The 17-inch PowerBook G4 was introduced by Apple Computer in January 2003, alongside the 12-inch version. It was promoted as the world's first 17-inch notebook computer.
Features[]
From its introduction, the PowerBook G4 (17-inch) boasted impressive new features were not seen on any other laptop at the time:
- Backlit display with ambient sensor
- FireWire 800 port
The PowerBook G4 also had built-in wireless (AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth), as well as a full set of ports, including USB, FireWire 400, Gigabit Ethernet, V.92 modem and a Type II PC Card slot. In 2006 it was superseded by the 17-inch MacBook Pro.
External links[]
- PowerBook G4 17" at Apple (archived 2003-01-08)
- Apple PowerBook G4 specs at EveryMac
- 17″ PowerBook G4 at Low End Mac
- PowerBook G4: Aluminum PowerBook G4 at Wikipedia
