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Apple iBook G3 900 MHz | Early 2003 Specs
iBook - M9018LL/A - PowerBook4,3 - A1005
About This iBook
The Apple iBook G3/900 (Early 2003 – Opaque White), is a 12.1 inch TFT XGA active-matrix display Notebook that has 40.0 GB Ultra ATA hard drive storage, it is powered by a 900 MHz PowerPC 750fx (G3) processor and a 2X AGP ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 graphics with 32 MB of VRAM. It has a 8X “Combo Drive” for its standard optical drive and a single FireWire “400” port and a new hybrid A/V port that provides composite audio/video out capabilities. The variation of ports and the inclusion of a “high quality” display allowed for Apple to market the iBook as a high end personal device available to the regular consumer.
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Storage
The Apple iBook device is built with 40.0 GB Ultra ATA hard drive storage. The hard drive has many reported issues after owners had dropped their devices on the ground. Due to no the lack of safety mechanisms available, the drives would fail mechanically after a hard shock or jolt.
Screen Size and Resolution
The iBook has a built-in display of 12.1 inch TFT active-matrix display with an 1024×768 native resolution and also 2nd Mirroring Display support option with a maximum 1024×768 resolution.
Inclusive Features
The iBook includes the following features and ports:
- A Power Adapter.
- 8X “Combo Drive” Optical Drive.
- A single FireWire “400” port.
- Standard Ethernet Port.
Processor & Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
The Apple iBook has MacOS 9.2.2 and X 10.1.4 pre-installed in it, a 900 MHz PowerPC 750fx (G3) processor, while its graphics are supported by a 2X AGP ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 graphics with 32 MB of VRAM. The Windows OS support modules that we have come to love and expect were not available at the time of development and thus were not available for the device.
Memory & Architecture
The Apple iBook device is built with a 64k level 1 cache and 512k “on chip” level 2 cache. It processes are backed by 128 MB of RAM.
Battery Life
The Apple iBook comes with a 50-
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900 MHz PowerPC 750fx
128 MB
40 GB Hard Drive
5 Hours
Upgradability
Although the iBook comes with 128 MB of RAM it can be upgraded to up to 640 MB of RAM. The Operating System of the iBook can also be upgraded from its pre-installed MacOS 9.2.2 and X 10.1.4 up to MacOS X 10.4.11. The iBook dimensions are 3.4 cm, 28.5 cm, 23.0 cm and the device has a weight of 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg).
| Introduced: April 22, 2003 | Discontinued: October 22, 2003 | ||
| Display Details | Memory | ||
| Built-in Display | 12.1 TFT XGA | Level 1 Cache | 64k |
| Native Resolution | 1024×768 | Level 2/Level 3 Cache | 512k (on chip) |
| Processor | RAM Type | PC100 SDRAM | |
| Processors | 1 | Min. RAM Speed | 10 ns |
| Architecture | 32-Bit | Standard RAM | 128 MB |
| Speed | 900 MHz | Maximum RAM | 640 MB |
| Type | PowerPC 750fx (G3) | RAM Slots | 1 |
| Processor Upgrade | Soldered | Motherboard RAM | 128 MB |
| FPU | Integrated | Graphics | |
| System Bus Speed | 100 MHz | Video Card | Mobility Radeon 7500 |
| Cache Bus Speed | 900 MHz (Built-in) | VRAM Type | SDRAM |
| ROM/Firmware | Open Firmware | Standard VRAM | 32 MB |
| ROM/Firmware size | 1 MB | Maximum VRAM | 32 MB |
| Storage | Inclusive Features and Ports | ||
| Standard Storage | 40 GB HDD | Standard Optical Drive | 8X “Combo Drive” |
| Storage Speed | N/A | Standard Ethernet | 10/100Base-T |
| Storage Dimensions | 2.5” (9.5 mm) | Standard Modem | 56k v.90 |
| Storage Interface | Ultra ATA | Standard Air Port | 802.11b (Optional) |
| Battery | Standard Bluetooth | None | |
| Type | 45 W h Lithium Ion | USB Port 1.1 | 2 |
| Battery Life | 5 hours | FireWire (400) | 1 |
| Description | Keyboard | Full-size | |
| Case Type | Notebook | Inclusive Input | Trackpad |
| Form Factor | iBook (12-Inch) | S-Video Output | None |
| Apple Order No | M9018LL/A | Microphone | 1 (Internal) |
| Apple Subfamily | 900 MHz 32 VRAM | Headphone | None |
| Apple Model Number | Sound Out | 1 | |
| Model ID | PowerBook 4.3 | Power Adapter | 1 |
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