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 The Apple Macintosh computer - price and description
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The Apple iBook "900"
features a 900 MHz PowerPC 750fx (G3) processor with a 512k
on-chip level 2 cache, 128 MB of RAM, a 40.0 GB Ultra-ATA
hard drive, an 8X/24X/10X/24X DVD/CD-RW Combo drive, and a
2X-AGP ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 graphics card with 32 MB of
DDR video memory in an ultrasleek case with a 12.1" TFT XGA
active-matrix display. The Apple iBook "900" is very similar
to the earlier iBook
"800", and shares
the same case, bus, "AirPort" wireless networking, FireWire,
AV, dual USB, RGB output, S-Video output, microphone, and
stereo speakers, but has a faster processor as the name
difference implies. This series is enough like the previous
series that Apple didn't issue a new press
release.
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Introduction
Date:
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April 22, 2003
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Discontinued
Date:
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N/A
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Processor Type:
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PowerPC 750fx
(G3)
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Processor
Speed:
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900 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 (9:1)
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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 SDRAM
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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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32 MB
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Maximum VRAM:
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32 MB
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Standard Hard
Drive:
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40.0 GB
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Int. Hard Drive
Type:
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IDE/Ultra-ATA
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Standard Combo
Drive:
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8X/24X/10X/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 v10.2
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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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$1299 US
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Est. Current
Price:
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$1299 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 (900
MHz).
3. 128 MB of onboard
RAM and a 1.25" standard SO-DIMM slot (3.3. volt).
4.
Combo reads DVD at 8X, writes CD-R(W) at 24X/10X, 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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