Is my computer intel - based?

Hi. I recently acquired a Powerbook G4 from ebay. It has a 15" screen. I do not know if it is titanium or aluminum. I have Tiger OS X 10.4.11.
Can anyone tell me if this model is Intel-based? Or how I can determine if it is? I would like to watch Netflix instantly on this machine but it says I do not have the correct system requirements - I need an intel-based computer and Safari 3 or higher.
I would greatly appreciate any input on this. Can anyone else watch Netflix instantly on your Powerbook G4?
Thank you so much -- meginiowa

Can anyone tell me if this model is Intel-based?
It isn't. No Mac which has Power, G3, G4, or G5 in its name is Intel based.
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a brody - Using a second Mac as a display for a first
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1587927
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