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The original "Blueberry" iBook Clamshell
The original "Blueberry" iBook Clamshell

The iBook is a line of laptop computer that was developed and sold by Apple Computer, Inc. between 1999 and 2006. It was targeted at the consumer and education markets, with fewer features and lower prices than the PowerBook. Three distinct designs of the iBook were introduced during its lifetime. The first design, known as the "Clamshell", was a significant departure from portable computer designs at the time, due to its shape, bright colors, inclusion of a handle, and support for wireless networking. A second line which followed two years later abandoned the original form-factor in favor of a more traditional rectangular design, and employing translucent and white polycarbonate. The third design, the iBook G4, was introduced in October 2003 and moved away from translucent elements and adopted a slot-loading drive. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2272x1704, 1235 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): IBook User:Redjar/Images Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2272x1704, 1235 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): IBook User:Redjar/Images Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner... Laptop with touchpad. ... Apple Inc. ... Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The PowerBook was a line of Macintosh laptop computers that was designed, manufactured and sold by Apple Computer, Inc. ...


The MacBook replaced the iBook line in May 2006 (MacBook Pro replaced the PowerBook line). This article is about the Apple computer called MacBook. For the MacBook family as a whole, see MacBook family. ...

Contents

iBook G3 ("Clamshell")

iBook G3 ("Clamshell")
the iBook
The original iBook in Blueberry color
Type: Laptop
Developer: Apple Computer
Released: July 21, 1999
Discontinued: May 1, 2001
Processor(s): PowerPC G3, 300–466 MHz

In the late 1990s Apple was in the midst of trimming its product line from the sometimes-bewildering variety of intersecting Performa, Quadra, LC , Power Macintosh and Centris models to a simplified "four box" strategy: desktop and portable computers, each in both consumer and professional models. Three boxes of this strategy were already in place: The newly-introduced iMac was the consumer desktop, the Blue and White G3 filled the professional desktop box, and the PowerBook line served as the professional portable line. This left only the consumer portable space to be filled in, leading to much rumor on the Internet as to its likely design and features. Putting an end to the speculation, Steve Jobs placed the last piece of the puzzle, and the iBook G3 was unveiled during the keynote presentation of Macworld Conference & Expo, New York City on July 21, 1999. The design was influenced by Apple's consumer desktop, the iMac, with a large distinctive shape, translucent clear and colored plastics. Its marketing slogan was "iMac to go".[1] Image File history File linksMetadata Clamshell_iBook_G3. ... For the band, see Laptop (band). ... Apple Inc. ... is the 202nd day of the year (203rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ... is the 121st day of the year (122nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... CPU redirects here. ... 300 MHz Motorola PowerPC 750 processor with off-die L2 cache on the CPU module of a PowerMac G3. ... A Macintosh Performa 5200, an all-in-one desktop similar to the iMac. ... Macintosh Quadra 800 The Macintosh Quadra series was Apple Computers product family of professional high-end Apple Macintosh personal computers built using the Motorola 68040 CPU from 1991 until the Power Mac was introduced in 1994. ... Macintosh LC pizza box computer, circa 1990. ... The Power Mac G5, the last model of the series. ... The Macintosh Centris 660AV, the last computer to use the Centris name Macintosh Centris was a set of three 1993 Macintosh models that were built around the Motorola 68LC040 and 68040 CPUs. ... The original Bondi Blue iMac G3 was introduced in 1998. ... The PowerBook was a line of Macintosh laptop computers that was designed, manufactured and sold by Apple Computer, Inc. ... Steve Jobs (born Steven Paul Jobs on February 24, 1955) is the CEO, chairman and co-founder of Apple Inc. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... is the 202nd day of the year (203rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ... The original Bondi Blue iMac G3 was introduced in 1998. ...


The iBook G3 design catered to children and students. A carrying handle was built into the hinge. Apple demonstrated Phil Schiller, Apple's VP of Marketing, holding the iBook G3 while jumping off a height (onto cushions) to demonstrate its wireless capabilities. Like the iMac, the iBook G3 used a PowerPC G3 CPU, and included no legacy Apple interfaces. USB, Ethernet, modem ports and an optical drive were standard. The ports were placed uncovered along the side, as a cover was thought to be fragile. Similarly, there were no latches. The bottom surface had additional power connectors that allowed multiple iBook G3s to be easily charged on a custom-made rack. The iBook G3 was the first Mac to use Apple's new "Unified Motherboard Architecture", which reduced the parts count (condensing all of the machine's core features into two chips) and added AGP and Ultra DMA support. Philip Schiller Philip W. Schiller is Apple Computer’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing and reports to Apple CEO Steve Jobs. ... 300 MHz Motorola PowerPC 750 processor with off-die L2 cache on the CPU module of a PowerMac G3. ... CPU redirects here. ... USB redirects here. ... Ethernet is a large, diverse family of frame-based computer networking technologies that operate at many speeds for local area networks (LANs). ... For other uses, see Modem (disambiguation). ... “Optical media” redirects here. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...


The first iBook G3 was the first mainstream computer ever designed and sold with integrated wireless networking. The display bezel contained the wireless antenna, which attached to an optional internal wireless card. Lucent helped in creating this wireless capability and in establishing the industry standard. Apple released the AirPort Wireless Base Station at the same time. Wireless networks are telephone or computer networks that use radio as their carrier or physical layer. ... In 1996, AT&T spun off its Systems and Technology units, along with the famous Bell Laboratories, to form a new company named Lucent Technologies (NYSE: LU). ...


There was heated debate over many things such as the aesthetics, features, weight, performance, and pricing. The iBook G3 was heftier than the PowerBook of the time, with lower specifications as suited its consumer role. Its rounded case design provided good impact protection, but made the computer bulkier at a time when other laptops such as the original PowerBook G4 were getting drastically more compact. Standard features like PC card slots were absent, as were long rumoured features like touch-screens, and an ultra-long battery life. The iBook was labelled "toilet seat", among other things, due to the distinctive design. Nevertheless, this same distinctive design made the iBook G3 visible in movies and television shows. Aesthetics is commonly perceived as the study of sensory or sensori-emotional values, sometimes called judgments of sentiment and taste. ... The PowerBook G4 is a series of notebook computers that was manufactured, marketed, and sold by Apple Computer, Inc. ... Flush toilet A toilet seat is the seat and lid of a toilet. ...


The iBook G3 was a commercial success. The line continually received processor, memory, hard disk upgrades, and new colors. FireWire and video out were later added. Typical hard drives of the mid-1990s. ... The 6-pin and 4-pin FireWire 400 Connectors The alternative ethernet-style cabling used by 1394c FireWire is Apple Inc. ...


Models

The five colors of the iBook Clamshell Series.Top row: "Tangerine" and "Blueberry"Bottom row: "Graphite", "Indigo" and "Key Lime"
The five colors of the iBook Clamshell Series.
Top row: "Tangerine" and "Blueberry"
Bottom row: "Graphite", "Indigo" and "Key Lime"
  • iBook G3 (July 21, 1999) – First iBook (Tangerine, Blueberry)
    • 12.1-inch Active-matrix TFT Display (800x600 max resolution)
    • PowerPC G3 300 MHz
    • 66 MHz bus
    • 32 MB RAM (soldered to the logic board)
    • Expandable to 544 MB (288 MB specified by Apple)
    • 3.2 GB (3 billion byte) Hard Disk (ATA-33 Controller)
    • CD-ROM
    • USB, Ethernet
    • AirPort (802.11b, optional)
    • Mac OS 8.6
  • iBook G3 SE (February 16, 2000) – Minor addition to existing line (Graphite)
    • 366 MHz
    • 64 MB RAM (soldered to the logic board)
    • Expandable to 576 MB (320 MB specified by Apple)
    • Mac OS 9.0.2
    • 6 GB (6 billion bytes) Hard disk
    • (Other Specifications Same as iBook)
  • iBook G3 FireWire/SE (September 13, 2000) – Major revision (Graphite, Indigo, Key-lime)
    • 12.1-inch Active-matrix TFT Display (800x600 max resolution)
    • G3 366 or 466 MHz
    • 64 MB RAM (soldered to the logic board)
    • 8 MB ATI Rage 128 Mobility AGP 2x
    • 10 GB (10 billion bytes) Hard Disk (ATA-66 Controller)
    • CD-ROM/4x DVD-ROM
    • USB, FireWire, Component video out via combination A/V port, Ethernet
    • AirPort (802.11b, optional)
    • Mac OS 9.0.4
    • (Other Specifications same as iBook and iBook SE)

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Expandability and upgrades

The original iBook's only customer-serviceable parts were the memory (RAM) and AirPort card, accessed via two slots under the easily-removable keyboard. No other modifications could be performed in warranty, and no PCMCIA port existed to provide additional expansion capabilities. Complicated procedures are required (such as removing nearly 40 screws) in order to access any internal components such as the hard disk and optical drive. Most iBooks shipped with Mac OS 8.6 or 9.0. Support for these iBooks is built into Mac OS X v10.0 through v10.3.9. Mac OS X v10.4 "Tiger" requires a Firewire port and DVD drive, essentially restricting it to the late-model iBook SE, although using third-party software such as XPostFacto, one could potentially install version 10.4 on the iBook clamshell. The PCMCIA is the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association, an industry trade association that creates standards for notebook computer peripheral devices. ...


iBook G3 Dual USB (12.1-inch and 14.1-inch)

iBook G3 ("Dual USB")
The second-generation iBook (12.1-inch)
The second-generation iBook G3 (12.1-inch).
Type: Laptop
Developer: Apple Computer
Released: May 1, 2001
Discontinued: October 22, 2003
Processor(s): PowerPC G3, 500–900 MHz

The next-generation iBook G3 debuted at a press conference in Cupertino on May 1, 2001. The machine had been totally redesigned from scratch. This won the coveted award of most reliable computer in 2002. Bold colors and the radical form-factor were abandoned for a white and slim-line polycarbonate shell, a design which earned Apple accolades from the computing industry. This design became known colloquially as "Snow". The handle was removed, as was the latchless design. An L-shaped hinge reduced screen height, a feature Apple adopted in all its future portables. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (878x916, 480 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: IBook ... For the band, see Laptop (band). ... Apple Inc. ... is the 121st day of the year (122nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... is the 295th day of the year (296th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... CPU redirects here. ... 300 MHz Motorola PowerPC 750 processor with off-die L2 cache on the CPU module of a PowerMac G3. ... The original Blueberry iBook Clamshell The iBook is a now discontinued line of laptop computers that was developed and sold by Apple Inc. ... Cali Mill Plaza (Cupertino City Center) is located on the intersection of Stevens Creek and De Anza Boulevards where the village of Westwood was established. ... is the 121st day of the year (122nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Polycarbonates are a particular group of thermoplastic polyesters. ...


With the iBook G3, Apple began its use of translucent and white polycarbonate in most of its consumer machines such as iMac, eMac, Mac mini, MacBook. In contrast, most of its professional products used an anodized aluminum finish. The original Bondi Blue iMac G3 was introduced in 1998. ... Not to be confused with the Emacs text editor. ... The Mac mini is the smallest desktop computer made by Apple Inc. ... This article is about the Apple computer called MacBook. For the MacBook family as a whole, see MacBook family. ... These inexpensive carabiners have an anodised aluminium surface, and come in many colors. ... Aluminum is a soft and lightweight metal with a dull silvery appearance, due to a thin layer of oxidation that forms quickly when it is exposed to air. ...


Models

  • iBook G3 Dual USB (May 1, 2001) – Second Generation iBook G3
    • 12.1-inch Active-matrix TFT Display (1024x768 max resolution)
    • PowerPC G3 500 MHz
    • 256 KB L2 cache
    • 64 or 128 MB RAM
    • ATI Rage Mobility 8 MB VRAM
    • 10 GB Hard Disk
    • CD/CDRW/DVD/Combo
    • USB 1.1, FireWire, Video Out, Ethernet
    • AirPort (802.11b, optional)
    • Mac OS 9.1
    • 2.2 kg or 4.9 lb
  • iBook G3 Dual USB Late 2001 (October 16, 2001) - Minor revision
    • 600 MHz
    • 15 GB Hard Disk (most models)
    • Mac OS X 10.1
    • (Other specifications same as Dual USB)
  • iBook G3 14-inch (October 2001) – New model, larger 14-inch display
    • 14-inch Active-matrix TFT Display (1024x768 max resolution)
    • 512 KB L2 cache
    • (Other specifications same as Dual USB Late 2001)
  • iBook G3 Mid 2002 (May 20, 2002) – Minor revision
    • 600/700 MHz
    • ATI Mobility Radeon 16 MB VRAM
    • Mac OS X 10.1
    • (Other specifications same as 14-inch)
  • iBook G3 Late 2002 (November 2002) – Minor revision
    • 800 MHz
    • Casing now opaque and white instead of translucent and magnesium
    • ATI Mobility Radeon, 32 MB VRAM
    • Mac OS X 10.2 and 9.2.2
    • (Other specifications same as 14-inch)
  • iBook G3 Early 2003 (April 22, 2003) – Minor revision
    • 800/900 MHz
    • ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 32 MB VRAM
    • 30 or 40 GB Hard disk

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iBook G4

iBook G4
iBook G4 (12-inch)
iBook G4 (12-inch)
Type: Laptop
Developer: Apple Computer
Released: October 22, 2003
Discontinued: May 16, 2006
Processor(s): PowerPC G4, 800 MHz–1.42 GHz

A PowerPC G4 chip, slot-loading optical drives and a solid white case and keyboard were added on October 23, 2003—finally ending Apple’s use of the PowerPC G3 chip. The iBook G4 is notable for lacking the translucent case finish, translucent keyboard, magnesium chassis and palm rests, and magnesium display hinge (replaced with a plastic part) of most models of the former iBook G3. A slot-loading drive was also introduced. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (892x848, 152 KB) An Apple iBook G4 12. Photo derived from this image, taken by Akira Kamikura (kamikura) and released under CC-BY-2. ... For the band, see Laptop (band). ... Apple Inc. ... is the 295th day of the year (296th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 136th day of the year (137th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... CPU redirects here. ... PowerPC G4 is a designation used by Apple Computer to describe a fourth generation of PowerPC microprocessors. ... PowerPC G4 is a designation used by Apple Computer to describe a fourth generation of PowerPC microprocessors. ... is the 296th day of the year (297th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Models

  • iBook G4 (October 22, 2003) – Major revision, processor switch
    • 12-inch or 14-inch Active-matrix TFT Display (1024x768 max resolution)
    • G4 800/933 MHz/1 GHz
    • 256 MB RAM
    • 30/40/60 GB Hard Disk
    • Slot-load Combo (CD-RW/DVD-ROM)
    • USB 2.0, FireWire 400, Video Out, Ethernet 10/100
    • AirPort Extreme (802.11g, optional)
    • Mac OS X v10.3 "Panther"
  • iBook G4 Early 2004 (April 19, 2004) - Minor revision
    • G4 1.0/1.2 GHz
    • Slot-load SuperDrive (DVD-R) Built to Order Option
    • (Other Specifications Same as iBook G4)
iBooks offered several ports on their left side, including a security lock, modem, Ethernet, Firewire, USB, video out and headphone.
iBooks offered several ports on their left side, including a security lock, modem, Ethernet, Firewire, USB, video out and headphone.
  • iBook G4 Late 2004 (October 19, 2004) – Minor revision
    • G4 1.2/1.33 GHz
    • 30/40/60 GB Hard Disk
    • Slot-load Combo (DVD/CD-RW)/SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW)
    • AirPort Extreme Standard
    • (Other Specifications Same as iBook G4 Early 2004)
    • The three models are: M9623LL/A (12-inch, 1.2 GHz, combo drive), M9627LL/A (14-inch, 1.33 GHz, combo drive), M9628LL/A (14-inch, 1.33 GHz, SuperDrive)
    • Originally shipped with Mac OS X v10.3 "Panther" but with the release of Mac OS X v10.4 "Tiger", all iBooks were shipped with the more up-to-date operating system.
  • iBook G4 Mid 2005 (July 26, 2005 to May 16, 2006) – Minor revision and the last PowerPC iBooks
    • G4 1.33/1.42 GHz
    • M9846LL/A: (Retail $999) 1.33 GHz; 12-inch display; 40 GB hard disk; Slot-Load Combo Drive DVD-ROM/CD-RW
    • M9848LL/A: (Retail $1299) 1.42 GHz; 14-inch display; 60 GB hard disk; Slot-Load SuperDrive DVD±RW/CD-RW
    • While the 14-inch display is bigger it is the same resolution as the 12-inch.
    • Both models now feature: 512 MB memory (expandable to 1.5 GB) at 333 MHz; ATI Mobility Radeon 9550 graphics processor with 32 MB video RAM; Sudden Motion Sensor (parks the hard drive head if the iBook is dropped); scrolling trackpad; Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
    • Both have a bus at a 10:1 ratio (133 MHz or 142 MHz)
    • (Other Specifications Same as iBook G4 Late 2004)

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Expandability and upgrades

The iBook keyboard lifts up allowing installation of the AirPort (wireless) card and additional memory. This gives the keyboard a "spongy" effect, especially in PowerPC G3 models with the translucent keyboard. The "spongyness" was reduced in the later PowerPC G4 models.


However, accessing the hard disk drive is a complex and time-consuming procedure involving partial disassembly of the unit and the removal of over 20 screws, of many different types and length. A hard disk drive (HDD), commonly referred to as a hard drive, hard disk or fixed disk drive,[1] is a non-volatile storage device which stores digitally encoded data on rapidly rotating platters with magnetic surfaces. ...


Installing memory in the iBook G4 involves removing the keyboard, Airport card and opening the RAM shield with a Phillips 00 screwdriver. While some of the earlier models, e.g. 800 MHz and 933 MHz, have a specified 640 MB RAM limit, it may be possible to have a total of 1.5 GB of RAM installed (512 MB built-in, plus a 1 GB SO-DIMM). Henry F. Phillips (1890 – 1958) was a U.S. businessman from Portland, Oregon, has the dubious honour of having the Phillips-head screw and screwdriver. ...


MacBook

Further information: MacBook

As part of Apple's transition to Intel hardware, the consumer-targeted iBook line was replaced by the MacBook; and for the professional market, the PowerBook made way for the MacBook Pro. New features include an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, an iSight camera, and a new black colored version. This article is about the Apple computer called MacBook. For the MacBook family as a whole, see MacBook family. ... The Apple Intel transition was the process of changing the CPU of Macintosh computers from PowerPC processors to Intel x86 processors. ... The PowerBook was a line of Macintosh laptop computers that was designed, manufactured and sold by Apple Computer, Inc. ... The MacBook Pro is a line of Macintosh portable computers by Apple Inc. ... iSight was a webcam developed and marketed by Apple Inc. ...


Quality issues

In late November 2003, a number of iBook G3 users started to report a display problem with their laptops. In December 2003, a group of users headed by Michael Johnson at blackcider.com, and Bill Owen at eyestir.com sought to file a class action suit against Apple. In January 2004, in a response to the widely publicised display defect, Apple initiated the "iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program", which covers any expense of repairing affected iBooks for three years.[2][3] In law, a class action is an equitable procedural device used in litigation for determining the rights of and remedies, if any, for large numbers of people whose cases involve common questions of law and fact. ...


Not more that a year after the introduction of the iBook G4 model, it appeared that the iBook G4 suffered from a similar display problem as the iBook G3. However, the Apple "iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program" did not apply to these iBook G4 models, thereby abandoning a considerable amount of customers with costly repairs, or written down iBooks. New class action lawsuits have been submitted December 2006.[4] One discussion forum, guessing that some of the iBook problem was caused by the GPU losing contact, found that placing a shim between the plastic casing and the GPU solved the problem—and that Apple was using this solution also (the video can actually even be reactivated temporarily by squeezing the machine midway between the trackpad and the left of case). For a detailed explanation of the technique for iBook G4 models, see this guide; for the iBook G3, see this guide. In engineering, a shim is a thin and often tapered or wedged piece of material, used to fill small gaps or spaces between objects. ...


On May 2, 2007, the Danish Consumer Board published an extensive report[5] made by an external party concerning the Apple iBook G4 logic board issue. Also a press release[6] was made, referring to the global consequences this might or will have for possible guarantee claims. is the 122nd day of the year (123rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...


The pre-1 GHz G4 models also suffered from the dead video problem, however it was not caused by the GPU separating from the motherboard, but rather a sub-processor chip found on the underside of the iBook G4, that separates after usage (heat expansion and contraction).


Timeline of portable Macintoshes

See also: Timeline of Apple Macintosh models

This timeline of Macintosh models lists all major types of Macintosh computers produced by Apple Computer in order of introduction date. ...


See also

The PowerBook was a line of Macintosh laptop computers that was designed, manufactured and sold by Apple Computer, Inc. ... The PowerBook G4 is a series of notebook computers that was manufactured, marketed, and sold by Apple Computer, Inc. ... The MacBook Pro is a line of Macintosh portable computers by Apple Inc. ... This article is about the Apple computer called MacBook. For the MacBook family as a whole, see MacBook family. ...

References

  1. ^ TidBITS, iBook: An iMac to Go, issue 490 (1999)
  2. ^ OSnews — iBook Issues? You're Not Alone,[2004-01-03
  3. ^ Apple.com — Expanded iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program FAQ
  4. ^ "Law Suits report in Boston Globe"
  5. ^ "iBook G4 Logic Board issue report made under the authority of the Danish Consumer Board"
  6. ^ "Press release about the iBook G4 logic board issue made by the Danish Consumer Board"

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An open Power Macintosh G3 case, showing the logic board placement on the hinged door. ... Apple Workgroup Server (AWS or sometimes WGS) and, later, Macintosh Server, were the names given to selected models of Macintosh computers which were sold by Apple Computer with additional server software and sometimes bigger hard drives. ... The Power Mac G4 (sometimes erroneously referred to as the Power Macintosh G4) was a series of personal computers made by Apple. ... The Power Mac G4 (sometimes erroneously referred to as the Power Macintosh G4) was a series of personal computers made by Apple. ... The Power Mac G4 (sometimes erroneously referred to as the Power Macintosh G4) was a series of personal computers made by Apple. ... The Power Mac G4 (sometimes erroneously referred to as the Power Macintosh G4) was a series of personal computers made by Apple. ... Apple Workgroup Server (AWS or sometimes WGS) and, later, Macintosh Server, were the names given to selected models of Macintosh computers which were sold by Apple Computer with additional server software and sometimes bigger hard drives. ... Power Mac G4 Cube was a quiet, fanless, compact Macintosh personal computer from Apple Inc sold from 2000 to 2001. ... The Power Mac G5 is Apples marketing name for models of the Power Macintosh which contain the PowerPC 970 CPU. The professional-grade computer was the most powerful in Apples lineup when it was introduced, and was touted by Apple as the fastest personal computer ever built. ... A small Xserve cluster with an Xserve RAID. Xserve is the name of Apple Computers Macintosh 1U rackmount line of server computers. ... A small Xserve cluster with an Xserve RAID. Xserve is the name of Apple Computers Macintosh 1U rackmount line of server computers. ... A small Xserve cluster with an Xserve RAID. Xserve is the name of Apple Inc. ... A small Xserve cluster with an Xserve RAID. Xserve is the name of Apple Computers Macintosh 1U rackmount line of server computers. ... A small Xserve cluster with an Xserve RAID. Xserve is the name of Apple Inc. ... A small Xserve cluster with an Xserve RAID. Xserve is the name of Apple Computers Macintosh 1U rackmount line of server computers. ... The original Blueberry iBook Clamshell The iBook is a now discontinued line of laptop computers that was developed and sold by Apple Inc. ... The original Blueberry iBook Clamshell The iBook is a line of laptop computer that was developed and sold by Apple Computer, Inc. ... The original Blueberry iBook Clamshell The iBook is a line of laptop computer that was developed and sold by Apple Computer, Inc. ... Following the success of the iMac and its ongoing hardware simplification strategy, Apple introduced the iBook, a laptop computer targeted to consumer and education market segments. ... This article is about the Apple computer called MacBook. For the MacBook family as a whole, see MacBook family. ... This article is about the Apple computer called MacBook. For the MacBook family as a whole, see MacBook family. ... This article is about the Apple computer called MacBook. For the MacBook family as a whole, see MacBook family. ... The MacBook Pro is a line of Macintosh portable computers by Apple Inc. ... The MacBook Pro is a line of Macintosh portable computers by Apple Inc. ... The MacBook Pro is a line of Macintosh portable computers by Apple Inc. ... The PowerBook was a line of Macintosh laptop computers that was designed, manufactured and sold by Apple Computer, Inc. ... The PowerBook G3 was a professional line of laptop Macintosh computers made by Apple between 1997 to 2000. ... The PowerBook G3 was a professional line of laptop Macintosh computers made by Apple between 1997 to 2000. ... The PowerBook G3 was a professional line of laptop Macintosh computers made by Apple between 1997 to 2000. ... The PowerBook G3 was a professional line of laptop Macintosh computers made by Apple between 1997 to 2000. ... The PowerBook G4 is a series of notebook computers that was manufactured, marketed, and sold by Apple Computer, Inc. ... The PowerBook G4 is a series of notebook computers that was manufactured, marketed, and sold by Apple Computer, Inc. ... The PowerBook G4 is a series of notebook computers that was manufactured, marketed, and sold by Apple Computer, Inc. ... Apple TV is a digital media receiver designed, marketed and sold by Apple. ... Dual 30 Apple Cinema HD Displays Previous-generation Apple Studio Display (the Studio Display in an aspect ratio of 4:3 instead of 16:10) The Apple Cinema Display is a product line of widescreen flat panel monitors made by Apple Inc. ... For the Internet appliance line, see Linksys iPhone. ... iPod is a brand of portable media players designed and marketed by Apple Inc. ... The iPod classic is the flagship iPod digital audio player designed and marketed by Apple Inc. ... The iPod classic is the flagship iPod digital audio player designed and marketed by Apple Inc. ... The iPod classic is the flagship iPod digital audio player designed and marketed by Apple Inc. ... The iPod classic is the flagship iPod digital audio player designed and marketed by Apple Inc. ... The iPod classic is the flagship iPod digital audio player designed and marketed by Apple Inc. ... iPod photo displaying a photograph. ... The iPod classic is the flagship iPod digital audio player designed and marketed by Apple Inc. ... The iPod classic is the flagship iPod digital audio player designed and marketed by Apple Inc. ... The iPod mini is a smaller version of Apple Inc. ... The iPod mini is a smaller version of Apple Inc. ... The iPod mini is a smaller version of Apple Inc. ... The Apple iPod+HP was an Apple Inc. ... iPod shuffle is an iPod digital audio player designed and marketed by Apple Inc. ... iPod shuffle is an iPod digital audio player designed and marketed by Apple Inc. ... iPod shuffle is an iPod digital audio player designed and marketed by Apple Inc. ... The iPod nano is a portable media player designed and marketed by Apple Inc. ... The iPod nano is a portable media player designed and marketed by Apple Inc. ... The iPod nano is a portable media player designed and marketed by Apple Inc. ... The iPod nano is a portable media player designed and marketed by Apple Inc. ... The iPod touch is a portable media player designed and marketed by Apple Inc. ... For other uses, see Airport (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Airport (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Airport (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Airport (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Airport (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Airport (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Airport (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Airport (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Airport (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Airport (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Airport (disambiguation). ... Although a Dock Connector can refer to many things, Apple Computer has established the small, rectangular, 30 terminal connector used to connect a full sized iPod to a personal computer or power adapter as the Dock Connector. The pins of the connector are as follows: Category: ... The Apple Computer iPod Camera Connector allows the transfer of digital photo files from a digital camera, or media card reader, to a color screen iPod. ... An iPod Hi-Fi with a Fifth generation iPod docked in it iPod Hi-Fi was a speaker system developed, manufactured, and sold by Apple Inc. ... The Nike+iPod Sports Kit is a wireless device kit that allows communication between a pair of Nike+ shoes and an iPod nano. ... iSight was a webcam developed and marketed by Apple Inc. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Apple Wireless Keyboard is a wireless keyboard built for Macintosh computers. ... The Apple Mouse began as one of the first commercial mice available to consumers. ... Apple Pro Mouse Apples Pro Mouse was originally introduced at the July 2000 Worldwide Developers Conference. ... The Apple Wireless Mouse is a one button mouse built for Macintosh computers. ... Mighty Mouse The Mighty Mouse (code-named Houdini) is the first multi-button USB mouse ever manufactured and sold by Apple Computer. ... The Apple Remote is a remote control made for use with Apple products with infrared capabilities released after October 2005. ... The Apple USB modem was introduced after the 56k modem was dropped on the iMac G5 (October 12, 2005 Revision. ... Xserve RAID is Apple Computers mass storage rack mounted device. ... The following is a list of Apple Inc. ...

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