Apple iBook Laptop (500-MHz PowerPC G3, 64 MB RAM, 10 GB hard drive)

by Apple

Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 11.2 x 1.4 inches ; 4.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005NBIT
• Item model number: M7698LL/A
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,078 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 20, 2001

Product Description

Amazon.com

The iBook is an elegant, highly portable notebook that offers a basic feature set at a reasonable price. With only 64 MB of RAM, a 10 GB hard disk drive, and a 12.1-inch screen, this isn't the notebook for power users, but it will serve well for standard applications, web access, and email. At only 4.9 pounds, this is one of the lightest notebooks around. It includes a 24x read-only CD-ROM drive, 56K modem, and 100 Mbps networking. Both the classic Mac OS 9 and the slick new Mac OS X are installed. If you are interested in Apple notebooks but are looking for more oomph, consider one of the DVD- or CD-RW-equipped iBooks, or one of Apple's superb Power Book notebooks.

Product Description

Apple iBook G3-500 10GB 64MB CD 12.1-SVGA ENET 56K

Customer Reviews

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect Reporter's or student's notebook., September 26, 2001

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Steven Dennis (Reston, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Apple iBook Laptop (500-MHz PowerPC G3, 64 MB RAM, 10 GB hard drive) (Personal Computers)

Almost all of the SPECs on this baby are just what you want in a laptop -- fast processor, just over 1 inch thick case, less than 5 pounds, 5-hour battery. In person, you won't believe how small and truly portable this machine is. It's great for reporters on the go such as myself, or for students in a dorm room. It has all the right ports, and appears to be made with quality in mind.
The screen is exceptionally bright as well.

My only two complaints: 1) The low-end model skimps horribly on the memory (for shame, Apple! They could have added another 64 MB). You can upgrade the memory easy enough aftermarket, but that's an annoyance (128MB is practically required for OS X, BTW).

2) The screen is a fairly miserly 12.1 inches, although it is active-matrix and high-resolution. Now, keep in mind that this contributes to the low-cost, svelte form factor and long battery life, but I wouldn't mine having a 13-14 inch screen when I'm squinting at text all day. I generally solve this problem by upping the size of the fonts, but still, this screen is rather small. If you buy one of the higher-end models, say the one with the DVD drive, you may find that watching a DVD on this small screen is not exactly the cinematic dream that you find on the amazing Titanium Powerbook G4 (with its glorious ultrawide 15.3" screen.)
Enjoy!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Basic 500 MHz iBook, November 25, 2001

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R. G. Michel "rgmichel" (Ashford, CT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Apple iBook Laptop (500-MHz PowerPC G3, 64 MB RAM, 10 GB hard drive) (Personal Computers)

I bought the one with a 20 GB hard drive, and I have since put an extra 256 MB memory in it. This machine is wonderful because it is so light, and yet it is powerful enough to run OS X, and just about any software you want to throw at it. It is dynamite on airport networks. I move mine between home and work i.e. between two airport networks, and that is really easy and convenient. The screen is just the right size for a portable, and really easy to read, and clear as crystal. If you want speed, go for the higher CPU speeds and the higher bus speed, but I have been very happy with the 66 MHz bus and 500 MHz processor. It is fine for everyday work. If you really want to move fast, use your desktop. I use a dual processor G4 with two screens when I really need to move fast during the day. However, my ibook is always on, in use for my calendar and for backups, resting by the side of my desktop screens. I would not be without it. At home it is my main machine, where I do all my work stuff. What amazes me is how many applications I can keep open and in use for hours under OS X. No crashes, lots of flexibililty to keep many things going at once. Absolute magic! The really neat thing is when you meet a PC maven, or even a G4 Powerbook, the other machines are so BIG! This ibook is wonderful on the road. I have carried my ibook around in a ordinary bag, not a padded computer bag, for a week at at time, bumping about, with no ill effects, either on the computer or on my shoulder!
I add this comment over a year later. I stand by what I said above, except that the hinge on the screen is giving me trouble now. The computer needs to warm up for a while before I can put the screen in its fully opened position. Eventually, I am going to have it fixed.

1.0 out of 5 stars APPLE IBOOK, February 28, 2011

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KEEGAN2710 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Apple iBook Laptop (500-MHz PowerPC G3, 64 MB RAM, 10 GB hard drive) (Personal Computers)

NOT SATISFIED WITHNTHIS PRODUCT AT ALL. CAN NOT ACCESS THE INTERNET NO MATTER WHAT I TRY AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET ANY HELP FROM THE SELLER NOR A REFUND FOR THE PRODUCT