Seller on Ebay refurbishes laptops, I bought two in one month. All my friends want them. These custom refurbished models are hip and trendy, fourteen years later after they were originally released. Dinosaur or must have? It’s your call.
Fourteen years ago the iBook clamshell was introduced, in June of 1999. They began shipping in September 1999. Under two years later, in May of 2001 they were discontinued.
A short production run faded these design worthy items into oblivion. Just how many were sold remains to be seen. Surely the good marketing campaign made the students, consumers, and schools (coupled with $1599 base model price, low for that era) a must have.
Just how many survived? That we are not sure of. In the past two months I have purchased two different iBook vintage clamshells off eBay. Both have been fully refurbished and come loaded with software. Although the seller warns of the slow internet speed, I surf on wireless just fine.
I started this blog because I surfed and had to piece together all the information needed to do my research on the Apple Clamshell. I hope sometimes this site provides a wealth of knowledge for those looking for more information.
I’d love to know if you still have or use your Clamshell.
Drop me a line and let me know! IraMency@verizon.net
Apple Clamshell iBook History 