September 13, 2000: Second Generation iBooks Debut

The first generation of iBooks came in either orange or blue, but people complained about the garish colors. So Apple released the iBook SE, a small revision that addressed those complaints by providing a gray option.

The first true revision of the iBooks came at the Apple Expo 2000. The updates were fairly predictable: DVD drive, upgraded processor, and the inclusion of FireWire. Prices started at $1,499.

The new iBooks also brought new colors. A subtly changed blue iBook was revealed (it was now called "indigo" instead of "blueberry") and the tangerine iBook was replaced by a "key lime" green iBook, a version that was deemed "too ugly for us to sell responsibly" by PowerMax.

The revised Books went on sale today in 2000.