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iBook (Dual USB) - Technical Specifications
Configurations
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.
Options
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
Technical Specifications
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
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
Weight varies by configuration.
For hard drive capacity measurements, 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
Battery life depends on configuration and use.
iTunes is licensed for reproduction of noncopyrighted materials or materials the user is legally permitted to reproduce.
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.
Actual modem speeds lower; speed depends on connection rate and other factors.