Macworld NY 1999-The First iBook Introduction
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Here we see Steve Jobs introducing the very first iBook.
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Ipad Downloads! Get Cheap IBooks
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- Published: 19 Aug 2010
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xrl.us Hey guys, I've found this great new site where you can get unlimited ipad downloads. I've recently gotten cheap ibooks for a really low price. Check it out and start downloading ipad books, ipad comics, and more. Hope you guys found this useful, lemme know what you think by leaving a comment below.
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Apple iPad Review - iBooks and Kindle eBook applications for iPad
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www.mobilityminded.com In this review of the Apple iPad I will show you the real user experience of two possible eBook / eReader applications that are available on the Apple iPad. The new iBooks application from Apple and the already existing but updated for iPad Kindle application.
ipad ibook downloads- UNLIMITED
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iBooks App and Store for iPad (Review)
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iBooks is the e-reader portion of the iPad. iBooks links with the iBooks Store on iTunes to buy and load additional books. The app itself is free and paid and free books available.
Creating an iBook (ePUB) for the iPad with InDesign CS5
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in this video I'll show you the steps you need to take to create an iBook for the iPad or ePUB for just about any other ebook reader out there using the NEW InDesign CS5! You can actually download this iBook for FREE at terrywhite.com/techblog/25ipadtips.zip
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Steve Jobs ibook Intro Macworld 99
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Steve Jobs introduces the then innovative clamshell ibook at Macworld 99.
Apple Special Media Event 2001-The 2nd Generation iBook
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- Published: 03 Apr 2006
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Here we see Steve Jobs introducing the all new redesigned iBook G3 in 2001.
ibook G4 Review
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I got a macbook about 8 months i got this laptop. and i gotta say the macbook is way better lol.
iPad hands on: iBooks e-reader app
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Mac Ad - Airplane 'Middel seat' - Apple
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Memory upgrade installation for iBook G4
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How to install memory into an iBook G4.
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The iBook was a line of laptop computers sold by Apple Computer from 1999 to 2006. The line targeted the consumer and education markets, with lower specifications and prices than the PowerBook, Apple's higher-end line of laptop computers.
All changes between models are marked by bold lettering.
The iBook has been upgraded to 576 MB of RAM including the 64 MB onboard.
Apple debuted the next-generation iBook G3 at a press conference in Cupertino, California on May 1, 2001. The previous bold colors and bulky form-factor were abandoned, as was the handle, the latchless design and the additional power connectors on the bottom surface.
Apple added a PowerPC G4 chip to the iBook line on October 23, 2003—finally ending Apple’s use of the PowerPC G3 chip. A slot-loading optical drive replaced the disc tray. The iBook G4 also features an opaque white case finish and keyboard, and a plastic display hinge.
iBook G4 (October 22, 2003) – Major revision, processor switch
*12 in or 14 in active-matrix TFT display (1024×768 resolution)
*G4 800/933 MHz/1 GHz
*256 MB RAM
*30/40/60 GB hard disk
*Slot-load combo drive (CD-RW/DVD-ROM)
*USB 2.0, FireWire 400, video out, Ethernet 10/100
*AirPort Extreme (802.11g, optional)
iBook G4 Early 2004 (April 19, 2004) - Minor revision
*G4 1.07/1.2 GHz
*Slot-load SuperDrive (DVD-R) "Built to Order" option
*(Other Specifications Same as iBook G4)
iBook G4 Late 2004 (October 19, 2004) – Minor revision
*G4 1.2/1.33 GHz
*30/40/60 GB hard disk
*Slot-load combo drive (DVD/CD-RW)/SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW)
*AirPort Extreme Standard
*(Other Specifications Same as iBook G4 Early 2004)
*The three models are: M9623LL/A (12 in, 1.2 GHz, combo drive), M9627LL/A (14 in, 1.33 GHz, combo drive), M9628LL/A (14 in, 1.33 GHz, SuperDrive)
*Originally shipped with Mac OS X v10.3 "Panther" but with the release of Mac OS X v10.4 "Tiger" on 29 April 2005, all iBooks were shipped with the more up-to-date operating system.
iBook G4 Mid 2005 (July 26, 2005 to May 16, 2006) – Minor revision and the last PowerPC iBooks
*G4 1.33/1.42 GHz
*M9846LL/A: (Retail $999) 1.33 GHz; 12 in display; 40 GB hard disk; slot-load combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
*M9848LL/A: (Retail $1299) 1.42 GHz; 14 in display; 60 GB hard disk; slot-load SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
*While the 14 in display is bigger it is the same resolution as the 12 in.
*Both models featured: 512 MB memory (expandable to 1.5 GB) at 333 MHz; ATI Mobility Radeon 9550 graphics processor with 32 MB video RAM; Sudden Motion Sensor (parks the hard drive head if the iBook is dropped); scrolling trackpad; Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
*Both had a bus at a 10:1 ratio (133 MHz or 142 MHz)
*(Other Specifications Same as iBook G4 Late 2004)
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Three distinct designs of the iBook were introduced during its lifetime. The first design, known as the "Clamshell", influenced by Apple's popular iMac line at the time, was a significant departure from portable computer designs at the time due to its shape, bright colors, incorporation of a handle, and wireless networking. Two years later, a second line abandoned the original form factor in favor of a more conventional rectangular design. In October 2003, the third design added a PowerPC G4 chip and a slot-loading drive.
Apple replaced the iBook line with the MacBook in May 2006 during Apple’s transition to Intel processors.
iBook G3 ("Clamshell")
| Name | iBook G3 ("Clamshell") |
|---|---|
| Developer | Apple |
| Type | Consumer laptop |
| Photo | |
| Caption | The original iBook in Blueberry color |
| First release date | July 21, 1999 |
| Discontinuation date | May 1, 2001 |
| Processor | PowerPC G3, 300–466 MHz |
| Original msrp | USD$1599 |
In the late 1990s Apple was trimming its product line from the bewildering variety of intersecting Performa, Quadra, LC, Power Macintosh and PowerBook models to a simplified "four box" strategy: desktop and portable computers, each in both consumer and professional models. Three boxes of this strategy were already in place: The newly-introduced iMac was the consumer desktop, the Blue and White G3 filled the professional desktop box, and the PowerBook line served as the professional portable line. This left only the consumer portable space empty, leading to much rumor on the Internet of potential designs and features. Putting an end to this speculation, Steve Jobs unveiled the iBook G3 during the keynote presentation of Macworld Conference & Expo, New York City on July 21, 1999.
The design was clearly influenced by Apple's consumer desktop, the iMac. In fact, the marketing slogan was "iMac to go". The clamshell design also echoed the eMate 300. Apple continued its trend of using transparent colored plastics for the shell, and releasing a product in multiple colors. Like the iMac, the iBook G3 had a PowerPC G3 CPU, and no legacy Apple interfaces. USB, Ethernet, modem ports and an optical drive were standard. The ports were left uncovered along the left side: a cover was thought to be fragile. When the lid was closed, the hinge kept it firmly shut, so there was no need for a latch on the screen. The hinge included an integrated carrying handle. Additional power connectors on the bottom surface allowed multiple iBook G3s to be charged on a custom-made rack. The iBook G3 was the first Mac to use Apple's new "Unified Motherboard Architecture", which condensed all of the machine's core features into two chips, and added AGP and Ultra DMA support.
The iBook was the first mainstream computer designed and sold with integrated wireless networking. On the iBook's introduction, Phil Schiller, Apple's VP of Marketing, held an iBook while jumping off a height as data from the computer was transferred to another in order to demonstrate the wireless networking capability. The display bezel contained the wireless antenna, which attached to an optional internal wireless card. Lucent helped create this wireless capability which established the industry standard. Apple released the AirPort Wireless Base Station at the same time.
There was heated debate over many things such as the aesthetics, features, weight, performance, and pricing. To provide good impact protection, the iBook was larger and heftier than the PowerBook of the time, and yet had lower specifications. Standard features like PC card slots were absent. Speculated features such as touch-screens and an ultra-long battery life were absent. The iBook gained the label "Barbie's toilet seat", due to the distinctive design. Nevertheless, this same design made the iBook G3 unmistakable in movies and television shows.
The iBook was a commercial success. The line continually received processor, memory, hard disk upgrades, and new colors. FireWire and video out were later added. The design was discontinued in May 2001, in favor of the new "Dual USB" iBooks.
Vestiges of design ideas first adopted in the iBook G3 can be still be seen today: moving interface ports from the back to the sides and leaving them uncovered, omitting a latch for the computer's lid and providing color options.
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Expandability and upgrades
The original iBook's only customer-serviceable parts were the memory (RAM) and AirPort card, accessed via two slots under the easily-removable keyboard. No other modifications were possible in-warranty. There was no PCMCIA port for additional expansion capabilities. 40 screws needed to be removed to access the hard disk. The optical drive, however, can be accessed much more easily, requiring only 11 screws and one standoff to be removed.Later on, some users have even transplanted a 1024×768 LCD from the more recent white iBook onto a clamshell iBook.
All clamshell iBooks shipped with Mac OS 8.6 or 9.0. However, all iBooks supported upgrading to Mac OS X v10.0–v10.3.9. Mac OS X v10.4 "Tiger", which requires a Firewire port. This port is found only on the late-model iBook G3 FireWire/SE (366/466 MHz). However, it is possible to use third-party software such as XPostFacto, to install version 10.4 on earlier clamshell iBooks (all before the final upgrade in 2000). The models which do not require XPostFacto are the Firewire Graphite and Indigo models.
iBook G3 Dual USB (12.1" and 14.1")
| Name | iBook G3 ("Dual USB") |
|---|---|
| Developer | Apple |
| Type | Consumer laptop |
| Photo | |
| Caption | The second-generation iBook G3 (12.1 in). |
| First release date | May 1, 2001 |
| Discontinuation date | October 22, 2003 |
| Processor | PowerPC G3, 500–900 MHz |
The resulting iBook was available in white only, and incorporated transparent polycarbonate in its casing. It was 30% lighter, and occupied less than 50% of the volume of the model it replaced, being smaller in all 3 dimensions. Despite that, it added an extra USB port and a higher resolution screen. Apple claimed the compact design did not sacrifice durability, saying it was “twice as durable” as the previous model.
With this revision, Apple began transitioning to translucent and white polycarbonate casings in most of its consumer line, such as the iMac and the eMac. In contrast, most of its professional products used an anodized aluminum finish. (The older Mac mini used both.)
Models
{|class="wikitable" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" !Component !colspan=5|iBook G3 Dual USB 12" |- !style="background:#ffdead;width:10%"|Refresh Date !colspan=1 style="background:#ffdead;width:18%"|May 1, 2001 !colspan=1 style="background:#ffdead;width:18%"|October 16, 2001 !colspan=1 style="background:#ffdead;width:18%"|May 20, 2002 !colspan=1 style="background:#ffdead;width:18%"|November 6, 2002 !colspan=1 style="background:#ffdead;width:18%"|April 22, 2003 |- |Display |colspan=5|12.1" TFT XGA active matrix display, 1024×768 pixel resolution |- |Front side bus |colspan=1 | 66 MHz |colspan=1 | 66 MHz or 100 MHz |colspan=3 | 100 MHz |- | Processor |500 MHz PowerPC G3 (750cxe) |500 MHz or 600 MHz PowerPC G3 (750cxe or 745/755) |600 MHz or 700 MHz PowerPC G3 (750fx) |700 MHz or 800 MHz PowerPC G3 (750fx) |800 MHz or 900 MHz PowerPC G3 (750fx) |- | Cache |colspan=2 | 64kb L1, 256kb L2 cache (1:1) |colspan=3 | 64kb L1, 512kb L2 cache (1:1) |- | Memory |64MB or 128MB (soldered to the logic board)Expandable to 576MB or 640MB) |colspan=4|128MB (soldered to the logic board)Expandable to 640MB |- | Graphics |colspan=2|ATI Rage Mobility 128 (2X AGP) with 8 MB of SDRAM |ATI Mobility Radeon (2X AGP) with 16 MB of SDRAM |ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 (2X AGP) with 16MB (700 MHz) or 32MB (800 MHz) SDRAM |ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 (2X AGP) with 32 MB of SDRAM |- | Hard drive |10GB ATA HDD |15GB or 20GB (Optional on 600 MHz Model Only) ATA HDD |20GB or 30GB ATA HDD |20GB (700 MHz) or 30GB (800 MHz) ATA HDD |30GB (800 MHz) or 40GB (900 MHz) ATA HDD |- |AirPort |colspan=5|Optional Integrated 802.11b AirPort Card |- |Optical drive |Tray-loading CD-ROM or DVD-ROM or CD-RW or DVD-ROM/CD-RW |Tray-loading CD-ROM (500Mhz) or DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW (600 MHz) |Tray-loading CD-ROM (600Mhz) or DVD-ROM/CD-RW (700 MHz) |Tray-loading CD-ROM (700Mhz) or DVD-ROM/CD-RW (800 MHz) |Tray-loading CD-ROM (800Mhz) or DVD-ROM/CD-RW (900 MHz) |- |Ports |colspan=2|A/V Port supporting VGA, Composite Video and Sound via adaptors. 2x USB 1.1. 1x FireWire 400. 10/100 Ethernet. 56k v.90 modem. Internal Microphone and Kensington Security Lock. |colspan=3|Mini VGA supporting VGA, Composite and S-Video via adaptor. 3.5mm Sound out. 2x USB 1.1. 1x FireWire 400. 10/100 Ethernet. 56k v.90 modem. Internal Microphone and Kensington Security Lock. |- |Original Operating System |Mac OS 9.1 |Mac OS 9.2.1 / OS X 10.1 |Mac OS 9.2.2 / OS X 10.1.4 |Mac OS 9.2.2 / OS X 10.2.1 |Mac OS 9.2.2 / OS X 10.2.4 |- |Maximum Operating System |colspan=5|Mac OS X 10.4.11 "Tiger" and Mac OS 9.2.2 |- |Weight |colspan=5|4.9 lbs (2.2 kg) |- |Dimensions |colspan=5|1.35 x 11.2 x 9.0.6 inches (3.4 x 28.5 x 23.0 cm) |}{|class="wikitable" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" !Component !colspan=4|iBook G3 Dual USB 14" |- !style="background:#ffdead;width:10%"|Refresh Date !colspan=1 style="background:#ffdead;width:20%"|January 7, 2002 !colspan=1 style="background:#ffdead;width:20%"|May 20, 2002 !colspan=1 style="background:#ffdead;width:20%"|November 6, 2002 !colspan=1 style="background:#ffdead;width:20%"|April 22, 2003 |- |Display |colspan=4|14.1" TFT XGA active matrix display, 1024×768 pixel resolution |- |Front side bus |colspan=4 | 100 MHz |- | Processor |600 MHz PowerPC G3 (745/755) |700 MHz PowerPC G3 (750fx) |800 MHz PowerPC G3 (750fx) |900 MHz PowerPC G3 (750fx) |- | Cache |colspan=1 | 64kb L1, 256kb L2 cache (1:1) |colspan=3 | 64kb L1, 512kb L2 cache (1:1) |- | Memory |colspan=4|256MB (128MB soldered to the logic board)Expandable to 640MB |- | Graphics |ATI Rage Mobility 128 (2X AGP) with 8 MB of SDRAM |ATI Mobility Radeon (2X AGP) with 16 MB of SDRAM |colspan=2|ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 (2X AGP) with 32 MB of SDRAM |- | Hard drive |20GB ATA HDD |colspan=2|30GB ATA HDD |40GB ATA HDD |- |AirPort |colspan=4|Optional Integrated 802.11b AirPort Card |- |Optical drive |colspan=4|Tray-loading DVD-ROM/CD-RW |- |Ports |A/V Port supporting VGA, Composite Video and Sound via adaptors. 2x USB 1.1. 1x FireWire 400. 10/100 Ethernet. 56k v.90 modem. Internal Microphone and Kensington Security Lock. |colspan=3|Mini VGA supporting VGA, Composite and S-Video via adaptor. 3.5mm Sound out. 2x USB 1.1. 1x FireWire 400. 10/100 Ethernet. 56k v.90 modem. Internal Microphone and Kensington Security Lock. |- |Original Operating System |Mac OS 9.2.1 / OS X 10.1.2 |Mac OS 9.2.2 / OS X 10.1.4 |Mac OS 9.2.2 / OS X 10.2.1 |Mac OS 9.2.2 / OS X 10.2.4 |- |Maximum Operating system |colspan=4|Mac OS X 10.4.11 "Tiger" and Mac OS 9.2.2 |- |Weight |colspan=4|5.9 lbs (2.7 kg) |- |Dimensions |colspan=4|1.35 x 12.7 x 10.2 inches (3.4 x 32.3 x 25.9 cm) |}
iBook G4
| Name | iBook G4 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Apple Computer |
| Type | Consumer laptop |
| Photo | |
| Caption | iBook G4 (12 inch) |
| First release date | October 22, 2003 |
| Discontinuation date | May 16, 2006 |
| Processor | PowerPC G4, 800 MHz–1.42 GHz |
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!style="background:#ffdead;width:10%"|Component !colspan=1 style="background:#ffdead;width:20%"|iBook G4 !colspan=1 style="background:#ffdead;width:20%"|iBook G4 (Early 2004) !colspan=1 style="background:#ffdead;width:20%"|iBook G4 (Late 2004) !colspan=1 style="background:#ffdead;width:20%"|iBook G4 (Mid 2005) |- |Display |colspan=4|12.1" or 14.1" TFT XGA active matrix display, 1024×768 pixel resolution |- | Processor |800, 933 MHz, or 1.0 GHz PowerPC G4 (7455) |1.07 or 1.2 GHz PowerPC G4 (7447A) |1.2 or 1.33 GHz PowerPC G4 (7447A) |1.33 or 1.42 GHz PowerPC G4 (7447A) |- |Cache |colspan=1 |64KB L1, 256KB L2 Cache (1:1) |colspan=3 |64KB L1, 512KB L2 Cache (1:1) |- |Front side bus |colspan=3 | 133 MHz |colspan=1 | 133 MHz or 142 MHz (14.1") |- | Memory |256 MB (128 soldered to logic board)Expandable to 1.12 GB |colspan=2|256 MB (soldered to logic board)Expandable to 1.25 GB |512 MB (soldered to logic board)Expandable to 1.5 GB |- | Graphics |colspan=3|ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 (4X AGP) with 32 MB of SDRAM |ATI Mobility Radeon 9550 (4X AGP) with 32 MB of SDRAM |- | Hard drive |colspan=2|30, 40, or 60 GB |30, 60, or 80 GB 4200-rpm |40, 60, 80, or 100 GB 4200-rpm |- |AirPort |Optional AirPort Extreme 802.11b/g card |Optional or built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11b/g card |colspan=2|Built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11b/g card |- |Bluetooth |colspan=3|Optional Bluetooth 1.1 |Built-in Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR |- |Optical drive |colspan=1|Slot-loading DVD/CD-RW Combo |colspan=2|Slot-loading DVD/CD-RW Combo or DVD-R/CD-RW SuperDrive |colspan=1|Slot-loading DVD/CD-RW Combo or DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive |- |Ports |colspan=4|2 - USB 2.0, 1 - FireWire 400, 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, 56k v.92 modem, Built-in Microphone, 1 - 3.5mm audio out, Mini VGA supporting VGA, Composite and S-Video via adaptor. |- |Maximum Operating System |colspan=1|Mac OS X 10.4.11 "Tiger" on 800Mhz model. Mac OS X 10.5.8 "Leopard" on 933Mhz and 1.0Ghz models. Unofficially, 800 Mhz Model can run Mac OS X 10.5 “Leopard” |colspan=3|Mac OS X 10.5.8 "Leopard" |- |Weight |colspan=4|4.9 lbs (2.2 kg) 12.1"/5.9 lbs (2.7 kg) 14.1" |- |Dimensions |colspan=4|1.35 x 11.2 x 9.1 inches (3.4 x 28.4 x 23.1 cm) 12.1"/1.35 x 12.7 x 10.2 inches (3.4 x 32.3 x 25.9 cm) 14.1" |- |}
Models
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Expandability and upgrades
The iBook keyboard lifts up, allowing installation of the AirPort (wireless) card and additional memory. This gives the keyboard a "spongy" effect, especially in PowerPC G3 models with the translucent keyboard. The "sponginess" was corrected in the PowerPC G4 models.Accessing the hard disk drive is complex and time-consuming, involving partial disassembly of the unit and the removal of over 20 different-sized screws.
The memory in the iBook G4 is covered by a removable Airport card, and accessible by removing the RAM shield with a Phillips 00 screwdriver. While some of the earlier models (e.g., 800 MHz and 933 MHz) have a specified 640 MB RAM limit, it is possible to have a total of 1.12 GB of RAM installed (128 MB built-in, plus a 1 GB SO-DIMM ), or 1.25 or 1.5 GB in the later models with 256 or 512 MB of ram soldered to the logic board.
Quality issues
In late November 2003, a number of iBook G3 users reported display problems with their laptops. In December 2003, a group of users headed by Michael Johnson and Bill Owen sought to file a class action suit against Apple. In response, Apple initiated the "iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program" in January 2004, which covered the expense of repairing affected iBooks for three years. In June 2004, the Repair Extension Program was expanded to cover "all White G3 iBooks".The iBook G4 seemed to suffer from display problems similar to those of the iBook G3, but was not covered by the repair extension program. Owners of iBooks that required expensive repairs for these problems submitted new class action lawsuits in December 2006.
On May 2, 2007, the Danish Consumer Board published an extensive report made by an external party concerning the Apple iBook G4 logic board issue. A press release referred to the global consequences this could have for possible guarantee claims.
References
External links
Category:PowerPC Macintosh computers Category:Macintosh laptops Category:Macintosh computers by product line Category:1999 introductions
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