Apple iBook G4 (PowerPC G4 1.2 GHz, 256 MB RAM, 30 GB HDD)

Summary: I've got several PCs and a laptop running Windows XP, but this iBook that I bought for my wife ROCKS!

It's got all the hardware you need, a great software suite including Appleworks, and a built in wireless card that instantly found my Linksys wireless G router. Total time to get it up and running from the time I got it from the delivery guy -- about 6 minutes. Turned it on, answered some name and address questions and I was done. A far cry from what I go through when configuring a new PC.

My wife absolutely loves this unit because it's so intuitive and easy to use. Nothing to configure and nothing to install.

The only thing I can say that this unit is lacking is full, rich sound from the small built in speakers. It's got good sound. Better than others but not the best I've heard. Certainly not a disqualifier by any means.

It's been years since I worked with Apple computers and I have been thoroughly impressed with this excellent product. One of the criticisms I've read is that Apples are much more expensive than PC's, but I disagree. The advertised low cost units from PC manufacturers come with little to no software, and then you've got to add wireless cards, external drives, etc. The iBook comes complete and ready to run. Way to go Apple!!