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iBook Q&A - Updated June 25, 2007
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What are the differences between the "Early 2004" iBook G4 (1.0/1.2) models?
Please note that the "Early 2004" iBook G4 (1.0/1.2) series was introduced on April 19, 2004 and discontinued on October 19, 2004.
The second generation iBook G4 models -- dubbed the "Early 2004" series by Apple -- are quite similar to the first revision, but have faster processors with twice the amount of on chip level 2 cache (512k instead of 256k) as well as twice the amount of onboard RAM (256 MB instead of 128 MB). The 14-Inch iBook G4 "Early 2004" models also could be configured with a DVD-R/CD-RW "SuperDrive".
The major differences between the "Early 2004" iBook G4 configurations are summarized below in this handy chart:
iBook "Early 04" | |||
Processor: | 1.0 GHz | 1.0 GHz | 1.2 GHz |
System Bus: | 133 MHz | 133 MHz | 133 MHz |
On-Chip L2: | 512k | 512k | 512k |
Memory: | PC2100 | PC2100 | PC2100 |
Std. RAM: | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
Max. RAM: | 1.25 GB | 1.25 GB | 1.25 GB |
Display: | 12.1" | 14.1" | 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 | 60 GB |
Std. Optical††: | Combo | Combo | Combo |
AirPort Extreme: | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Bluetooth 1.1: | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Battery Life: | 5 Hours | 6 Hours | 6 Hours |
Width/Depth*: | 11.2x9.0.6 | 12.7x10.2 | 12.7x10.2 |
Height*: | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.35 |
Weight: | 4.9 lbs. | 5.9 lbs. | 5.9 lbs. |
Model No: | M9426LL/A | M9418LL/A | M9419LL/A |
Orig. Price: | US$1099 | US$1299 | US$1499 |
† ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 (4X AGP) with 32 MB of DDR 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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