iBook is a line of laptop computers designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple Computer from 1999 to 2006. The line targeted entry-level, consumer and education markets, with lower specifications and prices than the PowerBook, Apple's higher-end line of laptop computers.

The iBook was the first Mac released using Unified Motherboard Architecture (UMA), which allowed Apple to standardize most motherboard components across all product lines. The most exciting new feature of the iBook was the inclusion of AirPort, a wireless networking system based on existing industry standards.

Mar 19, 2013 · The original iBook cost $1,599, which was fairly pricey compared to modern day consumer laptops, but almost a thousand dollars less than the cheapest available Powerbook. It had a 300 MHz G3 processor, 6 GB hard drive, and 32 MBs of RAM.

Aug 19, 2018 · The world’s first Wi-Fi-enabled laptop was launched by Apple at MacWorld in New York City on July 21, 1999. Jobs demonstrated wireless Internet by walking about on stage with the laptop in his hand and – like a magician – passing the iBook through a …

Jul 21, 2019 · Initial colors included Blueberry and Tangerine, with later models available in Graphite, Indigo, and Key Lime. The original iBook, priced from $1,599, was equipped with a 12.1-inch display...

The iBook is a laptop version of an iMac computer manufactured by Apple Computer and targeted at the consumer and education market segments. It was present from 1999 to 2006. The first model was released on July 21, 1999. All iBook models contained a PowerPC 750 ("G3") CPU, until the iBook G4...

Jan 30, 2006 · Here we see Steve Jobs introducing the very first iBook.

Apple’s first consumer portable since the PowerBook 150 was discontinued at under US$1,000 in late 1995, the $1,599 iBook was available in blueberry and tangerine. Apple billed it as the world’s second fastest portable computer – only the Lombard PowerBook G3 outperforms it.

On July 21, 1999, Apple debuted the iBook, a colorful laptop that resembled the iMac G3 and helped introduce the world to Wi-Fi.

"iBook" redirects here. For the e-book reader app previously named iBooks, see Apple Books. Apple has launched fourteen iBooks.