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Apple iBook Key Lime Special Edition (M8245LL/A) Mac Notebook

Apple iBook Key Lime Special Edition (M8245LL/A) Mac Notebook
alaScore 72

105 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 105 reviews of Apple iBook Key Lime Special Edition (M8245LL/A) Mac Notebook. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the price and screen. The usability and design are also appreciated, whereas many are negative about the keyboard and sound. The connectivity and image quality get mixed comments.

performance, design, usability, screen, price

sound, keyboard

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Apple iBook Key Lime Special Edition (M8245LL/A) Mac Notebook is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 72/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

The Center of My Digital Universe

 

As a pro-user, I tend to sneer at consumer products and refuse to settle for anything less than the best. The old iBook was no exception. I never took the original iBook seriously. The fruit colors and lack of substance to me was just weak and tacky...

Fast, expandable, lightweight, mobile, affordable and stylish

F12/Eject key not too responsive.

Aug, 2007

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Portable Aid

 

Well, this iBook may look cute with its colors, but it has a great deal to offer. With it's 300 MHz proccessor, it can make desinging a web page, or working with graphics, it's a well rounded laptop. It comes with 64 MB RAM, with is also upgradable,...

Small, light, portable.

Limited in the ability to have add-ons.

Aug, 2007

Consumer review (epinions.com)

At last, a Mac subnotebook.

 

I decided to buy the new iBook (officially called the iBook Dual USB) after lugging around, for nearly three years, a PowerBook G3 Wallstreet 233. That computer was nice but too large and fragile; I'm a college student, and its nearly 9-pound weight...

Incredibly small, light, fast, and durable.

Limited battery options (but who really cares?)

Jun, 2007

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Form, meet funtion.Apple finally got it right.

 

A month or so back, I was given a rather extravagant (I'm so spoiled ^_^) birthday present: my very first laptop.

Rugged , ready-to-use, long battery life, PORTABLE DVD PLAYER, and oh-so-stylish..yeah, baby.

Pricey, on the heavy side, disc tray unnervingly fragile, not enough RAM.

Mar, 2007

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Special Edition iBook

 

The first generation of iBook was not for me.

Speed, price, DVD, battery life

no audio in, no security loop

Jan, 2007

Consumer review (epinions.com)

the best computer I've ever owned

 

I bought this machine because my Powerbook G3 broke and repairs are often inconvenient and sketchy on out-of-warrantee Macs, particularly if you live in the hinterlands, as we do. I use the ibook for word-processing and graphics and plan to use it...

excellent performance, easy use

difficulty connecting non-USB peripherals

Jan, 2007

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Fantastic

 

I was sorry and surprised to read some postings re. problems with Tech Support. I ordered a 466Mhz Graphite iBook SE from Club Mac. I bumped the RAM up by 128MB for 192MB total. When it arrived, the hard drive was WAY too noisy -- there was definitely...

Fast, attractive, great keyboard, bright display

Limited display resolution

Oct, 2006

Consumer review (epinions.com)

i-book 500/DVD/CDRW

 

I purchased this computer for my mother. This is her first computer, and I recommended a MAC since it would be much easier for her to use and receive support. She is an educator, and will have no compatibility problems with her school. We decided on...

Fast Machine, Extremely Lightweight, Great Battery Power

Small Screen, Slow CD Burn Speed

Sep, 2006

Consumer review (epinions.com)

The best of the 20+ Mac's I've owned...

 

I wanted to add my personal experiences to this growing list of feedback on the new iBooks. I think I have a unique perspective, having been an Apple employee from 1992 to 2000, I watched the portable experience, from 'the inside', go through valleys...

Solid Keyboard. Excellent Display. 1024x768. 5+hr battery life. 4.9lbs.

Outside easily smudges/scratches.

Jul, 2006

Consumer review (epinions.com)

I've had this baby for 3 weeks now.

 

And let me tell you, I am so happy. I placed my order for the DVD version on May 9th through MacMall and it arrived on the 24th. Well worth the wait. I've been a mac user for 2 years now and i am very impressed at how much the iBook has improved. Kudos...

size, style, speed, power, ease of use

none

Jun, 2006

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