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Summary: An iDisappointment
Review: I've been a Mac user for years, and so it's disappointing to be so frustrated with the new iBook I purchased with the 2 OS's, 9.2 and X .1. One problem is physical: the case pops open when I close it; it is also too small and heavy compared to other computers I've used (such as my Gateway Solo - and this from a PC hater.) The OS X is still far from being very useful for some things: Palm use, for one: you have to either switch back to "Classic" (OS 9) mode to hot sync or else follow Apple support's advice and download the current Palm beta version for OS X, which failed to function and so as a result, I've had to resort to using my old Powerbook G3 for the Palm. There are other problems with OS X in terms of design and practicality, and again, it hurts this old Apple fan to say that Microsoft's XP actually functions in a more friendly fashion in many respects (though IT does some downright psychotic things at times, which is what prompted me to buy the iBook in the first place. Basically, they both fail to work the way they ought to.) Though I'm sure the iBook is a "fine machine" in many respects, when I compare my experience of using it with what I expected, in terms of quality and ease of use, I'm very disappointed. And to top it off, since it's a "custom configuration" (what computer that you buy isn't a "custom configuration" anymore???) the Apple Store now tells me that I had only ten days to decide I wanted a refund. So, I'm stuck with it. My suggestion: stick with your old Mac or whatever, or just paper and pen and a paper Franklin Planner - your life will be much easier, and you'll save two grand (what the "$1,100" iBook will actually cost you, minimal, once you "custom configure" it and buy all the new OS X software you'll need.)
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Summary: Windows user finally finds a Mac he can be happy with
Review: I've flirted with the idea of switching to the Macintosh for years. But, being a Windows developer, it was always an impractical choice.When I went shopping for my first laptop this Christmas, I looked at a ton of laptops. On a lunch break I happened to pop into a store that sold both Apples and PCs, and I saw an iBook up close for the first time. It was everything the other ones weren't: brilliant case design, simple and practical OS, and best of all it wasn't a laptop pretending to be a desktop. It was just a little book-sized machine I could carry along with my other books. It's my organizer, notebook, MP3 player, sketchpad, and best of all it runs MS Office like a champ. I should have been a Mac developer...
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Summary: Not worth the money
Review: I've had the ibook for a little less than 5 months, and it has been alright. Until recently, my most pressing problem was that Netscape would crash the computer at least once a day, but that was managable. Unfortunately, 2 days ago it stopped working completely. While the gentleman on the Apple Support line was very friendly, in order for the warranty to kick in for any repairs we had to take it to an authorized Apple dealer in order to diagnose the problem before anything else could be done. That took a day and a half. Of course the Authorized Apple dealer can't make the repairs, and it has to be shipped to Apple itself to be looked at further. I could get the computer back a week from now, or it could be two months from now. Who knows? This is just been a very disappointing experience for me. I'm not familiar with other notebook brands to steer people to, but I can tell you to not waste your time and money with the ibook. It's not worth it!
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Summary: powerful, pretty & perfect
Review: If you are trying to decide between this ibook and the more expensive powerbook, go for this one. Why pay more, when this one has everything you need? This is a laptop that you can take everywhere an there's no need to fear a few bumps or knocks because this ibook seems pretty sturdy. Plus, the DVD/CDRW drive beats the rest of the notebooks hands down. I've only had mine 3 weeks, but so far, it really rocks!
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Summary: Too slow
Review: If you want to buy an iBook, buy a faster one. This one just can't run any modern software. Heck, it isn't much good for old software. Go for the 700MHZ G3 or don't bother! If you need to run any graphics software then buy a G4. My G3 can't hack Adobe anything! If I could go back I would buy a G4 based Powerbook (I use one at work).
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Summary: it depend on your use for it
Review: If your using this computer strictly for the internet there are advantages and disavantages it is not good with aol just like all macs thats all i can say.If you are intrested in aol i HIGHLY recomend ibm by all means .There are advantages though mac has a airport which is a very convienent wireless modem btu does not work aol.I own the ibook and a ibm and i love aol and mac just doesnt compare to a ibm with that.If you prefer mac then this is a good choice.There are better mac laptops out there but this is great.Its a little heavy but the handle is very supportive and trusty.the speed is preety fast.as you probalby know mac doesnt allow downloading any window programs unless you buy the make your mac compatible to windows program thing.The imovie is great.It does not come with games such as solitare or anything that would come with an ibm comp. and its a little unconvienent looking for software in mac all the time.There is alot of room to rest your palms which i like.But jsut like all laptops u must be very careful with the charger ive broken mine previously without even being rough and they are exspensive to replace.I like the computer but it realy does depend on your use for it
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Summary: Love it!
Review: My first Mac after using PCs for years. I see the light now.
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Summary: iBook
Review: My iBook is everything I expected it to be. It's not the fastest portable Mac, nor does it have the biggest screen. But it is inexpensive and eminently portable. the battery life is typically in the 3+ hour range (Under OS 9--OS X's power management needs work.) The keyboard and trackpad are comfortable, and it is very small and light. I use mine on a college campus, and people balancing huge Dell "laptops" are always gawking at this lean notebook. My only complaint is that the latch broke--it's under warranty, and it doesn't impede function, but it's irritating.
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Summary: iBook on order
Review: Small, powerful, capable--and with free shipping and (the) rebates AND RAM added. Hard to pass up such an option.
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Summary: Better than ever
Review: The computer that Apple enthusiasts have dubbed the iceBook (for its cool white appearance) represents a major improvement over the popular blue, green, orange, and graphite iBooks of years past. Not only is this new dual-USB model smaller, thinner, and lighter, it has a sleek design not quite as likely to inspire jokes about its resemblance to other personal objects as did the older ones. It appeals to the young and young at heart, and the professional and the hobbyist, alike. It has even converted a few dedicated WinTel users. Especially good for students, the iBook is small and rugged enough to carry around in a backpack and powerful enough to accomplish necessary tasks while providing excellent entertainment capabilities and even sense of computing chic. The iBook now sports a bigger screen with greater resolution, comes with both Mac OS 9.1 and X installed, and offers more robust performance. If you choose a combination DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive, you can play your favorite movies and--with the free iTunes program--organize your song collection and burn discs full of your favorite music. Apple has also included its productivity suite, AppleWorks, along with iMovie (to satisfy your inner director), a few fun games, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Outlook Express, and Netscape. Turn the machine on for the first time and it leads you through an enjoyably easy setup procedure that has you Web surfing and e-mailing in minutes. With its generous input/output ports, the computer acts like a media hub, ready to connect to other computers over a network, download your digital photos, or (with an optional cable) play DVDs and QuickTime movies through your home theater system. Like the G4 PowerBook, its titanium-sheathed bigger sibling, the iBook exhibits a glowing Apple logo, which now faces right-side up when the cover is open, and a pulsating white light that indicates when the computer is asleep. So even when you're not actually using the iBook, you're happy just to have such an enviable object in your vicinity.
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