Apple iBook G3 12.1" Laptop - M8600LL/A (May, 2002)

The iBook G3 was a netbook for its time, and still is! The design of the 12" version is absolutely gorgeous and compact. You will most likely need to get OS X 10.4 (the highest OS X version this can support) or throw on an open source OS; you will some new parts to get the most out of it at this point in time, but once you do that, it certainly pays off. Also, make sure you have an original AirPort card handy.

While a G3 is certainly not a quick machine by today's standards, it does give several advantages in how it runs.

In conclusion, if you're looking for a gaming machine or a newer computer that runs more modern versions of popular software (including YouTube/Flash clips with quality over 240p) look elsewhere. Also, I'd probably recommend an iBook to someone who is comfortable with hardware. However, overall it's a great product, both aesthetically and in how it runs, and I personally love the iBook.

to slow, key board loose,dvd/cdrw drive door willnot open.
look good on the web.i hope to send it back
it look good i think i will go to buy a new computer

I was looking for a laptop that I could get email, facebook and chat on. Didn't care about features. The price was really good. I am disappointed that the battery doesn't seem to last as long as I think it should, but I just plug it in when I want to use it. It is not as fast as my iMac, but easier to move around.

I like this laptop alot i only paid 58 bucks for it, also included the airport card which is awesome since this computer cannot have wireless internet without it. the screen is bright and the disk tray works perfectly. Also the battery i recieved with my apple ibook g3 holds a charge like it was brand new, the keyboard works flawlessly, doesn't wiggle or anything and the screen lock work great. the only thing negative i have to say is the person whom i bought it from did not send a charger, which in retrospect was my fault for assuming it came with one, and still the charger only cost me $27.01 so having said that paying only 85.01 for a great laptop instead of buying a way too expensive laptop at a retailer saved me a fortune. so if your thinking about buying a apple ibook g3 i would say do it.