iBook G4 (Late 2004)

Apple simplified the iBook G4 line in October 2004 by offering two basic models: a $999 12″ iBook running at 1.2 GHz and a 14″ 1.33 GHz model available with either a Combo drive or a 4x SuperDrive.

G4 iBooksThe Late 2004 iBooks retain the Radon 9200 graphics and other features of the previous generation.

Details

  • introduced 2004.10.19 at $999 (12″ 1.2 GHz), $1,299 (14″ Combo drive), and $1,499 (14″ SuperDrive)
  • Requires Mac OS X 10.3 or later
  • CPU: 1.2 GHz G4 (7457B)
  • Bus: 133 MHz
  • Performance:
    • Geekbench 2 (Leopard): 640
    • Geekbench 2 (Tiger): 607
  • ROM: 4 MB, NewWorld ROM in RAM architecture
  • RAM: 256 MB of SDRAM soldered in place, expandable to 1.25 GB using one PC2100 module (PC2700 compatible)
  • Level 2 cache: 512 KB on-chip cache
  • Video: ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 4x AGP
  • VRAM: 32 MB
  • display: 12.1″/14.1″ 24-bit SVGA (1024 x 768) color active matrix, resolution scaling for 640 x 480 and 800 x 600 modes
  • Video out: VGA and composite video
  • Hard drive: 30 GB 4200 rpm ATA/100
  • optical drive: Combo drive or SuperDrive
    • Combo drive writes CD-R discs at up to 24x, CD-RW at up to 16x, reads DVD-ROM at up to 8x, CD-ROM at up to 24x
    • SuperDrive writes DVD-R discs at up to 4x, reads DVDs at up to 8x, writes CD-R at up to 16x, writes CD-RW at up to 8x, reads CDs at up to 24x
  • floppy drive: external USB only
  • expansions bays: none
  • USB: 2 2.0 ports
  • FireWire: 1 FW400 port
  • Ethernet: 10/100Base-T
  • Modem: v.92 56k
  • wireless networking: 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme included
  • Microphone: built in
  • PC Card slots: none
  • Battery: rated at 5 hours
  • size 12″/14″: 11.2 x 9.1 x 1.35″ (285 x 230 x 34 mm)/12.7 x 10.2 x 1.35″ (323 x 259 x 34 mm)
  • weight 12″/14″: 4.9 pounds (2.2 kg)/5.9 pounds (2.7 kg) with battery
  • Part no.: M9623LL/A

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