Apple iBook G4 (M9627) Mac Notebook Review

Introduction:

The 14 1.33 GHz iBook laptop gives you all the power of a Macintosh computer in an easily portable and attractive form. The laptop's case is made of polycarbonate plastic, the same material used to make bulletproof glass and is designed to meet the needs of video editors, graphics designers, educators and businesspeople. The computer is loaded with 60GB of hard drive space, 256 MB of RAM, the ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 display card, built-in Airport Extreme wireless networking and Apple's slot-loading ComboDrive, a 24X speed CD burner that also reads DVD discs. This is all built around Apple's G4 architecture and powered by Mac OS X, a true 32-bit operating system. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to 6 hours of use on a single charge, allowing you to work on your computer on the go without worrying about finding a power outlet

Specifications

Key Features
Processor PowerPC G4 1.33 GHz
Installed Memory 256 MB (DDR SDRAM)
Display 14.1 in. XGA TFT Active Matrix
Operating System Apple MacOS X 10.3

Processor
Processor Type PowerPC G4
Processor Speed 1.33 GHz

Motherboard
Bus Speed 133 MHz

Display
Display Tech XGA TFT Active Matrix
Display Size 14.1 in.
Display Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
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)

Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity 60 GB
Hard Drive Rotation Speed 4,200 RPM
Storage Controller Type Ultra ATA

Memory
Installed RAM 256 MB
RAM Technology DDR SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 1.25 GB
RAM Speed 266 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 9200
Installed Video Memory 32 MB
Graphic Bus Interface AGP x4

Audio
Audio Input Type Microphone
Audio Output Type Headphones • Sound card • Speaker(s)

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

Networking
Networking Type Network Adapter • Integrated Wireless LAN
Data Link Protocol Ethernet • Fast Ethernet • AirPort Extreme

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

Dimensions
Height 3.4 cm
Width 32.3 cm
Depth 25.9 cm
Weight 2.7 kg

Warranty
Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous
Input Method Keyboard • Keypad • Trackpad


Review

The computer is loaded with 60GB of hard drive space, 256 MB of RAM, the ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 display card, built-in Airport Extreme wireless networking and Apple's slot-loading ComboDrive, a 24X speed CD burner that also reads DVD discs. This is all built around Apple's G4 architecture and powered by Mac OS X, a true 32-bit operating system. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to 6 hours of use on a single charge, allowing you to work on your computer on the go without worrying about finding a power outlet]

Apple iBook G4 (M9419LLA) Mac Notebook Review

Introduction:

Perfect for the activities you engage in each and every day, surfing the web, getting and sending email, chatting up a storm, doing your homework, playing games, listening to CDs, watching DVD movies, or creating your own musical compositions. iBook G4 fits snugly in your backpack and comfortably in your digital life.

Specifications

Key Features
Processor Motorola PowerPC G4 1.2 GHz
Installed Memory 256 MB (DDR SDRAM)
Display 14.1 in. XGA TFT Active Matrix
Operating System Apple MacOS X 10.3
Mobile Technology Wi-Fi Certified

Processor
Processor Type PowerPC G4
Processor Manufacturer Motorola
Processor Speed 1.2 GHz

Motherboard
Bus Speed 133 MHz

Display
Display Tech XGA TFT Active Matrix
Display Size 14.1 in.
Display Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
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 60 GB
Hard Drive Rotation Speed 4,200 RPM
Storage Controller Type Ultra ATA

Memory
Installed RAM 256 MB
RAM Technology DDR SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 1.25 GB
RAM Speed 266 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 9200
Installed Video Memory 32 MB
Graphic Bus Interface AGP x4

Audio
Audio Input Type Microphone
Audio Output Type Headphones • Sound card • Speaker(s)

Modem
Modem Type Modem
Analog Modulation Protocol ITU V.92

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

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

Dimensions
Height 3.4 cm
Width 32.3 cm
Depth 25.9 cm
Weight 2.7 kg

Warranty
Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous
Input Method Keyboard • Trackpad
Release Date 22 October, 2003

Apple iBook G4 (M9388LLA) Mac Notebook Review

Introduction:

Surf the Web, chat with friends, do homework, play games, even burn DVDs and CDs to create your own video or musical masterpiece. With a fast PowerPC G4 processor running at accelerated speeds up to 1.42GHz, built-in wireless capability, an available DVD-burning SuperDrive and up to 1.5GB of memory, the iBook G4 introduces impressive performance and flexible mobility to everyday work and play. The iBook G4 even comes complete with the entire suite of Apple’s iLife ’06 applications, so you can edit movies, assemble and order a customized photo book, record your own songs and more — right out of the box. iBook G4 is your go-anywhere digital solution.


Specifications

Key Features
Processor Motorola PowerPC G4 PowerPC G4 933 MHz
Installed Memory 256 MB (DDR SDRAM)
Display 14.1 in. TFT Active Matrix
Operating System Apple MacOS X 10.3

Processor
Processor Type PowerPC G4
Processor Manufacturer Motorola
Processor Speed 933 MHz

Motherboard
Bus Speed 133 MHz

Display
Display Tech TFT Active Matrix
Display Size 14.1 in.
Display Max. Resolution 1024 x 768

Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity 40 GB
Storage Controller Type IDE

Memory
Installed RAM 256 MB
RAM Technology DDR SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 640 MB
Installed Cache Memory 256 KB

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

Video
Installed Video Memory 32 MB

Audio
Audio Output Type Speaker(s)

Modem
Modem Type Modem
Analog Modulation Protocol ITU V.92

Networking
Networking Type Network Adapter
Data Link Protocol Ethernet • Fast Ethernet

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

Dimensions
Height 3.3 cm
Width 32.3 cm
Depth 25.9 cm
Weight 2.7 kg

Miscellaneous
Input Method Keyboard • Trackpad


Review

The iBook G4 even comes complete with the entire suite of Apple’s iLife ’06 applications, so you can edit movies, assemble and order a customized photo book, record your own songs and more — right out of the box. iBook G4 is your go-anywhere digital solution.

Apple iBook Blueberry (M7717BA) Mac Notebook Review

Introduction:

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 ordinarily be sufficient to survive the rigorous of everyday use and abuse, but Apple didn't stop there. Inside, a sturdy magnesium frame provides superior strength, while reducing the iBook's weight to well below that of other full-featured PC notebooks. Apple even rubber-mounted the hard disk drive for added bump tolerance

Specifications

Key Features
Processor Motorola 68LC040 68LC040 25 MHz
Display 9.5 in. FRSTN Passive Matrix
Operating System Apple MacOS

Processor
Processor Type 68LC040
Processor Manufacturer Motorola
Processor Speed 25 MHz

Display
Display Tech FRSTN Passive Matrix
Display Size 9.5 in.
Display Color Support 4-bit (16 gray levels)
Display Max. Resolution 640 x 480

Technical Features
Expansion Ports VGA out
Expandability 2 x Type I/II PC Card Slot

Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity 160 MB

Memory
Installed RAM 4 MB
Max Supported RAM 36 MB

Other Drives
Floppy Drive 3.5" 1.44 MB floppy

Audio
Audio Input Type Microphone
Audio Output Type Sound card • Speaker(s)

Networking
Networking Type Network Adapter
Data Link Protocol LocalTalk

Battery
Battery Technology Nickel Metal Hydride

Dimensions
Height 5.8 cm
Width 29.2 cm
Depth 24.6 cm
Weight 2.8 kg

Miscellaneous
Input Method Keyboard • TouchPad
Exterior Color Gray


Review

Apple made the iBook's sleek case out of impact-resistant polycarbonate plastic. That would ordinarily be sufficient to survive the rigorous of everyday use and abuse, but Apple didn't stop there. Inside, a sturdy magnesium frame provides superior strength, while reducing the iBook's weight to well below that of other full-featured PC notebooks. Apple even rubber-mounted the hard disk drive for added bump tolerance

Apple iBook (Z04W) Mac Notebook Review

Introduction:
The key design goal of Apple was to create a 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 very inhospitable place. And yet you shouldn't have to walk softly just because you're carrying the most appealing notebook ever.??So, the iBook's sleek case is made out of impact-resistant polycarbonate plastic. That would ordinarily be sufficient to survive the rigors of everyday use and abuse, but that's not all. Inside, a sturdy magnesium frame provides superior strength, while reducing the iBook's weight to well below that of other full-featured PC notebooks. There is even a rubber-mounted hard disk drive for added bump tolerance, so you can store all of your digital goodies on your iBook and still enjoy peace of mind. Additionally, the iBook has no I/O doors, protruding latches or levers to break or snap off when tucking it into a backpack or briefcase.

Specifications
Key Features
Processor Motorola PowerPC G3 600 MHz
Installed Memory 128 MB (SDRAM)
Display 12.1 in. TFT Active Matrix
Operating System Apple MacOS X 10.1

Processor
Processor Type PowerPC G3
Processor Manufacturer Motorola
Processor Speed 600 MHz

Motherboard
Bus Speed 100 MHz

Display
Display Tech TFT Active Matrix
Display Size 12.1 in.
Display Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Display Max. Resolution 1024 x 768

Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity 15 GB
Storage Controller Type IDE

Memory
Installed RAM 128 MB
RAM Technology SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 640 MB
Installed Cache Memory 256 KB

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

Video
Installed Video Memory 8 MB

Audio
Audio Input Type Microphone
Audio Output Type Sound card

Modem
Modem Type Fax / Modem
Analog Modulation Protocol ITU V.90

Networking
Networking Type Network Adapter
Data Link Protocol Ethernet • Fast Ethernet

Battery
Battery Technology Lithium ion
Battery Run Time 5 Hour(s).

Dimensions
Height 3.4 cm
Width 28.5 cm
Depth 23.1 cm
Weight 2.2 kg

Warranty
Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous
Input Method Keyboard • Keypad
Exterior Color Whit

Apple iBook (Z03K) Mac Notebook Review

Introduction:
A featherweight knockout that packs a major punch, iBook opens a new chapter on portable convenience and performance. Get onto the Internet, fast. Rip, mix, and burn your own music CDs. Make and watch movies anywhere. All this and more, from a beautiful and brainy digital companion that tucks into any backpack or briefcase. Infinitely portable and tough enough to withstand your action-packed life - iBook delivers convenience without any compromises. Open it to discover a brilliant 12.1-inch TFT XGA active-matrix display with impressive 1024-by-768-pixel resolution. Inside lives a 500-megahertz PowerPC G3 processor enhanced by a 256K on-chip cache that runs at full processor speed. Choose from three optical drives: a CD-ROM drive for intense gaming action, a CD-RW drive for burning CDs, or a DVD-ROM drive for watching movies. A lithium-ion battery lasting up to 5 hours between charges makes iBook an energetic traveler.??And listen to this. With Apple's new iTunes software,


Specifications
Key Features
Processor Motorola PowerPC G3 500 MHz
Installed Memory 128 MB (SDRAM)
Display 12.1 in. TFT Active Matrix
Operating System Apple MacOS 9.0.4

Processor
Processor Type PowerPC G3
Processor Manufacturer Motorola
Processor Speed 500 MHz

Motherboard
Bus Speed 66 MHz

Display
Display Tech TFT Active Matrix
Display Size 12.1 in.
Display Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Display Max. Resolution 800 x 600

Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity 10 GB
Storage Controller Type IDE

Memory
Installed RAM 128 MB
RAM Technology SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 256 MB
Installed Cache Memory 512 KB

CD / DVD
CD / DVD Type CD-RW/DVD-ROM

Video
Installed Video Memory 8 MB
Max. Video Resolution 800 x 600

Audio
Audio Output Type Sound card

Modem
Modem Type Fax / Modem
Analog Modulation Protocol ITU V.90 • K56Flex

Networking
Networking Type Network Adapter
Data Link Protocol Ethernet • Fast Ethernet

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

Dimensions
Height 5.2 cm
Width 34.4 cm
Depth 29.4 cm
Weight 3 kg

Warranty
Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous
Input Method Keyboard • TouchPad

Apple iBook (M9165BA ) Mac Notebook Review

Introduction:
The world's best-loved consumer portable gets an impressive makeover with a superfast PowerPC G4 processor, a new architecture, a slot-loading optical drive and enhanced wireless networking capabilities. Perfect for everything from doing your homework to playing games, and from watching DVD movies to burning your own music CDs, the 4.9-pound iBook G4 fits snugly in your backpack - and your life. You'll never run out of cool things you can do with your iBook. Pop open the lid and you'll find everything you need to surf the Internet, create cool websites, share photos, build a music library, edit video movies, send and receive emails, solve math problems, write reports and more


Specifications
Key Features
Processor Motorola PowerPC G4 1 GHz
Installed Memory 256 MB (DDR SDRAM)
Display 14.1 in. TFT Active Matrix
Operating System Apple MacOS X 10.3

Processor
Processor Type PowerPC G4
Processor Manufacturer Motorola
Processor Speed 1 GHz

Motherboard
Bus Speed 133 MHz

Display
Display Tech TFT Active Matrix
Display Size 14.1 in.
Display Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Display Max. Resolution 1024 x 768

Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity 60 GB
Storage Controller Type IDE

Memory
Installed RAM 256 MB
RAM Technology DDR SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 640 MB
Installed Cache Memory 256 KB

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

Video
Installed Video Memory 32 MB

Audio
Audio Input Type Microphone
Audio Output Type Sound card • Speaker(s)

Modem
Modem Type Modem
Analog Modulation Protocol ITU V.92

Networking
Networking Type Network Adapter
Data Link Protocol Ethernet • Fast Ethernet

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

Dimensions
Height 3.4 cm
Width 32.3 cm
Depth 25.9 cm
Weight 2.7 kg

Warranty
Warranty 1 Year