Apple iBook G4 (14-inch) review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Stephanie Bruzzese

Reviewed on: 31 January 2006

Tags: Apple, Apple iBook G4 (14-inch), wrist rest, battery life, ports

We like:

Solid case design; respectable performance and battery life; ample software package; Bluetooth 2.0+EDR; hard drive-protection application

We don't like:

Lacks audio input and multimedia controls; mediocre sound

CNET UK judgement:

The attractive 14-inch iBook G4 has most of the features, performance and battery life a basic user will need, but Intel Core Duo-based iBooks loom large on the horizon

Full review:

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 (Enhanced Data Rate), and a lower £899 price. Though the 14-inch iBook G4 is no slouch and is perfectly adequate for basic use, we often direct serious users toward the souped-up, though more expensive, 12-inch PowerBook G4. Continue Reading...