What are the differences between the original iBook G4 (800/933/1.0) models?

Please note that the original iBook G4 (800/933/1.0) series was introduced on October 22, 2003 and discontinued on April 19, 2004.

The iBook G4 models look similar to the previously released iBook "G3" models, but internally, the computers are very different. The iBook G4 systems use the faster PowerPC "G4" processor -- as one would expect given the name -- but also have a faster motherboard design with a faster system bus, support for faster RAM, faster hard drive support, and faster graphics capabilities. The iBook G4 models also have USB 2.0 ports and support for AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 1.1 (although neither AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth were pre-installed).

Unlike previous iBook models, no iBook G4 systems are capable of booting MacOS 9. These systems are capable of running MacOS 9 applications in the "Classic Environment" within MacOS X.

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

iBook G4	G4/800 12"	G4/933 14"	G4/1.0 14"
Processor:	800 MHz	933 MHz	1.0 GHz
System Bus:	133 MHz	133 MHz	133 MHz
On-Chip L2:	256k	256k	256k
Memory:	PC2100	PC2100	PC2100
Std. RAM:	256 MB	256 MB	256 MB
Max. RAM:	640 MB§	640 MB§	640 MB§
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:	M9164LL/A	M9388LL/A	M9165LL/A
Orig. Price:	US$1099	US$1299	US$1499

§ Third-parties have been able to upgrade the memory beyond this point by using higher density memory modules than those officially supported by Apple. Please refer to the applicable specs pages for complete details.

† 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.

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