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 The Apple Macintosh computer - price and description
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The Apple iBook, codenamed
P1, features a 300 MHz PowerPC 750 (G3) processor, 32 MB of
RAM (64 MB after February 16, 2000), a 3.2 GB hard drive
(6.0 GB after February 16, 2000), and 2X-AGP ATI Rage
Mobility graphics acceleration in a sleek, two-toned,
portable case with a 12.1" TFT active-matrix display. The
iBook also includes an innovative "AirPort" wireless
networking card as an option which provides wireless
Internet access.
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Introduction
Date:
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July 21, 1999
1.
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Discontinued
Date:
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September 13,
2000
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Processor Type:
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PowerPC 750
(G3)
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Processor
Speed:
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300 MHz
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Processor
Upgrade:
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N/A
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FPU
(Integrated):
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PowerPC 750
(G3)
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System Bus
Speed:
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66 MHz
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Backside Bus
Speed:
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150 MHz
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ROM Size:
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1 MB (NewWorld)
2.
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Data Path:
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64-bit
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Level 1 Cache:
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64k
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Level 2 Cache:
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512k (backside)
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RAM Type:
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10 ns SO-DIMM
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VRAM Type:
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Video EDO SGRAM
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Standard RAM:
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32 MB, 64 MB
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Maximum RAM:
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288 MB, 320 MB
3.
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Motherboard
RAM:
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32 MB, 64 MB
3.
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RAM Slots:
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1
4.
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Standard VRAM:
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4 MB
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Maximum VRAM:
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4 MB
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Standard Hard
Drive:
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3.2 GB, 6.0 GB
5.
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Int. Hard Drive
Type:
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IDE/Ultra-ATA
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Standard
CD-ROM:
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24X
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Standard Disk:
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None
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Standard Modem:
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56.6k
(internal)
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Standard
Ethernet:
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10/100Base-T
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Case Type:
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Portable (Two-Tone)
6.
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Form Factor:
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iBook
6.
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Exp. Slots:
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AirPort
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Exp. Bays
(Free):
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N/A
8.
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Battery Type:
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45 W/Hr LiIon
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Battery Life:
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6 hours
9.
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Built-in
Display:
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12.1" Color
A.
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Supported
MacOS:
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8.6, 9.0-9.0.4, 9.1,
X
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Dimensions:
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1.8 x 13.5 x 11.6
B.
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Avg. Weight:
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6.7 lbs.
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Original Price:
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$1600 US
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Est. Current
Price:
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$600-$800 US
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Notes:
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1.
Configuration updated on February 16,
2000.
2. Boot ROM is roughly
1 MB, other instructions are loaded into
RAM.
3. The iBook has 32 MB
of onboard RAM (64 MB after February 16, 2000).
4.
In addition to onboard RAM, there is one 3.3v 1.25 in
SO-DIMM slot.
5.
6.0 GB hard drive standard after February 16, 2000.
6.
Available in blueberry and tangerine.
7.
AirPort slot occupied by optional AirPort card.
8.
Unlike other PowerBooks, the iBook has no expansion
bays.
9.
6 hours under "normal usage" conditions.
A.
12.1" TFT active-matrix color display.
B.
In inches, height x width x depth (while closed).
C.
Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc.
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