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 The Apple Macintosh computer - price and description
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The Apple iBook "700"
features a 700 MHz PowerPC 750fx (G3) processor with a 512k
on-chip level 2 cache, 128 MB of RAM, a 20.0 GB Ultra-ATA
hard drive, an 8X/8X/8X/24X Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) drive, and
a 2X-AGP ATI Mobility Radeon graphics card with 16 MB of
VRAM in an ultrasleek case with a 12.1" TFT XGA
active-matrix display. The Apple iBook "700" is similar to
the earlier iBook
"600", and shares
the same case, bus, "AirPort" wireless networking, FireWire,
AV, dual USB, RGB output, microphone, and stereo speakers,
but includes a faster processor, twice the level 2 cache and
VRAM, in addition to S-Video output.
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Introduction
Date:
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May 20, 2002
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Discontinued
Date:
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November 06,
2002
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Processor Type:
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PowerPC 750fx
(G3)
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Processor
Speed:
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700 MHz
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Processor
Upgrade:
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N/A
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FPU
(Integrated):
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PowerPC 750fx
(G3)
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System Bus
Speed:
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100 MHz (7:1)
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Backside Bus
Speed:
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N/A
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ROM Size:
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1 MB (NewWorld)
1.
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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 (on-chip)
2.
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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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128 MB
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Maximum RAM:
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640 MB
3.
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Motherboard
RAM:
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128 MB
3.
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RAM Slots:
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1
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Standard VRAM:
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16 MB
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Maximum VRAM:
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16 MB
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Standard Hard
Drive:
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20.0 GB
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Int. Hard Drive
Type:
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IDE/Ultra-ATA
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Standard
DVD/CD-RW:
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8X/8X/8X/24X
4.
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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
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Form Factor:
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iBook "500"
5.
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Exp. Slots:
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AirPort
6.
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Exp. Bays
(Free):
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N/A
7.
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Battery Type:
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47 W/Hr LiIon
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Battery Life:
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5 hours
8.
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Built-in
Display:
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12.1" Color
9.
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Supported
MacOS:
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9.2.2, X
v10.1.4
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Dimensions:
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1.35 x 11.2 x 9.06
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Avg. Weight:
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4.9 lbs.
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Original Price:
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$1499 US
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Est. Current
Price:
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$1050-$1150 US
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Notes:
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1.
Boot ROM is roughly 1 MB, other instructions are loaded into
RAM.
2. 512k on-chip level
2 cache runs at processor speed (700
MHz).
3. 128 MB of onboard
RAM and a 1.25" standard SO-DIMM slot (3.3. volt).
4.
Combo drive reads DVD at 8X, writes CD-R(W) at 8X, reads CD
at 24X.
5.
The depth is listed as .04 inches less but it's effectively
the same case.
6.
AirPort slot occupied by optional AirPort card.
7.
Unlike other PowerBooks, the iBook has no expansion slots or
bays.
8.
5 hours under "normal usage" conditions.
9.
12.1" TFT XGA active-matrix color display.
0.
In inches, height x width x depth (while closed).
A.
Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc.
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