zinio Reader, FileMaker Pro Trial, OmniGraffle, OmniOutliner and Graphic Converter.
Versatile Video-out Capability
Want to present your ideas on a flat-panel display, CRT or VGA monitor, large-screen TV or projection system? The 15-inch PowerBook G4 has built-in video output capabilities that let you do just that. The PowerBook features DVI, VGA, S-video and composite video output options for connecting to CRTs, TVs and projectors. Connect a PowerBook G4 to one of Apple's new gorgeous flat-panel Cinema Displays using the pure digital DVI port.
PC Card Slot
The PC Card/CardBus slot accepts Type I and Type II PC Cards, further augmenting your PowerBook's capabilities.
Leading the Charge
The 1.5GHz 15-inch PowerBook configuration comes with a lithium-ion battery which provides up to 4.5 hours of battery life, depending on use.
Massive Storage, Small Package
With mind-boggling hard drive capacities up to 100GB, the PowerBook G4 gives you as much storage space as some desktops - more than enough space for all your files, MP3s, movies and more. read less
With processor speeds of up to 1.67GHz, DDR RAM capacity up to 2GB, a light 5.6-pound weight and thin 1.1-inch design, the 15-inch PowerBook gives you the ideal balance between power and portability. Work and play in millions of colors on a stunning 15.2-inch (diagonal) widescreen display with 1280 x 854 pixel resolution that's ideal for watching movies in their original wide-screen format. You can also make movies of your own with the included iMovie HD software, or get Final Cut Pro HD for more advanced video editing, compositing and special effects. And thanks to its built-in DVI port, you even have the option of connecting your PowerBook to Apple's breathtaking Cinema Displays. Add optional dual-link DVI capability and 128MB of graphics memory and your 1.67GHz 15-inch PowerBook even supports the massive 30-inch Cinema HD Display.
As Smart as It Looks
The sleek exterior is as stunning as ever. The 15-inch PowerBook G4 comes with all the refinements and esthetic touches that make it the most coveted full-featured notebook computer on the planet: elegant aluminum construction, 1.1-inch thin design, slot-loading 8x SuperDrive and a brilliant illuminated keyboard. On the inside, a faster PowerPC G4 processor, a… read more standard 5400-rpm 80GB or optional 100GB hard drive, powerful graphics, up to 2GB of RAM and Mac OS X - the world's most advanced operating system - combine to deliver off-the-charts performance.
Built for Speed
Inside the 15-inch PowerBook G4 is a screamingly fast 1.67GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine. Advanced processor design and memory architecture are among several core advantages that enable the PowerBook G4 to pack such a tremendous wallop.
Scroll Mate
Scrolling through web pages or large documents on a trackpad can challenge even the most nimble fingers. That's why every 15-inch PowerBook G4 features a new trackpad with scrolling capability. Just drag two fingers over the trackpad to scroll vertically and horizontally or pan around any active window. Change this feature to suit your needs: Customize your trackpad settings or turn off scrolling completely via System Preferences.
Ambient light sensor
Brighter Idea
The 15-inch PowerBook now features an even brighter, futuristic backlit keyboard. Built-in light sensors automatically adjust keyboard illumination and screen brightness based on the available ambient light. You'll appreciate this breakthrough feature when you're working in a low-light environment such as an airplane cabin or conference room.
Handled with Care
Now the 15-inch PowerBook G4 is equipped with Apple's Sudden Motion Sensor to protect your most valuable asset: your data. The Sudden Motion Sensor senses change in axis position and accelerated movement. In the event of a drop or fall, the Sudden Motion Sensor instantly parks the hard drive heads so they won't scratch the disks on impact, lessening the risk of damage and improving your chances of retrieving valuable data. When the Sudden Motion Sensor senses your PowerBook is once again level, it unlocks the hard drive heads automatically.
Graphics, Designed
The 15-inch PowerBook G4 comes turbocharged with the new ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 graphics processor with 64MB of DDR SDRAM. (And, if you feel the need for even more graphics speed, you can order your 1.67GHz PowerBook G4 with 128MB of video memory.) The Mobility Radeon 9700 features a number of cutting-edge graphics technologies, including programmable pixel and vertex shading for lighting and shadow effects. It dramatically enhances all aspects of your visual experience in every application.
Wander Wirelessly
Every 15-inch PowerBook comes standard with AirPort Extreme built right in, so you're ready for 54Mbps wireless networking out of the box. And with thousands of wireless-enabled 'hot spots' in hotels, airport lounges, coffee shops and bookstores around the world, you can get online from practically anywhere. What's more, you can use your PowerBook G4, AirPort Extreme and Rendezvous (which seamlessly recognizes and links computers and digital devices to each other) to create your own secure wireless network.
Get to Know Bluetooth 2.0
In addition to AirPort Extreme, you'll also find Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (enhanced data rate) built into the new 15-inch PowerBook G4. Bluetooth 2.0 now lets you connect digital devices wirelessly up to three times faster than its predecessors. Use iSync, which comes bundled with all PowerBook G4 configurations, to synchronize your personal information among various Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as your PowerBook, mobile phone and Palm OS-based handheld. And Bluetooth 2.0 lets you take advantage of GPRS connectivity to check your email from anywhere - a benefit that comes in handy on those occasions when an 802.11 wireless hot spot isn't available.
Port Authority
The PowerBook G4 features FireWire, for connecting external hard drives and DV cameras, and USB, for connecting graphics tablets, digital cameras, printers and scanners. And Apple ups the ante, effectively doubling data throughput, with FireWire 800. The 15-inch PowerBook G4 has two FireWire ports - one for the hundreds of FireWire 400 peripherals already available and the other for the coming generation of FireWire 800 peripherals. In addition, the PowerBook G4 offers the fastest connection to USB peripherals with two 480 Mbps USB 2.0 ports.
Feel the Burn of 8x SuperDrive
Your PowerBook G4 with SuperDrive (DVD+/-RW/CD-RW) comes loaded with iDVD software. Use it to burn DVDs that can be played in most consumer DVD players. Or use iTunes to burn your own CDs, or the Disc Burner feature in Mac OS X to burn data CDs and DVDs. The 8x SuperDrive reads DVD titles and burns DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs.
Serious Software
The PowerBook G4 comes with Mac OS X v10.3 'Panther.' Mac OS X features automatic networking to make getting online a snap, sensing whether you're connecting from the office or on the road and connecting you automatically. And with Mac OS X's Instant On feature, your PowerBook G4 wakes from sleep in less than one second. The ultimate platform for the digital lifestyle, Mac OS X works with today's most popular peripheral devices.
iLife to Go
In addition to Mac OS X, the PowerBook G4 comes loaded with iLife '05, the powerful suite of creative applications that includes iPhoto, iMovie HD, iTunes, GarageBand and iDVD (to burn DVDs, you'll need a SuperDrive-equipped PowerBook G4.)
Ready out of the Box
The PowerBook G4 includes QuickBooks for Mac New User Edition. You also get a collection of graphics tools including Art Directors Toolkit, Zinio Reader, FileMaker Pro Trial, OmniGraffle, OmniOutliner and Graphic Converter.
Versatile Video-out Capability
Want to present your ideas on a flat-panel display, CRT or VGA monitor, large-screen TV or projection system? The 15-inch PowerBook G4 has built-in video output capabilities that let you do just that. The PowerBook features DVI, VGA, S-video and composite video output options for connecting to CRTs, TVs and projectors. Connect a PowerBook G4 to one of Apple's new gorgeous flat-panel Cinema Displays using the pure digital DVI port.
PC Card Slot
The PC Card/CardBus slot accepts Type I and Type II PC Cards, further augmenting your PowerBook's capabilities.
Leading the Charge
The 1.5GHz 15-inch PowerBook configuration comes with a lithium-ion battery which provides up to 4.5 hours of battery life, depending on use.
Massive Storage, Small Package
With mind-boggling hard drive capacities up to 100GB, the PowerBook G4 gives you as much storage space as some desktops - more than enough space for all your files, MP3s, movies and more. read less
Specs
Processor and Memory:
1.5GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine, 512K SRAM on-chip L2 cache, 167MHz system bus
512MB of PC2700 (333MHz) DDR SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 2GB
Storage:
80GB 5400-rpm Ultra ATA/100 hard drive with Sudden Motion Sensor
SuperDrive (DVD+/-RW/CD-RW): writes DVD-R discs at up to 8x ZCLV, writes DVD-RW at up to 4x ZCLV, writes DVD+R discs at up to 8x ZCLV, writes DVD+RW at up to 4x ZCLV, reads DVD-ROM at up to 8x, reads DVD-R at up to 6x, reads DVD+R at up to 6x, reads DVD-RW at up to 6x, reads DVD+RW at up to 6x, writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 10x speed, reads CDs at up to 24x speed
Communications:
Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless networking (based on 802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability)
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
Built-in 56K V.92 modem (RJ-11 connector)
Expansion:
One FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b) port at up to 800 Mbps
Two USB 2.0 ports at up to 480 Mbps
One PC Card/CardBus slot supporting one Type I or Type II card
Display:
15.2-inch (diagonal) TFT display
Support for millions of colors at 1280 x 854 pixel resolution
Support for resolutions of 1280 x 854 (native), 1152 x 768, 896 x 600, 720 x 480, and 640 x 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 1024 x 768, 800 x 600 and 640 x 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio
Video and graphics support:
ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 graphics processor with AGP 4X support and 64MB of DDR SDRAM video memory
Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1280 x 854 pixels on the built-in display and up to 2048 x 1536 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
DVI output port
VGA output using included DVI to VGA adapter
S-video output port
Composite video output using included S-video to composite adapter
Audio:
Audio line in (minijack)
Headphone out (minijack)
Built-in stereo speakers with midrange-enhancing third speaker
Internal omnidirectional microphone
Battery and power
50-watt-hour lithium-ion battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) providing up to 4.5 hours of battery life
65W power adapter with cable management system
Power adapter port
Keyboard and trackpad:
Built-in full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted 'T' arrangement) and embedded keypad
Illuminated fiber-optic, backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor
Solid-state trackpad provides precise cursor control; supports tap, double-tap, drag and scrolling capabilities
Security:
Kensington cable lock slot
Electrical and environmental requirements:
Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
Frequency: 50 to 60Hz
Operating temperature: 50 degrees to 95 degrees F (10 degrees to 35 degrees C)
Storage temperature: -13 degrees to 113 degrees F (-25 degrees to 45 degrees C)
Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 ft
Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 ft
Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 ft
Size:
Dimensions(H x W x D): 1 x 13.7 x 9.5 in. (2.8 x 34.8 x 24.1 cm)
Weight: 5.6 pounds (2.5 kg) with battery and optical drive installed
1.5GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine, 512K SRAM on-chip L2 cache, 167MHz system bus
512MB of PC2700 (333MHz) DDR SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 2GB
Storage:
80GB 5400-rpm Ultra ATA/100 hard drive with Sudden Motion Sensor
SuperDrive (DVD+/-RW/CD-RW): writes DVD-R discs at up to 8x ZCLV, writes DVD-RW at up to 4x ZCLV, writes DVD+R discs at up to 8x ZCLV, writes DVD+RW at up to 4x ZCLV, reads DVD-ROM at up to 8x, reads DVD-R at up to 6x, reads DVD+R at up to 6x, reads DVD-RW at up to 6x, reads DVD+RW at up to 6x, writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 10x speed, reads CDs at up to 24x speed
Communications:
Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless networking (based on 802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability)
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
Built-in 56K V.92 modem (RJ-11 connector)
Expansion:
One FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b) port at up to 800 Mbps
Two USB 2.0 ports at up to 480 Mbps
One PC Card/CardBus slot supporting one Type I or Type II card
Display:
15.2-inch (diagonal) TFT display
Support for millions of colors at 1280 x 854 pixel resolution
Support for resolutions of 1280 x 854 (native), 1152 x 768, 896 x 600, 720 x 480, and 640 x 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 1024 x 768, 800 x 600 and 640 x 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio
Video and graphics support:
ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 graphics processor with AGP 4X support and 64MB of DDR SDRAM video memory
Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1280 x 854 pixels on the built-in display and up to 2048 x 1536 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
DVI output port
VGA output using included DVI to VGA adapter
S-video output port
Composite video output using included S-video to composite adapter
Audio:
Audio line in (minijack)
Headphone out (minijack)
Built-in stereo speakers with midrange-enhancing third speaker
Internal omnidirectional microphone
Battery and power
50-watt-hour lithium-ion battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) providing up to 4.5 hours of battery life
65W power adapter with cable management system
Power adapter port
Keyboard and trackpad:
Built-in full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted 'T' arrangement) and embedded keypad
Illuminated fiber-optic, backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor
Solid-state trackpad provides precise cursor control; supports tap, double-tap, drag and scrolling capabilities
Security:
Kensington cable lock slot
Electrical and environmental requirements:
Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
Frequency: 50 to 60Hz
Operating temperature: 50 degrees to 95 degrees F (10 degrees to 35 degrees C)
Storage temperature: -13 degrees to 113 degrees F (-25 degrees to 45 degrees C)
Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 ft
Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 ft
Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 ft
Size:
Dimensions(H x W x D): 1 x 13.7 x 9.5 in. (2.8 x 34.8 x 24.1 cm)
Weight: 5.6 pounds (2.5 kg) with battery and optical drive installed
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