- 1. Harddisks larger than 128GB
- (Hardware hints)
- The ATA-4 controller working in the Clamshell iBook is not able to take advantage of drives larger than 128GB. Apple states that -as a guideline- all Macs released after June 2002 can address larger hard ...
- 2. The leaf is missing
- (Hardware hints)
- A common deficiency in used iBooks is the lack of the leaf near the large colored Apple on the top case. You will hardly notice when it gets lost. I had a good looking Blueberry iBook, which i preperred ...
- 3. Keyboard mod: white vs. bronze
- (Hardware hints)
- ... got one of these, so you have to try yourself. My tool for removing the keycaps is a small screwdriver. You can slip under the plastics and lift it carefully. The larger keys like SPACE or RETUR ...
- 4. Say hello to iBook
- (Multimedia)
- > was a successful advertising slogan in print and television ads. A 4-sided iBook booklet in letter format showed the Clamshell in front and rear view. When opened, the beautiful screen and keyboard ...
- 5. Goodbye, www.BlueberryiBook.com
- (Trivia)
- One of the first beloved Clamshell websites, www.BlueberryiBook.com, which provided a lot of information, is gone. When i got my first iBook it was the first resource of information. No longer updated ...
- 6. Dicota WinBag for Clamshell iBook
- (Accessories)
- The Winbag bag is made for the Clamshell iBooks. One side is transparent and gives a good view on the iBook. There is a large side pocket for the YoYo power supply, cables, mouse and so on. The ...
- 7. iBook modification project
- (Hardware hints)
- The major drawback of the Clamshell iBook is the limitation of the 800x600 screen specially in OSX, which was build for larger screens. On the iBook modification project page you can find instructions ...
- 8. iBook spare parts
- (Hardware hints)
- ... the battery, keyboard and power supply, but there are more parts you will need to keep your iBook up and running. The largest second-hand market can be found on Ebay. The cheapest way is to buy a similar ...
- 9. iBook Clamshell Exploded View
- (Hardware hints)
- The Exploded View is helpful to locate the components, mounting parts and its correct labelling. A click opens a new window with a larger view.
- 10. Nanosaur Game
- (Software hints)
- ... their own back in time with a time machine to collect enough dinosaur eggs of different species before a large meteor impact wipes out the dinosaurs. So you play against time. Arrow keys = control Spacebar ...
- 11. Toni Kistner, HomeOfficeComputing
- (iBook arguments)
- Weighing in at 6.6 pounds, it's large and flat like a seat cushion--specifically, as a colleague remarked, a "comfort station fixture." It's far too big for a tray table, or even my lap if a passenger in ...
- 12. Bill Palmer, BillPalmer.net
- (iBook arguments)
- When Apple retired the clamshell iBook model in favor of the new and boxy "snow white" iBook last year, I lamented the loss of a champion. While the new iBook was a half-inch thinner, a pound lighter, ...
- 13. Bryan Appleyard, Sunday Times
- (iBook arguments)
- ... series of extraordinary, wildly postmodern machines. With their translucent, candy-coloured plastics and, in the case of the desktops, large, inviting handles, they had an almost overpowering tactile quality. ...
- 14. Clamshell Purchase Advisor
- (Hardware hints)
- The clamshell iBooks have not been manufactured since 2001 and can therefore only be purchased used. The largest offer can be found on Ebay Since the models are more than 20 years old, it is definitely ...
- 15. Advantages of the Second Edition models
- (Trivia)
- The Second Edition models were presented at the Apple Expo 2000 in Paris. The advantages in detail: - Processor clock 366Mhz and 466Mhz, modified IBM PowerPC 750cx processor, with lower power ...
- 16. iBook heavy and unwieldy ?
- (Trivia)
- The clamshell iBook was larger than a Powerbook due to its round shape. Due to the rubberized edges and the rounded polycarbonate housing, the iBook should be able to withstand the high stresses of everyday ...
- 17. the iBook Designer Jonathan Ive
- (Trivia)
- ... largely of durable polycarbonate, which is additionally rubberized at the edges. The built-in trackpad and the full-size keyboard allow you to work without tiring thanks to the palm resting area. The ...