Apple iBook Key Lime Special Edition 12.1 in. (M8245LL/A) Mac Notebook

Pros: fast processor and upgrade friendly!
Cons: I can't marry this thing!!

I have been an avid Macintosh user for well over 15 years now. I enjoy the simplicity of the software and the clearness of the picture, especially when I was doing web design.

For the past 5 years I have been using a Mac Powerbook 1400c, and...

Pros: Great Value, extra sharp screen, solid keyboard, fast, svelte, good drive selection, stylish, superior connectivity
Cons: ludicrous memory prices, awkward CDtray eject, disappointing combo-drive burn speeds, slow 66mhz bus

The first iBook was, like the first iMac, trying to make too radical of a statement. The monstrosity weighed in at nearly 7 pounds. When opened, it looked like an orange toilet seat. When closed, it looked like a Hello Kitty purse (especially with that...

Pros: Lightening Fast, Economical, Durable, Very Cool Looking
Cons: Eject Button Bizarre

I remember the night I received my first iBook (the blueberry variety) in October of 1999, it was an exciting evening, I remember even hugging the courier because I was so excited to see him walking up my steps with not 1 but 2 boxes from Apple (we...

Pros: portable, internal modem, macintosh user-friendly, sufficient speaker
Cons: no floppy disk drive, only one USB port

I have used and enjoyed Macintosh computers for years, preferring them over the "C:" cursors of the pc's - I LIKE cute little icons, and "pointing and clicking" - I bought the iBook in October 2000, and have enjoyed it immensely- it actually has...

Pros: Drive choices, Small, Light, Fast, Good Screen, Airport, Cheap
Cons: No slot-loading drive

As soon as I saw Apple's new iBook I wanted one. The new variation of Apple's entry level laptop was introduced on May 1, 2001. Absolutely everything was changed on the new iBook. It is smaller, lighter, faster, has a CD-RW drive available, and is...

Pros: new color, faster processor, larger HD
Cons: no DVD

As the owner of an iBook (okay, actually 2 of them) here are the reasons, Apple won't get another $1800 of my hard earned cash. But if you haven't yet purchased an iBook this is the one to buy. Confused? Okay let me explain, if you don't already own an...

Pros: Bright, sharp display, durable, made by Apple!
Cons: A/V cable not included

I have admired the new generation of Apple PowerBooks for some time but could not really justify the expense, so after much debate, I decided to lease a new iBook, which looks kind of like the PowerBook's kid brother. Instead of a 15" extra wide screen,...

Pros: Like a Fiat on an Xterra platform with two shuttle boosters placed on each side.
Cons: Too cute, does it come with Starbucks Coffee and a Volkswagon Beetle?

The Greeks have pioneered the notion that to live long, you must indulge yourself within reason and moderation. Will I go to hell for indulging myself in this incredible piece of machinery? Ever since my lab issued the Apple iBook Special Addition...

Pros: Small, speedy, ethernet, firewire looks beautiful, cheaps
Cons: 12.1" screen not 13.3"

First off, I'm by no means a Mac fanatic and spend as much time in front of Windows as the Mac. Although for my personal use I always retain a recent PowerMac, my previous two laptops have been Wintel - a Powerbook was just too expensive.

My...

Pros: Active Matrix screen, battery life, speed (with additional RAM), design, ease of use, uniqueness
Cons: annoyingly loud CD drive, weight, mono speaker

I am a computer teacher at an elementary school and purchased the iBook to determine if it would be a laptop that would benefit our teachers. This is what I think:

The Design - The "This is a $1,700 machine!!!!!!"

I...

Pros: Complete package; easy to set up and use
Cons: Pricey

I'm a Mac person from way back. 1985, to be precise. I've always had Macs around due to my work, but never actually owned one until the iBook. I wanted to buy a computer for my daughter to use that could double as something that her mother could take...

Pros: Fast, smooth running, high tech look, simple to use, convenient, long battery life, etc.
Cons: The trackpad is sometimes too sensitive (but that is a personal opinion).

It all started about a month ago...

I was desperate to have a laptop for the time I spend travelling in the summer. At first, I was contemplating purchasing an old/used laptop from my brother. I used his laptop last summer and hated it....

Pros: Software and hardware and accessory alike.
Cons: Highly unappreciated by anyone and everyone, charger is poorly designed

(Last Updated: 8/15--at bottom) As soon as I saw the delicious looking iBooks on television I had to have one. I've been on a Mac for about 9 years now, and even though I had not purchased an iMac (I wasn't ready to buy new USB compatible...

Pros: Beautiful industrial design, perfect size, good performance, well-made, great value
Cons: limited expansion options, somewhat smallish display, won't run PC software but that's a separate issue...

My brother was looking for an inexpensive laptop for law school in the fall. I originally suggested to him the G4 Titanium Powerbook, but it was out of his budget so I began looking for a decent PC laptop under $1500. I looked at some of the cheaper IBM...

Pros: Ease of use, appearance, Airport, battery life, durability, stability
Cons: small HD and memory, no firewire, DVD, airport difficult to set up, no external storage

I have had this machine over a year, and I love it. It is a beautiful machine in terms of appearance, you get it and immediately want to hug it.

The machine runs well out of the box, with easy internet set-up. It runs most Macintosh apps just...