14-inch iBook G4/1.2GHz - Apple Computer

Pros: AirPort Extreme standard; good performance; easily readable screen; excellent battery life; roomy hard drive; slot-loading Combo drive. Cons: Somewhat large and heavy for travel... ... read more at Macworld

14-inch iBook G4/1GHz - Apple Computer

Pros: Easily readable screen; excellent battery life; RAM-expansion slot now free;slot-loading Combo drive
Cons: Somewhat large and heavy for travel... ... read more at Macworld

12-inch iBook G4/1GHz - Apple Computer

The current iBook lineup offers an excellent combination of performance, features, and affordability. We particularly like the 12-inch model, because of its relative compactness and bargain price. If you opt for the 14-inch display, and if you don't need wireless networking, we recommend the less-expensive 14-inch model. For most users, a slightly faster processor and larger hard drive aren't worth the extra $200... ... read more at Macworld

12-inch iBook G4/1.33GHz - Apple Computer

2004 is shaping up as a year of incremental improvements, at least judging by the first round of PowerBook updates
Pros: Enormous screen; ample memory and hard-drive capacity; advanced I/O options; backlit keyboard; reduced price.
Cons: Too big and heavy for comfortable travel.. ... read more at Macworld

15-inch PowerBook G4/1.5GHz - Apple (April, 2004)

2004 is shaping up as a year of incremental improvements, at least judging by the first round of PowerBook updates
Pros: Large, wide screen; ample memory and hard-drive capacity; SuperDrive; advanced I/O options; backlit keyboard.
Cons: Big and a little heavy for travel; pricey relative to Combo-drive version. ... read more at Macworld

15-inch PowerBook G4/1.33GHz - Apple (April, 2004)

2004 is shaping up as a year of incremental improvements, at least judging by the first round of PowerBook updates
Pros: Large, wide screen; AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth now standard; advanced I/O options.
Cons: Big and a little heavy for travel; meager memory for the price. ... read more at Macworld

12-inch PowerBook G4/1.33GHz - Apple (April, 2004)

2004 is shaping up as a year of incremental improvements, at least judging by the first round of PowerBook updates
Pros: Compact and elegant design; improved performance; AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth now standard; SuperDrive.
Cons: Small screen; no PC Card slot . ... read more at Macworld

14-inch iBook G4/1GHz - Apple (October, 2003)

Pros: Pretty good performance; larger, more readable screen; excellent battery life; roomy hard drive; slot-loading Combo optical drive; up-to-date wireless options; USB 2.0 ports.
Cons: A little on the heavy side; no unoccupied RAM-expansion slot; extra performance and hard drive capacity don’t justify the price . ... read more at Macworld

14-inch iBook G4/933MHz - Apple (October, 2003)

Pros: Better performance than 12-inch model; larger, more readable screen; excellent battery life; slot-loading Combo optical drive; up-to-date wireless options; USB 2.0 ports.
Cons: A little on the heavy side; no unoccupied RAM expansion slot. ... read more at Macworld

12-inch iBook G4/800MHz - Apple (October, 2003)

Pros: Low price; compact design and relatively light weight; excellent battery life; slot-loading Combo optical drive; up-to-date wireless options; USB 2.0 ports. Cons: Unimpressive performance; no unoccupied RAM-expansion slot ... read more at Macworld

1.25 GHz 15-inch PowerBook G4 - Apple (September, 2003)

The wait is over. The new aluminium 15-inch model fits right in line with the luxo 17-inch PowerBook G4 (Reviews, Jun/03, p42), both cosmetically and technologically, and makes a worthy replacement to the revolutionary titanium PowerBook G4 ... read more at MacAddict

17-inch PowerBook 1.33GHz G4 - Apple (September, 2003)

Performance junkies will not be disappointed with the new PowerBook, thanks largely to a processor-speed boost, from 1GHz to 1.33GHz; the addition of 512MB of on-chip Level 2 cache; and a new video card, ATI's Mobility Radeon 9600 ... read more at Macworld

1GHz 12-inch PowerBook G4 - Apple (September, 2003)

"For users who so value smallness in a laptop that they're willing to sacrifice some speed, this 12-inch PowerBook G4 requires very little sacrifice indeed " ... read more at Macworld

1GHz 15-inch PowerBook G4 - Apple (September, 2003)

"Apple released the laptop many professional Mac users had been waiting for -- the aluminum 15-inch PowerBook G4. With its slick performance, bright screen, and support for USB 2.0, FireWire 800, AirPort Extreme, and Bluetooth, this laptop was worth the wait. But people who've received PowerBooks with loose latches or video problems may wish that Apple had taken a bit more time to iron out kinks " ... read more at Macworld

iBook G3/800 12.1" Combo Drive - Apple (April, 2003)

"The iBook is excellent for the basics, but remember that it's the only Mac still using a G3 processor. We were also underwhelmed by the iBook's keyboard, but it may not bother everyone " ... read more at Macworld

PowerBook G4/867 12.1" - Apple (January, 2003)

"Its tough anodised aluminium shell conceals a powerful and very capable machine that features, for the first time in an Apple laptop, built-in Bluetooth connectivity and support for Airport Extreme" ... read more at MacUser UK

PowerBook G4/1 GHz 17" - Apple (January, 2003)

"Apple has made the ultimate mobile media computer. This is the best machine ever built For design, publishing, video and music, offering enough performance and screen space to satisfy anyone. Video, especially, benefits from the huge screen, and if you're editing on the move, this is definitely the machine to buy, being almost purpose-built for Final Cut Pro. " ... read more at MacUser UK

iBook G3/800 14.1" Combo Drive - Apple (November, 2002)

"The iBook with a 14.1-inch screen comes with 256MB of RAM; the 12.1-inch model, 128MB. But the 14.1-inch model costs $300 more, is a pound heavier, and offers the same maximum display resolution" ... read more at Macworld

iBook G3/800 12.1" Combo Drive - Apple (November, 2002)

"The changes that Apple has made to the PowerBook are greatly welcome. The PowerBook G4 1GHz is the best portable computer money can buy" ... read more at MacUser UK

PowerBook G4/867MHz 15.2" - Apple (November, 2002)

"The updated PowerBooks also retain many of the enhancements in the line's last major update. These include 1MB of fast DDR Level 3 cache, a 133MHz system bus, a native resolution of 1,280 by 854 pixels on the systems' high-quality 15.2-inch LCDs" ... read more at Macworld

PowerBook G4/1GHz 15.2" - Apple (November, 2002)

"The changes that Apple has made to the PowerBook are greatly welcome. The PowerBook G4 1GHz is the best portable computer money can buy" ... read more at MacUser UK

iBook G3/700/700/512K 14.1" - Apple (May, 2002)

"The bottom line is, the appeal of the iBook remains its size -- especially the 12.1-inch version's -- and price" ... read more at Macworld

iBook G3/700/700/512K 12.1" - Apple (May, 2002)

"The bottom line is, the appeal of the iBook remains its size -- especially the 12.1-inch version's -- and price" ... read more at MacUser UK

PowerBook G4/800 - Apple (April, 2002)

"The new PowerBook G4 DVI models are faster, have higher-resolution screens and support DVI displays." ... read more at MacUser UK

PowerBook G4/667 - Apple (April, 2002)

"We found it to be a dream system when connected to one of Apple's flat-panel displays. We could work at the office during the day without sacrificing speed or utility and then simply pop it into a briefcase for road trips or working at home." ... read more at macHOME

iBook G3/600/600/256K DVD/CD-RW 14.1" - Apple (January, 2002)

The 14.1-incher's top resolution--1,024 by 768--isn't any higher than that of the smaller iBooks, but those 2 extra inches make this iBook especially attractive to bad-eyed old geezers like us ... read more at MacAddict

Titanium PowerBook G4/667/667/256K - Apple (December, 2001)

The 133MHz system bus enhances the performance of the PowerBook's 667MHz G4 processor. It also features an impressive 512Mb of RAM and a 30Gb hard disk ... read more at MacUser UK

iBook G3/600/600/256K DVD/CD-RW 12.1" - Apple (January, 2002)

This is the most appealing model in the iBook range. Its combo drive can be used to record CDs as well as watch DVDs ... read more at MacUser UK