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iBook Q&A - Updated June 25, 2007
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What are the differences between the "Early 2003" iBook (800/900) models?
Please note that the "Early 2003" iBook (800/900) series was introduced on April 22, 2003 and discontinued on October 22, 2003.
The differences between the "Early 2003" iBook models are quite minor when compared to one another and quite similar to the "16/32 VRAM/Late 2002" models as well, so much so that Apple did not issue a new press release for this line.
The major differences between the iBook "Early 2003" configurations are summarized below in this handy chart:
Early 2003 | |||
Processor: | 800 MHz | 900 MHz | 900 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: | 32 MB | 32 MB | 32 MB |
Hard Drive: | 30 GB | 40 GB | 40 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: | M8758LL/A | M9018LL/A | M9009LL/A |
Orig. Price: | US$999 | US$1299 | US$1499 |
† ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 (2X AGP) with 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.
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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