Ice-cream iBooks

OK, I concede, I went out a bought a Sony Vaio as the studios PowerBook was on it's last legs and the thought of being able to some serious FireWire action in a portable capacity was ultimately attractive. However, now I have worked out how to turn it on ... the old Apple heart strings are twanging as random errors appear as regular as Microsoft share price rises.

It seemed there was some similar feelings cruising around New York's MacWorld expo as a slew of new products and cool toys blinked in the bright lights of the public stage for the first time. The iBook seemed to be what most people were talking about, but I'm sure why as it looks like a cross between a oversized ice-cream cone and "stay fresh" kitchen storage utensil.

Harsh? Maybe ... but as my mate Ash tells me, it's not they look like, it is what's inside that counts. Peer inside this box of tricks and you'll find that along with the standard "Pentium toasting performance" peripherals, it also features two built-in antennas and an internal slot to accept AirPort, a wireless networking option. Resembling a small flying saucer, AirPort will allow iBook users to surf the Net without a wire - so long as they remain within 150 feet of the base station.

There are strong visual resemblance's to the ill-fated educational eMate, but I think and hope the iBook will be a tad more successful ... that is if, of course, they sort out the trademark.

http://www.apple.com/ibook/

http://www.iBook.com/

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