Apple iBook Notebook 14.1" M9848LL/A (1.42 GHz PowerPC G4, 512 MB DDR SDRAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive)

Average customer rating: 4.5

very satisfied
My favorite notebook.
Converted and Pleased
Fragile - both the case and the service
Love it

Similar Items:

AppleCare Protection Plan for MacBook/iBook Notebooks - 3 Year Plan
Apple AirPort Express with Air Tunes (M9470LL/A)
Apple Wireless Pro Mouse ( M9269Z/A )
Microsoft Office Student and Teacher Edition 2004 Macintosh
Canon PIXMA iP1600 Photo Printer (White)

Listmania:

RAZR
Everything a teen girl needs: Part 2
Girly things any 13 year old would love!
MacBook
my favorite sort of things
cool crap i dont yet own
Fashion Gadgets
Starter Apple System
Network Marketing
Things needed for schol

Apple iBook Notebook 14.1" M9848LL/A (1.42 GHz PowerPC G4, 512 MB DDR SDRAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive)

Manufacturer: Apple Computer
Product Group: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers
ASIN: B0009U7XH4

Related Categories:

Categories Directory

| Computers Features | Electronics

iBook Notebooks

All Apple

| Apple | Computers Brands | Computers Features | Electronics

Refurbished Notebooks

Notebooks

Sports Enthusiasts

Splurge

Product Description

<b>Includes: lithium ion battery, AC adapter, VGA adapter, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, iLife '05, Safari, Sherlock, iSync, iCal, AppleWorks, Quicken 2005 for Macintosh, & more.</b> Apple 14.1" iBook G4 Notebook Computer - This lightweight (a mere 5.9 lbs.) notebook computer features a powerful 1.42GHz PowerPC G4 processor and 512MB of PC2700 DDR SDRAM. An impressive 1-2 punch that can handle your everyday applications, as well as your more demanding programs - like graphical and video editing or games. Being a great mobile computer has it's drawbacks though - you'll want to take it everywhere, which can increase the odds of your iBook getting a few bumps and bruises. Not to worry though, because Apple has you covered. The built-in Sudden Motion Sensor senses changes in the iBook's axis position, as well as accelerated movement. So if you drop it, the hard drive heads are instantly parked, protecting your data. When the iBook is level, the hard drive is automatically released for normal operation. Those are just a few of the many features this iBook has in store for you. Take a look at what else it has to offer: 60GB ATA/100 4200RPM HDD Slot-Loading SuperDrive - up to 8x DVD-R, 8x DVD+R, 4x DVD-RW, 4x DVD+RW, 24x CD-R, 16x CD-RW, 8x DVD-ROM, & 24x CD-ROM 14.1 XGA Display Native Resolution - 1024x768 ATI Mobility Radeon 9550 graphics with 32MB of dedicated DDR SDRAM Built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Wireless Network Adapter Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Support 1 FireWire 400 Port (up to 400 Mbps) 2 USB 2.0 Ports (up to 480 Mbps) 10/100 Ethernet VGA Video Out (with included adapter) S-Video & Composite Video Out (requires optional adapter) Built-in 56k v.92 Modem

Customer Reviews:

very satisfied.......2007-05-15

I've been looking to buy an ibook for a while now. It far exceeds my Dell notebook capabilities in sounds and graphics. Garageband was one of the main reasons for switching to a Mac platform. It has given me a new world of possibilities for composing and recording adventures. The product was carefully sent in a safe and timely fashion. Thanks!

My favorite notebook........2006-12-27

I've owned many Macs, starting with an 040 Performa, and purchased even more when I taught high school journalism classes. Through the use and abuse of students and my own children, I have learned just how durable Mac hardware and software is, in comparison with products in the PC world. During many years of teaching, I had one visit from the IT dude, while my PC using colleagues vied for his services.

The G4 iBook replaced a Ti Powerbook with one of the notorious broken hinges, and I was unhappy with the Powerbook, because it had not been as reliable as my other Macs. However, my iBook has proven very reliable. The operating system (OS 10.3.9) has been seldom crashed, and the case seems really tough. I have enjoyed the built in Airport and Superdrive, and the iLife software included makes photography and video editing easy. Indeed, the only real problem has been the letters wearing off of the keyboard. Apple replaced the first one under the extended warranty (which is a good idea for a traveling notebook) and I will need another one soon. Most people don't type as much as I do, but as a writer, I really pound the keyboard, so five of my letters are no longer legible.

All in all, this has been my favorite Mac, because it travels with me everywhere I go, and it has been very reliable. I hope all of the newer Macs are just as good as this one!

Converted and Pleased.......2006-12-08

The Apple iBook G4 is possibly the best all-around laptop yet made. This would explain its extremely long lifespan as the entry-level portable Mac. The 1.42 GHz model with Superdrive was my first Mac and laptop, and is the machine on which this review is being written. Needless to say, I have enjoyed owning it, and will be upset to part with it in favour of a MacBook when the time comes.

Fragile - both the case and the service.......2006-12-07

I use a variety of notebooks. The iBook I owned had a very flimsy LCD screen. You can see this if you press on the case on the other side of the screen: the slightest pressure immediately distorts the screen. I don't see this effect on the Lenovo or Dell notebooks I use.

Not surprisingly, the iBook screen was damaged (hairline "cracks" in the LCD screen) in less than 6 months. I don't know how this came about but I know the case was intact so I didn't drop the machine or drop anything heavy on the case.

I purchased the Macintosh with a three year "AppleCare" warranty (at a very steep cost). Despite this, all Apple would offer me as a repair option was to replace the screen for $800. The new iBook was about $900.

So, caveat emptor. The recent Wall Street Journal article on fragile iPod screens prompted me to write this. Seems that Apple continues to prefer style over substance.

Love it.......2006-11-15

I really recommend any Apple product. I have this particular laptop, however, it's not fast enough. More resolution, more RAM, and a bigger processor is definately needed.

Electronics:

Electronics

Electronics