Apple Releases New PowerBooks
Apple announced new PowerBooks today.
Apple today unveiled the fastest, most affordable PowerBook line ever, featuring PowerPC G4 processors running up to 1.67 GHz, faster hard drives and a faster 8X SuperDrive -- all housed in the PowerBook's signature aluminum enclosure. All new PowerBooks come standard with 512MB memory, faster graphics, integrated AirPort 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 wireless networking and two new Apple patent-pending technologiesthe scrolling TrackPad and the Sudden Motion Sensor.
The new PowerBooks are available at the Apple Store:
12inch, 1.5GHz, 512MB RAM, 60GB, $1499
15inch, 1.5GHz, 512MB RAM, 80GB, $1999
15inch, 1.67GHz, 512MB RAM, 80GB, Superdrive, $2299
17inch, 1.67GHz, 512MB RAM, 100GB, Superdrive, $2699
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