Apple iBook Laptop
Last Updated on Thursday, 11 March 2010 02:23 Written by laptopreviews Thursday, 11 March 2010 02:23
- 600-MHz PowerPC G3
- 128 MB RAM (Memory)
- 20 GB hard drive
Product Description
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 poly… More >>
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I bought this iBook model a few weeks ago at our University’s Apple store. After doing alot of research and shopping, I decided to get off the PC bandwagon and go with the Apple. I felt that for the price, I was getting the best value, and I thought that this thing just looked great. I added 256megs of memory and a AirPort card. Out of the box, it was easy to setup, just a couple of steps, and I was off and running in no time. MacOS X is very nice, although it does not have alot of programs made for it yet. The problem started the day after I bought it, as I was typing a paper, the display went compleatly white. I tried restarting the computer, same thing. I reset the computer, same thing. I called Apple’s support number, and a recorded message told me that unless you paid for a service plan, you did not ger 24 hr support and to call back during normal business hours, our to consult their website! GREAT!! I have a paper to get done and they tell me to consult their website…on my dead computer!!!! The next morning I took it back to the store, telling them what had happened, and they determined that it needed to be repaired. I asked if I could just get an exchange and they said that Apple’s policy was once you buy it, the sale is final and I would have to wait the week or two that it would take to send it in for repair! Do not by an Apple, learn from my mistake.
Rating: 1 / 5
I use both Windows PCs and Macs, and found this to be a real disappointment. It’s a very pretty, physically well engineered machine, yet pricey, like most Apple products. Be sure to order it with more than the recommended RAM–OS X is very slow to load, even version 10.1 which Apple will charge you an extra (…) to upgrade to (mine arrived with v10.0.3).
Major shortcomings are in the software.
OS X is very pretty to look at, with some really nice new (for Apple) features, but it is no easier than the old Mac to find and launch applications. Still, it has few new navigation tools, but nothing like the Windows Start button or right mouse click capability.
With an Airport Card installed ((…) extra), the much hyped wireless capability is supposed to be compatible with the 802.11b standard (also known as known as Wi-Fi), but it only works with the pricey Apple Airport base station, not most other 802.11b networks. Apple support says simply that they only support their own Airport base station. So if you want a Wi-Fi network that works with both PCs and Macs, you are outta luck. Big disappointment from a company attempting to penetrate a market dominated by Intel PCs.
The legacy capability is also way oversold: there are very few apps for OS X, and shifting into Classic Mode (OS 9) is not really automatic. It’s tricky and clumsy.
Finally, the iBook comes with very little application software installed, unlike most far less expensive PCs.
Sorry, guys, you need to deliver on your promises.
Rating: 2 / 5
If your using this computer strictly for the internet there are advantages and disavantages it is not good with aol just like all macs thats all i can say.If you are intrested in aol i HIGHLY recomend ibm by all means .There are advantages though mac has a airport which is a very convienent wireless modem btu does not work aol.I own the ibook and a ibm and i love aol and mac just doesnt compare to a ibm with that.If you prefer mac then this is a good choice.There are better mac laptops out there but this is great.Its a little heavy but the handle is very supportive and trusty.the speed is preety fast.as you probalby know mac doesnt allow downloading any window programs unless you buy the make your mac compatible to windows program thing.The imovie is great.It does not come with games such as solitare or anything that would come with an ibm comp. and its a little unconvienent looking for software in mac all the time.There is alot of room to rest your palms which i like.But jsut like all laptops u must be very careful with the charger ive broken mine previously without even being rough and they are exspensive to replace.I like the computer but it realy does depend on your use for it
Rating: 4 / 5
I’ve had the ibook for a little less than 5 months, and it has been alright. Until recently, my most pressing problem was that Netscape would crash the computer at least once a day, but that was managable. Unfortunately, 2 days ago it stopped working completely. While the gentleman on the Apple Support line was very friendly, in order for the warranty to kick in for any repairs we had to take it to an authorized Apple dealer in order to diagnose the problem before anything else could be done. That took a day and a half. Of course the Authorized Apple dealer can’t make the repairs, and it has to be shipped to Apple itself to be looked at further. I could get the computer back a week from now, or it could be two months from now. Who knows? This is just been a very disappointing experience for me. I’m not familiar with other notebook brands to steer people to, but I can tell you to not waste your time and money with the ibook. It’s not worth it!
Rating: 1 / 5
I’ve been a Mac user for years, and so it’s disappointing to be so frustrated with the new iBook I purchased with the 2 OS’s, 9.2 and X .1. One problem is physical: the case pops open when I close it; it is also too small and heavy compared to other computers I’ve used (such as my Gateway Solo – and this from a PC hater.) The OS X is still far from being very useful for some things: Palm use, for one: you have to either switch back to “Classic” (OS 9) mode to hot sync or else follow Apple support’s advice and download the current Palm beta version for OS X, which failed to function and so as a result, I’ve had to resort to using my old Powerbook G3 for the Palm. There are other problems with OS X in terms of design and practicality, and again, it hurts this old Apple fan to say that Microsoft’s XP actually functions in a more friendly fashion in many respects (though IT does some downright psychotic things at times, which is what prompted me to buy the iBook in the first place. Basically, they both fail to work the way they ought to.) Though I’m sure the iBook is a “fine machine” in many respects, when I compare my experience of using it with what I expected, in terms of quality and ease of use, I’m very disappointed. And to top it off, since it’s a “custom configuration” (what computer that you buy isn’t a “custom configuration” anymore???) the Apple Store now tells me that I had only ten days to decide I wanted a refund. So, I’m stuck with it. My suggestion: stick with your old Mac or whatever, or just paper and pen and a paper Franklin Planner – your life will be much easier, and you’ll save two grand (what the “$1,100″ iBook will actually cost you, minimal, once you “custom configure” it and buy all the new OS X software you’ll need.)
Rating: 2 / 5