I've had an 800 mHz iBook for just a year and I'm completely happy with it. Don't be put off by negative comments. People are more likely to post when they have a problem, so that's what you read on lists. I have no doubt that most iBook owners are more than satisfied with their purchase. Rebecca On Sunday, December 28, 2003, at 06:32 PM, J Patrick Draine wrote: > > On Dec 28, 2003, at 8:50 PM, Gene Merritt wrote: >> it is pretty pervasive with 100s of G3 iBooks made in 2002 and after >> being affected. > > Umm, 100s out of how many out there? > >> But, really read some of those online comments...people are really >> not happy with these machines. > > Many are quite pleased -- mine's the 12" 900 MHz. > > Patrick