iBook G4

Introduced: October 2003
Terminated: April 2004

Description

The first iBook to run the PowerPC 7455 v3.3 G4 processor, the iBook G4 came in three configurations.  The low-end 12.1” configuration ran at 800Mhz, had a 20Gb hard drive and 256Mb of RAM.  The midrange 14.1” configuration ran at 933Mhz, had a 40Gb hard drive and 256Mb of RAM.  The high-end 14.1” configuration ran at 1.0Ghz, had a 60Gb hard drive and 256Mb of RAM.  All models included a slot loading Combo drive.

History

The iBook G4 brought the new processor to the iBook line.  It also brought improvements to graphics, USB 2.0, AirPort Extreme capability and Bluetooth support.  The memory architecture and bus were also enhanced in this model.

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Specifications

Processor: PowerPC 7455 v3.3 (G4)
Processor Speed: 800, 933 MHz, or 1.0 GHz
Benchmarks: 800 MHz: 431, 933 MHz: 484, 1.0 GHz: 465
Cache: 64 KB L1, 256k on-chip (1:1) L2
System Bus: 133 MHz
Hard Drive: 30, 40, or 60 GB
Media: Slot-loading DVD/CD-RW Combo
Trackpad: Solid-state trackpad supports tap, double-tap and drag
Keyboard: Full size (77 (U.S.) or 78 (ISO) keys incl. 12 function, 4 arrow, embedded keypad)
Colors: Opaque White
Weight and Dimensions (US): 4.9 (12.1-inch) / 5.9 (14.1-inch) lbs., 1.35” H x 11.2” W x 9.1” D (12.1-inch) / 1.35” H x 12.7” W x 10.2” D (14.1-inch)
Weight and Dimensions (Metric): 2.2 (12.1-inch) / 2.7 (14.1-inch) kg, 28.4 cm W x 23.1 cm D x 3.4 cm H (12.1-inch) / 32.3 cm W x 25.9 cm D x 3.4 cm H (14.1-inch)
Original Mac OS: Mac OS X 10.3 (7B85)
Later Mac OS:—
Maximum Mac OS: Latest release of Mac OS X
Hardware Test: AHT (iBook) 2.0.1, 2.2.1, 2.5
Firmware: Open Firmware
Firmware Update: None
Logicboard RAM: 128 MB
Maximum RAM: 1.12 GB
Type of RAM Slots: 1 - PC2100 DDR266 200-pin SO-DIMM (PC2700 supported; however it will run at only 266 MHz)
Minimum RAM Speed:—
Interleaving Support: No
Graphics Card: ATI Mobility Radeon 9200
ATI Card Model: ATY,RV280M9+
Graphics Connection: 4x AGP
Graphics Memory: 32 MB
Built-in Display: 12.1-inch or 14.1-inch (diagonal) TFT XGA
Resolutions: 1024 x 768 (Optimum), 800 x 600, 640 x 480
Display Modes: Video mirroring only
Display Connection: 1 - Mini-VGA (Composite and S-video with adapter)
Expansion Slots: None
Hard Drive Bus: Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6)
Motion Sensor: None
Backup Battery: None
Power Adapter: 45 W Apple Power Adapter
System Battery: 50 Wh (12.1-inch) or 61 Wh (14.1-inch) Lithium Ion
Battery Life: Up to 6 hours
Max Watts: 45 W
Line Voltage: 100-240V AC
AirPort: Optional AirPort Extreme card (802.11b/g)
Bluetooth: Optional Bluetooth 1.1
Ethernet: 10/100BASE-T (RJ-45)
Modem: 56k v92
USB: 2 - 480 MBit/s
FireWire: 1 - 400 MBit/s (7W)
Security Slot: 1 - Kensington cable lock
Audio In: 1 - Built-in microphone
Audio Out: 1 - 3.5-mm analog output jack, Built-in speakers (16-bit 44.1 kHz sample rate)Processor: PowerPC 7455 v3.3 (G4)
Processor Speed: 800, 933 MHz, or 1.0 GHz
Benchmarks: 800 MHz: 431, 933 MHz: 484, 1.0 GHz: 465
Cache: 64 KB L1, 256k on-chip (1:1) L2
System Bus: 133 MHz
Hard Drive: 30, 40, or 60 GB
Media: Slot-loading DVD/CD-RW Combo
Trackpad: Solid-state trackpad supports tap, double-tap and drag
Keyboard: Full size (77 (U.S.) or 78 (ISO) keys incl. 12 function, 4 arrow, embedded keypad)
Colors: Opaque White
Weight and Dimensions (US): 4.9 (12.1-inch) / 5.9 (14.1-inch) lbs., 1.35” H x 11.2” W x 9.1” D (12.1-inch) / 1.35” H x 12.7” W x 10.2” D (14.1-inch)
Weight and Dimensions (Metric): 2.2 (12.1-inch) / 2.7 (14.1-inch) kg, 28.4 cm W x 23.1 cm D x 3.4 cm H (12.1-inch) / 32.3 cm W x 25.9 cm D x 3.4 cm H (14.1-inch)
Original Mac OS: Mac OS X 10.3 (7B85)
Later Mac OS:—
Maximum Mac OS: Latest release of Mac OS X
Hardware Test: AHT (iBook) 2.0.1, 2.2.1, 2.5
Firmware: Open Firmware
Firmware Update: None
Logicboard RAM: 128 MB
Maximum RAM: 1.12 GB
Type of RAM Slots: 1 - PC2100 DDR266 200-pin SO-DIMM (PC2700 supported; however it will run at only 266 MHz)
Minimum RAM Speed:—
Interleaving Support: No
Graphics Card: ATI Mobility Radeon 9200
ATI Card Model: ATY,RV280M9+
Graphics Connection: 4x AGP
Graphics Memory: 32 MB
Built-in Display: 12.1-inch or 14.1-inch (diagonal) TFT XGA
Resolutions: 1024 x 768 (Optimum), 800 x 600, 640 x 480
Display Modes: Video mirroring only
Display Connection: 1 - Mini-VGA (Composite and S-video with adapter)
Expansion Slots: None
Hard Drive Bus: Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6)
Motion Sensor: None
Backup Battery: None
Power Adapter: 45 W Apple Power Adapter
System Battery: 50 Wh (12.1-inch) or 61 Wh (14.1-inch) Lithium Ion
Battery Life: Up to 6 hours
Max Watts: 45 W
Line Voltage: 100-240V AC
AirPort: Optional AirPort Extreme card (802.11b/g)
Bluetooth: Optional Bluetooth 1.1
Ethernet: 10/100BASE-T (RJ-45)
Modem: 56k v92
USB: 2 - 480 MBit/s
FireWire: 1 - 400 MBit/s (7W)
Security Slot: 1 - Kensington cable lock
Audio In: 1 - Built-in microphone
Audio Out: 1 - 3.5-mm analog output jack, Built-in speakers (16-bit 44.1 kHz sample rate)

Timeline

Introduced in October 2003 the iBook G4 was discontinued to make way for new models in April 2004.

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