Apple iBook

Approval Rate: 92%

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    i_got_a_puppy

    Wed Jun 11 2008

    I love it~

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    genghisthehun

    Wed May 21 2008

    I have the MacBook, if that is the same. It is a great machine.

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    magellan

    Thu May 15 2008

    Four out of five San Francisco coffee shop patrons recommend the iBook.

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    passtheloot

    Wed Dec 26 2007

    I would sell my hp laptop and throw in a scanner/printer and a ton of software for one. Anyone want to trade ???

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    alysania

    Sun Feb 15 2004

    www.blackcider.com says it all. The logic boards fail consistently on iBooks. No one should buy a system that is KNOWN to be faulty, and that the company refuses to replace parts or acknowledge their error.

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    yusoshi

    Mon Dec 22 2003

    The new iBook G4 is a real winner - it's fast enough for all the day to day tasks, it takes the knocks well, it doesn't get so hot that you can't use it on your lap, it's small and light enough to carry around without thinking about it, it's really good value and Panther makes the small screen into a big one with Exposé. It runs all the software I need for work and play and the airport extreme card is excellent. After 13 years of using Mac's I can't find a single fault with it - and I am a world class fault finder. My opinion - avoid the Powerbook G4's, they're too expensive and have serious design flaws - get yourself an iBook G4 and a dual processor G5 with a huge cinema display for your heavy work - with iDisc and .Mac having two machines is no longer the pain it used to be - and iSight is very cool - I'm enjoying free video calls to my colleagues over the world - it's not perfect but it's a workable start.

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    atlsheriff

    Wed Nov 26 2003

    OS X The single greatest operating system. Mac has continued to improve the best interface. Microsoft has failed miserably every time since windows 3.1. Just like Shadowbreath said 2 years and 9 months later, everyday use, NOT ONE CRASH. I've replaced 1 charger and 1 Battery. Best investment yet. Airport is the best wireless access I have found.

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    adclark

    Sun Nov 09 2003

    For the money, a great computer

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    shadowbreath

    Wed May 28 2003

    The NEW iBook (white) is a truly marvelous machine. Not so flashy as the candy-colored G3s, way more functional. There are a lot of nice little features built in that you won't notice until you use them. Not to mention that it ships with OS X. PC users take note: I've been using this notebook for 5 months and it has never crashed! Not once!

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    vlad1c1d

    Thu Jan 25 2001

    Just like its sibling, the Apple iMac, this notebook like something out of the 60's. Its color scheme makes it stand out, but when you get close you see a smaller than adequate display. The laptops shape makes it awkward at times to carry.

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    tech_man

    Fri Jan 19 2001

    The original iBooks were kind of sketchy in my opinion at first. Now, with the iBookDVSE, I think I might just buy one. 6 hour battery life, DVP, 466-750cx microprocessor, AIV out, and a sense of style makes this my next computer to drool over. Even for $1,799, I still want one!

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    amaomao

    Fri Jan 12 2001

    Very friendly design. Fast speed. High performance.

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    blueherring

    Thu Jan 11 2001

    I got this computer as a school computer and I do like the superlong battery life, but I think the screen is too small for its resolution. I think the speed of the machine would be better if they put more memory. I do like the DVD player and the digital output though.

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    jeezmos

    Wed Jan 10 2001

    Apple has always had a good thing going with PC compatibility, with floppy disks, however, it seems as though they are eliminating this gradually. The lack of a 3 1/2" floppy drive serves as more of an inconvience to fellow Mac users that want to transfer data as well as eliminating all PC users.

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    mr_sping

    Mon Jan 08 2001

    This is the first stylish, durable laptop. For the student, it's easy to carry and fun to use. Has all the Mac features.

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    limerick

    Wed Dec 20 2000

    I like its desktop model, the IMac. Apple IBook is a great computer for those on the go that want something fast, simple and user friendly. The keyboard is a little small though and tends to annoy those used to full size ones.

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    al_davis_lives

    Mon Dec 11 2000

    A friend of mine just bought one of these from a company had picked up a whole slew of these for their employees and then folded. They were selling them for a song so I'd say he got a pretty good deal. However, if he had payed the $1,300-$1,800 that these new ones can cost I'd be thinking that there would have been better ways for him to spend his money. The iBook is by no means a bad computer but it's also not a great one. Interesting design (although I tend to think it looks like something that a company would make with the intention of marketing to 10 year olds, a colorful well encased watered down version of mom and dads computer), and it has some decent features such as the wide base for your palms, a nice big clear screen etc. However, compared to the level of performance of some of the other laptops out right now and the iBook is about 1/2 a year behind. I think the fasted iBook right now is maybe 450 mhz..and there are certainly a lot of pc laptops pushing way faster than th... Read more

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    hand_full_of_tities

    Fri Nov 24 2000

    It would have gotten a 5 if it weren't a macintosh. The colors are neat and makes me just want to buy one for that fact. If only a PC company would catch on and make cool computers like Apple. And Apples are way faster than PC's.

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    preyer

    Tue Nov 21 2000

    The lightest and most stylistic notebook. The Apple operating system is great. By far the easiest computer to use, not to mention the best monitor I've seen on a notebook.

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    danlaw

    Tue Nov 21 2000

    Great for design and art. Good for video editing. Nice design. The colors are nice and come in lots of styles. Fast, with lots of internet options.

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    jbaker

    Tue Nov 14 2000

    Nice looking but a dated OS with slower processors and much more expensive than a comparable Windows notebook.

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    frogbell

    Tue Nov 14 2000

    Considered purchasing. Liked the outside design but the keypad sucked. Lightweight. Airport capabilities should be advertised more (was the primary reason for my interest).

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    kornchyld

    Wed Nov 01 2000

    It looks nice at least but it needs more compact size such as the Sony superslim 505s. The speed is pretty good and the playback for multimedia is great.

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    jedi9b17

    Tue Oct 31 2000

    Talk about innovation! You don't even need a modem to get on the Net!

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    mystical

    Wed Oct 25 2000

    Almost as good as other HP notebooks. It's easy to install but hard to use.

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    garyc609

    Wed Oct 25 2000

    It performs okay and is very well rounded. It's flashy and more portable and has nice features.

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    ping919

    Tue Oct 10 2000

    It's a Mac! It can't run half the software out there because of it. However, the design is wonderful. Apple should come out with more colors though. That would sell.

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    mich9154om

    Sun Jul 30 2000

    Revolutionary design that is very cool looking. Airport wireless LAN is so affordable and attractive. Slow compared to similar priced computers. Big and heavy with a small screen.

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    wand9090du

    Fri Jul 28 2000

    Cool colors, slick design. A must have. Very efficient. Great purchase. It is a little expensive but worth every dollar I spent.

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    mli_at_8809om

    Wed Jul 19 2000

    A sleek design, so it's easier on the eyes than a PC. The movie imaging software is a plus, but there isn't much in the way of games that this platform can handle.

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    bija8432om

    Tue Jul 11 2000

    The look itself may be attractive, but it's far more heavier than Intel notebooks. The screen is a lot heavier.

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    fwon8167om

    Wed Jul 05 2000

    The Apple ibook's are very fast. I worked at the Apple lab in Cupertino and sell them faster than PC labtops. I believe they are good labtops. Very sturdy but expensive.

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    pooroldedgarde_rby

    Sun Jul 02 2000

    Everyone keeps talking about how smoking fast these processors are and how great the computers are etc. I can understand if you grew up using a Mac how you might think (mistakenly) that it is easier to navigate through than windows. It might be true that they don't lock up as often as Windows (something that is very annoying). But the processors really aren't that fast and usually cost more compared to the processors for a PC oh and by the way IBM makes almost all of Mac's processors for Apple.

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    wier7932om

    Wed Jun 28 2000

    apple rox!!

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    reag7668om

    Wed Jun 21 2000

    Great colors! The shape is great for smooth mobility, and I love the no mouse concept. The best graphics!

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    mdsa7600du

    Tue Jun 20 2000

    A great computer for people who don't know much about computers. Very easy to take it wherever you need to go. The color makes it one of the coolest computers out there.

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    atba7560om

    Tue Jun 20 2000

    I use the iBook at my internship. It is easy to use and I like the simplicity of its installation.

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    djen7251us

    Thu Jun 08 2000

    Small, easy to carry and use. Easy to download, but the only drawback is that it easily catches the eyes.

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    redd7132om

    Mon Jun 05 2000

    Apple ibook is also really great, and its sleek and asthetic look is great.

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    cwoo7064du

    Thu Jun 01 2000

    This is good for novices who want to do a few things, but don't know exactly how to do it. Plus, you have the same color variety as the desktops.

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    duka6747om

    Wed May 17 2000

    This is a good product. The ibook has a good image display. Only problem is that it freezes up too often.

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    jedi6739rg

    Wed May 17 2000

    Apple has once again, reached the pinnacle of supremacy with their products.

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    juli6732om

    Wed May 17 2000

    The ibook looks great but I don't like Apple.

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    stan6629om

    Mon May 15 2000

    The Apple I-book has a nice design. It is a smaller version of the I Mac. It is one of the newest in technology and I think the I-book is a very Notebook computer

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    melb6522om

    Wed May 10 2000

    Love my iBook Special edition

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    rob_at_2477du

    Thu Dec 02 1999

    Mac certainly is NOT going to discontinue the iBook. They are the top selling notebook (PC/Mac right now. I've been using the iBook for two months now. LIKES: Can use at home w/modem and at work with LAN. Easy to switch networks, printers, resolution, multiple programs. More rugged than many thinner portables, so I can let my kid use it. Can set it to sleep when case is closed and wake at same spot in same program in 10-15 seconds when opened, no need to re-boot. Can set function keys to open files, start programs. Runs for 5-6 hours on battery every time. Recharges in two or less while you work. Fast graphics (get new "Bugdom" download!) clear screen. Cheap ($30) Epson cable to use old printer with USB. Easy to move since only one USB plug to connect from USB hub to use 4-8 items at once: zip drive, joystick, tablet, printer, etc. Trackpad can be set to click and is less stressful than mouse. Dislikes: It has no microphone input, so you must use a USB A/V adapter to use v... Read more

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    stac1327om

    Thu Nov 18 1999

    So I waited 3 mos with the dumb thing on back-order, only to find out 1 week after receiving it that Mac has discontinued them. Doesn't show their faith in the product, does it? Hate the lack of floppy and peripheral ports--you can EITHER plug in a mouse OR a zip drive, but certainly not both. And the keyboard keys are sunk into the base, making it difficult to know, with out staring at your fingers, where your hands are. I may still like it yet--but I don't guarantee it!

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    aasa962om

    Sun Nov 07 1999

    The ibook is great, but buying seperate accesories is a hassel.