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iBook (16 VRAM)

iBook (16 VRAM)

Compared with the iBook (Late 2001), this model has faster 600 MHz or 700 MHz G3 processors with twice the level 2 cache, 512 KB. Graphics moved to an ATI Mobility Radeon with 16 MB. A new mini-VGA port gives VGA, S-video and composite video output through adapters. Hard disks start at 20 GB, and the case and 12.1-inch screen did not change.

Model number
A1005
Model identifier
PowerBook4,3
EMC number
1916
Released
Mid 2002
Order numbers
M8600LL/A, M8602LL/A

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3 configurations

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Configuration Order number Original price
128 MB, 20 GB HDD
600 MHz, 128 MB, 20 GB HDD M8600LL/A US$1,199
700 MHz, 128 MB, 20 GB HDD M8602LL/A US$1,499

Specs

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Changes with the configuration

Overview

Order number, changes with the configuration
— Not on this configuration
M8600LL/A
M8602LL/A
Model identifier
PowerBook4,3
EMC number, changes with the configuration
— Not on this configuration
1916
1916
Introduced
20 May 2002
Discontinued
6 November 2002
Original price, changes with the configuration
— Not on this configuration
US$1,199
US$1,499

Processor

Speed, changes with the configuration
— Not on this configuration
600 MHz
700 MHz
System bus
100 MHz
Socket
Soldered
L1 cache
64 KB
L2/L3 cache
512 KB (on-chip)

Memory

Standard
128 MB
Maximum, changes with the configuration
— Not on this configuration
640 MB
640 MB
Built in
128 MB
Slots, changes with the configuration
— Not on this configuration
1
1
Type, changes with the configuration
144-pin SDRAM SO-DIMM PC-100 (100 MHz)
— Not on this configuration
— Not on this configuration
Minimum speed, changes with the configuration
— Not on this configuration
10 ns
10 ns

Graphics

Graphics memory type
SDRAM
Video memory
16 MB
Maximum video memory
16 MB
External displays
Mirroring Only
Largest external display, changes with the configuration
— Not on this configuration
1024×768
1024×768

Display

Screen size
12.1-inch
Resolution
1024×768

Storage

Standard storage
20 GB HDD
Drive size
2.5" (9.5 mm)
Interface
Ultra ATA

Ports

USB
USB-A 1.1 (12 Mbit/s) (×2)
FireWire
400 (400 Mbit/s)
Video out
Mini-VGA
S-Video out
1
Security slot
Yes

Expansion

Expansion slots
AirPort

Networking

Ethernet
10/100Base-T (RJ-45)
Wi-Fi
802.11b (optional)
Modem
56k V.90 (RJ-11)

Audio

Microphone
1 (Built-in)
Audio in
None
Audio out
3.5mm Analog
Headphone jacks
1

Battery and power

Battery capacity
47.0‑watt‑hour
Battery life
Up to 5 hours

Physical

Form factor
Notebook
Weight
4.9 lb

Software

Latest macOS
Mac OS X 10.4.11
Mac OS 9
Boot/Classic Mode
Windows
Emulation Only
Firmware
Open Firmware

In the box

Keyboard
Full-size
Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad

Specs from Beetstech's device records. Something wrong? Tell us.