What are the differences between the "16 VRAM/Mid-2002" iBook (600/700) models?

Please note that the "16 VRAM/Mid-2002" iBook (600/700) series was introduced on May 20, 2002 and discontinued November 6, 2002.

The differences between the "16 VRAM/Mid-2002" iBook models and the "Late 2001/Early 2002" models are fairly minor, but the "16 VRAM" models have 16 MB of video RAM (twice that of their predecessors) -- as one would expect given the informal name -- as well as improved processors with 512k of on chip level 2 cache (also twice that of its predecessor). Some models have higher clock speed processors, more default memory, and superior optical drives as well.

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

16 VRAM/Mid-02	G3/600	G3/700	G3/700 14"
Processor:	600 MHz	700 MHz	700 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	16 MB	16 MB
Hard Drive:	20 GB	20 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:	M8600LL/A	M8602LL/A	M8603LL/A
Orig. Price:	US$1199	US$1499	US$1799

† ATI Mobility Radeon (2X AGP) with 16 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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