DVD SuperDrives included, too
Apple Enhances PowerBooks with Higher-Resolution Displays, Longer Battery Life
CUPERTINO, California - October 19, 2005 - Apple today made its PowerBook G4 line of notebook computers even more desirable for business and creative professionals with higher-resolution displays and up to one hour more battery life on the 15in and 17in models.* In addition, every new PowerBook now includes a DVD burning SuperDrive with prices starting at just £1,099 (inc. VAT).
*Battery life depends on configuration and use.
“The Apple PowerBook continues to deliver the ultimate in portability, performance and innovative features,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “Our mobile customers are going to love working on the new high-resolution PowerBook displays and appreciate the added productivity that one more hour of battery life delivers.”
The new higher-resolution PowerBooks provide significantly more screen real estate and include the 17in PowerBook with a 1680-by-1050 pixel resolution - 36 percent more than the previous generation - and the 15in PowerBook with a 1440-by-960 pixel resolution - 26 percent more than the previous generation.
Ideal for business and creative professionals, the new 15in and 17in PowerBooks make reading text and viewing images even easier with brighter displays - up to 46 percent brighter on the 17in model. The 15in and 17in PowerBooks also provide up to an additional hour of battery life to get even more work done while on the road.
The PowerBook line includes three models: the 1.5GHz 12in PowerBook with an 8X SuperDrive and the new 1.67GHz 15in and 17in PowerBooks with an 8X SuperDrive with double-layer support.
Both the 15in and 17in PowerBooks include ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 graphics with 128MB DDR dedicated video memory and now feature built-in Dual Link support to drive Apple’s groundbreaking 30in Cinema HD Display as an external monitor, providing more than four million pixels of additional workspace.
Every PowerBook includes built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), integrated AirPort Extreme 54 Mbps 802.11g WiFi wireless networking**, a scrolling TrackPad and Apple’s Sudden Motion Sensor technology. Mac OS X version 10.4 “Tiger,” the fifth major release of the world’s most advanced operating system and iLife ‘05, Apple’s award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications, are included with every PowerBook.
**Actual speed will vary based on range from the base station, environmental conditions and other factors.
Pricing & availability
The 12in and new 15in and 17in PowerBooks are available immediately through the Apple Store (www.apple.com/ukstore), Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorised Resellers.
The 1.5GHz, 12in PowerBook G4, for a suggested retail price of £1,099 (inc. VAT), includes:
• 512MB of PC2700 333MHz DDR SDRAM, expandable up to 1.25GB;
• a slot-load 8X SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
• an 80GB Ultra ATA/100 (5400 rpm) hard drive with Sudden Motion Sensor;
• AirPort Extreme 54 Mbps 802.11g WiFi fast wireless networking and internal Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
• DVI, VGA, S-video and composite video support;
• two USB 2.0 ports and FireWire 400;
• audio line in and headphone out; and
• a scrolling TrackPad.
The 1.67GHz, 15in PowerBook G4, for a suggested retail price of £1,399 (inc. VAT), includes:
• a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW);
• 512MB of PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM running at 333MHz, expandable up to 2GB;
• 80GB Ultra ATA/100 (5400 rpm) hard drive with Sudden Motion Sensor;
• Built-in AirPort Extreme wireless networking & Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
• DVI (Dual Link for 30in Cinema HD Display support), VGA, S-video and composite video support;
• Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-T);
• two USB 2.0 ports, FireWire 400 and 800;
• analogue and optical digital audio input and output;
• illuminated keyboard with ambient light sensor; and
• a scrolling TrackPad.
The 1.67GHz, 17in PowerBook G4, for a suggested retail price of £1,749 (inc. VAT), includes:
• a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW);
• 512MB of PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM running at 333MHz, expandable up to 2GB;
• 120GB Ultra ATA/100 (5400 rpm) hard drive with Sudden Motion Sensor;
• Built-in AirPort Extreme wireless networking & Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
• DVI (Dual Link for 30in Cinema HD Display support), VGA, S-video and composite video support;
• Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-T);
• two USB 2.0 ports, FireWire 400 and 800;
• analogue and optical digital audio input and output;
• illuminated keyboard with ambient light sensor; and
• a scrolling TrackPad.
Additional build-to-order options for the 12in PowerBook include:
• The ability to upgrade to 100GB (5400 rpm) hard drive
• up to 1.25GB DDR SDRAM
• a slot-load Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) optical drive
• the AppleCare Protection Plan.
Additional build-to-order options for the new 15in and 17in PowerBooks include:
• The ability to upgrade up to 2GB DDR2 SDRAM
• a slot-load Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) optical drive
• the AppleCare Protection Plan.
The new 15in PowerBook also offers a 100GB or 120GB (5400 rpm) hard drive as a build-to-order option.
About Apple
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning desktop and notebook computers, OS X operating system, and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital music revolution with its iPod portable music players and iTunes online music store.
For information on any Apple product, or details of their nearest Apple Authorised Reseller, customers should consult Apple's U.K. web site: http://www.apple.com/uk.
Customers in the U.K. can buy direct from Apple through the Apple Store: http://www.apple.com/ukstore or 0800 039 1010.
