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Sources reported that Apple CEO Steve Jobs will introduce
four new, single-processor Power Mac
G4 models, all using a 133MHz system bus, and ranging in speed
from 466MHz to 733MHz.
Cnet sources also reported that Apple will unveil a G4 PowerBook,
code-named "Mercury."
Sources reported that Apple will introduce three laptop models.
The new portables
will use a slot-loading DVD drive and lithium polymer battery,
sources said.
Question marks remain as to when the new products will be
available.
Factors include the release of Mac OS X, the availability of
Motorola's faster V'Ger family
of G4 processors--which are expected to be used in the new models--and
the availability of CD-RW
or DVD/CD-rewritable drives, which Apple is determined to add
across its entire product line.
One surprise is Apple's apparent decision to end the use of
dual-processor G4s in its G4 tower
family, at least for the time being.
Cnet also reported--and MacCentral confirmed--that Apple will
release Mac OS 9.1 at the show.
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