Apple iBook G4 12"

Resumen de la valoración: The higher-end model in Apple's budget-friendly iBook line, the 14-inch iBook G4, offers a few welcome enhancements over its previous iteration--namely, a slightly faster 1.42GHz PowerPC processor, more standard memory (512MB), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR ...

Pros: Low base price ; well-designed case ; lengthy battery life ; hard drive-protection technology ; robust software package ; Bluetooth 2.0+EDR

Contras: No external multimedia controls ; no audio input ; weak speakers ; only 90 days of free telephone support

Veredicto: Though it's less powerful than the PowerBook, the reasonably priced 12-inch iBook G4 has a well-designed case, long battery life, and great software, which make it a good choice for anyone seeking a solid entry-level laptop.

Resumen de la valoración: Though it's less mighty than the PowerBook, the reasonably priced 12-inch iBook G4 has a well-designed case, long battery life, and great software, all of which make it a good choice for anyone seeking a solid entry-level laptop.

Resumen de la valoración: Power users beware; this laptop is clearly delineated for light, mobile computing

Pros: Scrolling Trackpad, built-in Bluetooth 2.0 and AirPort Extreme, good battery life, strong wireless reception.

Contras: An iPod would sniff at the 40GB hard drive, only 32MB VRAM, slows down a great deal with multiple applications running.

Resumen de la valoración: Now with 512MB of RAM, Apple's baseline 12.1-inch iBook G4 offers competitive specs, along with all the ports and connections basic users need and a terrific software package.

Pros: Light and portable design, Suitable for any MP3 player, Decent sound for the price

Contras: No on-board volume control, Takes four AAA batteries to run, No place to store the included stand

Veredicto: Sound quality is passable but not outstanding. Music from the Versa 200 can sound rather tinny and harsh. But at the end of the day it is compactness and portability that the Astone Versa 200 wants to be known for, and in that regard it delivers ...