The 17-inch PowerBook G4, when introduced in January 2003, was the first 17-inch notebook computer. Right from the first generation, the PowerBook G4 (17-inch) boasted these impressive features: * Backlit display with ambient sensor * FireWire 800 port These were not seen on any other laptop at the time. The PowerBook G4 also had built-in wireless (AirPort and Bluetooth), as well as a full set of ports, including USB, FireWire 400, Ethernet, modem and PCMCIA card slot ports.