Apple iBook G4

Apple iBook G4 Reviews



Overall 4.5 star rating4.57 of 5 (by 30 users)



Apple iBook G4 Review Summary

Apple Inc. has had a long and storied history and its name is equated with simplicity, quality, and performance. And the Apple iBook G4 laptop computer certainly lives up to these lofty accolades according to majority of our reviewer community with one reviewer stating: “It is easy to use, you do not need to worry about viruses, and has run completely smoothly for me.” Built around the PowerPC G4 processor @ 1.0GHz, the Apple iBook G4 is shipped with Apple’s much lauded MacOS X 10.3 Operating System, up to 1.0GB of RAM. Our reviewers enthusiastically recommend this little laptop computer lauding its reliability, performance, versatility and Apple’s stellar service. Read what our reviews have to say about the Apple iBook G4 as well as the Apple MacBook Pro, and Sony VAIO VGN-SZ450N/C laptop computers.
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Apple iBook G4 Comparison

5 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
NOV
15
2008

We have one of the very early iBook G4 12" 800MHz laptops that came originally with OSX 10.3, Panther operating system. We have had many other computers since we bought this iBook about seven years ago. The battery is good for abut 50 minutes of runtime now, but when new we could use this little charmer...

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Every day computer user

dlanod
Goleta, CA
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3 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
DEC
16
2007

Yeah, yeah, yeah, apple computers are modern, hip and easy to use, but do some research on line and you'll see how apple has problems in their screens that are not covered by warranty, and which they know about and refuse to address. In fact they are vigilant in drawing a line that it's your fault your...

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practical, very demanding of my computers

greatgirl
Malibu, CA
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Apple iBook G4 Ratings and Reviews

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a Mac addict, always online

DEC
9
2008

I have owned an Apple iBook for four years and I could never go back to a Windows computer. It is easy to use, you do not need to worry about viruses, and has run completely smoothly for me. I had one problem with it and took it to the store, they sent it away - had it back in 36 hours and they even cleaned it and replaced some of the rubber stoppers on the bottom that were worn! Their customer service is amazing and I would highly recommend going Apple if you havn't already. The only thing I recommend is shelling out a bit for a warranty because then you don't have to worry at all and their customer...

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5 star rating
2008 Contributor
JDories
Indiana, PA



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Every day computer user

NOV
3
2008
We bought this computer for home use because I used Apple's at work.  Now I work on a PC at work and would much rather have an Apple.  The iBook is small, light, convenient to carry around and easy to use.  It is so easy to maneaver and remove software etc.  I'm very pleased with this computer.  My current iBook G4 is 4 years old and my sister is on her second laptop because her Dell crashed.  She bought an  Apple this time. 
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5 star rating
reviewer 2008 Contributor
jano
Rochester, NY



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Constantly Connected, willing to pay for quality, appreciative of good service

AUG
24
2007
My IBM notebook died after a few years and I made the switch to a Mac, very happily.  The software that comes standard on this is fantastic.  Everything is very user friendly and also ready to go for media input and editing.  I've edited movies, made web pages and music mixes all very easily. 

It's a little pricier than a pc, but worth it in the "I don't crash all the time" aspect!

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5 star rating
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jessjess
Minneapolis, MN



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a Mac addict

JUN
1
2008

I've used this computer for four years. Every day. Almost all day. And it still works like a dream. You'll want to throw it against the wall the first few weeks you own it, mainly because you're getting used to the way a Mac thinks. Mind you, a Mac does a lot of the "thinking" for you. Once you get used to it, you'll get more work done faster than you had previously dreamed.


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5 star rating
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jamo001
Cincinnati, OH



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Every day computer user

AUG
8
2008
I have had a Mac laptop that I have used for the past 8 years.  Although it has become slightly slower in the past year or so -   it stills works very well.  The creative programs on a Mac cannot be beat, as well as its ability to use Microsoft products.  This is for the adventurous computer user who is not afraid of learning a little.  Great piece of technology.
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5 star rating
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mkpsu94
Pittsburgh, PA



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very happy with this product

AUG
21
2007
I love this computer.  I got it three years ago, and it's still fabulous.  The costumer service with the AppleCare is great too.  I have only had one issue, and it was my fault anyway.  The only think is that the keys of some of my letters have rubbed off.  It doesn't affect me, but sometimes when others use my computer it confuses them. 
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5 star rating
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development
Saint Louis, MO



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Every day computer user, pc-user, willing to pay for quality, not rich, Happy with this product, impressed with this product

DEC
14
2007

I have a pc for work but in the evenings I love to be able to sit down in my chair and go online with this computer. It's light weight so I can take it anywhere and I haven't had any trouble at all with it in the 4 years I have had it. I didn't care for not having a right click so I just purchased a $14.00 wireless mouse and it works get.


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4 star rating
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chocolategrandma
Kokomo, IN



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computer challenged, Every day computer user, a Mac addict, addicted to macs, always online, a woman, an alergy sufferer, a bargain hunter

OCT
30
2009

I never had a laptop computer before until my sons bought us one for Christmas a few years ago and i just love this computer it is so handy to have when you need to have it close by whenever i need it.

I have always had the mac desktop computers which were nice, but they are just not as handy as having the laptop when you need to take it to another room. And i love everything about it including the free updates on computer software that apple sends to you when there is a new software for it.

And it has lots of ram for space and it also has your virus protecter so that is a wonderful thing about...

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5 star rating
2009 Reviewer
Deeceeba
Warroad, MN



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Every day computer user

SEP
11
2009

I love my Mac iBook G4 laptop. I use it for web browsing, email, pictures and making CDs and DVDs. It has wireless internet so I can take it anywhere and surf the web, download stuff and check email. The reason I wanted a Mac after being a life long PC user is the extra security of virus immunity. Most viruses are written for PCs. I download music a lot so I wanted to be sure I was protected against viruses that can sometimes go with that. My daughter has a desktop PC and is always combatting viruses from downloaded music. The battery life is adequate for the way I use my computer. I use it predominately...

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5 star rating
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gibsathome
Caledonia, MI



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Every day computer user

SEP
14
2009

I have had the iBook G4 (IBM PowerPC based) for nearly four years now, and have not had more than a few complaints the entire time, even now when it should be giving up on me.  I had heard great things about the ease of setup and use of the "new" Apples, but had not used one since back in the original days of IIEs and the original Macintosh.  I was not disappointed when i got the new thing going after essentially zero setup time, and i still am not disappointed today.  The only minor complaints i have had are that the keys take some serious abuse and start popping off/breaking after awhile,...

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4 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
shimmyshimmyya
Boise, ID



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a Mac addict

AUG
25
2009

Love my Apple iBook G4.  It is my soulmate - there for me any and all the time.  I am in my seventies and not too computer savvy, but I can easily do what I need with this computer.  It is my third Apple and won't be my last.  This laptop is about 4 years old now - I got it right after they first came out.  The only problem I ever had with it was that the lettering came off the first keyboard.  The second keyboard had the very same problem, so back to the Apple Store once again.  This time I was out of warranty, but since it was a repeat problem,  the second keyboard was happily replaced...

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5 star rating
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Hazell
Springfield, MA



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always online

AUG
10
2009

I bought my IBook through apple as a refurbished Mac when I went back to college in 2004.  This computer is still going strong!  I have only had to replace the battery (I should have read up on how to prolong a computer battery-not just leave it plugged in all the time--it drains the battery) and I eventually added more memory (I have all my music, pictures, papers I have written, movies and much more saved on here).  I have never had a functional problem with this computer and recently purchased an iMac (desk top) and love it also.  I have had many friends who love their non-apple laptops...

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5 star rating
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carriefn
Moorpark, CA



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Every day computer user

APR
28
2009

I love my iBook G4. I've had it for five years now, and it can still keep up with me; for the most part. I can't even say how many times I've dropped it, dinged it, I even found it under a couch leg once... and I am using it right now! Amazing battery life if you don't restart it too often. The best part of the iBook, though, and any mac for the matter is the ability to be creative. I write and record music with the built in microphone and Garage Band, put in a couple of pre-made loops from Garage Band, and it sounds semi-professional. I actually had a song published on a various artists album...

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4 star rating
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bamgreat
Grand Rapids, MI



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Every day computer user, always online

APR
16
2009

I received the Apple iBook G4 for my sixteenth birthday in December of 2005. It was my first Mac, so it took some getting used to. It did not take very long to adjust, and now I am confident I will use Apple computers from here on out. Now that it is over three years old, the iBook G4 has become pretty outdated. With the size of photo/video files these days, it has become pretty slow. However, it is still working! I'm sure if we added some RAM to it, it would run much more smoothly. I love its compact size. It is very easy to travel with. It is also very durable. It has been dropped a few more...

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3 star rating
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mrsmurch
Longwood, FL



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