iBook (Dual USB) - Technical Specifications

Order no.

M7698LL/A

M7692LL/A

M8520LL/A

Processor

500-MHz PowerPC G3

500-MHz PowerPC G3

500-MHz PowerPC G3

Level 2 cache

256K at 500 MHz

256K at 500 MHz

256K at 500 MHz

Memory (PC100 SDRAM)

64MB

128MB

128MB

Hard disk drive²

10GB Ultra ATA

10GB Ultra ATA

10GB Ultra ATA

Optical drive

CD-ROM

DVD-ROM

DVD-ROM/CD-RW

Display

12.1-inch (diagonal) TFT XGA

12.1-inch (diagonal) TFT XGA

12.1-inch (diagonal) TFT XGA

Graphics support

ATI RAGE Mobility 128 with 8MB SDRAM

ATI RAGE Mobility 128 with 8MB SDRAM

ATI RAGE Mobility 128 with 8MB SDRAM

FireWire

One port

One port

One port

USB

Two ports

Two ports

Two ports

VGA and composite video output

Yes

Yes

Yes

Modem⁶

56K V.90

56K V.90

56K V.90

Ethernet

10/100BASE-T

10/100BASE-T

10/100BASE-T

Wireless networking⁵

AirPort ready

AirPort ready

AirPort ready

All models include a built-in keyboard and trackpad, modem cable, RGB display adapter, power adapter and power cord, and lithium-ion battery; Mac OS 9.1, Mac OS X,8 QuickTime, iMovie 2, iTunes, AppleWorks, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook Express, Netscape Communicator, Palm Desktop, FAXstf, Cro-Mag Rally, Bugdom, Nanosaur, and Acrobat Reader software; Apple Hardware Test CD; complete setup, learning, and reference documentation; limited warranty; and 30 days of free Internet service through EarthLink.

Internet access requires an Internet service account. Most applications are preinstalled. Product contains electronic documentation. Backup copy of software is provided on CD-ROM.

Product

Order no.

Apple Portable Power Adapter

M8457LL/A

iBook Rechargeable Battery

M8433G/A

AirPort Card

M7600LL/B

AirPort Base Station

M7601LL/B

Apple AV Cable

M8434G/A

Processor and memory

• 500-MHz PowerPC G3 processor

• 256K on-chip level 2 cache

• 66-MHz system bus; 66-MHz memory bus

• 64MB of PC100 SDRAM, expandable to 576MB; or 128MB of PC100 SDRAM, expandable to 640MB; single 1.25-inch standard SO-DIMM slot supports up to 512MB SO-DIMM

Storage

• 10GB Ultra ATA hard disk drive²

• One of the following optical drives:

  • —24x-speed (maximum) CD-ROM drive (reads CD-ROM discs at 24x speed)

  • —8x-speed (maximum) DVD-ROM drive (plays DVDVideo discs; plays CD-ROM discs at 24x speed)

  • —4x4x6x24x-speed (maximum) DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive (writes CD-R discs at 4x speed; writes CD-RW discs at 4x speed; reads DVD-ROM discs at 6x speed; reads CD-ROM discs at 24x speed)

  • —Optional 8x4x24x-speed (maximum) CD-RW drive (writes CD-R discs at 8x speed; writes CD-RW discs at 4x speed; reads CD-ROM discs at 24x speed)

• Support for external FireWire and USB storage devices

Display

• Built-in 12.1-inch (diagonal) TFT XGA active-matrix display

• Supports millions of colors at 1024-by-768-pixel resolution

• Supports resolution scaling to 800-by-600-pixel and 640-by-480-pixel resolution with millions of colors

Graphics support

• ATI RAGE Mobility 128 graphics accelerator with 8MB of SDRAM graphics memory and AGP 2X support

Communications

• Built-in 56K V.90 modem (RJ-11 connector)⁶

• Built-in 10/100BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)

• Built-in antennas and card slot for optional 11-Mbps AirPort Card; IEEE 802.11 DSSS compliant⁵

• Optional AirPort Base Station containing 56K modem and 10/BASE-T Ethernet port⁵

Peripheral connections

• Two 12-Mbps USB ports

• One 400-Mbps FireWire (IEEE 1394) port⁷

Audio

• 16-bit CD-quality stereo sound output minijack through AV port

• Built-in stereo speakers

• Built-in microphone

• Support for external USB audio devices such as microphones and speakers

Video

• VGA video output port for video mirroring with an external display or projector (24 bit)

• Composite video output to TV through AV port (requires Apple AV Cable)

Battery and power

• 42-watt-hour lithium-ion battery provides up to 5 hours of battery life on a single charge³

• Power adapter port

Keyboard

• Built-in full-size keyboard with 77 (U.S.) or 78 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted ”T“ arrangement), and embedded keypad

Apple trackpad

• Solid-state trackpad provides precise cursor control; supports tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

Electrical requirements

• Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC

• Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz

• Meets ENERGY STAR requirements under Mac OS 9

Environmental requirements

• Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)

• Storage temperature: –13° to 140° F (–25° to 60° C)

• Relative humidity: 20% to 80% noncondensing

• Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet

• Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet

Size and weight

• Width: 11.2 inches (28.5 cm)

• Depth: 9.1 inches (23.0 cm)

• Thickness: 1.35 inches (3.4 cm)

• Weight: 4.9 pounds (2.2 kg)¹

1. Weight varies by configuration.

2. For hard drive capacity measurements, 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.

3. Battery life depends on configuration and use.

4. iTunes is licensed for reproduction of noncopyrighted materials or materials the user is legally permitted to reproduce.

5. Wireless Internet access requires AirPort Card, AirPort Base Station, and Internet access (fees may apply). Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort, including America Online. Range may vary with site conditions.

6. Actual modem speeds lower; speed depends on connection rate and other factors.

7. Actual rates will vary.

8. Mac OS X requires 128MB of SDRAM.