Product Description
Fully loaded with a powerful G4 processor, built-in AirPort Extreme, FireWire 800, DVI and Gigabit Ethernet, the 15-inch PowerBook G4 boasts features few notebook computers can match.
With processor speeds of up to 1.5GHz, DDR RAM capacity up to 2GB, and weighing just 5.7 pounds, 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 by 854 pixel resolution that's ideal for watching movies in their original wide-screen format. Naturally, you can also make movies of your own with the included iMovie software, or get Apple's 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 line of all-digital flat-panel displays.
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: 1.1 inch thick, 5.7 pounds, AirPort Extreme, aluminum design, an elegantly engineered slot-loading 4x-speed SuperDrive and a 4.5-hour battery. On the inside, faster PowerPC G4 processors, powerful graphics capabilities, up to 2GB of RAM and the world's most advanced operating system combine to deliver off-the-charts performance.
Futuristic Backlit Keyboard
The 15-inch PowerBook features a fiber optic backlit keyboard that's right out of the future. Built-in light sensors automatically adjust the keyboard illumination and your screen's 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 a music or video studio.
Speed-optimized Architecture
Inside the 15-inch PowerBook G4 is your choice of a screamingly fast 1.33GHz or an even faster 1.5GHz 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.
Sizzling Graphics Processor
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 1.5GHz 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, perfect for photorealistic 3D games and cinematic-quality video.
Exremely Fast Wireless
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.
The Bluetooth Connection
In addition to AirPort Extreme, you'll also find Bluetooth built into the new 15-inch PowerBook G4. Bluetooth lets you connect digital devices wirelessly. For example, you can 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 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.
Fast FireWire 800 and USB 2.0
The PowerBook G4 features FireWire, for connecting external hard drives and DV cameras, and USB, for connecting graphics tablets, digital cameras, printers and scanners. With more than 30 times the bandwidth of the popular USB 1.0 peripheral standard, FireWire 400 has become the gold standard for high-speed data transfer. And Apple ups the ante, effectively doubling data throughput, with FireWire 800. The new 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.
Now Featuring 4x SuperDrive
Your PowerBook G4 with SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW) comes loaded with iDVD software. Use it to burn DVDs that can be played in most consumer DVD players. You can also use iTunes to burn your own CDs, or the Disc Burner feature in Mac OS X to burn data CDs. The SuperDrive reads DVD titles at 8x and writes to 4.7GB DVD-R discs at 4x speed.
Serious Software
The PowerBook G4 comes with Mac OS X v10.3 'Panther,' Apple's next-generation operating system. Mac OS X features automatic networking to make getting online a snap: Mac OS X senses whether you're connecting from the office or on the road - and connects 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 '04, the powerful suite of creative applications that includes iPhoto, iMovie, iTunes, GarageBand and iDVD (iDVD software ships with SuperDrive-equipped model only).
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. Want to connect a PowerBook G4 to one of Apple's gorgeous flat-panel displays? All you need is the optional Apple DVI to ADC adapter, and you can connect to the 23-inch Apple Cinema HD Display (tripling your desktop workspace), the 20-inch Apple Cinema Display or the 17-inch Apple Studio Display in seconds.
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 1.33GHz 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 to Go
With mind-boggling hard drive capacities up to 80GB, the PowerBook G4 gives you as much storage space as some desktops - more than enough space for all your files, MP3s, movies and more.
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