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The Apple Macintosh computer - price and description
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The Apple iBook "900"
(14-Inch) features a 900 MHz PowerPC 750fx (G3) processor
with a 512k on-chip level 2 cache, 256 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
14.1" TFT XGA active-matrix display. The Apple iBook "900"
(14-Inch) is similar to the earlier iBook
"800" (14-Inch),
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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256 MB
3,
4.
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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
4.
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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
5.
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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 "600"
(14)
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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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55 W/Hr LiIon
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Battery Life:
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6 hours
8.
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Built-in
Display:
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14.1" 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 12.7 x 10.2
0.
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Avg. Weight:
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5.9 lbs.
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Original Price:
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$1499 US
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Est. Current
Price:
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$1499 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.
SO-DIMM slot ships pre-installed w/ a 128 MB SO-DIMM.
5.
Combo reads DVD at 8X, writes CD-R(W) at 24X/10X, reads CD
at 24X.
6.
AirPort slot occupied by optional AirPort card.
7.
Unlike other PowerBooks, the iBook has no expansion slots or
bays.
8.
6 hours under "normal usage" conditions.
9.
14.1" 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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