iBook G4

Pros: EXTREMELY affordable, full featured

Cons: Not as snazzy as the PowerBook, but $500 cheaper

The Bottom Line: Probably the best value in a laptop computer toda. Buy one!

Review: Last week Apple quietly upgraded the existing 12” iBook from 1.2GHz to 1.33 GHz while keeping the price the same. While on the surface this looks like a minor upgrade, like the PowerBooks back in late January, this is actually a significant feature ...

Pros: Scrolling trackpad, TigerOS X, iLife, ATI9550gfx , 512 MB RAM, 40HD space, Bluetooth, great value.

Cons: Zero- consumer level. Professional level---speed. DVI connections. No superdrive(DVD burner) for this model.

The Bottom Line: I recommend this computer on it's value to the customer. I think it'll offer many years of service and will fit their needs.

Review: Apple has given us a fine laptop with many features that are needed for almost every user. This iBook boasts a 1.33Ghz PPC processor for maximum speed. This is the fastest processor Apple has ever endowed on this 12" iBook. Apple beefed up this iBook ...

Pros: Battery Life, Size, Low Decibels, Supplied Software, Design, Price Point.

Cons: Light on Memory, Space bar requires too much pressure.

The Bottom Line: If you are looking for a simple to use computer that you can depend on and trust, then buy an iBook G4. I'm confident that you won't regret it.

Review: UPDATE: I took the computer to my local Apple Dealer to present my keyboard issue. They ordered in a new keyboard. It arrived within three days. The dealer installed this new keyboard and the space bar issue has been resolved perfectly. Based on the ...

Pros: Mac OS X, Portability, Battery life, Price.

Cons: Return Policy, Warranty, Software availablity

The Bottom Line: The best notebook there is under $1000. Just like buying your first computer over again.

Review: Specs: 12 inch screen, 1.2GHz, 256MB Ram, 30GB HD, 56k modem, 10/100 LAN, Airport Extreme, 32MB ATI 9200 graphics card, CD-RW/DVD. Making the Purchase: I bought this laptop in December 2004 at the Apple store in my city. The Apple ...

Pros: Loooong battery life, brilliant OS, speedy, quiet, tiny, portable, BEAUTIFUL design, lots of included software

Cons: A tad heavier than most 12" laptops, no line-in, meager basic specs, prone to stains

The Bottom Line: Awesome, awesome system. Simply the best computer I've ever had. Period. It's fast, easy to use, and bulletproof to boot. Highly recommended to ANYONE.

Review: Right out of the box, I was impressed. The sleek, contoured design, with the glossy white finish was simply a sight to behold. I've already turned a few heads sitting in the hallway using this thing. As soon as I hit the switch, the system was up and ...

Pros: sheer beauty, no Windows, be the envy of all your friends!

Cons: cover scratches easily, I miss my right mouse button sometimes

The Bottom Line: The best value in notebooks out there. You'll love its looks, performance, and ease of use. 100% recommended!

Review: As a student, when my 4-year old Gateway desktop died, I had to act fast to get a new computer so I could finish my thesis and papers before the end of the semester. I'm thankful every day that I took the plunge and ordered and iBook G4 12" laptop ...

Pros: attractive and stylish looks, perfect for travelling

Cons: you gotta take good care of it

The Bottom Line: you can take anywhere and everywhere! and very good in looks as well! always works for me and has never given me any problems so far !

Review: 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, ...

Pros: Four words: Blue screen. Grey box.

Cons: Steal/borrow your Mac friend's iLife 2005 DVD.

The Bottom Line: If this laptop is your primary computer, get an AppleCare plan. I have used it about 3 times with my G4 iMac, and they are very helpful.

Review: Warning: I am a Mac Fanatic. I instantly lose respect for those who have never built their $20,000 “dream system” on Apple.com. I hold up a cross and stake when I see a Sony Vaio come my way. I have to control my fists of fury when someone ...

Pros: Easy, obvious, pleasing interface. Superb stable operation. Interfaces well on networks with PCs.

Cons: Gets a little warm. Dimmed screen is really dim. Would have liked a wide-screen.

The Bottom Line: Absolutely sold. I believe I am a permanent convert to Apple.

Review: The Apple G4 was acquired as a late return to Apple. Having lived through many iterations of Windows OSs, working through communication and network settings, and becoming more familiar than I would like with manual changes to system files, I thought the ...

Pros: Long battery life, beautiful screen, combo drive, great price, price-performance ratio.

Cons: None yet.

The Bottom Line: I would absolutely recommend this laptop to anyone who needs a laptop for daily use; it's light, portable, easy to use, and the price is perfect.

Review: I've been a Mac user for about twenty years, and have owned several in that time. Each successive model costs less, lasts longer, and performs better than the one it is replacing. I was torn between the 12" Powerbook G4 and the 12" iBook G4. The ...