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Apple iBook 12.1 in. (M8861LL/A) Mac Notebook
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Apple iBook 12.1 in. (M8861LL/A) Mac Notebook

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  • HDD Size: 30 GB
  • Processor: PowerPC G3 800 MHz
  • Operating System: Apple MacOS X
  • Installed Memory: 128 MB (SDRAM)
  • Display: 12.1 in. TFT Active Matrix
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A Laptop for Airline Travel

bygst88 Apr 12, 2003
17 Helpfuls 18 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 2 Comments
Pros Great for travelers. Great features. User friendly.
Cons More expensive then other laptops. Mac software more expensive. Less software titles...
Recommended it? Yes

If you have ever had to lug around a lap top you will appreciate this small, light and extremely well equipped computer.

As an airline employee who has to pass through airport screening on almost a daily basis, I needed a computer that could be removed and ready to be scanned easily... Read full review »

15

One of the most practical and affordable portable solutions

bykramerarch Feb 13, 2003
14 Helpfuls 15 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 3 Comments
Pros Unmatched portability, rock solid operating system, beautiful design
Cons Slightly sub-par construction, case scratches easily
Recommended it? Yes

The current version of the iBook is Apple Computer's best effort to date to provide un-matched portability at an attractive price. The 12" iBook is the size that a laptop SHOULD be, just small enough to fit in a briefcase or bookbag and take up no more space than any other item. Though even with... Read full review »

27

Fantastically portable

byJaharmi Sep 19, 2003
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Small size and portability, all-in-one solution, durability
Cons Limited screen real estate
Recommended it? Yes

I am primarily a Macintosh user, although I use Windows-, OpenVMS-, and UNIX-based computers in the course of my work. I am in technical support, so I would say I'm a little more advanced in my computer knowledge, and demanding of my computers, than the average user.

I have used several... Read full review »

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Former PC user here--I will never look back! REVISED PLEASE READ!

byem1164 May 31, 2003
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 6 Comments
Pros A real head turner. Extremely easy to use.
Cons Should ship with an AirPort card.
Recommended it? Yes

I initially got my iBook because I wanted to explore the Mac's. Everyone in my family has been Mac users and I knew I had to see why. I ordered it through a loan, and it went over the loaned amount by just $87 dollars. When I called Apple they said that they could not get the bank to extend to... Read full review »

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sleek, powerful full-featured notebook

bybornoffire1 Feb 28, 2003
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 3 Comments
Pros magnificent construction, beautiful display, CD-R/RW, DVD-ROM, good price, excellent...
Cons G3 processor perhaps a bit dated
Recommended it? No

I own a new flat-panel iMac, and when my girlfriend was considering a new computer, she looked no further than the new iBook. I had second thoughts about the iBook simply because it employs a last-generation processor (G3), but after putting it through the paces at the Mac store in SoHo, New York,... Read full review »

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So White and Pristine it's Competition for your Fridge

bycatherar Jul 29, 2003
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 2 Comments
Pros Beautiful piece of hardware
Cons Not as easy to switch from IBM as stated
Recommended it? Yes

When I first began shopping for a computer, I had a couple of things to decide. First, I decided that I wanted a laptop because I needed something I could take with me when I go to school, home or on vacations. Second, I decided to try out a Mac because I wanted a change from the typical IBM... Read full review »

25

Everything a laptop should have

bykenikov Apr 11, 2003
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 3 Comments
Pros Good battery life, compact, tough, and good looking.
Cons None too significant.
Recommended it? Yes

The iBook is everything that a laptop should have. Not many laptops are as compact, has as good battery life, fair price, CD-RW drive and is tough enough for traveling.

A good amount of attention has been taken from the iBook after the debut of the 12" Powerbook. The iBook however for a... Read full review »

18

Perfect little laptop

bydriestone Sep 17, 2003
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Well priced, small and usable
Cons Can't operate with screen closed, no mic input
Recommended it? Yes

I bought an iBook as a good little portable machine to show clients their work or my portfolio items. Later I ended up bringing it with me to do onsite work for a client. Although it is a little laggish compared to my 933Mhz G4 desktop, it really does do a lot in a small package.

As a... Read full review »

1

Sweet little machine

byscottar Jun 1, 2003
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 1 Comment
Pros Great portability, tremendous OS and included software, a lot value/features for the...
Cons Should ship with more memory.
Recommended it? Yes

I recently upgraded from a 500mhz iBook to a 800mhz combo drive 12.1-inch iBook and love it. Had my Airport wireless network set up in about three mouse clicks and was surfing the web -- and printing -- wirelessly in under 5 minutes. Then I downloaded the latest versions of iPhoto and iMovie (just... Read full review »

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Buyer Beware

byrozray2467 Apr 18, 2003
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 8 Comments
Pros You'll want to read this one before you buy an Apple ibook
Cons the plastic keys, battery lock mechanism
Recommended it? No

Apple support just ain't what it used to be ... if this product has the plastics like the ibook G3 (keyboards and surrounding the battery locking mechanism) .. then watch out. Even the extended warranty won't help you if the plastics break.

I've owned my G3 for only a year. Normal wear... Read full review »

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