Apple iBook (M9848LL/A) Mac Notebook Reviews

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Pros: No anti virus software needed. Cons: Hands get uncomfortable if typing for a long period of time. The Bottom Line: I would recommend the iBook G4 or any MAC computer because of the ease of use and because you don't have the virus concerns. from Shopping.com This is a fantastic mac laptop, the iBook G4. I switched from windows to macs and i do not regret it one bit! from Pricegrabber.com Fantastic iBook G4! Get One! from Pricegrabber.com

Pros: Bluetooth

Cons: The "SuperDrive"

Okay, so several months ago. I purchased one of these, and within less than three weeks of having it, it started having serious issues.

from Yahoo.com Pros: Bluetooth Cons: The "SuperDrive" Okay, so several months ago. I purchased one of these, and within less than three weeks of having it, it started having serious issues. from Yahoo.com I've had a 12" iBook G4 since 2005 and it's still my favorite notebook for browsing the internet, writing letters, and even reading pdf's. It's very lightweight and I consider the screen the perfect size. from Amazon.com As I'm writing this in September of 2008, this iBook with a fourteen inch screen is selling for $1799. I'm not sure, but I think that's something like six hundred bucks more than I paid for mine when I got it from Apple when it came out three or four years ago. from Amazon.com After a lifelong predilection for Toshiba Sattelite notebook, I decided to make the switch. I figured for $1000, I would get enough for internet, word processing and DVD playing and do the rest on my desktop PC. from Amazon.com I've been looking to buy an ibook for a while now. It far exceeds my Dell notebook capabilities in sounds and graphics. from Amazon.com I've owned many Macs, starting with an 040 Performa, and purchased even more when I taught high school journalism classes. Through the use and abuse of students and my own children, I have learned just how durable Mac hardware and software is, in comparison with products in the PC world. from Amazon.com

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Released	over 3 years ago
Display Size	14.1 in.
Weight	5.9 lb.
Processor Speed	1.42 GHz
Hard Drive Capacity	60 GB
Analog Modulation Protocol	ITU V.92 K56Flex
Audio Input Type	Microphone
Audio Output Type	Headphones Sound card Speaker(s)
Battery Run Time	6 Hour(s). 6 Hours
Battery Technology	Lithium ion
Bus Speed	142 MHz
CD / DVD Type	DVD±RW/CD-RW
Data Link Protocol	Bluetooth Ethernet Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.11g AirPort Extreme
Depth	10.2 in.
Display	14.1 in. XGA TFT Active Matrix
Display Max. Resolution	1024 x 768
Display Tech	XGA TFT Active Matrix
Expansion Ports	2 x USB 2.0 1 x IEEE 1394a (FireWire) VGA out S-Video out
Graphic Bus Interface	AGP x4
Graphic Processor	ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9550
Hard Drive Rotation Speed	4,200 RPM
Height	1.35 in.
Input Method	Keyboard Keypad Trackpad
Installed Cache Memory	512 KB
Installed Memory	512 MB (DDR SDRAM)
Installed RAM	512 MB
Installed Video Memory	32 MB
MPN	M9848LL/A
Max Supported RAM	1.5 GB 1.536 GB 1 GB
Modem Type	Modem
Networking Type	Bluetooth Integrated Wireless LAN
Optical Drive ReWrite Speed	16x (CD-RW) 4x (DVD+RW) 4x (DVD-RW)
Optical Drive Read Speed	24x (CD) 8x (DVD)
Optical Drive Write Speed	24x (CD) 8x (DVD+R) 8x (DVD-R)
Processor	Motorola PowerPC G4 1.42 GHz PowerPC G4 1.42 GHz
Processor Manufacturer	Motorola
Processor Type	PowerPC G4
RAM Speed	333 MHz
RAM Technology	DDR SDRAM
Release Date	May, 2001
UPC	718908454060
Warranty	1 Year
Width	12.7 in.

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