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Hello im new tothis but umm, I have always used windows since I was about 8 years old, but lately ive been interested in Apple's amazing looking iBook G4's I was wondering is a 12 inch a good size or should I go larger?

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AIght thanks for your help

and another question, with that new program called Virtual PC is it true that I can run programs I use on XP on a iBook or general Mac?

Also thanks again for the help this site is a great resource for help I cam here everyday to look around

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Yes, it can run Windows programs, but it's nowhere near as fast. It's just for a last-ditch effort kind of thing, you're better off finding an OSX equivalent of your programs, which you will find on macupdate.com or versiontracker.com. Don't worry, despite what people say, I've found an equivalent or better on OSX for every windows program I use regularly. In fact, I've found a lot on OSX that I havent found on PC.

BTW, I've got a fully loaded iBook to sell if you're interested ;)

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BTW, I've got a fully loaded iBook to sell if you're interested ;)

how much timdorr and or have you already sold it?

i have a friend who needs a laptop and has been looking to get an ibook actually, and i can pass the info along to him if you still have it and want to PM me the price and what the specs are, etc.

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Oh sorr again to keep adding questions but when I order my iBook, I want wireless internet so I can chill in my room and use the net in stead of my basement can you tell me what should I order to need this?

Thanks again for the help

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Oh sorr again to keep adding questions but when I order my iBook, I want wireless internet so I can chill in my room and use the net in stead of my basement can you tell me what should I order to need this?

Thanks again for the help

You'll need an Airport card (I have one in my iBook I'm selling :ninja: ), and any old 802.11b or 802.11g router will work with the wireless on the laptop.

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I'm busy deciding between ibook and powerbook and all that. 14" ibook is roughyl same price as a 12" powerbook.

I got 1 question, i dun wanna shell out extra for airpot extreme, all i need is a simple 802.11b. Any way around that?

go to apple.com and check out the student discounts. It'll save you a few hundred.

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Yes, it can run Windows programs, but it's nowhere near as fast. It's just for a last-ditch effort kind of thing, you're better off finding an OSX equivalent of your programs, which you will find on macupdate.com or versiontracker.com. Don't worry, despite what people say, I've found an equivalent or better on OSX for every windows program I use regularly. In fact, I've found a lot on OSX that I havent found on PC.

BTW, I've got a fully loaded iBook to sell if you're interested ;)

OMG OMG CAN i buy it? :o How much do you want? I'm willing to spend up to 500 bucks. :cry:

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That's haggling me down to 20% off what I'm looking for ($950) :p

950...wait okay maybe...can you PM me or give me the specs? I might want this...i have really wanted a mac recently. especially now that garage band is out...is this an iBook G4? does it run panther? what are the specs?

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Oh sorr again to keep adding questions but when I order my iBook, I want wireless internet so I can chill in my room and use the net in stead of my basement can you tell me what should I order to need this?

Thanks again for the help

With the iBook G4 an Airport Extreme card and just about any wireless 802.11b or 802.11g router or access point (I would highly recommend the Airport Extreme base station). Oh, and get the 12". It seems like a great deal.

Rocks, I believe he has a thread about it, and it's an iBook G3.

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lol now someone just suggested a I purchase a Powerbook I like them they look very powerful but I don't think I need it and also I heard they heat up very quickly, how's the heat and battery life on the iBook?

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lol now someone just suggested a I purchase a Powerbook I like them they look very powerful but I don't think I need it and also I heard they heat up very quickly, how's the heat and battery life on the iBook?

The battery life is amazing on the iBook, and it may be a bit warm at most. The 12" PowerBook used to heat up quickly. I think they fixed that problem, but the battery life still isn't as good as the iBook's.

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Ok awsome thats what I like to hear

and guys im sorry for asking so many questions, but one more lol I have a digital camcorder and I believe iBook comes coplete with iLife I was wondering can I edit my videos then edit then burn them as VCD's? is this possible?

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