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	G3/800	G3/900	G3/900 14"
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.

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