iBook G4 (Mid 2005) - Technical Specifications
Configurations | 12-inch Combo Drive | 14-inch SuperDrive |
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Model | M9846LL/A | M9848LL/A |
Processor | 1.33GHz PowerPC G4 | 1.42GHz PowerPC G4 |
Level 2 Cache | 512K at 1.33GHz | 512K at 1.42GHz |
System bus | 133MHz | 142MHz |
Memory (DDR SDRAM) | 512MB PC2700 (333MHz) DDR SDRAM; supports up to 1.5GB; 1 available expansion slot | |
Hard drive2 | 40GB ATA/100 4200 rpm | 60GB ATA/100 4200 rpm |
Optical drive | Slot-Load Combo Drive DVD-ROM/CD-RW | Slot-Load SuperDrive DVD±RW/CD-RW |
Display | 12.1-inch (diagonal) TFT XGA | 14.1-inch (diagonal) TFT XGA |
Graphics support | ATI Mobility Radeon 9550 with 32MB of dedicated DDR SDRAM | |
FireWire | One FireWire 400 port at up to 400 Mbps | |
USB | Two USB 2.0 ports at up to 480 Mbps each | |
VGA, S-video and composite video output | Video mirroring supports VGA video out to an external display or projector (requires included Apple VGA Video Adapter) and S-video and composite video out to a TV or VCR (requires optional Apple Video Adapter, sold separately). | |
Modem3 | Built-in 56K V.92 modem | |
Ethernet | Built-in 10/100BASE-T Ethernet | |
Wireless4 | Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme (Wi-Fi 802.11g); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR | |
System software | Mac OS X version 10.4 Tiger | |
Software | iLife ’06 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD5, GarageBand, iWeb), Mail, Dashboard, Spotlight, iChat AV, Safari, Sherlock, QuickTime, iSync, iCal, DVD Player, Address Book, AppleWorks, iWork (30-day trial), Classic environment, Quicken 2005 for Macintosh, 2005 World Book Multimedia Reference Suite, Nanosaur 2, Marble Blast Gold, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, Zinio Reader, XCode Developer Tools and Apple Hardware Test | |
Service and support | 90 days of free telephone support and one-year limited warranty. Product contains documentation. Backup copy of software is provided on CD-ROM. | |
Hardware accessories | Apple VGA Display Adapter, modem cable, power adapter, AC wall plug, power cord, lithium-ion battery |
Build-to-Order Options | Order a custom-configured iBook from the online Apple Store or an authorized Apple reseller. |
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Technical Specifications
Processor and memory
1.33GHz or 1.42GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine and 512K on-chip level 2 cache
133MHz or 142MHz system bus
512MB of PC2700 (333MHz) DDR SDRAM with support for up to 1.5GB
Storage
40GB or 60GB Ultra ATA hard disk drive2
One of the following optical drives:
Combo Drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW); writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 16x speed, reads DVD-ROM discs at up to 8x speed, reads CD-ROM discs at up to 24x speed
8x SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW); writes DVD±R discs at up to 8x speed, writes DVD±RW discs at up to 4x speed, reads DVDs at up to 8x speed, writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 16x speed, reads CDs at up to 24x speed.
Support for external FireWire and USB storage devices
Display
Choice of built-in 12.1-inch or 14.1-inch (diagonal) TFT XGA active-matrix display
Support for millions of colors at 1024 x 768 pixel resolution
Support for resolution scaling to 800 x 600 pixel and 640 x 480 pixel resolution with millions of colors
Graphics support
ATI Mobility Radeon 9550 graphics processor with 32MB of dedicated video memory and AGP 4X support
Communications
Built-in 56K V.92 modem (RJ-11 connector)3
Built-in 10/100BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
Built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme (compliant with 802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability)4
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Peripheral connections
Two 480 Mbps USB 2.0 ports
One FireWire 400 port at up to 400 Mbps6
Audio
16-bit CD-quality stereo headphone jack
Built-in stereo speakers
Built-in omnidirectional microphone
Support for external USB audio devices such as microphones and speakers
Video
VGA video output for video mirroring on an external display or projector (24-bit color) with included Apple VGA Display Adapter.
S-video and composite video output to TV or projector (requires Apple Video Adapter, sold separately)
Battery
iBook G4 with 12.1-inch display: 50-watt-hour lithium-ion battery provides up to 6 hours of battery life on a single charge7
iBook G4 with 14.1-inch display: 61-watt-hour lithium-ion battery provides up to 6 hours of battery life on a single charge7
Integrated charge indicator LEDs on battery
Keyboard and trackpad
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 numeric keypad
Solid-state trackpad provides precise cursor control; supports tap, double-tap, drag and scrolling capabilities
Electrical and environmental
Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz
Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
Storage temperature: -13° to 113° F (-25° to 45° C)
Relative humidity: 20% to 80% noncondensing
Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet
Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
Size and weight (12.1-inch model)
Height: 1.35 inches (3.42 cm)
Width: 11.2 inches (28.5 cm)
Depth: 9.06 inches (23.0 cm)
Weight: 4.9 pounds (2.2 kg)1
Size and weight: (14.1-inch model)
Height: 1.35 inches (3.42 cm)
Width: 12.7 inches (32.3 cm)
Depth: 10.2 inches (25.9 cm)
Weight: 5.9 pounds (2.7 kg)1
Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
Compatible ISP and telephone services required. Your ISP may not support all V.92 features. Modem will function according to V.90 standards if V.92 services are not available. Actual modem speeds lower; speed depends on connection rate and other factors.
Wireless Internet access requires AirPort Base Station or AirPort Extreme Base Station and Internet access (fees may apply). Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort. Range may vary with site conditions.
You need an Apple SuperDrive to burn DVDs in iDVD, but you can save iDVD projects as an archive on iBook G4 models with a Combo Drive and later transfer them to a SuperDrive-equipped system and burn them to a DVD.
Actual rates will vary.
Battery life depends on configuration and use.
Internet access requires a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply. Product contains electronic documentation. Backup copy of software is included.