The Apple MacBook laptop has replaced the iBook and uses the Intel Processor Platform.  The MacBook originated in 2006 with the 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo and was available in white or black form factor on the polycarbonite (Plastic looking) MacBook has remained largely the same from 2006 - 2008 when it became available as a Unibody system.  In 2009 the Unibody Aluminum MacBook received some updates and was bumped into the MacBook Pro line of computers.  In October of 2009 the Polycarbonate MacBooks underwent a major change and became Unibody based,  thinner and received the 7 year internal battery and LED Backlit display.

The MacBook is a great way to get into the Intel based Mac architecture without spending a large sum of money.  These machines can be purchased as used computers from The Apple Xchange and are usually our top seller.  Speeds range from 1.83GHz to 2.4 GHz with RAM options up to 4GB and hard drive options to 500GB.  MacBooks feature a 13.3" Widescreen display and also include the multi-touch trackpad, iSight camera and other great features that are also found on the MacBook Pro line of computers.

The Apple iMac is a desktop computer with all of the components built into the LCD panel.  These all in one units are a great choice for someone who does not need the portability of a laptop but needs a lot of computing power.  These iMac systems can provide the latest processor offerings from Apple with High End graphics processors.  Apple iMacs are a great solution for a family computer to the graphic artist pushing it's capabilities.  Screens can vary from 17 inches to 27 inches.  The iMac originated as a G3 based system with a CRT and has continued as a G4, G5 and now Intel based platform.  Current models include Wireless keyboards and mice, support WiFi, Bluetooth and have USB and Firewire ports on them.

The Apple PowerBook G4 was considered the high end laptop based on the PowerPC G4 Processor.  The PowerBook G4 was available with 12", 15" and 17" screens and processors on the titaniums from 400MHz to the Aluminums up to 1.67GHz.  The 12" PowerBook has been a very popular laptop for those who travel a lot since they are very portable and offer computing power to 1.5GHz.  The 15" and 17" Aluminum laptops offer backlit keyboards and processors to 1.67GHz.  The PowerBook G4 has been replaced by the MacBook Pro line of computers which are available in 15" and 17" versions.  Apple dropped the 12" laptop on the MacBook Pro line and replaced it with a 13" MacBook Pro.  If you are looking for a lower priced computer, consider looking at the MacBook line of computers.

The iBook has been a very popular portable computer based on the PowerPC Processor, these started using the G3 and have gone to the G4 as well.  The Apple iBook is a compact laptop available with 12" or 14" screens with G4 processors going up to 1.33GHz on the 12" version and 1.42GHz on the 14" version.  The Apple iBook has been a very popular laptop for those wanted to get into a portable Apple product at a reasonable cost.  The iBook and iBook G4 has been replaced by the MacBook and is considered to be obsolete at this time.  If you are looking for a great machine to get started experiencing the advantages of an Apple we would recommend looking into MacBook computers.