See also the following Frequently Asked Questions articles pertaining to the September 1998 models of the PowerBook G3 Series computer:
Article 24608: "PowerBook G3 Series: General FAQ"
Article 24610: "PowerBook G3 Series: Battery FAQ"
Article 24612: "PowerBook G3 Series: Memory FAQ"
Article 24613: "PowerBook G3 Series: Design Elements FAQ"
Article 24614: "PowerBook G3 Series: Video, Graphics, And Sound FAQ"
Article 24615: "PowerBook G3 Series: DVD, CD-ROM, and Hard Drive FAQ"
Article 24616: "PowerBook G3 Series: Communications FAQ"
Question 1: Why don't the 800x600 and 640x480 pixel resolutions look as sharp as the 1024x768 native resolution on my PowerBook G3?
Answer: Traditionally notebooks have been limited to one resolution because LCD displays are digital in design and have a fixed number of pixels-the native resolution (e.g. 1024x768). You can now increase the size of, or zoom, the images on your PowerBook computer's built-in 14-inch display by switching from the native 1024x768 resolution to a scaled resolution--either 800x600 or 640x480. The new larger image is remapped into the fixed pixel space of LCD display. This remapped image is optimized by interpolation and anti-aliasing technology. Because they are being remapped, the scaled resolutions will not appear as sharp as the native resolution.
Question 2: Can I add the resolution scaling capability to the PowerBook I already own?
Answer: No. The resolution scaling feature is enabled by a combination of software and hardware provided with the new PowerBook G3 Series.