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Following the success of the iMac and its ongoing hardware simplification strategy, Apple Computer introduced the iBook, a laptop computer targeted to consumer and education market segments. Instead of the common market practice of selling yesterday's professional technology to consumers, Apple originally engineered the iBook as a derivative of its professional laptop computer, the PowerBook G3, adopting several key features that had made it an early market success. With the introduction of the MacBook Pro, the iBook line's future may be in doubt, however, as of January 2006, the Apple website store features the two iBooks with the larger (15.4 inch) Macbook Pro priced well above them.
iBook ("Clamshell")
After much speculation, Steve Jobs unveiled the consumer-targeted iBook laptop computer during the keynote presentation of Macworld Conference & Expo, New York on July 21, 1999. The design philosophy was influenced by Apple's consumer desktop, iMac, with a large distinctive shape, and translucent clear and coloured plastics. Its marketing slogan was "iMac to go". The target audience included young children, so a carrying handle was built into the hinge. Apple touted the durability of the casing by demonstrating someone holding on to the iBook jumping off a height (onto cushions). Like the iMac, the iBook ran a PowerPC G3 chip, and included no legacy Apple interfaces. USB, Ethernet, and modem ports were standard, as was an optical drive. The ports were placed uncovered on the side, as a cover was thought to be fragile. To attract sales to schools, the iBooks had power connectors on the underside of the machine that allowed multiple iBooks to be easily charged on a custom-made rack. In addition, it had no latches, so instead it opened and closed like a clamshell mobile phone. The first iBook was the first mainstream computer ever to be sold with internal wireless networking, with antenna built around the display bezel, although it still required an optional wireless card installed under the keyboard. Apple partnered with Lucent in the creation of the iBook's wireless capabilities, setting an industry standard. Apple released the AirPort wireless base station at the same time. Heated debate was made over just about everything—the aesthetics, features, weight, performance, pricing and so on. The iBook was heftier than the PowerBook of the time, with lower specifications. Long rumoured features of touch-screens, and ultra-long battery life were absent. The iBook was labelled as "clamshell" or "toilet seat" due to the distinctive design. Nevertheless, this version of the iBook, along with many other Macs, could be seen in hit movies and televisions shows. Despite its drawbacks, the iBook was a sales success. The line continually received processor, memory, and hard disk upgrades. A revision to the iBook brought new colors, directly from the mid-2000 iMac. Colors available were "Graphite", "Indigo" and "Key Lime"; FireWire and video out were added as well. ModelsThe five "flavors" of the original iBook.Top row: "Tangerine" and "Blueberry" Bottom row: "Graphite", "Indigo" and "Key Lime"
The original iBook design was discontinued in May 2001, in favor of the new "Dual USB" iBooks. Expandability/UpgradesThe original iBook's only customer installable parts were additional memory and an AirPort card, via two slots under the easily removed keyboard. No other modifications could be performed in warranty, and no PCMCIA port existed to provide additional expansion capabilities. Complicated procedures and countless screws had to be removed in order to access any internal components, such as the hard disk and optical drive. This limitation still holds true in all iBooks produced today. Most iBooks shipped with Mac OS 8.6 or 9.0. Support for these iBooks is built into OS X 10.0 through to 10.3.9. OS X 10.4 Tiger requires a Firewire port and DVD drive, essentially restricting it to the late-model iBook SE. For those who are determined to run OS X 10.4 on an older iBook, it is possible to obtain an official Apple CD-ROM with 10.4 by participating in the Apple Media Exchange program [1] [2], which allows owners of a 10.4 DVD to exchange them for 10.4 CDs for a fee of $9.95. Unfortunately, the CD as shipped by Apple will still not install on an older iBook, as it is an officially unsupported model. However, a relatively minor workaround exists which will remove this install restriction [3] [4]:
Many users have reported success with this process, and with running 10.4 on the older iBook generally. Keep in mind that this is an unofficial, unsupported process, and that your experience may differ. iBook Dual USB (12.1-inch & 14.1-inch)
A next generation iBook debuted at a press conference in Cupertino on May 1, 2001. Essentially, the machine had been reinvented from the very core, with new features and a new design. Aesthetically, the former iBook's bold colors and radical (much contested) form-factor were abandoned for a crisp white and slim-line form factor. These smaller machines were lighter, had a higher quality 12-inch LCD screen and largely thought to be a superior design. Apple received industry accolades for brilliant design, which has since been widely copied. The handle was removed and a latch similar to the PowerBook G4 was added. The iBook's design, along with elements from its sister product, the PowerBook G4 are currently used in Apple's entire product matrix. With a few exceptions, white polycarbonate is used in consumer lines such as iMac, eMac and iBook, while anodized aluminum is used for professional products like the Power Mac G5 and PowerBook G4. The iBook design has stayed largely the same since then. A 14-inch model was added to the existing 12-inch models on January 07, 2002 during Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco. Models
iBook G4
A PowerPC G4 chip, slot loading optical drives and a solid white keyboard were added on October 23, 2003—finally ending Apple’s use of the G3 chip. Apple's laptop/portable product line currently consists of the iBook, PowerBook G4 and MacBook Pro. ModelsThe current iBook offers several ports on its left side, including a Security Lock, Modem, Ethernet, Firewire, USB, Video Out and Headphone.
Expandability/UpgradesFor customer installable parts such as an AirPort (wireless) card or additional memory, installation into an iBook is rather easy, as the keyboard is designed to easily open with two spring-loaded latches that may also be locked with screws if so desired. This does give the keyboard a "spongy" effect though, if the user types with heavy hands. The current iBook enclosure, however, is also notable for being difficult to open. To replace or even access the hard drive, about fifty-six screws need to be removed. For comparison, most recent Wintel laptop form factors allow removal of a hard drive caddy after removing one or two screws. iFixit offers a set of FixIt Guides for the iBooks that provide instructions with pictures covering how to get to any internal component. Each guide also includes a screw guide that lists the different types of screws and where they go. Quality issuesIn late November 2003, a number of iBook users started to report a display problem with their laptops [5]. At one point, a group of users [6] sought to file a class action suit against Apple. In response to the problem, in January 2004, Apple initiated the "iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program" [7], which covers any expense of repairing "affected iBooks for three years"—essentially an extended warranty for the affected products. Apple says the program is for "repair or replacement of the logic board in iBook models manufactured between May 2001 and October 2003 that are experiencing specific component failure"[8]. The program has since been applied to other similar problems in Apple's hardware range. Recently, an online petition has been started to encourage Apple to acknowledge that this problem is allegedly happening to early G4 iBook computers too. In addition, some users are reporting similar display problems with more recent 1GHz models. In addition users are complaining on discussion boards across the web and on Apple's own site that the replacement logic boards are faulty and failing as well. Apple has not admitted that these replacements are defective and new class action lawsuits are being organized. Intel iBooksWith Apple's ongoing transition to Intel processors, an Intel-based iBook line will be released some time in 2006. It has been rumored that they will feature a 13.3 inch widescreen TFT LCD, integrated iSight, and Apple's Front Row software [9]. See also
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