Clamshell Unboxing Part 1: The covering box
More than 12 years have passed since Steve Jobs unveiled the original iBook in July 1999. Most of the used Clamshell iBooks you can buy today have lost their original packaging and accessories. If you want to get a reasonable price for your iBook it may be wise to collect the things together, because Apple enthusiasts pay a considerable sum of money for it.  In a multi-part series i will present the original contents of the boxes - it may vary in different countries.
The  design of the covering box remained nearly the same beginning in July 1999, the first revision in February 2000 and the final second edition in September 2000.


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OS9 Retail CD and Update must not be confused



Many Clamshell Owners don't posess the original Software installation and restore CD (orange or grey) any more.
If you plan to install OS9 (some say they best OS ever) keep an eye out for the orginal white OS9 retail CD with the number 9 in orange.
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Last week, I attended the greatest show on Earth - if you're a computer geek - Macworld Expo. As you may have heard by now, Apple iCEO Steve Jobs introduced the new iBook there, and it was awesome.



Bob Levitus, Huston Chronicle

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