Thursday, January 9, 2003
Apple Computer Inc. introduced two lightweight laptops, including a 17-inch model with the largest monitor of any portable computer, and a software bundle for easier handling of digital videos, music and photos.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced 12-inch and 17-inch versions of the PowerBook G4 during the MacWorld Show this week.
Mr. Jobs also showed off a new suite of software, iLife. The package of programs, some of which used to come as free downloads, will be bundled together for $49 beginning Jan. 25.
ILife includes updates of the popular iPhoto, iMovie, iTunes and iDVD programs, bundling them together so they interact.
The 17-inch PowerBook G4, which weighs 6.8 pounds and is 1 inch thick when folded. Apple will begin selling it in February for $3,299.
A 12-inch PowerBook G4, which weighs 4.6 pounds, will be available in late January for $1,799. Both computers feature wireless connections that allow users to synchronize laptops with cellphones, handheld computers or other Apples.
Apple executives hope iLife will boost market share of the Macintosh operating system, particularly the newest Mac OS X, and entice customers to switch from personal computers using Microsoft Windows.
By: DocMemory
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