Finally! A non-candy iBook -- iBook SE
Written: Sep 13 '00
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Pros: Stylish design; easy to setup and use; very well made
Cons: Only one USB port; no FireWire port; only one speaker
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| nihon's Full Review: Apple iBook Key Lime Special Edition 12.1 in. (M82... |
First of all, it should be noted that I have the Japanese edition of the iBook. Other than a different keyboard layout and the Japanese OS, it's the same as the US version.
I was so glad when they released the iBook SE. I had wanted to get an iBook when they first came out, but I didn't want a blindingly-colored candy notebook. This edition has satisfied me.
I have been very satisfied with my experience so far. The iBook SE handles almost everything I want it to do (sometimes I ask it to do too much). It is very easy to use, and the interface is intuitive--as expected with any product from Apple. Where else can you get a product that smiles at you while it starts up?
I really like the trackpad in the iBook. Unlike many other models of trackpade, this one has no cracks that allow dust and gunk to accumulate. It is very responsive and large enough to be useful. The "mouse" button is large and very responsive.
The sound is a little tinny, though notebooks have never had excellent sound. The one speaker (yes, there is only one) does a decent job, though, and performs better than many other notebook speakers I've experienced.
The power button is prominently placed above the keyboard. instead of being the top right button on the keyboard. The reset switch is better-placed than on previous models, but it isn't well marked. I've only had to use it once, and that was due to my meddling with the system too much. :0)
The iBook has one USB port, one Ethernet port, one analog phone jack, and one headphone jack, all conveniently located on the left side of the notebook. The power jack and CD-ROM drive are both located on the left side. Speaking of the power, Apple has moved the transformer from the plug to a cute little round adapter. The power cord plugs into the bottom of this adapter, and the connection to the iBook itself is much more sturdy than past PowerBook adapters.
The hard drive is much quieter than on past models, though the CD-ROM drive makes up for that, being a bit noisy itself.
All-in-all, the iBook is a good low-end notebook for anyone who wants an easy-to-use system that doesn't crash nearly as often as a system running that other OS.
Recommended:
Yes
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