Altec Lansing SoundGuide speakers are located on the bottom of the display to direct sound right at the user and provide maximum stereo separation. Along with the Dynamic Equalization Circuit, which uses proprietary bass boost and signal equalization techniques, the i Series 1500 produces sound with outstanding clarity and dynamic impact. The USB port, which connects external drives, is available for Windows 98 only. Video PCI bus support with advanced video acceleration provides exceptional video performance. Public networks currently limit maximum download speeds to about 53 Kbps.
Actual speeds depend on many factors and are often less than the maximum possible.
Other features Music CD plays up to six hours with the system off and features exterior controls so you can play CDs with the top closed.