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iBook (16 VRAM), iBook (14.1 LCD 16 VRAM) - Technical Specifications

Configurations

Order no.

M8600LL/A

M8602LL/A

M8603LL/A

Processor

600MHz PowerPC G3

700MHz PowerPC G3

700MHz PowerPC G3

Level 2 cache

512K at 600MHz

512K at 700MHz

512K at 700MHz

System bus

100MHz

100MHz

100MHz

Memory

128MB, expandable

to 640MB

128MB, expandable

to 640MB

256MB, expandable

to 640MB

Hard disk drive2

20GB Ultra ATA

20GB Ultra ATA

30GB Ultra ATA

Optical drive

CD-ROM

Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)

Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)

Display

12.1-inch (diagonal)

TFT XGA

12.1-inch (diagonal)

TFT XGA

14.1-inch (diagonal)

TFT XGA

Graphics support

ATI Mobility Radeon

with 16MB VRAM

ATI Mobility Radeon

with 16MB VRAM

ATI Mobility Radeon

with 16MB VRAM

FireWire

One port

One port

One port

USB

Two ports

Two ports

Two ports

VGA, S-video, and

composite video output

Yes

Yes

Yes

Modem5

56K

56K

56K

Ethernet

10/100BASE-T

10/100BASE-T

10/100BASE-T

Wireless networking6

AirPort ready

AirPort ready

AirPort ready

Options

Product

Order no.

Apple Portable Power Adapter

M8743LL/A

iBook Rechargeable Battery (12.1-inch model)

M8433G/B

iBook Rechargeable Battery (14.1-inch model)

M8665G/A

Apple Video Adapter

M8734G/A

Apple VGA Display Adapter

M8639G/A

AirPort Card

M7600LL/D

AirPort Base Station

M8209LL/A

Apple FireWire Cable (6-pin to 6-pin, 0.5 meter)

M8633G/B

Apple FireWire Cable (6-pin to 6-pin, 2 meter)

M8634G/B

Apple FireWire Cable (4-pin to 6-pin, 2 meter)

M8635G/A

AppleCare Protection Plan

M8094LL/A

Technical Specifications

Processor and memory

600MHz or 700MHz PowerPC G3 processor with 512K on-chip level 2 cache running at full processor speed

  • 100MHz system bus

  • One of the following memory configurations:

    • 128MB of SDRAM built in

    • 256MB of SDRAM (128MB built in and 128MB in SO-DIMM slot)

  • Single 1.25-inch standard SO-DIMM slot (3.3V) supports up to a 512MB SO-DIMM for a total of 640MB of SDRAM

Storage

  • 20GB or 30GB Ultra ATA hard disk drive2

  • One of the following optical drives:

    • 24x-speed (maximum) CD-ROM drive

    • 8x8x8x24x-speed (maximum) Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW); writes CD-R and CD-RW discs at 8x speed, reads DVD-ROM discs at 8x speed, reads CD-ROM discs at 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-by-768-pixel resolution

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

Graphics support

ATI Mobility Radeon graphics accelerator with 16MB of dedicated graphics memory and AGP 2X support

Communications

  • Built-in 56K V.90 modem (RJ-11 connector)5

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

  • Built-in antennas and card slot for optional 11-Mbps AirPort Card; IEEE 802.11b compliant6

Peripheral connections

Two 12-Mbps USB ports

  • One 400-Mbps FireWire (IEEE 1394) port7

Audio

  • 16-bit CD-quality stereo sound output minijack

  • Built-in stereo speakers

  • Built-in 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)

Battery and power

iBook with 12.1-inch display: 47-watt-hour lithium-ion battery provides up to 5 hours of battery life on a single charge3

  • iBook with 14.1-inch display: 55-watt-hour lithium-ion battery provides up to 6 hours of battery life on a single charge3

  • Integrated charge indicator LEDs on battery

  • 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

Trackpad

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

Electrical requirements

Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC

  • Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz

  • Meets ENERGY STAR requirements

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: iBook with 12.1-inch display

Width: 11.2 inches (28.5 cm)

  • Depth: 9.06 inches (23.0 cm)

  • Thickness: 1.35 inches (3.4 cm)

  • Weight: 4.9 pounds (2.2 kg)1

Size and weight: iBook with 14.1-inch display

Width: 12.7 inches (32.3 cm)

  • Depth: 10.2 inches (25.9 cm)

  • Thickness: 1.35 inches (3.4 cm)

  • Weight: 5.9 pounds (2.7 kg)1

  1. Weight varies by configuration.

  2. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.

  3. Battery life depends on configuration and use.

  4. CD burning requires CD-RW drive. iTunes is for legal or right holder authorized copying only. Don’t steal music.

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

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

  7. Actual rates will vary.