What are the differences between the "Late 2004" iBook (1.2/1.33) models?

Please note that the "Late 2004" iBook G4 (1.2/1.33) series was introduced on October 19, 2004 and discontinued on July 26, 2005.

The third generation iBook G4 models -- dubbed the "Late 2004" series by Apple -- are quite similar to the earlier iBook G4 models -- all are the same architecturally -- but some "Late 2004" models are configured with faster processors, larger hard drives, and more capable optical drives. All "Late 2004" models shipped with AirPort Extreme (802.11g) pre-installed.

The major differences between the "Late 2004" iBook G4 configurations are summarized below in this handy chart:

iBook "Late 04"	G4/1.2 12-Inch	G4/1.33 14-Inch
Processor:	1.2 GHz	1.33 GHz
System Bus:	133 MHz	133 MHz
On-Chip L2:	512k	512k
Memory:	PC2100	PC2100
Std. RAM:	256 MB	256 MB
Max. RAM:	1.25 GB	1.25 GB
Display:	12.1"	14.1"
Resolution:	1024x768	1024x768
Video Card:	Radeon 9200†	Radeon 9200†
Video RAM:	32 MB	32 MB
Hard Drive:	30 GB	60 GB
Std. Optical††:	8X "Combo"	8X "Combo"§
AirPort Extreme:	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth 1.1:	Optional	Optional
Battery Life:	6 Hours	6 Hours
Width/Depth*:	11.2x9.0.6	12.7x10.2
Height*:	1.35	1.35
Weight:	4.9 lbs.	5.9 lbs.
Model No:	M9623LL/A	M9627LL/A§
Orig. Price:	US$999	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.

§ Multiple configurations of this model were offered. Please refer to the appropriate specs page for details.

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