- 1. OSX Panther customized installation
- (Software hints)
- Who wants to install more current software on his Clamshell iBook needs at least OSX Panther 10.3. The following has to be considered: 1. RAM equipment: Panther is even executable on a 300Mhz Clamshell, ...
- 2. Multicoloured Clamshell iBook
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- ... keyboard from a Graphite and the bottom case from an Indigo . I put some photos into my Flickr account. If you want to place a 366MHZ and 466MHZ (second edition) logicboard in a blueberry or tangerine ...
- 3. Will my iBook run OS 8.6?
- (Software hints)
- ... will refuse to boot OS 8.6. If you want to prove if you Clamshell will boot OS8.6 or not, take a look at the ROM Revision presented by the Apple System Profiler. If the version is $77D.45F3 you ...
- 4. Harddisks larger than 128GB
- (Hardware hints)
- ... disks. If a 160GB hard drive is installed, the Clamshell will only recognise it as a 128GB HD. If you want to use the full capacity, only a workaround helps. Place the hard drive in an external ...
- 5. Harddrive upgrade
- (Hardware hints)
- ... GB drive. You will regognize these ancient drives by their loud operating noise. If you want to replace them, there is no need to buy a superfast 5400rpm model, because the old controller hardware is not ...
- 6. 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 ...
- 7. The Barbie iBook
- (Trivia)
- I always wanted to take a photo of the real Barbie iBook. I like to thank my daughter, who gave me her "French Barbie" from the Collector's Edition, and an original pink Barbie laptop. Insiders know ...
- 8. Clamshell Unboxing Part 1: The covering box
- (Trivia)
- ... want to get a reasonable price for your iBook it may be wise to collect the things together, because Apple enthusiasts pay a considerable sum of money for it. In a multi-part series i will present the ...
- 9. Apple Hardware Test
- (Hardware hints)
- ... certain models, one should pay attention for to the correct revision number. iBook hardware test CDs with the numbers 1.0 to 1.2.4 should function on the 366Mhz and 466Mhz Firewire models. If one wants ...
- 10. Updates for OS9
- (Software hints)
- The OS9 software which came with the iBook has to be updated via an active internet connection (software update). If you want to save some time, you can download also all necessary updates from Apple ...
- 11. Airport alternative: Wireless Ethernet Bridge
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- If you don't own a original Airport Card or you don't want to block your single USB port with a WLAN Stick, there is still an alternative: A Wireless Ethernet Bridge, which is connected to the standard ...
- 12. Abiword - freeware word processor
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- Abiword is a free word processor similar to Microsoft Word. It is suitable for a wide variety of word processing tasks. You need Mac OS X 10.2 or later. Abiword is compatible with OpenOffice, Microsoft ...
- 13. 466 SE Indigo "Cybook
- (Hardware hints)
- ... DPDT) The idea I used is pretty simple, I didn't want to hurt the battery life with the LEDs, so they ONLY function while its connected to the power adaptor. The Wiring is as Follows 7 LEDs in series ...
- 14. 1024x768 TFT in a Clamshell
- (Hardware hints)
- If you want a nice tuning up for your iBook Clamshell take a look at the screen mod thread (1024x768) at MacNNforums. The main problem was to find a suitable screen/cable combination and modified in ...
- 15. Mark Wilson, salon.com
- (iBook arguments)
- But Apple’s color pendulum eventually swung back, and Apple trended toward less ostentatious products, both in hardware and software. “Steve always wanted to stay one step ahead. When the industry started ...
- 16. Bruce Coykendall, videomaker.com
- (iBook arguments)
- We think the iBook with iMovie 2 will prove to be a useful tool for the fledgling DV editor who wants to put together home videos with a simple interface, powerful processing and moderate price tag for ...
- 17. tidbits.com
- (iBook arguments)
- Remember that the iBook is not designed for professional use, and as much as a typical TidBITS reader might want additional features and capabilities, many of us aren't the target audience. Apple is targeting ...
- 18. T.S. Roach, MacObserver.com
- (iBook arguments)
- The problem is, have you seen the new iBooks? Yeah, the style and design are fine, but do I really want to be seen carrying one of these in public (in Tangerine or Blueberry)? How about into a business ...
- 19. David Spencer, atpm.com
- (iBook arguments)
- What I needed was a machine that could handle word processing, Internet access, and play games on the go. Most of all, I wanted a machine that would compliment my desktop machine. The iBook fit the bill ...
- 20. Bruce Brown, PC Magazine
- (iBook arguments)
- If you want your notebook to make a statement, look to the Apple iBook Special Edition. Bruce Brown, PC Magazine