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iBook Q&A - Updated June 16, 2007
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What are the differences between the "Dual USB" iBook (500) models?
Please note that the "Dual USB" iBook series was introduced on May 1, 2001 and discontinued October 16, 2001.
The differences between the iBook G3/500 (Dual USB) configurations are extremely minor -- varying only by amount of pre-installed RAM and optical drive.
The "Dual USB" systems include two USB ports -- as one would expect given the informal name -- but compared to the preceeding systems -- also are equipped with a faster processor, faster memory, superior graphics, VGA out, an internal microphone, a higher resolution display, stereo speakers, and the option of more capable optical drives. The "Dual USB" line also uses a substantially smaller and more conservatively clad "translucent white" case compared to the more outlandishly colored cases previously offered.
The major differences between the iBook "Dual USB" configurations are summarized below in this handy chart:
Dual USB | ||||
Processor: | 500 MHz | 500 MHz | 500 MHz | 500 MHz |
System Bus: | 66 MHz | 66 MHz | 66 MHz | 66 MHz |
On-Chip L2: | 256k | 256k | 256k | 256k |
Memory: | PC100 | PC100 | PC100 | PC100 |
Std. RAM: | 64 MB | 128 MB | 128 MB | 128 MB |
Max. RAM: | 576 MB | 640 MB | 640 MB | 640 MB |
Display: | 12.1" | 12.1" | 12.1" | 12.1" |
Resolution: | 1024x768 | 1024x768 | 1024x768 | 1024x768 |
Video Card: | Mobility† | Mobility† | Mobility† | Mobility† |
Video RAM: | 8 MB | 8 MB | 8 MB | 8 MB |
Hard Drive: | 10 GB | 10 GB | 10 GB | 10 GB |
Std. Optical: | CD-ROM | DVD-ROM | CD-RW | Combo†† |
AirPort: | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Bluetooth: | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Expansion: | AirPort | AirPort | AirPort | AirPort |
Battery Life: | 5 Hours | 5 Hours | 5 Hours | 5 Hours |
Width/Depth*: | 11.2x9.1 | 11.2x9.1 | 11.2x9.1 | 11.2x9.1 |
Height*: | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.35 |
Weight: | 4.9 lbs. | 4.9 lbs. | 4.9 lbs. | 4.9 lbs. |
Model No: | M7698LL/A | M7692LL/A | M7699LL/A | M8520LL/A |
Orig. Price: | US$1299 | US$1499 | US$1599 | US$1799 |
† ATI Rage Mobility 128 (2X AGP) graphics with 8 MB of SDRAM.
†† "Combo" drive is 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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