The Bottom Line
Pros
- Lightweight.
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- Long Battery LIfe
Cons
- White casing could get dirty quite easily.
Description
- Processor: 1.2GHz Power PC G4.
- RAM: 256MB DDR SDRAM, Supports up to 1.25GB.
- Display: 14.1" TFT Active matrix XGA colour display.
- ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 w/ 32MB of video memory.
- Hard Drive: 60GB Ultra ATA.
- Slot-loading combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW).
- Networking: 10/100Base-T Ethernet, 56K modem, Airport Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11g), FireWire 400 port.
- Connections: 2 USB 2.0 ports, VGA Video output, S-Video & Composite video output.
- Battery: Lithium Ion, Up to 6 hours of operation.
- Weight: 5.9lbs
Guide Review - iBook G4
While I only had a two week time period to review the iBook G4, it was long enough to get a good sense of what this laptop offers and how it would benefit mobile professionals.
The white casing while it may attract dirt and grime over time more easily than dark coloured casings is very sturdy and was designed for being used by mobile professionals and students. The iBook comes with an electrical adapter which includes a 12 foot extension cord for those times when an electrical outlet isn't within easy reach.
The choice of built-in networking options is another plus with the iBook G4 - you are ready to connect to the Internet or corporate network with ease using the 56K modem, 10/1000BASE-T Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
The iBook is a great laptop for mobile professionals who work in a graphic intensive industry and require the ability to quickly and easily connect to mobile peripherals such as high-speed external drives, digital cameras and digital camcorders.
The display on the iBook G4 is very impressive making it a real benefit when showing presentations or other graphics. It can add more polish to your presentations, no matter where you might be working.
Note:
For those considering making the switch to an iBook from a Windows system - remember to take time to adjust and learn the differences between Windows-based systems and iBooks. You don't want to be on the road and struggling to figure out how to get work accomplished.