Apple iBook G4 1.0 GHz | 14 Inch | Early 2004 Specs
iBook - M9418LL/A - PowerBook6,5 - A1055About This iBook
The Apple iBook G4/1.0 14-Inch (Early 2004 – Opaque White), is a 14.1 inch TFT XGA active-matrix display Notebook that has 40 GB of hard drive storage, it is powered by a 1.0 GHz PowerPC 7447a (G4) processor and a 4X AGP ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 graphics with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM. 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.
Storage
The Apple iBook device is built with 40 GB Ultra ATA/100 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 14.1 inch TFT XGA 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 X 10.3.3 (7G51) pre-installed in it, a 1.0 GHz PowerPC 7447a (G4) processor, while its graphics are supported by a 4X AGP ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 graphics with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM. 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 512 “on chip” level 2 cache. It processes are backed by 256 MB of RAM.
Battery Life
The Apple iBook comes with a 61-watt-hour-Lithium Ion battery with an estimated battery life of 6 hours. This figure is based on moderate usage of the device under normal conditions. Weather temperatures as well as heavy usage allowed this figure to vary wildly.
1.0 GHz PowerPC 7447a (G4)
256 MB
40 GB Hard Drive
6 Hours
Upgradability
Although the iBook comes with 256 MB of RAM it can be upgraded to up to 1.25 GB of RAM. The Operating System of the iBook can also be upgraded from its pre-installed MacOS X 10.3.3 (7G51) up to MacOS X 10.5.8. The iBook dimensions are 3.4 cm, 32.3 cm, 25.9 cm and the device has a weight of 5.9 lbs (2.7 kg).
Introduced: April 19, 2004 | Discontinued: October 19, 2004 | ||
Display Details | Memory | ||
Built-in Display | 14.1 TFT | Level 1 Cache | 64k |
Native Resolution | 1024×768 | Level 2/Level 3 Cache | 512k (on chip) |
Processor | RAM Type | PC2100 DDR SDRAM | |
Processors | 1 | Min. RAM Speed | 266 MHz |
Architecture | 32-Bit | Standard RAM | 256 MB |
Speed | 1.0 GHz | Maximum RAM | 1.25 GB |
Type | PowerPC 7447a (G4) | RAM Slots | 1 |
Processor Upgrade | Soldered | Motherboard RAM | 256 MB |
FPU | Integrated | Graphics | |
System Bus Speed | 133 MHz | Video Card | Mobility Radeon 9200 |
Cache Bus Speed | 1.0 GHz (Built-in) | VRAM Type | DDR 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 | 4200 RPM | Standard Ethernet | 10/100Base-T |
Storage Dimensions | 2.5” (9.5 mm) | Standard Modem | 56k v.90 |
Storage Interface | Ultra ATA/100 | Standard Air Port | 802.11b/g (Optional) |
Battery | Standard Bluetooth | 1.1 (Optional) | |
Type | 61 W h Lithium Ion | USB Port 2.0 | 2 |
Battery Life | 6 hours | FireWire (400) | 1 |
Description | Keyboard | Full-size | |
Case Type | Notebook | Inclusive Input | Trackpad |
Form Factor | iBook (14-Inch) | S-Video Output | None |
Apple Order No | M9418LL/A | Microphone | 1 (Internal) |
Apple Subfamily | Early 2004 14-Inch | Headphone | None |
Apple Model Number | A1055 (EMC N/A) | Sound Out | 1 |
Model ID | PowerBook 6.2 | Power Adapter | 1 |