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... more
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Protocols & Specifications: ITU V.90, k56Flex , Hayes AT command set
Networking
Networking: Network adapter
Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Expansion / connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free):
1 ( 1 ) x memory - SO DIMM 144-PIN
1 ( 1 ) x Expansion Slot
Interfaces:
1 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
2 x USB - 4 PIN USB Type A
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 PIN mini-DIN
1 x display / video - component video output - RCA
Manufacturer's product description
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, you're the digital DJ. Manage your entire music collection - and take it with you wherever you go. Import music from your audio CDs. Make playlists of your favorite songs. Search and browse with just a few keystrokes. Even listen to hundreds of Internet radio stations. It's all a snap. Best of all, if your iBook has a CD-RW drive, you can burn your own customized CDs to enjoy anywhere. iBook also stars as a portable movie studio and theater. Use your FireWire-equipped DV camcorder and iMovie, Apple's easy-to-use digital video editing software, to create movie masterpieces, complete with smooth transitions and special effects. If your iBook has a DVD-ROM drive, you can play your Hollywood favorites while on the road. Or mirror the iBook display on a desktop computer monitor using the new RGB output port. Of course, you also get everything you need for surfing the web. In as little as 10 minutes, Setup Assistant can connect you to the Internet and sign you up for a free membership to iTools, Apple's innovative suite of Internet services designed to take advantage of everything the web has to offer. You can even access the Internet, check email, and share files - without wires - from the kitchen, quad, or conference room. Simply equip your iBook with the optional AirPort Card and an AirPort Base Station connected to a cable or DSL modem, phone line, or local area network. The new iBook. Your compact traveling companion in a world of boundless possibilities.
Miscellaneous
Compliant Standards: Plug and Play
Power
Power Device: External
Voltage Required: AC 100/240 V ± 10% ( 50/60 Hz )
Power Provided: 45 Watt
Compliant Standards: EPA Energy Star
Battery
Technology: Lithium Ion
Installed Qty: 1 / 1 (max)
Capacity: 45 Wh
Run Time (Up To): 6 hour(s)
Operating system / software
OS Provided: Apple MacOS 9.0.4
Software: Drivers & Utilities
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support: 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details: Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - carry-in
Advantages: Light, strong and hardly ever crashes Disadvantages: Fairly high price to pay
...The latest iBook from Apple opens a new chapter on portable convenience and performance. I bought this new iBook as I needed something reliable, small and light which I could travel with and use on the go. The iBook is perfect, almost 2lbs lighter than the previous version it contains a powerful G3 processer, allowing more programs to run at the same time. New features enable you to burn your own CDs, watch DVDs on the go and it only takes 10 minutes to get the Internet up and running. Encased in a durable polycarbonate construction, Apple have even included an inner Magnesium case so the iBook can withstand the everyday pressures or normal life.
Although the iBook will set you back a fairly high price, its worth every penny as its your long term, compact travelling companion in a world of boundless possibilities.
Way to go Apple....
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Advantages: Tiny, fast, wireless networking and sexy design Disadvantages: None
...I have had my iBook for over 6 months now, and I have never regretted the purchase. I do all my work, internet surfing and play on the thing.
Apple have just recently come up with a new ibook, which sports all of these amazing features:
500Mhzg3 Processor - Roughly equal to a 750 PIII
Tiny, ice-white rugged design
12.1" XGA screen
CD/CDR/DVD or CDR and DVD combo drives available
option wireless networking
Mirroring to Monitor or TV
Firewire port - edit your digital videos
Built in Networking
And All this for only 1200 pounds!
I know that the screen is not that large, but believe me, it is the best quality, and helps to make the'book TINY.
Unless you want the ultimate in speed (Then you should get the Powerbook G4) - whoever you are and whatever you do, this is the laptop for you....
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Advantages: Has all functions you need Disadvantages: Expensive
...The Apple Mac ibook is my first ever portable laptop but miniture! The range of these is extensive with a range of different colours and extras that you can add onto. Although you can find note books for cheaper it is worth paying for the quality name and product from Apple. The sound is excellent- which has helped from a new contract with a German speaker manufacturer which is much better than the old speakers.
I tested many note books when looking and this was the most superior!
The machine has all the functions you would expect like word writing programs etc. It looks very fashionable and no one will know when you turn it on as it is very quiet.
Have a look at one today!...
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