Apple iBook Notebook 14" M9628LL/A (1.33 GHz PowerPC G4, 256MB RAM, 60GB Hard Drive, Super Drive, Built-in AirPort Extreme)

Manufacturer:	Apple Computer
List price:	~~$1,500.00~~
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Apple iBook Notebook 14" M9628LL/A (1.33 GHz PowerPC G4, 256MB RAM, 60GB Hard Drive, Super Drive, Built-in AirPort Extreme)

Average rating: Stars

Great laptop, but beware buying from Amazon

I was very pleased with the performance of the iBook overall, however, mine has a dead pixel in the middle of the screen which is very annoyingly noticable when watching movies. When I contacted Amazon to replace it they said that less than three dead pixels is acceptable and I should just deal with it and refused to replace it. I'm returing it and am going to rebuy it from a store so I can check the screen before buying it. My one complaint with the iBook itself is that the display really isn't that sharp when watching a video or dvd

Apple iBook Notebook 14" M9628LL/A (1.33 GHz PowerPC G4, 256MB RAM, 60GB Hard Drive, Super Drive, Built-in AirPort Extreme) - Apple Computer

Another Successful Switch

I am not one who typically writes reviews for products, but finally escaping from the Windows world, my voice just has to be heard.

I'll admit I used to bash Apple since I used an old Mac back in 1995. Never liked the interface, never made any sense, and was just not for me. Since that time (I was in 5th grade), I've become a fairly well respected computer technician in that same school district, a hardcore PC gamer, and like I said, trapped in the Windows world. Finally, my 3rd year of college, I decided it's time to buy a laptop. I've been building PCs for nearly 6 years, so this is a pretty big event in it's own. I'm buying a computer? Woah!

Anyways, knowing I wouldn't want to play games on the laptop, I decided to experiment with the new OS X Tiger, since I heard so many good things about it. So I checked out the Apple website and decided on a 14" iBook. What a great decision it was. It game standard with a 1.33GHz G4 processor, 256MB RAM, 60GB HDD, and a DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive, and an Airport module. Please note that I would recommend upgrading to at least 512MB RAM, especially when you consider the amount of graphical effects that are standard with OS X. So obviously, I custom ordered mine with 512MB RAM and a Bluetooth Module. Also, I threw in iWork because I WILL be using this for school, and I am not sure how good AppleWorks was (Included), and I wasn't going to risk having to buy iWork later if needed.

The software packaged with the iBook is just amazing. iLife, which, by itself is $79.99 has got to be one of the best built-in software packages I've ever seen. iTunes, iDVD, iMovie HD, iPhoto, and GarageBand. (Package called iLife) We can just push aside iTunes though, considering it is available as a free download on the Apple website. But taking a look at the rest of the iLife package really makes you wonder how they do it. Every piece of software included is insanely easy to use. Simple drag-and-drop is probably the hardest part of even using it.

This part is probably for the not-so-computer-savvy people. The ease of using OS X is unmatched. I've been teaching computer lessons to students and adults since I started here, and I think if everyone picked up a Mac, then i'd be out of a job. I felt dumb about this, but I installed some software (a game...boo hoo) and needed to uninstall it due to the confusing installer (Blizzard stuff). I searched the HDD for an uninstall program for hours. Searched the net for hours..no one could tell me how to uninstall! Turns out, the way you uninstall on a Mac is actually the was we were told to NEVER delete software in Windows. Just simply drag the directory to the trash. It's that simple. Also, burning CDs is equally as easy. No disfunctional, expensive burning software. Just drag the files to the CD drive on your desktop and hit Burn. This simplicity of things is sickening.

I know I will be shunned out of my tech clique I'm in for saying this, but everybody, unless you are gamers (not including Blizzard games), ditch that PC, get a Mac. If you need a good, affordable Laptop, stay away from Windows, unless you want a professional teaching you how to maintain your machine, get a Mac. Sure, they are a tad bit more expensive, but so what? Want a desktop? For $1,299, get an iMac. You will NOT be disapointed.

Apple Computer - Apple iBook Notebook 14" M9628LL/A (1.33 GHz PowerPC G4, 256MB RAM, 60GB Hard Drive, Super Drive, Built-in AirPort Extreme)

Great

I love this computer! I'd had it for a little over a year. I wanted a notebook and searched for the best possible one. Apple offers the latest technology and you are guaranteed high quality. I had my memory upgraded to 768MB RAM and don't have the Super Drive, but this computer is fast. It's great having wireless - I can pick up wireless points all over campus. My parents were worried about software but I haven't had a problem so far. Microsoft makes Microsoft Works for Macs (Word, Powerpoint, Excel).

This computer is small, and light weight for its size (I dare you to compare). I have also been very pleased with the battery life. I get about 4 hours on average- more if I dim the screen a bit.

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