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Apple has unveiled its new PowerBook in Tokyo. Powered by PowerPC G3 processors running at up to 500 MHz, the new PowerBook features up to 10 hours of battery life* and two built-in FireWire® ports, which let creative professionals easily transfer pro-quality digital video with DV camcorders or external hard drives. Coupled with Apple's Final Cut Pro 1.2 software, the new PowerBook is a complete pro-quality mobile video editing system.
 The new PowerBook is AirPort ready with a built-in slot for the AirPort card and two built-in antennas for communicating with the AirPort Base Station. AirPort, Apple's revolutionary wireless networking solution, provides totally untethered Internet access at speeds of up to 11 megabits per second.
Providing outstanding desktop performance in a slim, lightweight design, the new PowerBook outperforms Pentium III-based notebook systems by up to 30 percent**. Key features include:
* PowerPC G3 processors running at speeds of 400 MHz or 500 MHz;
* 1MB level 2 backside cache and 100 MHz system bus;
* Two 400 Mbps built-in FireWire ports for providing data transfer and power to high-speed peripherals;
* Support for up to 512MB of SDRAM;
* Brilliant 14.1-inch active-matrix display;
* A thin and light design that weighs only 5.7 pounds with weight-saving module and battery, or 6.1 pounds with DVD-ROM drive and battery;
* High performance Ultra ATA/66 internal hard drives of up to 18GB;
* ATI RAGE Mobility 128 graphic controller featuring AGP 2X support for exceptional 2D/3D graphics performance, and 8MB SDRAM of video memory;
* DVD-ROM drive with DVD movie playback;
* VGA and S-Video ports for dual display and video mirroring;
* Two USB ports for connection to the latest generation of computer peripherals;
* Built-in 10/100BASE-T Ethernet;
* 56K modem with V.90 support;
* Easy access to RAM expansion and removable hard drive through flip-up keyboard; and
* Mac® OS 9, featuring 9 Internet power tools.
The new PowerBook is available immediately from Apple Authorized Resellers and The Apple Store in two standard configurations:
* PowerBook 400 MHz with 64MB SDRAM, 1MB L2 backside cache , 6GB hard drive, 6x-speed (max) DVD-ROM for an estimated retail price of $2,499;
* PowerBook 500 MHz with 128MB SDRAM, 1MB L2 backside cache , 12GB hard drive, 6x-speed (max) DVD-ROM for an estimated retail price of $3,499.
Apple also unveiled its new iBook SE, a faster graphite version of the popular blue and tangerine iBook. Current iBooks were given more memory and bigger hard disks.
Featuring double the memory and hard drive size, all three new iBook models come standard with 64MB of memory and a 6GB hard drive. The iBook Special Edition features a faster 366 MHz PowerPC G3 processor and, like iMac™ DV Special Edition, comes in a stunning Graphite-color enclosure.
 “The iBook has been a big hit with consumers, students and educators, and we want to make it even better,”said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “The new iBook Special Edition is the most elegant iBook ever.”
Like the original iBook, the new models offer “all-day” battery life of up to six hours and support for Apple’s revolutionary AirPort™ wireless networking for cable-free Internet access. The new iBook line retains its stunning design, which includes a rubber-coated translucent enclosure, a pullout handle for safe carrying, and a unique closing mechanism without latches.
iBook and iBook Special Edition features include:
- A brilliant 12.1-inch (diagonal) active-matrix TFT SVGA display with millions of colors at 800x600 resolution;
- A built-in 56K modem and 10/100BASE-T Ethernet;
- Instant Internet access with a free 30-day trial with EarthLink;
- 24x-speed CD-ROM drive;
- A USB port for peripherals such as printers, input and storage devices;
- Mac® OS 9, featuring 9 Internet power tools;
- ATI RAGE Mobility graphic controller featuring AGP 2X support and 4MB of SDRAM;
- Innovative power adapter whose cord winds up like a YoYo; and
- Built-in stereo headphone jack.
All three models are available immediately through Apple Authorized Resellers. iBook, available in Blueberry and Tangerine, is priced at $1,599. iBook Special Edition is priced at US$1,799.
March 2000
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