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Much anticipated (and leaked), this is a touch-sensitive display strip, that effectively replaces the traditional function keys which have been a feature of consumer computing for more than 40 years. The big news, however, is the addition of a 'Touch Bar'. Their new 'force touch' trackpads are twice as large as the previous-generation, and the keyboards have been redesigned, with a slimmer butterfly switch design, that Apple claims will offer superior tactile feel to the similar switches in the 12" MacBook. It's no surprise that the two new flagship MacBook Pro models are slimmer and lighter than their predecessors, but the ergonomic changes are more fundamental than that. The long-awaited new flagship 13" and 15" MacBook Pros bring performance boosts compared to the previous generation, revamped ergonomics, and a new 'Touch Bar', aimed at making the machines more versatile for creative professionals. But for lots of us professional users, it can also more than fill the bill.On the 25th anniversary of the first PowerBook, Apple has announced three new MacBook Pro models. The iBook is touted as a consumer portable.
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On the other hand, the iBook does have a firm, full size keyboard, something not found on some portables of this compact size. I’m slowing training myself not to do this, but it’s a hard habit to break. If I have one complaint about the iBook, it’s that I often press the F12 key when I’m reaching for the Delete key and pop open the optical drive (the F12 key is the media-eject button for the iBook). To use Target Disk Mode, connect the two computers with a FireWire cable, then start up the second one while holding down the “T” key on the keyboard.
I do this to quickly and easily back up and transfer writing documents and e-mail back and forth between my Macs. (FireWire Target Disk Mode can be used on any G4 system). Using this mode, you can connect the iBook to another Mac (in my case, a desktop G4) and use it as an external hard drive. What makes the iBook an excellent second computer for me is its support of FireWire Target Disk Mode. After long hours of writing stories on the iBook, I tend to increase the font size from 12 to 14 point to ease my aching eyes. Of course, the PowerBook’s screen is 15-inches and is easier on the eyes over long periods of time. In fact, inch for inch, I think it looks as good as the Titanium’s. The 12.1-inch TFT XGA active-matrix display serves up brilliant colors and surprising sharpness. I also continue to be impressed by the iBook’s fantastic screen. Apple was probably thinking of students when implementing these design elements, but they’re also great for on-the-go dads and moms who often whip out our laptops to get some work done during soccer half-times or while (as I’m doing now) sitting around the orthodontist’s office. Basically, there’s nothing to inadvertently hang on backpacks or briefcases. Ditto with the lack of I/O doors and levers. Travelers will also appreciate the hidden latch design that lets the iBook remain closed without any protruding latches or buttons that could be broken.
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If you use your portable on an airplane frequently, you’ll appreciate this. It also pivots down, lowering the overall height when the iBook is open. I also love the iBook screen hinge, which moves the display away from the keyboard, giving fingers room to stretch out for more comfortable typing. The previous 10GB wasn’t bad, but all those digital tunes and iMovies eat up hard disk space very quickly. This, too, is a wise move on Apple’s part.
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With the new iBooks, you can choose from a 15GB or 20GB hard drive - or upgrade to 30GB through the online Apple Store. The new iBook accepts one 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB or 512MB 44-pin, PC100-compliant 1.25-inch SO-DIMM.
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After all, you need 128MB of RAM to run Mac OS X and some applications. Apple has taken the logical step of making the iBooks come standard with 128MB of RAM in all configurations (you can beef them up to 640MB of SDRAM, if you wish).