macworld.com Professional Review.
Portables Get a Speed Boost; AirPort Extreme Now Standard
QuickTake:
Pros: Larger screen; larger hard drive; wireless networking now included; SuperDrive.
Cons: Inadequate memory; bulky.
macworld.com Professional Review.
Review: iBook G4 and Mac mini
Comments:
No update to Mac product lines escapes our attention-especially when it's the first revision of the Mac mini, with previously optional features for a low price. Bigger news is the iBook G4 line getting the PowerBook treatment with some high-end features.
Review Verdict: The iBook G4 line has been streamlined to two models: a $999 computer with a 12-inch display, a 1.33GHz processor, a 40GB hard drive, a CD-burning Combo drive; and a $1,299 model with a 14-inch display, a 1.42GHz processor, a 60GB hard drive, and a DVD-bu
No update to Mac product lines escapes our attention-especially when it's the first revision of the Mac mini, with previously optional features for a low price. Bigger news is the iBook G4 line getting the PowerBook treatment with some high-end features.
Review Verdict: The iBook G4 line has been streamlined to two models: a $999 computer with a 12-inch display, a 1.33GHz processor, a 40GB hard drive, a CD-burning Combo drive; and a $1,299 model with a 14-inch display, a 1.42GHz processor, a 60GB hard drive, and a DVD-bu
QuickTake:
Pros: Very good value; adequate memory; small and light; good video-out options; excellent design; fast enough for basic tasks; large hard drive; AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 1.0 now standard; SuperDrive DVD burner.
Cons: No audio-in port; modem not included (optional).
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
alaTest.com Professional Review.
Review summary of Apple iBook G4
Comments:
alaTest has collected and analysed 1535 reviews of Apple iBook G4 from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 73/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 126821 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 83/100 = Very Good.
alaTest has collected and analysed 1535 reviews of Apple iBook G4 from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 73/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 126821 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 83/100 = Very Good.
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
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.
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