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JamesM · Nov 25, 2003, 07:18 PM

So what do you all think... what do you want... and what would you give to an iBook user for the holidays...

I'm out of ideas.

nickgold2012 · Nov 25, 2003, 07:35 PM

I can't decide between these bags:

http://www.macyummies.com/jammacsleevf.html

http://www.macyummies.com/ma12ibslsk.html

http://www.booqbags.com/ibooq.html

http://www.drbott.com/prod/db.lasso?code=5810-IBSL

http://shinza.com/product_info.php?p...355e01ebfd8aee

I know I'm going to ask for one of them. Just... Which one?

I already got an early birthday-Xmas gift (b. Dec. 21) from my girlfriend, a Linksys 802.11b/ethernet router for the new iBook G4.

SupahCoolX · Nov 25, 2003, 07:53 PM

Bags/cases. Bluetooth adaptor, with mouse & keyboard. Griffin Technology PowerMate. Extra battery. iPod. Good headphones/speakers. www.macskinz.com

ginoledesma · Nov 25, 2003, 10:02 PM

AppleCare if your friend doesn't have one already and if you can afford it.

Other "nice to have"s:
- iBook sleeve
- Griffin Technologies iMic
- Wireless Keyboard and/or mouse (Logitech MX700/BlueTooth mouse)
- BlueTooth USB adapter if no built-in BT

Chito · Nov 25, 2003, 10:13 PM

I've got the shinza sleeve and it's awesome.

dracoleb · Nov 26, 2003, 12:17 AM

iPod

k_munic · Nov 26, 2003, 01:55 AM

i own one of these usb-lights - very cool looking in dark areas

and it does work!

and as a gift, i would like to get one of these usb-powered propellers - that's so funny ugly and useless, it would be a great gift (and less expensive!), the typical toys-for-the-boys-stuff

("hey, my laptop has its own air condition!")

funkboy · Nov 27, 2003, 11:50 PM

The smallest wacom-like pen-input that I know of:

http://www.macally.com/new/new_icecad.html

$35 from clubmac. It's on my list this year - anyone can send me one if they'd like to

MacAlly is chock full of good gift ideas, actually.

TheIceMan · Nov 28, 2003, 12:14 AM

Originally posted by Chito:
I've got the shinza sleeve and it's awesome.

I was wondering about these. Thanks.

okm51 · Nov 28, 2003, 10:17 AM

I'd like to trade my trusty G3 iBook 500 for a sleek new G4!

Centris650 · Nov 28, 2003, 03:55 PM

Originally posted by okm51:
I'd like to trade my trusty G3 iBook 500 for a sleek new G4!

ooh ooh!Me too!

This iBook owner (466SE Clamshell) would like to have an external HD. Something along the 120GB range.

gonadman · Nov 28, 2003, 05:15 PM

I'd have to second (or third) the vote for an iPod as the ideal companion to the iBook (or any Mac for that matter).

I'm between iBooks at the moment - I backed up all my important data onto my iPod and will transfer it all over to my new iBook when I finally get it for Christmas!

polendo · Nov 29, 2003, 10:51 AM

I wouldn't mind getting a patch to fix my Ibook battery.

microcars · Nov 29, 2003, 02:36 PM

xtra AC adapters.

I got 2 for the wife.

Now she can browse around the house and plug-in just about anywhere.

of course, I can use these too.....

andretan · Nov 29, 2003, 03:06 PM

Griffin Technology's iCurve or PowerMate

ginoledesma · Nov 30, 2003, 09:55 AM

External Fireware case that can house a DVD-RW/hard drive.

ebsidohw · Dec 3, 2003, 01:41 AM

one of those nifty USB Hard Drives would be nice as well.

ginoledesma · Dec 3, 2003, 04:26 AM

Doh! How could I forget -- perhaps one of the best "upgrades" for any laptop user: more memory! 512MB would do nicely!

GORDYmac · Dec 3, 2003, 01:31 PM

I'd opt for a gift certificate. My folk know how particular I am about my Macs. They wouldn't dare buy me anything for any of them--especially Quicksilver and my iBook 500. Gift certificates from CompUSA, MicroCenter or BestBuy are always welcome. iTMS gift certificates or AppleCare would be welcomed too.

Rev-O · Dec 6, 2003, 06:42 PM

A macskinz would be nice... think they're doing gift certs now. But what would be uber cool is a USB microscope! Portable computer and a portable microscope would be ideal for goofing off with my young 'un!