- 1. The integrated handle
- (Trivia)
- A new and unique feature of the Clamshell iBook was the seamlessly integrated handle which is invisible at first sight. Steve Jobs demonstrated this feature during the presentation of the iBook at the ...
- 2. The integrated modem
- (Hardware hints)
- The integrated modem has a standard RJ-11 connection Performance data: Modem bit rate up to 56 Kbps (V90 standard) Fax modem bit rate up to 14.4 Kbps The modem is recognized as a serial connection, standard ...
- 3. Unified Motherboard Architecture
- (Trivia)
- The clamshell iBook was the first Mac based on the new Unified Motherboard Architecture (UMA). The logicboard sported new Apple specific ASICs which supported the new standards (USB, FireWire, Ethernet ...
- 4. Just another Clamshell Clone: HP Mini 100e
- (Trivia)
- More than 10 years after the release of the original iBook, Hewlett Packard launched the HP Mini 100e (Education Edition). The design replica even has a integrated handle and is targeted towards the comsumer ...
- 5. XPostFacto brings Tiger to original iBook
- (Software hints)
- ... override the limitations of the Tiger installation routine. For the installation from the integrated CD-ROM drive you will need the rare 4 CD version of 10.4 with black labels, alternatively you ...
- 6. My iBook Clamshell Gemini
- (Hardware hints)
- The Gemini is based on a G3 Clamshell iBook (300/366/466MHZ) - it has a integrated touchscreen and was built to support disabled people. The Gemini iBook was the second Mac modded by Assistive Technology ...
- 7. MacAlly iVoice adapter
- (Accessories)
- In order to reach a low sales price, the Clamshell iBook lacked a microphone as well as a sound-in port. The Macally iVoice USB has an integrated Microphone. It is the perfect solution for iBook users ...
- 8. iBook top case: Shine a light
- (Trivia)
- It is good to put some spare parts back for rainy days. But this Tangerine Top Case looked so nice... I've removed the metal shield carefully and put it on top of a wall lamp. There a two screw nuts integrated ...
- 9. iBook Clamshell overclocking
- (Hardware hints)
- ... iBook G3 overclocking (german / english google translation)) Reader feedback on ATIccelerator II (english) There you will find reader reports concerning PowerBook Pismo, which also has an integrated ATI ...
- 10. iBook Clamshell defects: Part 2 - The small Apple logo
- (Hardware hints)
- A small colored Apple logo is integrated in the display bezel. The first models in tangerine, blueberry and graphite show very often tension cracks around this logo, the firewire Clamshell iBooks seldom. ...
- 11. Harman Kardon Soundsticks for your iBook
- (Accessories)
- During a Special Media Event in October 1999, Steve Jobs presented the new MacOS 9 and new enhanced iMac Desktop Compters, which sported integrated Hi-Fi Stereo Speakers manufactured by Harman Kardon. ...
- 12. Bottom case double-shot in rubber
- (Hardware hints)
- ... is only a recess for the Apple Logo at the bottom. The rubber foots are integrated in the rubber mat and the battery door, so they won't come off as the do on black PowerBook G3 and the subsequent white ...
- 13. Tribute to emate 300
- (Trivia)
- In March 1997 Apple released the Emate 300 for 800 $ - it was bigger than a PDA and smaller than a laptop. The emate ran the Newton operating system, the battery life was up to 20 hours. The display had ...
- 14. Watching DVD movies
- (Software hints)
- ... a few dropped frames, but because of the the 8MB ATI graphics you can use the Apple DVD player which is integrated in OSX because it meets its minimum requirements. If you can tolerate skipped ...
- 15. The breathing sleep light
- (Trivia)
- The love for the detail shows up with the Clamshell iBook even in small things. Apple chief designer Jonathan Ive (quotation) provided for example the small green light, which signals the current energy ...
- 16. David Pogue, Joseph Schorr- Macworld Mac Secrets (2001)
- (iBook arguments)
- The iBook's clamshell design is completely free of latches, doors, or flaps(not even a close latch), so there is nothing to jam, snap or break off. Equally brilliant was the addition of a flip-up carrying ...
- 17. the iBook Designer Jonathan Ive
- (Trivia)
- Longtime Apple chief designer Jonathan Ive is responsible for the unmistakable design of the clamshell iBook. He has built a cleverly integrated carrying handle and airport antenna into the iBook, ...
- 18. iLife 04 install
- (Software hints)
- Normally, iLife cannot be installed on the clamshell iBooks because the integrated iMovie requires a 1024 screen resolution. The installation aborts. However, I was recently able to install some iLife ...