Apple iBook G4/1.42 14-Inch (Mid-2005 - Op) Specs (M9848LL/A)
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The iBook G4/1.42 14-Inch (Mid-2005 - Opaque White), features a 1.42 GHz PowerPC 7447a (G4) processor with a 512k "on chip" level 2 cache, 512 MB of RAM (PC2700 DDR SDRAM), a 60 GB (4200 RPM) Ultra ATA/100 hard drive, a slot-loading DVD±R/CD-RW "SuperDrive", 4X AGP ATI Mobility Radeon 9550 graphics with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM, and standard AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR packed into an opaque white case with a 14.1" TFT XGA active matrix display (1024x768 native resolution).
The "Mid-2005" iBook G4 models use the same external housings as the earlier iBook G4 models, but otherwise these systems are quite different. When compared to the G4/1.33 14-Inch (Late 2004) that it replaced, the iBook G4/1.42 14-Inch (Mid-2005) has a faster processor, faster system bus, twice the amount and faster RAM (512 MB compared to 256 MB of onboard memory), superior graphics, and built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR as well as AirPort Extreme (802.11g).
The iBook G4 "Mid-2005" models additionally include the "Sudden Motion Sensor" technology that stops the hard drive heads from moving if the notebook is dropped, and the "scrolling Trackpad" that allows one to scroll or pan by touching the trackpad with two fingers instead of one -- both borrowed from the PowerBook G4 series.
Also see: What are the differences between the "Mid-2005" iBook (1.33/1.42) models?
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| Introduction Date: |
July 26, 2005 |
Discontinued Date: |
May 16, 2006 |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended. |
| Processor Type: |
PowerPC 7447a (G4) |
Processor Speed: |
1.42 GHz |
| Details: |
The PowerPC G4 includes the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processor. |
| Processor Upgrade: |
Soldered |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: |
142 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
1.42 GHz (Built-in) |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
Open Firmware |
ROM/Firmware Size: |
1 MB |
| Details: |
The Boot ROM is roughly 1 MB, other instructions are loaded into RAM. |
| L1 Cache: |
64k |
L2/L3 Cache: |
512k (on chip) |
| Details: |
Includes a 512k "on chip" level 2 cache that runs at processor speed. |
| RAM Type: |
PC2700 DDR SDRAM |
Min. RAM Speed: |
333 MHz |
| Details: |
Supports a single 200-pin PC2700 DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM memory module.
Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the iBook models? How much RAM of what type do these systems support? |
| Standard RAM: |
512 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
1.5 GB |
| Details: |
The maximum memory capacity of this system is 1.5 GB with 512 MB onboard and a 1.0 GB SO-DIMM.
Site sponsor Other World Computing sells iBook memory, as well as hard drives, batteries, carrying cases, and accessories. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
512 MB |
RAM Slots: |
1 |
| Details: |
512 MB onboard, single SO-DIMM slot. |
| Video Card: |
Mobility Radeon 9550 |
VRAM Type: |
DDR SDRAM |
| Details: |
ATI Mobility Radeon 9550 (4X AGP) with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM.
Also see: What kind of video processor is provided by the iBook models? Which models can support an external display? What is the maximum resolution supported? |
| Standard VRAM: |
32 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
32 MB |
| Details: |
The video cannot be upgraded. |
| Built-in Display: |
14.1" TFT XGA |
Native Resolution: |
1024x768 |
| Details: |
14.1" TFT XGA active-matrix display with a 1024 by 768 native resolution. Apple reports that it also supports 640 by 480 and 800 by 600 when scaled. |
| 2nd Display Support: |
Mirroring Only* |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
1024x768 |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that this system provides a "VGA video output for video mirroring on an external display or projector (24-bit color) with included Apple VGA Display Adapter".
However, the hardware is capable of using an external display in dual or "extended desktop mode", Apple just blocked the capability in firmware to protect sales of more expensive Macs. Unsupported third-party hacks are available. |
| Standard Hard Drive: |
60 GB (4200 RPM) |
Int. HD Interface: |
Ultra ATA/100 |
| Details: |
Also see: How do you replace or upgrade the hard drive in the iBook models? |
| Standard Optical: |
4X "SuperDrive" |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
This "SuperDrive" writes DVD±R/RW at 8X/4X, reads DVD at 8X, writes CD-R(W) at 24X(16X) and reads CD at 24X.
Also see: What are the capabilities of the optical drive provided by the iBook models? Can one upgrade the optical drive? |
| Standard Modem: |
56k v.92 |
Standard Ethernet: |
10/100Base-T |
| Standard AirPort: |
802.11b/g (Standard) |
Standard Bluetooth: |
2.0+EDR (Standard) |
| Details: |
Pre-installed AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR.
Also see: Which iBook models support AirPort? Which support AirPort Extreme? Which have internal support for Bluetooth or Bluetooth 2.0+EDR? |
| USB Ports: |
2 (2.0) |
Firewire Ports: |
1 (400) |
| Details: |
Two USB 2.0 ports and one Firewire "400" port.
Also see: Complete Ports. |
| Expansion Slots: |
None |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Details: |
This iBook has "AirPort Extreme" (802.11g) wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR built-in. No expansion slots are provided. |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
Full-size |
Incl. Input: |
Trackpad |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the integrated keyboard has 77 (US) or 78 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys, and an embedded numeric keypad. The trackpad supports tap, double tap, drag, and scroll capabilities. |
| Case Type: |
Notebook |
Form Factor: |
iBook (14-Inch) |
| Details: |
This iBook was offered in a 14-Inch "opaque white" case.
Also see: How can you visually differentiate between the various "white" iBook systems? |
| Apple Model No: |
M9848LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
iBook G4 - Mid-2005 |
| Details: |
The Apple model number should be unique to this system. |
| Gestalt/Model ID: |
N/A |
Machine Model: |
PowerBook6,7 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. |
| Battery Type: |
61 W/Hr LiIon |
Battery Life: |
6 Hours |
| Details: |
6 hours under "normal usage conditions" as estimated by Apple.
Also see: What is the battery life of the iBook models? |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
X 10.4.2 |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current |
| Details: |
Please note that this system can run the current version of MacOS X as of the date last updated (see bottom of page). |
| MacOS 9 Support: |
Classic Mode Only* |
Windows Support: |
Emulation Only |
| Details: |
*This model is capable of using MacOS 9 applications within the MacOS X "Classic" environment provided with MacOS X 10.4.11 "Tiger" and lower ("Classic" is not supported starting with MacOS X 10.5 "Leopard"). It cannot boot into MacOS 9.
Site-sponsor OHS specializes in heavily upgraded Macs capable of running both MacOS X and MacOS 9 applications. |
| Dimensions: |
1.35 x 12.7 x 10.2 |
Avg. Weight: |
5.9 lbs (2.7 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (3.4 cm, 32.3 cm, 25.9 cm). |
| Original Price: |
US$1299 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$825-US$875 |
| Details: |
Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
Photo Credit: Apple Computer. |
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