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iBook (900 MHZ 32 VRAM)

iBook (900 MHZ 32 VRAM)

Compared with the iBook (16 VRAM), this model has a 900 MHz G3, the fastest processor in a 12-inch G3 iBook, and ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 graphics with 32 MB. Its case is opaque white instead of translucent white. It was sold beside a cheaper 800 MHz model from April 2003. The 12.1-inch screen at 1024×768 and the ports did not change.

Model number
A1005
Model identifier
PowerBook4,3
EMC number
1916
Released
Early 2003
Order number
M9018LL/A

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2 configurations

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Configuration Order number Original price
900 MHz, 128 MB, 40 GB HDD, M9018LL/A M9018LL/A US$1,299
900 MHz, 128 MB, 40 GB HDD US$1,299

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Overview

Order number, changes with the configuration
M9018LL/A
— Not on this configuration
Model identifier
PowerBook4,3
EMC number, changes with the configuration
1916
— Not on this configuration
Introduced
22 April 2003
Discontinued
22 October 2003
Original price
US$1,299

Processor

Speed
900 MHz
System bus
100 MHz
Socket
Soldered
L1 cache
64 KB
L2/L3 cache
512 KB (on-chip)

Memory

Standard
128 MB
Maximum
640 MB
Built in
128 MB
Slots
1
Type
144-pin SDRAM SO-DIMM PC-100 (100 MHz)
Minimum speed
10 ns

Graphics

Graphics memory type
SDRAM
Video memory
32 MB
Maximum video memory
32 MB
External displays
Mirroring Only
Largest external display
1024×768

Display

Screen size
12.1-inch
Resolution
1024×768

Storage

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

Ports

USB
USB-A 1.1 (12 Mbit/s)
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)
Bluetooth
None
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

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