What are the differences between the "16/32 VRAM/Late 2002" iBook (700/800) models?

Please note that the "16/32 VRAM/Late 2002" iBook (700/800) series was introduced on November 6, 2002 and discontinued April 22, 2003.

The differences between the "16/32 VRAM/Late 2002" iBook models are fairly minor, but all have superior graphics systems -- and faster processors and twice the VRAM on the mid-range and high-end models -- compared to the "16 VRAM/Mid-2002" systems that they replaced. The iBook G3/700 (16 VRAM - Op) also is notable for being the first iBook model to use an "opaque" rather than "translucent" white plastic case and to break the sub-US$1000 price point.

The major differences between the iBook "16/32 VRAM/Late 2002" configurations are summarized below in this handy chart:

32 VRAM/Late 02	G3/700 (16)	G3/800	G3/800 14"
Processor:	700 MHz	800 MHz	800 MHz
System Bus:	100 MHz	100 MHz	100 MHz
On-Chip L2:	512k	512k	512k
Memory:	PC100	PC100	PC100
Std. RAM:	128 MB	128 MB	256 MB
Max. RAM:	640 MB	640 MB	640 MB
Display:	12.1"	12.1"	14.1"
Resolution:	1024x768	1024x768	1024x768
Video Card:	Radeon†	Radeon†	Radeon†
Video RAM:	16 MB	32 MB	32 MB
Hard Drive:	20 GB	30 GB	30 GB
Std. Optical††:	CD-ROM	Combo	Combo
AirPort:	Optional	Optional	Optional
Bluetooth:	N/A	N/A	N/A
Expansion:	AirPort	AirPort	AirPort
Battery Life:	5 Hours	5 Hours	6 Hours
Width/Depth*:	11.2x9.0.6	11.2x9.0.6	12.7x10.2
Height*:	1.35	1.35	1.35
Weight:	4.9 lbs.	4.9 lbs.	5.9 lbs.
Model No:	M8860LL/A	M8861LL/A	M8862LL/A
Orig. Price:	US$999	US$1299	US$1599

† ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 (2X AGP) with either 16 MB or 32 MB of SDRAM.

†† "Combo" drives are capable of reading DVD-ROM and writing CD-R(W).

* Width x Depth x Height (while closed) is provided in inches. For dimensions in centimeters, please refer to the specs page for the model of interest.

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