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Bizrate User Review.
Wanting to upgrade
, Jul. 12, 2007
QuickTake:
Pros: Very compact and handy.
Cons: The battery get hot very quick.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 2 years
cnet.com Professional Review.
Apple G4 iBook series
Comments:
Review Verdict: The Apple iBook G4 is a rugged laptop, well suited for students and home users who want a small, affordable Mac laptop.
Review Verdict: The Apple iBook G4 is a rugged laptop, well suited for students and home users who want a small, affordable Mac laptop.
QuickTake:
Pros: Light; long battery life; slot-loading combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive; solid keyboard; fast video card; 802.11g networking option.
Cons: 640MB maximum RAM; no option for an internal DVD burner; weak support offering.
cnet.com Professional Review.
Apple iBook G4 (12-inch)
Comments:
Review Verdict: Though it's less powerful than the PowerBook, the reasonably priced 12-inch iBook G4 has a well-designed case, long battery life, and great software, which make it a good choice for anyone seeking a solid entry-level laptop.
Review Verdict: Though it's less powerful than the PowerBook, the reasonably priced 12-inch iBook G4 has a well-designed case, long battery life, and great software, which make it a good choice for anyone seeking a solid entry-level laptop.
QuickTake:
Pros: Low base price; well-designed case; lengthy battery life; hard drive-protection technology; robust software package; Bluetooth 2.0+EDR.
Cons: No external multimedia controls; no audio input; weak speakers; only 90 days of free telephone support.
cnet.com Professional Review.
Apple iBook G4 (14-inch)
Comments:
Review Verdict: The attractive 14-inch iBook G4 has most of the features, performance, and battery life a basic user will need, but Intel Core Duo-based iBooks loom large on the horizon.
Review Verdict: The attractive 14-inch iBook G4 has most of the features, performance, and battery life a basic user will need, but Intel Core Duo-based iBooks loom large on the horizon.
QuickTake:
Pros: Solid case design; respectable performance and battery life; ample software package; Bluetooth 2.0+EDR; hard drive-protection application.
Cons: Lacks audio input and multimedia controls; mediocre sound; free telephone support lasts a mere 90 days.
cnet.com Professional Review.
Apple iBook G4 14.1-inch
Comments:
Review Verdict: The 14-inch iBook G4 is a solid and stylish laptop, but it's considerably more expensive than the PC competition.
Review Verdict: The 14-inch iBook G4 is a solid and stylish laptop, but it's considerably more expensive than the PC competition.
QuickTake:
Pros: Clean Apple design; includes built-in 802.11g wireless; faster CPU clock speed; can accommodate up to 1.25GB of RAM.
Cons: Only 90 days of toll-free telephone support; comes with only 256MB RAM standard; no memory-card reader.
cnet.com.au Professional Review.
Apple iBook G4 (1.33GHz, 256MB, 14.1-inch TFT) Review - Laptops
Comments:
The 14-inch iBook G4 is a solid and stylish laptop, but it's considerably more expensive than the PC competition.
The 14-inch iBook G4 is a solid and stylish laptop, but it's considerably more expensive than the PC competition.
QuickTake:
Pros: Receiver stows nicely into the bottom, Compact size, Easy setup, Clean Apple design, Includes built-in 802.11g wireless, Faster CPU clock speed, Can accommodate up to 1.25GB of RAM
Cons: Less comfortable than a full-size mouse, Only 90 days of toll-free telephone support, Comes with only 256MB RAM standard, No memory-card reader
cnet.com.au Professional Review.
Apple iBook G4 (1.33GHz, 512MB, 12.1-inch TFT) Preview - Laptops
Comments:
Now with 512MB of RAM, Apple's baseline 12.1-inch iBook G4 offers competitive specs, along with all the ports and connections basic users need and a terrific software package.
Review Verdict: Sound quality is passable but not outstanding. Music from the Versa 200 can sound rather tinny and harsh. But at the end of the day it is compactness and portability that the Astone Versa 200 wants to be known for, and in that regard it delivers admirably
Now with 512MB of RAM, Apple's baseline 12.1-inch iBook G4 offers competitive specs, along with all the ports and connections basic users need and a terrific software package.
Review Verdict: Sound quality is passable but not outstanding. Music from the Versa 200 can sound rather tinny and harsh. But at the end of the day it is compactness and portability that the Astone Versa 200 wants to be known for, and in that regard it delivers admirably
QuickTake:
Pros: Light and portable design, Suitable for any MP3 player, Decent sound for the price
Cons: No on-board volume control, Takes four AAA batteries to run, No place to store the included stand
cnet.com.au Professional Review.
Apple iBook G4 (1.42 GHz, 512 MB, 14.1-inch TFT) Preview - Laptops
Comments:
Now with 512MB of RAM, Apple's baseline 14.1-inch iBook G4 offers competitive specs, all the ports and connections basic users need, and a terrific software package.
Now with 512MB of RAM, Apple's baseline 14.1-inch iBook G4 offers competitive specs, all the ports and connections basic users need, and a terrific software package.
asia.cnet.com Professional Review.
Apple iBook G4 (1.33GHz, 256MB, 14.1-inch TFT)
Comments:
The 14-inch iBook G4 is a solid and stylish laptop, but it's considerably more expensive than the PC competition.
The 14-inch iBook G4 is a solid and stylish laptop, but it's considerably more expensive than the PC competition.
QuickTake:
Pros: Clean Apple design; includes built-in 802.11g wireless; faster CPU clock speed; can accommodate up to 1.25GB of RAM.
Cons: Only 90 days of toll-free telephone support; comes with only 256MB RAM standard; no memory-card reader.
asia.cnet.com Professional Review.
Apple iBook G4 (800MHz, 256MB, 12.1-inch TFT)
Comments:
The iBook G4 is a rugged notebook, well suited for students and home users who want a small, affordable Mac notebook.
The iBook G4 is a rugged notebook, well suited for students and home users who want a small, affordable Mac notebook.
QuickTake:
Pros: Light; long battery life; slot-loading combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive; solid keyboard; fast video card; 802.11g networking option.
Cons: 640MB maximum RAM; no option for an internal DVD burner; weak support offering.
laptopmag.com Professional Review.
Apple 12-inch iBook G4
Comments:
A value-priced stunner.
A value-priced stunner.
QuickTake:
Pros: Very compact Good performance• Impressive graphics• Great software bundle
Cons: Mediocre speakers No PC Card or flash memory slots• Only 90 days of free tech support
newbie.org Professional Review.
Apple iBook G4 (Z0AX) Mac Notebook
Comments:
The iBook G4 ZOAX is ideal for those who really want a laptop computer to use on the move. Some laptops could be viewed as desktop replacements due to their size and weight, but this model is perfect for the active user. The unit weighs just 4.9lbs and ha
The iBook G4 ZOAX is ideal for those who really want a laptop computer to use on the move. Some laptops could be viewed as desktop replacements due to their size and weight, but this model is perfect for the active user. The unit weighs just 4.9lbs and ha
QuickTake:
Pros: Small and light, still relatively powerful
Cons: May struggle with high memory or storage dependant tasks
laptopmag.com Professional Review.
Apple 14-inch iBook G4
Comments:
The original is still a champ.
The original is still a champ.
QuickTake:
Pros: Stable, Unix-based OS Quick new G4 processor• Bright, beautiful screen• Still stylish, inside and out
Cons: A little heavy Only 256MB RAM Standard• No PC Card slot or memory card slot
pcmag.com Professional Review.
Apple iBook G4 12 inch
Comments:
Review Verdict: Plenty of upgrades, all internal—yet price is still under $1,000.
Review Verdict: Plenty of upgrades, all internal—yet price is still under $1,000.
QuickTake:
Pros: Budget price. More hard drive and memory options. Hard drive protection.
Cons: Reduced battery life. Aging design.
pcmag.com Professional Review.
Apple iBook G4 12-inch (1.33 GHz)
Comments:
Operating System: Mac OS X, RAM: 512 MB, System Weight: 4.9 lbs, Hard Drive Capacity: 40 GB, Primary Optical Drive:...
Review Verdict: Plenty of upgrades, all internal—yet price is still under $1,000.
Operating System: Mac OS X, RAM: 512 MB, System Weight: 4.9 lbs, Hard Drive Capacity: 40 GB, Primary Optical Drive:...
Review Verdict: Plenty of upgrades, all internal—yet price is still under $1,000.
QuickTake:
Pros: Budget price. More hard drive and memory options. Hard drive protection.
Cons: Reduced battery life. Aging design.
pcauthority.com.au Professional Review.
Apple 12inch iBook
Comments:
Apple and style are synonymous and the rounded lines and gloss white plastic chassis add to its durability and looks. Its slot-mounting combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW means there are no moving parts to break off in accidents, and serve to provide additional storage
Review Verdict: As always though, Apple's strength lies in its bundled extras. The 12in iBook ships with AirPort Extreme 802.11b/g wireless, a swag of useful software in the iLife '04 package (iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD and GarageBand), AppleWorks, Quicken 2005 and a 3
Apple and style are synonymous and the rounded lines and gloss white plastic chassis add to its durability and looks. Its slot-mounting combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW means there are no moving parts to break off in accidents, and serve to provide additional storage
Review Verdict: As always though, Apple's strength lies in its bundled extras. The 12in iBook ships with AirPort Extreme 802.11b/g wireless, a swag of useful software in the iLife '04 package (iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD and GarageBand), AppleWorks, Quicken 2005 and a 3
zdnet.com Professional Review.
Apple iBook G4 (14-inch)
Comments:
The higher-end model in Apple's budget-friendly iBook line, the 14-inch iBook G4, offers a few welcome enhancements over its previous iteration--namely, a slightly faster 1.42GHz PowerPC processor, more standard memory (512MB), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced
The higher-end model in Apple's budget-friendly iBook line, the 14-inch iBook G4, offers a few welcome enhancements over its previous iteration--namely, a slightly faster 1.42GHz PowerPC processor, more standard memory (512MB), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced
t3.com Professional Review.
Apple iBook G4 14-inch
Comments:
A must-have for the rich fashion victim
Review Verdict: Another juicy product from Apple
A must-have for the rich fashion victim
Review Verdict: Another juicy product from Apple
QuickTake:
Pros: >Top battery life, Slot-loading DVD-RW drive Stylish ,
Cons: Heavy. Memory limited to 640MB No audio input
zdnetindia.com Professional Review.
Apple iBook G4 (12-inch)
Comments:
Review Verdict: Though it's less powerful than the PowerBook, the reasonably priced 12-inch iBook G4 has a well-designed case, long battery life, and great software, which make it a good choice for anyone seeking a solid entry-level laptop.
Review Verdict: Though it's less powerful than the PowerBook, the reasonably priced 12-inch iBook G4 has a well-designed case, long battery life, and great software, which make it a good choice for anyone seeking a solid entry-level laptop.
QuickTake:
Pros: Low base price; well-designed case; lengthy battery life; hard drive-protection technology; robust software package; Bluetooth 2.0+EDR.
zdnetindia.com Professional Review.
Apple iBook G4 (14-inch)
Comments:
Review Verdict: The attractive 14-inch iBook G4 has most of the features, performance, and battery life a basic user will need, but Intel Core Duo-based iBooks loom large on the horizon.
Review Verdict: The attractive 14-inch iBook G4 has most of the features, performance, and battery life a basic user will need, but Intel Core Duo-based iBooks loom large on the horizon.
QuickTake:
Pros: Solid case design; respectable performance and battery life; ample software package; Bluetooth 2.0+EDR; hard drive-protection application.
zdnet.com.au Professional Review.
Apple G4 iBook series
Comments:
The iBook G4 is a rugged notebook, well suited for students and home users who want a small, affordable Mac notebook.
The iBook G4 is a rugged notebook, well suited for students and home users who want a small, affordable Mac notebook.
zdnet.com.au Professional Review.
Apple iBook G4 (1.33GHz, 256MB, 14.1-inch TFT)
Comments:
The 14-inch iBook G4 is a solid and stylish laptop, but it's considerably more expensive than the PC competition.
The 14-inch iBook G4 is a solid and stylish laptop, but it's considerably more expensive than the PC competition.
trustedreviews.com Professional Review.
Apple iBook G4 12in
Comments:
Looking for a small and stylish consumer focussed notebook? Take a look at the Apple iBook G4.
Looking for a small and stylish consumer focussed notebook? Take a look at the Apple iBook G4.
machome.com Professional Review.
Apple Computer iBook G4 12-inch Combo Drive 1.2GHz
Comments:
With built-in AirPort Extreme, the iBook has touched down in the 21st century
Review Verdict: The advertised battery life is six hours maximum, and we achieved close to that when using low-CPU programs, eschewing use of the optical drive and keeping the LCD brightness low. The iBook heats up considerably when using processor-taxing apps such as gr
With built-in AirPort Extreme, the iBook has touched down in the 21st century
Review Verdict: The advertised battery life is six hours maximum, and we achieved close to that when using low-CPU programs, eschewing use of the optical drive and keeping the LCD brightness low. The iBook heats up considerably when using processor-taxing apps such as gr
QuickTake:
Pros: Airport Extreme built-in, sturdy construction, potentially long battery life, affordable, software bundle includes AppleWorks, World Book 2004, Quicken 2005 and all the iLife '04 apps.
Cons: Skimpy built-in RAM and VRAM, hard disk is on the small side.
macworld.com Professional Review.
Portables Get a Speed Boost; AirPort Extreme Now Standard
Comments:
QuickTake:
Pros: Larger screen; larger hard drive; wireless networking now included; SuperDrive.
Cons: Inadequate memory; bulky.
macworld.com Professional Review.
Latest Update Frees Memory Slot and Boosts CPU
Comments:
When we reviewed the overhauled iBooks Apple introduced last fall (March 2004), we liked what we saw, with just a couple of reservations. We welcomed Apple's decision to double the machines' standard memory to 256MB but regretted that it had done so by fi
Review Verdict: Fortunately, the latest iBook updates solve the first problem and go a long way toward alleviating the second. With reasonable prices, a sturdy and attractive design, long battery life, and all the connectivity options most users will need, Apple's new cr
When we reviewed the overhauled iBooks Apple introduced last fall (March 2004), we liked what we saw, with just a couple of reservations. We welcomed Apple's decision to double the machines' standard memory to 256MB but regretted that it had done so by fi
Review Verdict: Fortunately, the latest iBook updates solve the first problem and go a long way toward alleviating the second. With reasonable prices, a sturdy and attractive design, long battery life, and all the connectivity options most users will need, Apple's new cr
QuickTake:
Pros: AirPort Extreme standard; good performance; easily readable screen; excellent battery life; roomy hard drive; slot-loading Combo drive.
Cons: Somewhat large and heavy for travel
zdnet.co.uk Professional Review.
Apple iBook G4: a first look
Comments:
Apple's mature iBook range of notebooks gets a shot in the arm.
Review Verdict: Over four hours? battery life and decent performance stand the Actius MV 1214 in good stead, as does its build. Enlarge the keyboard a bit and reduce the price, and it would be even better... Read Full Review.
Apple's mature iBook range of notebooks gets a shot in the arm.
Review Verdict: Over four hours? battery life and decent performance stand the Actius MV 1214 in good stead, as does its build. Enlarge the keyboard a bit and reduce the price, and it would be even better... Read Full Review.
QuickTake:
Pros: Durable alloy construction, Integrated WiFi, Very good battery life, Solid performance.
Cons: PC Card rather than integral modem, Smallish keyboard, No floppy drive.
digitalhomemag.com Professional Review.
Apple iBook G4 14-inch
Comments:
QuickTake:
Pros: Top battery life. Slot-loading DVD-RW drive. Stylish.
Cons: Heavy. Memory limited to 640MB. No audio input.
computerarts.co.uk Professional Review.
Apple iBook G4 1GHz
Comments:
The latest incarnation of Apple's best-selling consumer portable goes G4
Review Verdict: The 14-inch iBook contradicts itself a little bit. The larger screen doesn't offer a larger resolution, and the increase in CPU speed over the 12-inch is not significant enough. Our advice if you need an iBook ? get a 12-inch model, it offers much more po
The latest incarnation of Apple's best-selling consumer portable goes G4
Review Verdict: The 14-inch iBook contradicts itself a little bit. The larger screen doesn't offer a larger resolution, and the increase in CPU speed over the 12-inch is not significant enough. Our advice if you need an iBook ? get a 12-inch model, it offers much more po
QuickTake:
Pros: Looks greatLight and portableVery rugged
Cons: Poor resolution for 14-inch screen640MB maximum RAM not enough
techradar.com Professional Review.
Apple iBook G4
Comments:
The iBook G4 impresses on its design
Review Verdict: While many higher powered laptops are available at this price, Apple laptops are usually bought on the strength of design and usability more than raw performance. To this end, the Apple iBook G4 provides a decent and highly mobile travel companion and is
The iBook G4 impresses on its design
Review Verdict: While many higher powered laptops are available at this price, Apple laptops are usually bought on the strength of design and usability more than raw performance. To this end, the Apple iBook G4 provides a decent and highly mobile travel companion and is
QuickTake:
Pros: Geared toward mobile use, Good battery power, Stays cool
Cons: Can't handle more advanced options, Gaming capability is small
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