Pros: fast, cheap & capable, white & light Cons: squeeks, not a G4
essentially, it's a solid little computer for people with big needs. if you arn't doing heavy duty graphics, or feel the need for the slothful OS X (but yes Apple-heads, it's getting better), it easily will surf, scan, rip, process, entertain and amaze...
Pros: Looks good, fast enough for everyday computing, great screen, good tech support. Cons: Lack of PC Card slots
I purchased my iBook (600MHz Dual USB) in January 2002, and I think it's pretty close to the best computer purchase I've ever made. I use it for everything, and I've found it's able to do everything I need it to do -- web development, photo editing,...
Pros: Powerful, efficient, stable and stylish. With the Mac Airport, its a dream. Cons: Power cord adapter plug-in not tough enough; had to replace after 1 month.
I bought the iBook after a lifetime of pc use; I was enticed to buy a Mac after seeing the Apple Airport (wireless modem) in action. The combination of this light, uttlerly portable laptop and the wireless modem means I can move the computer around the...
Pros: Great design, Solid performance, Mac OS X easy to use, Nice Application bundle Cons: No monitor spanning, newbies might not like support options
[UPDATE: May 14, 2004] It appears that this review is still being read somewhat, so I'll make a few additions to reflect the current iBook lineup. With the 1 GHz G4 Processor, the iBook is now well positioned to handle even more than before. Video ...
Pros: You really can do anything on this machine. Cons: None significant.
This machine, like most Apples, really is a snap to use right out of the box. It comes with a phone cord and an AV-out cable for use with a projector or the like. In less than 5 minutes I was online and surfing the web. Right out of the box, no...
Pros: Small, light, powerful, combo DVD/CD-RW drive, Unix-based OS Cons: Small screen, slower processor, initial RAM too little
Years ago I used to be a staunch Macintosh user. I was a big user when System 7 was around and used Macs all the way up to System 8.5. My last Mac was a PowerMac 7200, but I had other Macs also -- PowerBook 180, Duo 230, PowerMac 6100, and my beloved...
Pros: Smooth design, OSX, you can run linux apps on it, compact and light Cons: Bad battery compartment design, the help is horrible
Make the switch
Okay, I didn't totally switch. I still use my 2 PCs for work and play, but now I have a Mac to learn on and travel with. My old IBM ThinkPad finally crapped out, and I decided to take the plunge in the world of Apple.
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Pros: Keeps Microsoft's snoops away, beautiful power, CD-RW, DVD, great software Cons: More power than necessary for beginning computer users
I got my first iBook just a few weeks ago to use in my consulting business. I travel all around the country conducting interviews and psychological analysis, and so I need to enter information, write reports and give information on the go. Internet...
Pros: Size, Speed and Ease of Use. Cons: EXPENSIVE, 128MB of RAM is slow.
The iBook is the first notebook I ever had and I think it is great. The new Mac OS X is fast and reliable and runs applications error-free. 128MB of RAM is not enough but is perfect if all you do is go online and run AppleWorks, AIM and simple apps....
Pros: Excellent machine, compact but powerful Cons: power cord needs work
This little machine is the best thing to happen to laptops. It is so compact and yet so powerful. You know what they say 'dynamite comes in small packages.' I am relatively computer unsavvy. But this laptop is so easy to use. Things i never thought i...
Pros: Size, style, simple to use Cons: Needs 256 mg RAM standard
When my ancient PowerBook needed replaced due to age, I looked at what I used the laptop for. As a supplement to my desktop unit, the laptop needed to offer many of the same features--but would not be used as heavily. Size, portability and ease of use...
Pros: It's really fast, and light. Cons: no built-in handle like the older ibooks
I believe i should be on the Apple testimonial commercials. I am photographer and have made the switch from PC to mac. I was able to transfer all my files and access them all on the mac. The I book is incredibly fast for being so compact.
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Pros: light, durable, stylish, cheap, OS X, CD Burner Cons: Need an eight hour battery
"Describe everything that comes in the box with this laptop."
Out of the box was a 700 MHz iBook G3, power adapter, monitor out cable, installer CDs, some software, some manuals. Preinstalled is iPhoto, iTunes, iMovie, and Appleworks software...
Pros: fast, light, long-lasting battery, bright display, stable, beautiful to look at. Cons: Little bit of trouble integrating with Windows network.
This iBook is my first Mac. I come to it from the world of Intel/Linux, but I do use an iMac at work so this wasn’t much of a switch in the sense that I was quite familiar with the OS and the Mac hardware in general. The fact that the iBook runs OS...
Pros: New user interface(OSX) based on UNIX, attractive and durable design Cons: Should have more memory and an owner's manual
I was tossed back and forth from Bill Gate's and Steve Job's. Where and what is the future of the operating systems? Will software companies and those who provide peripherials for computer continue to support
Apple? I'm convinced that the answer...
Pros: Great style, great operating system, you can almost do anything with it. Cons: 10 Gigabytes is small, CD burner at 4X is not very fast. SCRATCHES EASILY :(
I've had my refurbished iBook for about six months now. I have to say it is one of the best computers to have while you are in college. This little guy can help you with your homework as well as endulge you in many different multimedia...
Pros: Ultra: portable, light, friendly, space-efficient, novice/intermediate laptop, crisp and colorful image, ROCKS!!! Cons: Maybe a little expensive but well worth it.
I remember the day I got my iBook. The box was so cute that I didn't even want to open it. Once I did, I found a stylish laptop waiting to be explored and put to use.
However, I was afraid to touch it. I just wanted to admire its beauty, its...
Pros: Size, weight, price, looks and OS X Cons: Limited user upgrades
First a little background on who I am. I've personally used windows from version 3.1 to windows 2000. I have also used different versions of Mac OS. While I use windows 2000 at work I prefer Mac OS X. My first computer was an Apple ][. When Apple started...
Pros: portable, easy to use, nice software bundle. Cons: obnoxious plug and keyboard. (no nipple mouse!)
I bought my iBook for school and it's been really good. It came with a nice software bundle. The battery life is really good, I'm just not a big fan of the plug. the plug tends to fall out quite often and the mouse pad isn't the best. the iBook is very...
Pros: size, durability, value, looks, performance, versatility... Cons: No right mouse button, DVD playing is not deinterlaced with TV DVDs
I had been considering purchasing a laptop computer for some time, when I heard that Apple had updated the iBook lineup. Here is a quick summary of the new features:
The iBooks now feature the ATI Radeon Mobility 7500 graphics chipset; the...
Pros: Ultra portable, long battery life, bright and vivid screen Cons: Networking with windows takes a bit of tweaking
I'm 22 and I work as a network administrator for a large business. I've been using computers since I was ten, and all of them have been x86 boxes running some form of the Windows operating system. In fact I've owned every version since 3.1.
Pros: A beautiful computer, which is immune to like 99% of viruses. Cons: software compatibility
This is now officially my favorite thing. I've had it for a few months now. I don't care about my TV, my DVD player (portable, small, and SONY), or my digital camera (teeny tiny Digital Elph thing from Canon), this is the best thing in my possession. It...
I bought this laptop about 6 months ago.. it is the best investment that I have made! I am using it currently... The speed of the computer is great! The battery lasts a long time, and the quality of the tech support is very very high! I am very happy...
Pros: Affordable, sleek, light, good features Cons: Flimsy keyboard, scratches easily, gets hot
When I started looking for a computer for school, my first thought was to buy a desktop system. I knew I wanted an Apple computer, but I couldn't decide which model to get. Then someone suggested I look at the iBook...I laughed.
Pros: Price, weight, speed Cons: 12" screen is just about the only one I could come up with.
IBook 500Mhz searchers....dont' sell yourself short. There is a BIG difference between the 500 and the 600 in the Ibook, and I will give you the specifics to make the right choice.....which is the one I made.
Pros: Very portable, cool design, sharp screen, mac apps Cons: Case scratches easily, screen may fare small for some, we live in a PC world
I was heading off to college this fall, and I finally weedled my parents into getting me a laptop. Apple has always been strong in the educational market, and with the release of the updated iBook, this fact has never felt truer.
Pros: Fast processor, great bundled software, small, easy to transport package, very versatile and user-friendly Cons: Does not have the computer world acceptance the PC does
Good things come in small packages. This cliché is a necessary element in reviewing the new iBook 600mhz. With its sleek gray-white chassis, zippy 100mhz front-side bus, and light sub-five pound weight, it is a wonder any portable computer advocate...
Pros: Innovative look; lightweight, yet durable; a 'better' laptop - even for a PC user Cons: Somewhat hampered by speed.
Apple has once again proved that they are in the drivers seat when it comes to innovation. The iBook is a great inexpensive choice for a dependable, small-enough-to-be-packed-around, laptop - for Mac users and PC users alike.
Pros: looks great; excellent features; wakes from sleep instantly; good value Cons: AC adapter cord doesn't wind up nicely; mouse plugs into left side.
I bought a "dual USB" (white) iBook soon after they came out. I also added 256MB of memory to the standard 128 MB, bringing the total to 384, a very worthwhile investment especially if you are planning on running OS X, which you should. (The iBook has...
Pros: Stylish, ultra-portable, and boasts Mac reliability! Cons: RAM tends to be a bit more expensive than PC laptops. Modest speed.
Truly, you can not find a group more devoted to their computers than Mac addicts. Still, there must be a reason. Haven't you heard the joke where if Microsoft built cars, "Apple computers would make a car that was solar-powered, twice as reliable, and...
Pros: small, light weight, sharp LCD, full size keyboard, many port connections, built in wireless antenna Cons: no PC card slots, tray loading optical drive, no audio-in, no spanning-video -out, G3
The iBook is Apple's consumer targeted laptop. They have managed to pack a 1024x768 screen, an optical drive (CD-ROM or CD-RW/DVD), two USB ports, a Firewire port, 10/100 mbps ethernet, a 56K modem, external audio/video (composite or VGA, mirrored),...
Pros: Chic, solid, extremely light, and highly functional Cons: Like all Macs-- lack of software and peripherals
I bought an iBook as a Christmas present for my wife. Her previous computer had been a Macintosh Powerbook 1400c/133 with 40MB RAM (PowerPC 603e processor, 6.7 lbs, MacOS 8.0, 11.3" color screen, 40MB RAM). Needless to say, the iBook (500MHz PowerPC G3,...
Pros: Speedy, all-in-one package. Cons: You'll abandon all your other computers because this one is so much fun.
I was looking for a good laptop to use in my business back in early 2001. I wanted an Apple laptop that was fast, had a CD-RW drive, Firewire, USB and a 1024 x 768 screen. Unfortunately, none of the current Apple iBooks had what I wanted, so I chose to...
Pros: Ultra-portable, tough, great picture, small, tough!, built in ports... Cons: Battery life, stock ram and tech support...
This laptop has replaced my pc, my need for windows, my need for a seperate unix server. Basically this is a godsend to any developer.
I purchased my laptop in June of last year, since then I have dropped it half a dozen times on very hard...
Pros: it's beautiful, fairly light, totally easy to work with, great battery life and it's beautiful. Cons: it's not the new 14.1" iBook.
I take fairly voluminous notes in school. I haven't always, I really got going in my senior year of high school, streamlined my handwriting and figured out how to listen and write and comprehend all at the same time. Since I've been in college, I've...
Pros: Convenient size, stable operating system, stylish, expandable. Cons: Slow processor, computing minority, OS 9 / X integration conflicts
About 5 months ago, I spent $1660 on a top-of-the-line iBook. Considering my financial situation, this was quite an investment. Also keep in mind that I have been a PC user for the past 16 years. But I was determined to make the switch, being as Apple's...
Pros: Small size, mobility, decent power for the price Cons: Lighter than most, but still heavy
The Apple iBook has become more professional looking after they discontinued the fruit-colored line, which was both childish and weak. With the recent iBook line you get Apple's legendary sleek design with enough power to satisfy most users.
Pros: Elegant design, intuitive operation Cons: erratic touchpad, laughable help support
I'm like the guy in the tv ad---a film maker, started with apple, switched to windows for 5 years...and two weeks ago, came back to mac. I got the 12.1 inch Ibook G3, and I think I can be helpful here for those in windows world considering the move....
Pros: Nice appearance; big screen; easy to use. Cons: Not as fast as I expected; quite heavy.
There aren't much that come with the laptop. You have to pay for every single extra thing. The laptop, use guide, the battery charge and some other documentations are really the only things in the box.
Personally, i don't see much difference between...
Pros: Great, all encompassing machine Cons: Price, software availability and cost
My first experience at computing was a Mac and it's amazing how they have hung in.
The iBook is a very well rounded machine with lots of bang for the.buck. I recommend it highly especially for those people that want to cut through the BS and...
Pros: Form Factor, Appearance, and functionality Cons: Occasional logic board issues - addressed by Apple in warranty extension
I remember when I bought my first brand new Apple. It was the fall of 2001, a few months had passed since I watched MR. Jobs unveil the new iBook. It was a revelation. An iBook that looked like something other than a toy. I was hooked. In less than five ...
Pros: Light, virtually indestructible, it's a Mac Cons: Smallish screen, "squishy" keyboard, only a G3 processor
As a long-time devotee of Macs who had been in PC purgatory for an extended period, I was delighted to be able to return to the fold. I had just switched jobs to a facility that is Mac-centric and, because I spend a lot of time on a train for my commute...
Pros: Tiny size with big appeal. Cons: Occasionally overheats, and product finish is not what you'd expect from Apple
I bought one of these little devils about a year ago for work and play. I wanted something that I could easily carry round to show work on, but also something to play on when I got home in the evenings.
Pros: Small, strong, cheap. Cons: Not as fast as G4, small screen.
When these new iBooks first came out, I knew I had to have one. I'd been interested in the professional Titanium laptop from Apple, but it just seemed to flimsy for my needs. But the iBook is perfect for me, or for almost any other student. It fits...
Pros: Easy online purchase, immediate use, great picture Cons: The cursor gets frantic every now and then. AppleWorks is a drag
I have always thought Macs to be computers with training wheels. And this is a good thing. It's not so much that I know nothing about computers, as it is I prefer not to think about now they work and why they don't.
Pros: Light, mostly easy to use. Cons: Some annoyances. (See review below.)
The price and the hype finally got to me. I wanted a laptop computer, and the ibook was the cheapest in the store, so I bought it. Here are some of my conclusions:
1) Mac OS is not all that much easier to use than windows. In fact, it is...
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