Apple's 15-inch PowerBook dropped from online store
Apple Computer on Wednesday discontinued sales of its 15-inch 1.67GHz PowerPC-based professional PowerBook G4 notebook through the Apple Online Store, tipsters have informed AppleInsider.
The 12-inch and 17-inch PowerBook G4 offerings are still available for purchase at $1499 and $2499, respectively.
Inventory levels of all three models have been on a slow decline ever since Apple announced in January the availability of an Intel-based 15-inch MacBook Pro professional laptop, designed to replace the 15-inch PowerBook.
According to reports, Apple also plans to replace the 17-inch flagship PowerBook G4 model with a 17-inch Intel-based MacBook Pro by June. A 12-inch model does not appear to be in the company's cards.
Apple customers still looking to secure one of the 1.67GHz 15-inch PowerBook G4 may turn to Amazon.com, which still lists stock of the notebook and is offering a $200 rebate, bringing the final cost down to $1799.99.
The 12-inch and 17-inch PowerBook G4 offerings are still available for purchase at $1499 and $2499, respectively.
Inventory levels of all three models have been on a slow decline ever since Apple announced in January the availability of an Intel-based 15-inch MacBook Pro professional laptop, designed to replace the 15-inch PowerBook.
According to reports, Apple also plans to replace the 17-inch flagship PowerBook G4 model with a 17-inch Intel-based MacBook Pro by June. A 12-inch model does not appear to be in the company's cards.
Apple customers still looking to secure one of the 1.67GHz 15-inch PowerBook G4 may turn to Amazon.com, which still lists stock of the notebook and is offering a $200 rebate, bringing the final cost down to $1799.99.
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Or it may simply be a 12-13" MacBook Pro, but delayed--perhaps because the iBook replacement will use the same screen, or some cooling issue... you never know.
Originally posted by AppleInsider
The 12-inch and 17-inch PowerBook G4 offerings are still available for purchase at $14999 and $2499, respectively.
Wow. The 12" PowerBook has really shot up in price. Perhaps it's in high demand due to the rumors that it won't have a replacement.
Sorry, got a little smile on my face because of that typo