iBook Laptop History
By Imanuel Henry
iBook laptop is targeted to the education and consumer market. It is produced between 1999 and 2006 which offers lower price and more specification than Powerbook.
Previously, the owner of laptop computers is only the power users or high-powered executives . Apple has allowed the laptop to infiltrate the consumer and student market which become the largest market nowadays. And it is also mean the iBook laptop has become a breakthrough and pioneer in the world of laptop computing.
Many students are happy with the iBook Laptop presence at that time. The appealing white and nice 12-inch display was attracted the market. It is small enough to be fit on the student case. Apple also provided educational discount for helping the student had their own laptop.
There are three design versions of iBook Laptop. The first version of iBook laptop is iBook G3/300 which also the siblings of iMac series and famously known as ‘Clamshell'. It shares the same colorful and success story . This first iBook Laptop has 6GB hard drive, 64MB RAM, 300GHz G3 processor and 12.1-inch display. This laptop has been the most interesting laptop from its shape; wireless networking, and bright colors. Although for nowadays, it is not measured as a powerful machine.
And two years later, in 2001, the second design is released, the iBook G3 Dual USB. It is designed in 12.1- and 14.1-inch with original form factor of conventional rectangular design . It leaves the previous bulky form-factor and additional power connectors on the bottom.
The second version of iBook Laptop was 30% lighter and 50% volume of the model is replaced for being smaller in all 3 dimensions as a result from Apple development . It also added extra USB port and higher screen resolution.
Apple began to transit from translucent and white polycarbonate casings to anodized aluminum finish with this version . The earlier iBook laptop modes are weighed over six pounds and the second drop it below five pounds.
During Apple transition to Intel processor in May 2006, Apple iBook laptop was replaced with MacBook line. In the time of iBook Laptop produced, this laptop has brought great memory for its buyer. The most replaced and added accessories are the battery or memory. The iBook has been common among students. It makes it more acceptable in the student market . They can share and solve the problem easily if one has a problem.
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