Advantages: attractive, quiet, simple, value for money
Disadvantages: general compatibility

...Compare the Apple iBook to its equivalent Windows-based competitor and you will notice the same things I did. The iBook offers better value for money - why? - because to buy a Windows laptop of its weight, processing power, size and style will cost you at least 1 and a half times more (compare it to an equivalently sized Sony Vaio for example). It is without doubt a brilliantly engineered unit. Extremely quiet, decent battery (4-5hrs with word-processing), well laid out and comfortable full size keyboard, good quality 12.1" screen, usb (x2), firewire, ethernet port, modem port, headphone socket, built in slot loading DVD/CD-RW drive. Everything has been thoughtfully created right from the Apple logo that lights up on the back when its turned on to the little legs that extend from the power pack so it can stand up and cool more... Read review

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Advantages: attractive and stylish looks, perfect for travelling
Disadvantages: you gotta take good care of it !

...If you are someone who likes to have qualities like Power,durable, portable, easily affordable and attractive looking, then i think the 14 1.33 GHz iBook laptop would be a very good choice in that case ! This notebook along with its awesome looks, comes in handy anywhere and everywhere. I have been using it since a while now and i have never had any problems with it so far and im pleased! they say that the material used in the plastic which the case is made of, is the same as thy use in making bullet proof glass. amazing isnt it? hehe! I think it suits everyone, let it be businesspeople, people related to video editing, professors or professionals like you and me. Now for the specifications :- Brand: Apple Product Line: iBook Model: G4 Operating System: Mac OS X, Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger Input Device Type... Read review

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Advantages: Portability, slimness, attractive color, speed, & virus free
Disadvantages: Needs Special programs

...This is a review of the iBook G4 APPLE computer. --------------------------- AVAILABILITY: APPLES ARE HARD TO FIND SOMETIMES, so look for you G4 at ebay for used Apples, and at Circuit City and at the APPLE stores. For exact locations check online. You can use a search engine called 37.com or dogpile to find the best locations that are nearest to you. -------------------- PRICE: Prices will vary; of course you'll get the cheapest prices on ebay, mabye, but you'll get the best service for you money at Circuit City or at APPLE stores or when you buy your G4 brand new. I believe you can get a G4 for approximately 1400 to 1800 US dollars depending on where you purchase it. --------------------- STYLE AND COLOR: The g4 as with all APPLES are the best when it comes to design and color. This company... Read review

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Advantages: Easy to maintain, cheap, good support, well featured, stable, user friendly, good battery life it works!
Disadvantages: Already replaced, quite heavy despite size, not as flexible or as well supported as a PC, not that expandable

.... Relatively compact 3. Good battery life 4. Very good usuability. 5. Good value for money. Cons: 1. Networking issues can occur (especially with DHCP). 2. Low graphics potential. 3. Low resolution screen. 4. Low hard disk performance. 5. Need to max it out with memory, HD and WLAN card to get the most out of it. 6. Relatively obsolete with 1.2Ghz iBooks and impending G5s. 7. Build quality not that good. (see star section) 8. It can get very hot on your lap when powered by AC (iPulse reports 50C under load sometimes going to 55C) Overall, this is