Monday, January 31, 2005
Apple Unveils New PowerBooks
Posted by Kent Pribbernow in "HARDWARE" @ 09:00 AM
"Apple today unveiled the fastest, most affordable PowerBook(R) 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(R) 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 wireless networking and two new Apple patent-pending technologies -- the scrolling TrackPad and the Sudden Motion Sensor."
Sweet! New PowerBooks! But don't reach for your gold card just yet..these are not the long anticipated G5 PowerBooks we've all been waiting for, and I don't expect those to arrive until next year. Sorry folks. Nevertheless, these new babies offer a lot to like in a sleek aluminum package; like speed bumped G4 processors, configurable HD up to 100GB (5400RPM), 8x SuperDrives, and a new scrolling trackpad and motion sensor. I like.
Unfortunately the 15" model is still priced at around two grand, with the A 12" models being the more affordable solutions. For my needs a 12" screen just isn't going to cut it. I'll wait for prices to fall before I pull out my Mastercard. :(
Sweet! New PowerBooks! But don't reach for your gold card just yet..these are not the long anticipated G5 PowerBooks we've all been waiting for, and I don't expect those to arrive until next year. Sorry folks. Nevertheless, these new babies offer a lot to like in a sleek aluminum package; like speed bumped G4 processors, configurable HD up to 100GB (5400RPM), 8x SuperDrives, and a new scrolling trackpad and motion sensor. I like.
Unfortunately the 15" model is still priced at around two grand, with the A 12" models being the more affordable solutions. For my needs a 12" screen just isn't going to cut it. I'll wait for prices to fall before I pull out my Mastercard. :(
