Apple iBook Specifications
Page - The July, 2005 And October, 2004 iBooks Compared
The Tables below show the major specifications and features for Apple iBooks. Different configurations for the iBooks are based on Apple's Online Store. Vendors' configurations may vary.
Configurations and prices reflect that of the machines when they were introduced
Major technological changes from last generation of iBooks:
12" iBook
1) Processor moves from 1.2GHz to 1.33GHz
2) Hard drive increases from 30GB to 40GB
14" iBook
1) Processor moves from 1.33GHz to 1.42GHz
1) Bus Speed moves from 133 MHz to 142 MHz
1) SuperDrive now writes DVD±RW discs and the drive is faster
2) Price on high-end model drops $200 (middle model of last generation is dropped)
Both
1) RAM Memory doubles from 256MB to 512MB
2) RAM Type moves from PC2100 to
PC2700
3) Maximum RAM capacity increases from 1.25GB to 1.5GB
4) New video card
5) Airport & BlueTooth wireless now come installed as part of the package
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Expansion
Slots
AirPort Extreme Ready
AirPort Extreme Ready
AirPort Extreme Ready
Hard Drive
30GB ATA/100 4200 rpm
60GB ATA/100 4200 rpm
60GB ATA/100 4200 rpm
Optical Drive
Combination Drive (slot loading)
Writes CD-R at 24x
Writes CD-RW at 16x
Reads DVD-ROM at 8x
Reads CD-ROM at 24x
Combination Drive (slot loading)
Writes CD-R at 24x
Writes CD-RW at 16x
Reads DVD-ROM at 8x
Reads CD-ROM at 24x
SuperDrive (slot loading)
Writes DV-R at 4x
Writes CD-R at 16x
Writes CD-RW at 8x
Reads DVD-ROM at 8x
Reads CD-ROM at 24x
Connectivity & Communication
56k V.92 modem
10/100 BT Ethernet
Built-in antennas and expansion slot for installed 54Mbps AirPort Extreme Card; (based on 802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability)
2 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)
1 FireWire Port (400 Mbps)
Optional internal Bluetooth
56k V.92 modem
10/100 BT Ethernet
Built-in antennas and expansion slot for installed 54Mbps AirPort Extreme Card; (based on 802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability)
2 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)
1 FireWire Port (400 Mbps)
Optional internal Bluetooth
56k V.92 modem
10/100 BT Ethernet
Built-in antennas and expansion slot for installed 54Mbps AirPort Extreme Card; (based on 802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability)
2 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)
1 FireWire Port (400 Mbps)
Optional internal Bluetooth
Screen
12.1-inch (diagonal) TFT XGA active-matrix
1024x768 resolutions with millions of colors
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)
14.1-inch (diagonal) TFT XGA active-matrix
1024x768 resolutions with millions of colors
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)
14.1-inch (diagonal) TFT XGA active-matrix
1024x768 resolutions with millions of colors
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)
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The Tables below show the major specifications and features for Apple iBooks. Different configurations for the iBooks are based on Apple's