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iBook Q&A - Updated June 25, 2007
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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 | |||
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.
Please refer to the Ultimate Mac Comparison feature to dynamically compare any iBook model to any other G3 or later Mac.
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