Apple iBook G4 - PPC G4 1 GHz - 14.1" TFT

Advantages: build quality / reliability / ease of use
Disadvantages: cost / built in media drive

Apple Ibook - 2003 mode / 77 key keyboard / built-in tracking pad . At present the Apple ibook comes in two main configurations namely : 1) 900 mhz G3 processor 14.1” TXT XGA LCD DVD / CR-rw Combo drive 40 gig Ultra ATA Hard drive 256 meg RAM ( price £1000.00 incl. VAT ) 2) 800 mhz G3 processor 12.1” TXT XGALCD CD drive 30 gig Ultra ATA Hard drive 128 meg RAM ( price £800.00 incl. VAT ) Both variations share the following ...
.... The lid has the Apple logo which is illuminated when the beast is turned on . Underneath is the battery level indicator , which illuminates when a small button is pressed . The left hand edge holds the main connectivity ports , when the right hand side provides the drive bay and power socket . The front edge provides the lid release and also hidden lcd , which pulses if the machine is left on and the lid closed - nice touch that . Open the lid ... Read review

Advantages: Fast, sexy, easy to use, capabilities, weight, size, I could go on and on!
Disadvantages: See update for details

...my computer back from the Apple Repair shop only to discover that it froze each time I plugged it in to charge it up and run it simultaneously. Went back to the shop, they had no idea what was wrong, so I decided to wait until I reached the US, by which time the problem appeared to have sorted itself out. A few weeks passed without incident, when my computer began freezing sporadically again. I took it in to my school's computer shop, where it was ...
...to a fresh start. Maybe Apple will redeem itself, only time will tell. ------------------------------------------- ***FURTHER UPDATE*** (August 2005) As aforementioned, my hard-drive crashed in October, barely four months after buying the laptop. Then my keys began to chip. In early March, I sent my computer back to Apple to get the logic board replaced so I could have keys again, and also to get a faulty ethernet jack replaced, both of which were ... Read review

Advantages: Compact, stylish, great performance, good battery life.
Disadvantages: Not PC Compatible

...are real, working computers from Apple and I’m here to tell you why you should buy one. Specifically I’m here to wax lyrical about the iBook, specifically my iBook bought when I was feeling rich several months ago. But before we get to the nitty gritty, first lets have a little introduction to the concept of Apple computers. Bear with me if you know the difference between PC’s and Apple Macintosh, but it never ceases to amaze me the number of people ...
...The vast majority are Apple Macintosh computers running a different operating system innovatively titled Mac OS (the OS standing for Operating System, creative eh!). Despite the dominance of the Windows PC in the 1990’s, many computer users, particularly graphic designers and music makers remained fiercely loyal to the Apple brand of computers. Despite not having a massive range of software available and being perceived as being more expensive than ... Read review

Advantages: Beautiful design; Great operating system; Combo drive is useful; Excellent software
Disadvantages: Lots of software to install after opening the box

...anyone, particularly current PC users: Apple has a lot to offer. Setup The computer came with a fully charged battery, which I thought was a nice touch: often rechargeable batteries need charging for up to 24 hours before you can use them. This meant that I was able to turn the iBook on immediately after getting it out of the box, and start setup. Setup itself was straightforward: I was instructed to insert 3 software discs in sequence, which ...
...messaging program for AOL and Apple users Calculator - much improved with paper tape option to print out calculations, and scientific functions. Stickies - post-it notes for the desktop: you can now include images and formatted text. Address Book World Book -useful reference tool The Mac OS X Operating System This is UNIX-based, and has a different feel from older OSs, and many improvements. 1. The Desktop and Look Favourite and active programs ... Read review

Advantages: small, good looking, OSX operating system, good battery life
Disadvantages: quite slow, for some the fact that it is an apple

...my first real experience with apple computers - I'm a student who is not interested in computers, but likes to have all the functions a computer can perform. Previously I had owned a 'time' computer - so appallingly unreliable I decided to get rid of it after a year. In all honesty, the best advice I can give to anyone considering purchasing an ibook is "try it". I borrowed a friend's ibook for a day and simply fell in love with the computer. Easy ...
...machine is as follows: Apple ibook, Screen: 12" hd: 60gb memory: 384mb OSX operating system ] Wireless base station and card COST: all for around £1200 Despite the fact that the machine is white, the computer is very durable, as the white is coated in a layer of clear plastic which hides scratches excellently, and can be polished out. The keyboard feels a little flimsy at first, but what you first take for a lack of built quality turns out ... Read review