iBook G4
29/06/10 11:00 AM
I recently purchased a second-hand Apple iBook G4 12” (Mid 2005) off eBay for my Mum’s friend. I was given the task of setting it all up to be fully ready for her to switch over (she has been a PC user all her life).
Well, I’m actually quite surprised. Despite the meagre 1.33GHz G4 processor, 768MB RAM and 40GB Hard Disk, it’s actually not a bad computer! It has Leopard installed, so it supports all the latest applications. It’s relatively speedy, you can browse the web in Safari flawlessly (though it can’t do YouTube HD). Skype and Mail work well, and the iWork suite is perfectly useable.
I was also surprised at the battery life, which is approximately 3.5 hours with light web surfing, definitely more than I was expecting.
All in all, if you’re looking for an Apple laptop and need one on the cheap, have a look at eBay for an iBook G4 (make sure it’s 1.33GHz though). It was a steal at $250 + Postage.
Well, I guess that’s all until we meet again.
Shaun_R
Well, I’m actually quite surprised. Despite the meagre 1.33GHz G4 processor, 768MB RAM and 40GB Hard Disk, it’s actually not a bad computer! It has Leopard installed, so it supports all the latest applications. It’s relatively speedy, you can browse the web in Safari flawlessly (though it can’t do YouTube HD). Skype and Mail work well, and the iWork suite is perfectly useable.
I was also surprised at the battery life, which is approximately 3.5 hours with light web surfing, definitely more than I was expecting.
All in all, if you’re looking for an Apple laptop and need one on the cheap, have a look at eBay for an iBook G4 (make sure it’s 1.33GHz though). It was a steal at $250 + Postage.
Well, I guess that’s all until we meet again.
Shaun_R
My New Setup
06/05/10 11:00 AM
I recently purchased the new 13” MacBook Pro from Apple, which I am very happy with.
However, I haven’t taken any new photos of my setup since the purchase.
Therefore, I decided to take some photos today.
I decided that, since I use Bjango’s awesome iStat Menus Wallpaper with the blue theme for my iMac, MBP and iPod Touch, that I should do something else out of blue/black...
Now, I’ve always wanted an iPod Dock, personally I think that plugging in the cable kinda sucks. So, guess what I decided to do? Build one, of course!!
I did some research on Google and Instructables, and found various ideas for making Docks, and one of them was made out of none other than LEGO! Now, my brother is obsessed with LEGO - so we have plenty lying around.
I stole some blue and black pieces, and set to work.
Well, 15 minutes later, I finished, and I am very pleased with the results.
Here are a couple photos of the finished product...
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Click here for full size.
I have also taken some new pictures of my setup, including my new Dock.
Click here for full size.
Click here for full size.
Finally, I have also made a mini iPod Stand - again out of LEGO - to prop my iPod up in landscape for watching YouTube and portrait for everything else.
Click here for full size.
Well, that’s all I have for now, so until next time, stay safe!
Shaun_R
However, I haven’t taken any new photos of my setup since the purchase.
Therefore, I decided to take some photos today.
I decided that, since I use Bjango’s awesome iStat Menus Wallpaper with the blue theme for my iMac, MBP and iPod Touch, that I should do something else out of blue/black...
Now, I’ve always wanted an iPod Dock, personally I think that plugging in the cable kinda sucks. So, guess what I decided to do? Build one, of course!!
I did some research on Google and Instructables, and found various ideas for making Docks, and one of them was made out of none other than LEGO! Now, my brother is obsessed with LEGO - so we have plenty lying around.
I stole some blue and black pieces, and set to work.
Well, 15 minutes later, I finished, and I am very pleased with the results.
Here are a couple photos of the finished product...
Click here for full size.
Click here for full size.
I have also taken some new pictures of my setup, including my new Dock.
Click here for full size.
Click here for full size.
Finally, I have also made a mini iPod Stand - again out of LEGO - to prop my iPod up in landscape for watching YouTube and portrait for everything else.
Click here for full size.
Well, that’s all I have for now, so until next time, stay safe!
Shaun_R
