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Compare Apple iBook G4 14.1 in. (M9848LL/A) Mac Notebook to Apple MacBook 13.1 in. (MA255LL/A) Mac Notebook

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Featuring a gorgeous TFT XGA LCD monitor, a powerful PowerPC G4 processor, and built-in networking capabilities, the iBook G4 is designed for ultimate portability without compromising... More
Featuring a gorgeous TFT XGA LCD monitor, a powerful PowerPC G4 processor, and built-in networking capabilities, the iBook G4 is designed for ultimate portability without compromising performance. Perfect for everything from doing your homework to playing games, and from watching DVD movies to burning your own music CDs, the 4.9-pound iBook G4 fits snugly in your backpack, and your life. You'll never run out of cool things you can do with your iBook. Pop open the lid and you'll find everything you need to surf the Internet, create cool websites, share photos, build a music library, edit videos, send and receive emails, solve math problems, write reports and more. The iBook G4 is the ideal laptop for students or users looking to be productive while on the go. Less
Powered by the Intel Core Duo, built from ultra tough polycarbonate, just 1.08 inches thin; Mac Book combines performance and portability like never before. Built upon the Intel Core Duo —... More
Powered by the Intel Core Duo, built from ultra tough polycarbonate, just 1.08 inches thin; Mac Book combines performance and portability like never before. Built upon the Intel Core Duo — with two processor cores on a single chip — Mac Book leaves other consumer notebooks in the dust. It performs up to five times faster than the previous generation iBook without compromising on size or style. Less
Product MPN   
MPN M9848LL/A MA255LL/A
Key Features   
Processor   What is "Processor"? PowerPC G4 1.42 GHz Core Duo 2 GHz
Installed Memory   What is "Installed Memory"? 512 MB (DDR SDRAM) 512 MB (DDR2 SDRAM)
Display   What is "Display"? 14.1 in. XGA TFT Active Matrix 13.1 in. WXGA+ TFT Active Matrix
Operating System   What is "Operating System"? Unknown Apple MacOS X 10.4
Processor   
Processor Type   What is "Processor Type"? PowerPC G4 Core Duo
Processor Manufacturer Motorola Intel
Processor Speed 1.42 GHz 2 GHz
Motherboard   
Bus Speed 142 MHz 667 MHz
Display   
Display Tech XGA TFT Active Matrix WXGA+ TFT Active Matrix
Display Size   What is "Display Size"? 14.1 in. 13.1 in.
Display Color Support Unknown 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Display Max. Resolution 1024 x 768 1280 x 800
Technical Features   
Security Features   What is "Security Features"? Unknown Kensington Lock Slot
Expansion Ports   What is "Expansion Ports"? 2 x USB 2.0 • 1 x IEEE 1394a (FireWire) • VGA out • S-Video out 2 x USB 2.0 • 1 x IEEE 1394a (FireWire) • RJ-45 (NIC) • Mini-DVI
Special Features Unknown Integrated Video Camera • Remote Control • MagSafe Power Adapter Port
Hard Drive   
Hard Drive Capacity 60 GB 60 GB
Hard Drive Rotation Speed 4,200 RPM 5,400 RPM
Storage Controller Type Unknown Serial ATA
Memory   
Installed RAM 512 MB 512 MB
RAM Technology DDR SDRAM DDR2 SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 1 GB 2 GB
RAM Speed 333 MHz 667 MHz
Installed Cache Memory 512 KB 2048 KB
CD / DVD   
CD / DVD Type   What is "CD / DVD Type"? DVD±RW/CD-RW DVD±RW/CD-RW
Optical Drive Read Speed 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD) 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD)
Optical Drive Write Speed 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD+R) • 8x (DVD-R) 24x (CD) • 4x (DVD+R) • 4x (DVD-R)
Optical Drive ReWrite Speed 16x (CD-RW) • 4x (DVD+RW) • 4x (DVD-RW) 10x (CD-RW) • 4x (DVD+RW) • 4x (DVD-RW)
Video   
Graphic Processor   What is "Graphic Processor"? ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9550 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950
Installed Video Memory 32 MB 64 MB
Graphic Bus Interface AGP x4 Unknown
Max. Video Resolution Unknown 1920 x 1200
Audio   
Audio Input Type Microphone Line In (3.5mm) • Microphone
Audio Output Type Headphones • Sound card • Speaker(s) Headphones • Sound card • Speaker(s)
Modem   
Modem Type Modem Unknown
Analog Modulation Protocol ITU V.92 • K56Flex Unknown
Networking   
Networking Type   What is "Networking Type"? Bluetooth • Integrated Wireless LAN Bluetooth • Network Adapter • Integrated Wireless LAN
Data Link Protocol Bluetooth • Ethernet • Fast Ethernet • IEEE 802.11g • AirPort Extreme Bluetooth • Ethernet • Fast Ethernet • Gigabit Ethernet • IEEE 802.11g • AirPort Extreme
Battery   
Battery Technology Lithium ion Lithium polymer
Battery Run Time 6 Hours 6 Hours
Dimensions   
Depth 10.2 in. 8.92 in.
Height 1.35 in. 1.08 in.
Width 12.7 in. 12.78 in.
Weight 5.9 lb. 5.2 lb.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
Input Method Keyboard • Keypad • Trackpad Keyboard • Trackpad
Exterior Color Unknown White
Release Date May, 2001 May, 2006
UPC 718908454060 885909084715
Product ID 25855858 32519817
 
Product Reviews
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Apple iBook G4 14.1 in. (M9848LL/A) Mac Notebook
4.5/5 stars
13 reviews
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Apple MacBook 13.1 in. (MA255LL/A) Mac Notebook
4.5/5 stars
23 reviews

Disposable equipment and bad service at a high price.

by guario , Oct 19, 2006
Pros: Extremely functional, and stable software.
Cons: Not cheap, bad service, substandard durability.
The Bottom Line: Chances are they will not be a lasting investment.
This reviewer does not recommend this product.
Review: I was the owner of 2 of this machines. I owned the first for close to a year (late 2004), and then I purchased one for my wife (mid 2005). Overall, excellent performing machines. Stable software, no problems with virus and spy ware, and very...
Author's Rating: 1/5 stars  
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Excellent Apple (and Windows) performance now at a reasonable price

by josheya , Jul 29, 2006
Pros: Great performance, battery life, top-notch hardware, good value - lots of features for your money
Cons: Easily scratches, no PCMCIA expansion, sleeps when lid closed
The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a high performance, light-weight notebook with excellent battery efficiency, that runs both OSX and WindowsXP, and doesn't cost a fortune, the MacBook won't disappoint.
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: Product Specifications:
MacBook 13.3" screen, 60gb hard drive, 512mb DDR2 RAM, 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, DVD/RW burner.

Introduction:
This is my very first Apple notebook computer. I have owned an iMac for a couple of...
Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

If you love your ipod . . .

by p14001 , Nov 16, 2006
Pros: Excellent software. Good machine for home users looking to get rid of their PC.
Cons: No word processor included with software package. Support is TERRIBLE.
The Bottom Line: READ Apple's support and warranty policy before you buy. Are you read to fix it yourself?
This reviewer does not recommend this product.
Review: READ TO THE END OF THIS REVIEW FOR IMPORTANT UPDATE - this computer WOULD be a 5-star item if not for Apple's shady practices re: phone support.

If you love your ipod then you will love this laptop!

I spent years and years using...
Author's Rating: 2/5 stars  
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