Apple iBook Laptop (600-MHz PowerPC G3, 128 MB RAM, 15 GB hard drive)
Apple iBook Laptop (600-MHz PowerPC G3, 128 MB RAM, 15 GB hard drive)
- The iBook has no I/O doors
When Apple set out to create the iBook, one of key design goals was to create a lightweight notebook computer tough enough to stand up to the occasional bumps and other unexpected mishaps of life on the go. From the standpoint of a laptop, the inside of a backpack can be a fairly inhospitable place. And yet you shouldn’t have to walk softly just because you’re carrying the most appealing notebook ever.So Apple made the iBook’s sleek case out of impact-resistant polycarbonate plastic. That would
Rating: 
(out of 10 reviews)
Price:
Related Apple Notebook Products
Review by Andrew L. Kitzmiller for Apple iBook Laptop (600-MHz PowerPC G3, 128 MB RAM, 15 GB hard drive)
Rating:
This is by far the best toy I have ever bought. It’s absolutely beautiful, both the hardware and the operating system (OS X). I bought it primarily to edit digital video of my new baby. It’s elegantly simple to download the video into iMovie and extremely intuitive to edit the video. I upgraded the hard drive to 30 gigs and the RAM to 256 Megs in order to give myself some head room. I thought I might not like the small screen but it seems not much less viewing area than my 17″ desktop monitor. I bought the iBook instead of the Titanium PowerBook because the PowerBook does not offer the DVD/CD-RW combo drive. I wanted to be able to burn the videos I made to CD as well as backup and archive files on my hard drive. I bought a mouse (Apple’s optical mouse) beacuse I generally don’t like trackpads. The single complaint I have is that the USB port is on the left side of the machine and I have to run the cord for the mouse under the computer to use it with my right hand. Otherwise I am extremely satisfied with my purchase.
Review by joseph mancino for Apple iBook Laptop (600-MHz PowerPC G3, 128 MB RAM, 15 GB hard drive)
Rating:
With a 600MHz G3 (approx. 1.2 GHz pentium) and 128 MB RAM, this little computer is a deceptive powerhouse. Portability, durability, and ease of use are the traditional accolades for Mac laptops, but this one is the first to pack real value. The new operating system, the faster chip, and the added storage space make the iBook a perfect investment for college students or business people on the go. With a DVD player, iMovie to edit digital movies, iTunes to manage MP3 files, Palm software built in, and free word processing software all included, the iBook is ready to become the hub of your digital lifestyle.
Review by Gavin Smith for Apple iBook Laptop (600-MHz PowerPC G3, 128 MB RAM, 15 GB hard drive)
Rating:
The latest iBooks are pretty much the opposite of the very first Blueberry and Tangerine iBooks. They have a faster system bus, much more RAM, much bigger hard drives and they’ve lost the garish colors. Perhaps most importantly, they’ve trimmed all the fat off making the iBook almost a sub-notebook. Despite this, they’re loaded with features and are the perfect laptops for student or business person wanting to travel light.
Review by for Apple iBook Laptop (600-MHz PowerPC G3, 128 MB RAM, 15 GB hard drive)
Rating:
My iBook is everything I expected it to be. It’s not the fastest portable Mac, nor does it have the biggest screen. But it is inexpensive and eminently portable. the battery life is typically in the 3+ hour range (Under OS 9–OS X’s power management needs work.) The keyboard and trackpad are comfortable, and it is very small and light. I use mine on a college campus, and people balancing huge Dell “laptops” are always gawking at this lean notebook. My only complaint is that the latch broke–it’s under warranty, and it doesn’t impede function, but it’s irritating.
Review by for Apple iBook Laptop (600-MHz PowerPC G3, 128 MB RAM, 15 GB hard drive)
Rating:
Until I got the Apple iBook, I had been a diehard Windows user. But finally, I’d had enough of the Windows anti-trust and not to mention the problems with the actual Windows OS. So finally, I decided that I’d get a Mac. The perfect choice for me was the Apple iBook. Since I got it, I’ve discovered that my choice was a good one. The only problem I’ve had is that AOL seems to crash a bit. Otherwise, the Apple iBook is basically the greatest computer I’ve ever used. I realize I haven’t put a lot of info on the iBook in, but trust me, the iBook is quite simply the greatest choice for a laptop computer. Actually, for a computer period.