Apple iBook Key Lime Special Edition 12.1 in. (M8245LL/A) Mac Notebook

It all started about a month ago...

I was desperate to have a laptop for the time I spend travelling in the summer. At first, I was contemplating purchasing an old/used laptop from my brother. I used his laptop last summer and hated it. But, it worked, and I was happy. It has no drive (disk or otherwise) and was a PITA to transfer files. It was also slow and that made it frustrating to use on a regular basis (since I work online and need to have regular access).

So...

About three weeks ago, I purchased an iBook. At first, I didn't want to. I wasn't sure if it was a wise purchase, since I still needed to figure out what other equipment I might need to purchase for easy file transfers.

My brother just purchased an iBook, too, and I got to see it before making my decision. He assured me that it would more than meet my needs. Of course, he was right.

So far, I am really enjoying my iBook. It is running smoothly (better than my iMac, in fact) and it is even running fast! Although, I do have 128 MB of RAM installed; I am sure that adds to it's performance.

The keyboard is a little compact, but considered full-size. It is the same size as the iMac keyboard, which I have easily grown accustomed to. You also have options to program all of your F keys any way you like.

The trackpad is much more advanced than the old laptops and more sensitive, as well. The clicker/button is a little stiff, but convenient to use nonetheless. You can program the trackpad to be clickable, by tapping your finger. Though, I personally find it to be too sensitive that way.

I have to admit that I have only used the CD ROM Drive a couple of times since I have had this machine. So far, it has worked just fine. It made a little bit of noise that I had not expected, but was working perfectly. It did not seem to be skipping, and was running smoothly. I could not tell much of a difference between this and my desktop (which is DVD).

The iBook has one USB port, which I conveniently plug my Graphire Wacom Tablet into. (http://www.epinions.com/cmd-review-682A-9D83ADD-392C65F6-prod1) Sometimes, I prefer to use a mouse over the trackpad... especially if I am using the laptop for an extended period of time or if I am sitting with it in a not-so-comfortable location and need wrist support. If you want to connect more than one peripheral, you can plug in a USB HUB which can add more ports. Mine is a 4-port HUB. Just realize that some devices need to be plugged directly into the iBook for optimum performance.

The power plug/adaptor that comes with the iBook is wonderful. You can twist the cords around the device very easily for storage and for safety of the wires... not to mention it is much neater, too! The battery life is long. It lasts for hours without any problems. I use the power adaptor most often, so that it remains charged for times I may not have easy access to an outlet.

There is even a handle on this machine, so that when it is closed up, you can easily transport the computer with ease and without worry of dropping it. Some people have said it looks 'girly', but the majority of people I know who have these machines are men! And not one complaint from any of them.

I use my iBook primarily for Internet use. My connections have, so far, been consistently good and fast.

My iBook came with a carrying case. It seems to be of high quality, with a leather handle and many pockets and places to keep extra devices and/or papers, pens, etc.

And now for the answer to the most frequently asked question:

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