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Apple Updates Powerbook G4 Series with Brighter ScreensAfter riding the wave of its iPod fad, Apple has recalled its roots-computers-and has finally released updated versions of its PowerBook G4 lineup. Ok so no widescreen displays for iBooks this time, however one of the major enhancements to the new PowerBooks are the new, clearer screens. The updated 17-inch PowerBook, for instance, features 1680-by-1050 pixel resolution, which represents a 36 percent gain from the previous model. The 15-inch comes with a 1140-by-960 pixel res, a 26 percent gain.And oh, the brightness! According to Apple estimates, the new 17-inch display is 46 percent brighter than before. To light up those pixels, Apple loaded the 15- and 17-inchers with 1.67 GHz processor speed, topped off with an ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 graphics card with 128 MB DDR of dedicated video memory. The 12-inch PowerBook, in case you're wondering, comes with 1.5 GHz. All of the new PowerBooks come standard with 512 MB of DDR2 SDRAM, 80 GB of hard drive, and a read-write DVD 8X SuperDrive. The laptops also come equipped with built-in wireless capabilities thanks to Bluetooth 2.0+EDR and a 802.11g WiFi networking AirPort Extreme capable of 54 Mbps. For wire connections, the notebooks have USB ports, Ethernet and FireWire. And you can't expect an Apple computer without the unique software that makes Steve Jobs a hit with computer literates everywhere. There's the vaunted OS 10.4, the "Tiger," which is the fifth major release of Apple's premier operating system, and Apple's Sudden Motion Sensor technology. And the Apple suite of lifestyle applications that help you connect with your iPod and other digital and multimedia devices-the iLife suite. This combination of enhanced hardware and software somehow also result in an additional hour of battery life for the new PowerBooks. There's no need to wait even that long for your own. The 12-, 15-, and 17-inch versions are available immediately online at Apple's site, at their brick-and-mortar stores, or at authorized Apple resellers, starting at only $1,499. Related articles: - Macbook Pro review - iProtect your Apple iBook - Mighty Mouse By Matthew Brodsky - Laptopical Monday, October 31, 2005 |
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