Introducing the new 17-inch PowerBook G4, with the largest display and thinnest design of any notebook computer. Key Features 17-inch widescreen. The stunning panoramic display with 1440-by-900-pixel resolution offers as much viewing area as a 19-inch CRT monitor. 1 inch thin. The gorgeous, ultrathin anodized aluminum design is unlike anything you”ve ever seen or held. Illuminated keyboard. A true ease-of-use breakthrough, the fiber-optic, backlit key- board makes it possible to work in low-light environments. Performance architecture.

The 1GHz PowerPC G4 processor, 1MB of L3 cache, NVIDIA graphics, and new high-speed FireWire 800 deliver unmatched performance. SuperDrive. The slot-loading SuperDrive lets you burn custom CDs and professional DVDs using the included iDVD, iMovie, iPhoto, and iTunes applications. Advanced wireless. The new 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme provides superfast wireless networking, 1 and integrated Bluetooth technology offers the latest in connectivity to your mobile phone and other wireless Technical Specifications Processor and memory A 1GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine A 1MB DDR SRAM level 3 cache A 167MHz system bus A 512MB of PC2700 (333MHz) DDR SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 1GB Storage A 60GB 4200-rpm Ultra ATA/100 hard drive 2 A Slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW) R Writes DVD-R discs at 1x speed; reads DVDs at 8x speed R Writes CD-R discs at 8x speed; writes CD-RW discs at 4x speed R Reads CDs at 24x speed Communications A Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless networking 1 (based on IEEE 802.11g draft specification; 802.11b Wi-Fi certified) A Built-in Bluetooth 1.1 A Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector) A Built-in 56K V.92 modem 3 (RJ-11 connector) Expansion A One FireWire 800 port at up to 800 Mbps; one FireWire 400 port at up to 400 Mbps 4 A Two 12-Mbps USB 1.1 ports A PC Card/CardBus slot for Type I or Type II card Display A S-video output port A Composite video output using included S-video to composite adapter Audio A Audio line in (minijack) A Headphone out (minijack) A Two built-in stereo speakers A Internal omnidirectional microphone (located under left speaker grille) Battery and power A 55-watt-hour lithium-ion prismatic battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) providing up to 4.5 hours of battery life 6 A 65W power adapter with cable management system A Power adapter port Security A Kensington cable lock slot Keyboard and trackpad A Built-in full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted iiTle arrangement), and embedded numeric keypad R Illuminated fiber-optic, backlit keys A Solid-state trackpad for precise cursor control; supports tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities Ambient light sensor A Measures ambient light and works with integrated software to adjust keyboard illumination and screen brightness based on user preferences

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