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Before there was ModBook...: ...there was the Gemini Special Edition clamshell iBook. This graphite iBook conversion by Assistive Technologies may be the first ever tablet Mac. Long before the advent of Axiotron Modbook. Gemini is known as an Augmentive and Alternative Communication AAC device. It originally sold for US$6,914. ...; Tags: Apple iBook, Gemini, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-03-11
(Photos: Cracking open the iBook G3): (Photos: Cracking open the iBook G3)Still looks like a toliet seat NT.Yeah not a fan of this iBook.....I simply could not see myself carrying one of these. The colorful plastic purse. I'm a huge Apple fan but this was one I'd never own.Pagan jimI actually liked the gray...; Tags: Notebooks, iBook G3, Apple iBook, Cracking Open, photograph; Discussion threads 2008-01-25
Photos: Cracking open the iBook G3: TechRepublic's Mark Kaelin opens up another popular item this week--an old favorite Mac laptop. by CNET News.com; Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Apple iBook, Photograph, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, CNET News.com; Image galleries 2008-01-24
Apple battery fiasco: Hours after posting yesterday that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC determined that substandard batteries for Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro "didn't pose any safety threat" the same organized notified the public that Apple would be recalling 1.8 million Lithium Ion batteries sold for the PowerBook G4...; Tags: Apple iBook, battery; Blog posts 2006-08-25
Sidetrack (dmg): SideTrack is a replacement driver for Apple PowerBook and iBook trackpads. With SideTrack installed your standard trackpad becomes a powerful multi-button scrolling mouse. Leave your external mouse at home and take full control over your trackpad: Vertical scrolling at left or right edge of pad. Horizontal scrolling at top or...; Tags: Apple iBook, Apple PowerBook, Mouse, Mice, Notebooks, Hardware, Peripherals, Notebooks & Tablets; Software downloads 2006-07-03

Apple comes 'clean' on MacBooks: Apple comes 'clean' on MacBooksWell that is GOOD news.I was very disappointed to hear of this intially,and naturally figured Apple would do their usual 'stone walling' of the public again. Nice to see them being big enough to admit an error and fix those affected, no-charge. I had a...; Tags: Notebooks, Apple Inc., Apple MacBook, Apple iBook; Discussion threads 2006-06-30
Such a deal - used iBooks for $48 a pop: Everyone knows that an old laptop computer is worth diddly-squat after a few years. Despite this, Maine public schools have decided to offer the 30,000 old Apple iBooks to Maine school districts at a bargain price of $48 apiece, reports the Boston Globe. The $48 price is such...; Tags: Notebooks, Apple iBook, computer; Blog posts 2006-04-27
MacBook coming April 19th?: MacBook coming April 19th?Why the name change?Why do you think the iBook will no longer be called an iBook? Calling it a MacBook would confuse it with the pro line, whereas calling it an iBook would keep it in line with the iMac, as the consumer line.Re: Why the...; Tags: Notebooks, Desktops, Apple iBook, Apple MacBook; Discussion threads 2006-04-17
MacBook coming April 19th?: I received this note from a reader a couple weeks ago about the upcoming iBook replacement - the "MacBook:"I had an interesting encounter yesterday at my local Apple Store. I went in to buy a MacBook Pro and asked the associate about it's availability. He said they had them...; Tags: iBook replacement, Apple Computer Inc., Apple iBook, Apple MacBook; Blog posts 2006-04-17
iTab: An iBook-based Tablet Mac: iTab: An iBook-based Tablet MacOf COURSE I would!But, preferably if it had Inkwell working and could run regular apps as well as being the ULTIMATE week-at-a-glance daytimer (How could you lose with iCal?)I'd pay about 1,500 - 2,000 USD for it too, if had a 12"+ screen asnd was a...; Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, tablet, iTab, Tablet Mac, Apple iBook; Discussion threads 2006-02-20
iTab: An iBook-based Tablet Mac: The iTab is a slick-looking tablet Mac but it's not from Cupertino. This little pen-based Mac is from an outfit called ThePlaceForItAll.com. It isn't the first time someone has converted an iBook into a Mac tablet, that honor goes to Joseph DeRuvo Jr. who in 2004 created...; Tags: Touch Screen, Apple iBook, Apple Macintosh, Handwriting Recognition, iTab, Tablets, Keyboards, Notebooks, Desktops, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Peripherals, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2006-02-20
Apple iBook G4 (14-inch): The higher-end model in Apple's budget-friendly iBook line, the 14-inch iBook G4, offers a few welcome enhancements over its previous iteration--namely, a slightly faster 1.42GHz PowerPC processor, more standard memory (512MB), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Enhanced Data Rate, and a lower $1,299 price. Though the 14-inch iBook G4 is no slouch and...; Tags: Notebooks, Apple Computer Inc., Apple iBook, iBook G4; Product reviews 2006-01-27
PowerBook nano one step closer to reality?: A story in the Taipai Times reports that Topology research analyst Simon Yang is predicting that Apple will introduce new "light-weight [notebooks] with a stylish design aimed at luring female users." According to Yang the new Apple portables are expected to "include 12-inch notebooks weighing in at 1.5kg (3.3...; Tags: Notebooks, Apple PowerBook, Simon Yang, notebook, Apple iBook; Blog posts 2005-12-20
Apple rumours and realities: Quite a number of pundits have gone out and predicted the appearance of Intel based Powerbooks from Apple this January - but it isn't going to happen. In fact what I expect is either, or both, an Intel based Mini and/or some Intel based iBooks. Beyond that, however, Intel is...; Tags: Notebooks, Processors, Intel Corp., Apple Computer Inc., Yonah, Intel Based, Apple iBook; Blog posts 2005-12-05
Intel PowerBooks ahead of schedule: AppleInsider is reporting that Apple's Intel PowerBooks and iBooks are ahead of schedule and could arrive as soon as April or May 2006.Originally slated for June of 2006, AI reports that iBooks are expected a little earlier than that to meet the educational buying window for the 2006/2007 academic year:Without...; Tags: new PowerBook, Apple PowerBook; Blog posts 2005-11-06
Apple offers repairs for problem iMacs: Apple offers repairs for problem iMacsCOOL...and yet I can't help but think that someonewill find a way too put a negative spin on this....:)Now don't let me down boys and girls...You know who you are!!!Pagan jimApple has been great about post-warranty repair...... for defective equipment, or perpetually problematic stuff, I...; Tags: Notebooks, Desktops, Telecom & Utilities, Apple Inc., Apple iBook; Discussion threads 2005-08-22
iBook G4 Graphics Update (dmg): This update is recommended for the 12-inch 1GHz, and 14-inch 1.2GHz iBook G4. It updates the graphics driver to fix a compatibility issue that may exist with applications that use OpenGL. When this update package is downloaded and installed it will replace the old ATIDriver.bundle with a new one. The...; Tags: Apple iBook, Graphics, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets; Software downloads 2004-05-07
Apple expands iBook repair program: Apple expands iBook repair programGood job Apple:)Once again taking care of your customers. Now I know there will be those tempted to say this article is proof positive of Apple's poor quality. So I want to propose a challenge. I will match and surpass anyone who brings...; Tags: Notebooks, Desktops, Apple Inc., Apple iBook; Discussion threads 2004-04-29
Apple offers iBook repair: Apple offers iBook repairwowtalk about looking after the consumer... kudos to AppleAnd that's why people pay more for ApplesHey even I'll admit that I got a Windows system instead of replacing my older Mac, because it was cheaper, but you get what you pay for.I'm gladI'm a mac guy...; Tags: Notebooks, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Inc., Apple iBook; Discussion threads 2004-01-28
Apple gives iBooks a step up: Apple gives iBooks a step uppoor price/performance ratio[Apple's higher-end eMac, which comes with a 1GHz G4, 256MB of RAM, a 4X SuperDrive combination DVD- and CD-burner, an 80GB hard drive and the Radeon 7500 chip, now sells for $1,099.]MACs have a long way to go to achieve the price/performance ratio...; Tags: Notebooks, Processors, DVD, Combo Drive, Apple Inc., IBOOKS, Apple iBook, processor, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Discussion threads 2003-10-22