Apple iBook G4 (M9846BA) Mac Notebook Review

Introduction:

For a laptop, the inside of a backpack presents a jarring environment filled with shifts, bounces and the occasional bump. That's why Apple engineers designed the iBook G4 from inside out to stand up to the rigors of a strenuous life on the go. After all, you shouldn't have to walk softly just because you're carrying the world's most appealing notebook.Made of ultra tough polycarbonate plastic - the same high-grade material used in bulletproof glass - the iBook's sleek white case resists impact. While that measure alone might have allowed iBook to comfortably survive everyday use and abuse, Apple engineers took the idea of protecting your investment quite seriously. inside, a sturdy magnesium frame provides superior strength, while reducing the weight of the iBook G4 to well below that of other full-featured PC notebooks. Rubber mounted for added bump tolerance, the iBook's hard disk drive lets you store all of your digital goodies and still enjoy peace of mind.

Specifications

Key Features
Processor Motorola PowerPC G4 1.33 GHz
Installed Memory 512 MB (DDR SDRAM)
Display 12.1 in. XGA TFT Active Matrix
Operating System Apple MacOS X 10.4

Processor
Processor Type PowerPC G4
Processor Manufacturer Motorola
Processor Speed 1.33 GHz

Motherboard
Bus Speed 133 MHz

Display
Display Tech XGA TFT Active Matrix
Display Size 12.1 in.
Display Max. Resolution 1024 x 768

Technical Features
Expansion Ports 2 x USB 2.0 • 1 x IEEE 1394a (FireWire) • VGA out • RJ-11 (modem) • RJ-45 (NIC) • S-Video out

Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity 40 GB
Hard Drive Rotation Speed 4,200 RPM
Storage Controller Type Ultra ATA

Memory
Installed RAM 512 MB
RAM Technology DDR SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 1.5 GB
RAM Speed 333 MHz
Installed Cache Memory 512 KB

CD / DVD
CD / DVD Type CD-RW/DVD-ROM
Optical Drive Read Speed 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD)
Optical Drive Write Speed 24x (CD)
Optical Drive ReWrite Speed 16x (CD-RW)

Video
Graphic Processor ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9550
Installed Video Memory 32 MB
Graphic Bus Interface AGP x4
Max. Video Resolution 1024 x 768

Audio
Audio Input Type Line In (3.5mm)
Audio Output Type Headphones • Sound card • Speaker(s)

Modem
Modem Type Fax / Modem
Analog Modulation Protocol ITU V.92

Networking
Networking Type Bluetooth • Network Adapter • Integrated Wireless LAN
Data Link Protocol Bluetooth • Ethernet • Fast Ethernet • IEEE 802.11g • AirPort Extreme

Battery
Battery Technology Lithium ion
Battery Run Time 6 Hour(s).

Dimensions
Height 3.4 cm
Width 28.4 cm
Depth 23 cm
Weight 2.2 kg


Review

Apple engineers took the idea of protecting your investment quite seriously. Inside, a sturdy magnesium frame provides superior strength, while reducing the weight of the iBook G4 to well below that of other full-featured PC notebooks. Rubber mounted for added bump tolerance, the iBook's hard disk drive lets you store all of your digital goodies and still enjoy peace of mind.