iBook (800 MHz 32 VRAM), iBook (900 MHz 32 VRAM), iBook (14.1 LCD 900 MHz 32 VRAM) - Technical Specifications

In addition to choosing from Apple’s preconfigured systems, you can order an iBook with factory-installed options such as additional RAM, a larger hard drive, and AirPort wireless networking from the Apple Store or an Apple Authorized Reseller.

Processor and memory

• 800MHz or 900MHz 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

• 30GB or 40GB Ultra ATA hard disk drive⁵

• One of the following optical drives:

  • —24x-speed (maximum) CD-ROM drive

  • —Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW); writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 10x speed, reads DVD-ROM discs at up to 8x speed, reads CD-ROM discs at up to 24x speed

Display

• Choice of built-in 12.1-inch (diagonal) 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 7500 graphics accelerator with 32MB of dedicated video memory and AGP 2X support

Communications

• Built-in 56K V.92 modem (RJ-11 connector)⁶

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

• Built-in antennas and expansion slot for optional 11-Mbps AirPort Card (802.11b Wi-Fi certified)3

Peripheral connections

• Two 12-Mbps USB ports

• One FireWire 400 port at up to 400 Mbps⁷

Audio

• 16-bit CD-quality stereo sound output minijack

• Built-in stereo speakers

• Built-in microphone

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 with 12.1-inch display: 46-watt-hour lithium-ion battery provides up to 5 hours of battery life on a single charge¹

• iBook with 14.1-inch display: 55-watt-hour lithium-ion battery provides up to 6 hours of battery life on a single charge¹

• 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 for precise cursor control; supports tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

Electrical and environmental requirements

• Meets ENERGY STAR requirements

• Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC

• Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz

• 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)

• Height: 1.35 inches (3.4 cm)

• Width: 11.2 inches (28.5 cm)

• Depth: 9.06 inches (23.0 cm)

• Weight: 4.9 pounds (2.2 kg)²

Size and weight (iBook with 14.1-inch display)

• Height: 1.35 inches (3.4 cm)

• Width: 12.7 inches (32.3 cm)

• Depth: 10.2 inches (25.9 cm)

• Weight: 5.9 pounds (2.7 kg)²

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