What are the differences between the "Firewire Clamshell" iBook models?

Please note that the "Firewire Clamshell" iBook series was introduced on September 13, 2000 and discontinued May 1, 2001.

The differences between the iBook G3/366 (Firewire/Clamshell) and iBook G3/466 SE (Firewire/Clamshell) are relatively minor. Both share the same handle-equipped "clamshell" case design with the same display as their predecssors, but have a single Firewire port -- as the informal name implies -- as well as faster processors with on chip level 2 cache, larger standard hard drives, superior video, and different color options. These models also introduced a new hybrid A/V port with composite audio/video out capabilities.

The major differences are summarized below in this handy chart:

iBook (Clamshell)	G3/366 (FW)	G3/466 SE (FW)
Processor:	366 MHz	466 MHz
System Bus:	66 MHz	66 MHz
Level 2 Cache:	256k (on-chip)	256k (on-chip)
Memory Type:	PC66 SDRAM	PC66 SDRAM
Std. RAM:	64 MB	64 MB
Max. RAM:	320 MB†	320 MB†
Display:	12.1" TFT	12.1" TFT
Resolution:	800x600	800x600
Video Card:	Rage Mobility	Rage Mobility
Video RAM:	8 MB	8 MB
Hard Drive:	10.0 GB	10.0 GB
Optical Drive:	24X CD-ROM	4X DVD-ROM
AirPort (802.11b):	Optional	Optional
Bluetooth:	N/A	N/A
Expansion:	AirPort	AirPort
Battery Life:	6 Hours	6 Hours
Case Color:	Indigo/Key Lime	Graphite/Key Lime
Dimensions (Inches):	1.8 x 13.5 x 11.6	1.8 x 13.5 x 11.6
Weight:	6.7 lbs (3.04 kg)	6.7 lbs (3.04 kg)
Model No:	M7721LL/A*	M7720LL/A*
Orig. Price:	US$1499	US$1799

†This is the maximum RAM capacity as reported by Apple. Third-parties have been able to upgrade the RAM further using greater capacity memory modules. Please refer to the applicable specs pages for details.

*These model numbers were assigned to the more common "indigo" and "graphite" models, respectively. Please refer to the applicable specs pages for complete info.

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