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Design: 8.0
Features: 7.0
Performance: 6.0
Battery life: 8.0
Service and support: 4.0
Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 68 reviews all user reviews
Manufacturer: Apple
Part number: M9846LL/A
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CNET editors' review
Apple iBook G4 (12-inch)
price range: $549.00
Though it's less powerful than the PowerBook, the reasonably priced 12-inch iBook G4 has a well-designed case, long battery life, and great software, which make it a good choice for anyone seeking a solid entry-level laptop.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 68 reviews
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18 out of 23 people found this review helpful
"The nicest computer I've ever used"
by blandthrax on August 6, 2005
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8 out of 9 people found this review helpful
"Made switching from MS very easy"
by dericklarson on August 15, 2005
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"Too expensive to be disposable"
by slythersci on October 30, 2006
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"You pay for software quality, not hardware quality"
by djfry on October 16, 2005
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part Number: M9846LL/A
General
- Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna
- Width 11.2 in
- Depth 9.1 in
- Height 1.3 in
- Weight 4.9 lbs
- Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
Processor
- Processor Motorola PowerPC G4 1.33 GHz
- Data bus speed 133 MHz
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 512 KB
RAM
- Installed Size 512 MB / 1.5 GB (max)
- Technology DDR SDRAM - 333 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2700
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental & energy standards compliance EPA Energy Star
- Min Operating Temperature 50 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 ?F
- Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80%
- Max Altitude Operating 10,000 ft
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type IDE
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 40 GB - 4200 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo - Integrated
- CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 24x
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 16x
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Display
- Display Type 12.1 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1024 x 768 ( XGA )
- Widescreen Display No
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Mobility Radeon 9550 AGP 4x
- Video Memory DDR SDRAM - 32 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio Input Microphone
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Trackpad, Keyboard
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
- Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data link protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth
- Networking / Bluetooth Class Class 2
- Networking standards Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.0, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays None
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x Memory
- Interfaces 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 pin FireWire, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included Display adapter, Modem cable
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Power provided 50 Watt
Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 50 Wh
- Mfr estimated battery life 6 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Apple MacOS X 10.4
- Software Zinio Reader, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, IWork (30 days trial), Apple Sherlock, Apple Spotlight, Apple DVD Player, AppleWorks, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Hardware Test, Apple Address Book, Apple iCal, Apple iSync, Quicken 2005 for Mac, Nanosaur 2, Apple QuickTime, Apple Safari, Marble Blast Gold, Apple Dashboard, Apple XCode Developer Tools, Drivers & Utilities, Apple iChat AV, Apple iLife ?05
Environmental Standards
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 4.1
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 6.7
Product series
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Apple iBook G4 (PowerPC G4 1 GHz, 256 MB RAM, 30 GB HDD)
Price: $419.00
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Motorola PowerPC G4 (1 GHz), 256 MB DDR SDRAM, 4.9 lbs, 12.1 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, Apple MacOS X 10.3
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Apple iBook G4 (PowerPC G4 1.2 GHz, 256 MB RAM, 30 GB HDD)
Price: $559.00
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: PowerPC G4 (1.2 GHz), 256 MB DDR SDRAM, 4.9 lbs, 12.1 in TFT active matrix, Apple MacOS X 10.4
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Price: $549.00
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Motorola PowerPC G4 (1.33 GHz), 512 MB DDR SDRAM, 4.9 lbs, 12.1 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, Apple MacOS X 10.4
Manufacturer info
- Apple
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- Website: http://www.apple.com
- Address: 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA. 95014
- Phone: 1-408-996-1010
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