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Apple updated their PowerBooks today, after much anticipation.

All three models were updated:

12" PowerBook, 1GHz PowerPC G4, 512K L2 Cache, 256MB PC2100 Memory, NVidia GeForce FX Go5200 (32MB), 40GB Hard Drive, Built-in Bluetooth, Airport Extreme Ready.

Combo Drive: $1599. SuperDrive: $1799.

15" PowerBook, 1.0GHz PowerPC G4, 512K L2 Cache, 256MB PC2700 Memory, ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 (64MB), 60GB HD, Combo Drive. Built-in Bluetooth. Airport Extreme Ready. $1999


15" PowerBook, 1.25GHz PowerPC G4, 512K L2 Cache, 512MB PC2700 Memory, ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 (64MB), 80GB HD, Super Drive. Built-in Bluetooth and Airport Extreme. Illuminated Keyboard. $2599

17" PowerBook, 1.33GHz PowerPC G4, 512K L2 Cache, 512MB PC2700 Memory, ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 (64MB), 80GB HD, SuperDrive, Built-in Bluetooth and Airport Extreme. Illuminated Keyboard. $2999


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