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x user · May 26, 2003, 03:01 PM

Well, here's a poll to determine the number of 12" to 14" iBook users, with the clamshell thrown in as an added bonus

dettociao · May 26, 2003, 03:57 PM

take that, 14"

x user · May 27, 2003, 12:26 AM

I know theres a few clamshells still out there. Come on people, keep on voteing !!!

Davidarm · May 27, 2003, 12:39 AM

I own both a Rev B Blueberry and a 12" 800 mhz Combo at the moment, but it would only let me vote once...

:-(

Originally posted by x user:
I know theres a few clamshells still out there. Come on people, keep on voteing !!!

Kenneth · May 27, 2003, 02:24 AM

Same here..
Blueberry iBook 300Mhz Rev. A and
White iBook 800Mhz (2002)
Both are 12".

Peter · May 27, 2003, 04:55 AM

gah I hate people calling them IceBooks. They are iBooks!!

radarbob · May 27, 2003, 12:04 PM

gah I hate people calling them IceBooks.

I hate "clamshell" OK, it's better than toilet seat.

I have both a RevA iBook and an iceBook. Yes, iceBook.

cdbryan · 02:14 PM

dang, my 14" iBook is takin' a whoopin' in the poll. I really don't understand the bad rap they get on this and other forums. For me, working on my 20" flat panel PC, I could not see myself going to a 12" Mac; and portability is not an issue for me, so 14" 800mhz combo was the way to go!!

By the way, this is my first post here and the iBook is my first Mac, unless you count the Apple IIe I had back in 1980-something.

mdc · May 27, 2003, 04:23 PM

welcome

you liking your iBook and osX in general?

SupahCoolX · May 27, 2003, 07:10 PM

Well, I have both a 12" "ice" and a clamshell. The ice one is my main one, though.
It should also be noted that the 14-inchers weren't available yet when I got mine (but I would have gotten the 12" anyway).

cdbryan · May 27, 2003, 09:08 PM

@mdc: Thanks for the warm welcome.

Yes, I love my iBook, still getting used to osX, but it's going well so far. I still have A LOT to learn. One thing's for sure, the iBook and osX are both gorgeous!!

x user · May 27, 2003, 09:22 PM

I hate the name Icebook too, but it's pretty much the standerd terminology

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iamnid · May 28, 2003, 01:36 AM

I hate "icebook" as well. I just got my 900mhz "dual-usb" ibook.

Peter · May 28, 2003, 05:53 AM

Originally posted by iamnid:
I hate "icebook" as well. I just got my 900mhz "dual-usb" ibook.

I have a 12" 700Mhz Combo iBook, love it so much

billybob128 · May 28, 2003, 06:21 AM

wats wrong with just iBook
why with all the "iceBook" "dual usb"
if anyone wants to say they have a clamshell then they can say that
otherwise i put a movenent that everybody in here only calls then Ibooks with nothin else who's with me

intsik6 · May 28, 2003, 03:21 PM

It does seem silly to refer to the ibook as icebook.

I just got my new ibook 900Mhz and I'm pretty thrilled with it. This is my first owned (as opposed to borrowed/work issue) apple item and it handles really well.

I've just about peeled my eyes reading all the posts here to learn more about my new baby... and so far, there's plenty of stuff to keep one busy! Suggestions please on good downloads and software to help me get the most out of this cool machine.

-Q- · May 28, 2003, 03:26 PM

Wow. 14" not so popular...

cc_foo · Jun 1, 2003, 06:19 PM

Just a thought: I think the 14" iBooks should be priced lower than the 12" ones. I don't think many people would pay a premium for a machine which has limited advantages over the 12" model.

Peter · Jun 2, 2003, 01:03 AM

Originally posted by cc_foo:
Just a thought: I think the 14" iBooks should be priced lower than the 12" ones. I don't think many people would pay a premium for a machine which has limited advantages over the 12" model.

Why would they do that, 14" is more expensive to make surely...

-Q- · Jun 2, 2003, 08:41 AM

Bigger always commands a premium in price. And the 14" offers a bigger LCD (even tho' you're not getting more space). I don't see the logic of lowering the price of something that costs more.

And don't call me Shirley.

jmonty12 · Jun 2, 2003, 04:44 PM

Since so few 14" iBook owners were responding, I had to stop lurking and go ahead and register on this forum just to get my vote in. Are there really so few 14" iBook owners out there? I really love my 14" iBook!

RMXO · Jun 3, 2003, 11:39 PM

my wife has the 12" 800 iBook, but she wished she got the 14".

intsik6 · Jun 4, 2003, 12:33 AM

I am in bed with my ibook 900 with the combo drive and I couldn't be happier! Just the right size, and not so shabby looking either.

palmberg · Jun 4, 2003, 09:27 AM

Originally posted by intsik6:
I am in bed with my ibook 900 with the combo drive and I couldn't be happier! Just the right size, and not so shabby looking either.

Man, I like my iBook, too, but not THAT much.

I have a 466MHz Key Lime and just got a 900MHz iBook on Monday. WoOT!

intsik6 · Jun 4, 2003, 09:39 AM

Man, I like my iBook, too, but not THAT much.

I have a 466MHz Key Lime and just got a 900MHz iBook on
Monday. WoOT!

I take my ibook to bed with me hehehe since I like to surf and whatnot in bed, that way I can just conveniently fall asleep when the mood strikes. I've been gritting my teeth trying to download the java upgrade, it keeps dying on me. Well, just have to try again I guess.

Congrats on your new ibook.

Mulattabianca · Jun 10, 2003, 01:34 PM

i have 12" ibook. and maybe later get a 970 but as long as i can avoid moving to pBook i want to keep on ibook.. more confortable to hang around with it

x user · Jun 11, 2003, 11:14 PM

Well so far a whoppin 85.9% of people that have an iBook in this forum have 12"ers. Gotta love it

Stratus Fear · Jun 12, 2003, 02:23 AM

Originally posted by x user:
Well so far a whoppin 85.9% of people that have an iBook in this forum have 12"ers. Gotta love it

Well I like my 14" better than the 12"ers anyway

-Q- · Jun 12, 2003, 08:43 AM

Originally posted by Stratus Fear:
Well I like my 14" better than the 12"ers anyway

But do you like it a whopping 85.9% more?

Cipher13 · Jun 12, 2003, 09:43 AM

It's a wonder Apple still sell the 12".

Prediction: Apple drops the iBook entirely.

Cipher13 · Jun 14, 2003, 01:11 AM

Ah crap, I just checked this thread, and I MEANT to say:

It's a wonder Apple still sells the 14". Obviously.

ae86_16v · Jun 14, 2003, 02:51 PM

I've owned both a 12" 500mhz and a 12" 800mhz. Plus I have a G4/800 Powerbook, so the 14" isn't really necessary, especially considering that it doesn't really offer a higher resolution.

engaged · Jun 15, 2003, 04:08 AM

Originally posted by x user:
Well so far a whoppin 85.9% of people that have an iBook in this forum have 12"ers. Gotta love it

Let's be honest - that's hardly a surprise, is it? Bearing in mind that 12" iBooks (in various forms) have been available for a much longer time than 14"...

smijolovic · Jun 15, 2003, 04:06 PM

12" new 800 w/cdrom for me. The small 12" footprint beats any other small laptop in the business.....and 4.5 hours of battery life w/Airport card even smokes Centrinos!

rjenkinson · Jun 15, 2003, 06:06 PM

Originally posted by engaged:
Let's be honest - that's hardly a surprise, is it? Bearing in mind that 12" iBooks (in various forms) have been available for a much longer time than 14"...

yeah, that... and the 14" is just ugly.

-r.

Stratus Fear · Jun 16, 2003, 01:06 AM

Originally posted by rjenkinson:
yeah, that... and the 14" is just ugly.

-r.

Ugly? The only difference is the size...how can it be ugly compared to the 12"?

It's not incredibly bigger and/or heavier, either...

Cipher13 · Jun 16, 2003, 05:23 AM

Originally posted by Stratus Fear:
Ugly? The only difference is the size...how can it be ugly compared to the 12"?

It's not incredibly bigger and/or heavier, either...

Picture Jessica Alba. Hot, right? Now add a few inches to her all around - whaddya call that? Ugly.

Size matters. It's ugly.

Stratus Fear · Jun 16, 2003, 11:42 AM

Originally posted by Cipher13:
Picture Jessica Alba. Hot, right? Now add a few inches to her all around - whaddya call that? Ugly.

Size matters. It's ugly.

That's the dumbest comparison/reasoning I've EVER heard for something like this...

Fast iBook · Jun 16, 2003, 03:54 PM

12 inch 900 mhz 384 megs ram 40 gig hd combo drive ap card

ickettpe · Jun 18, 2003, 01:46 AM

for me it was either 12" 800 or a 14" 700..... not much choice there, considering the former is also cheaper.... So i got a RAM upgrade and it ended up around the same price as the stock 14" 700.......

besides, the 12" slips into the backpack easier