iBook G4

Compared with the iBook (900 MHZ 32 VRAM), this model moved to an 800 MHz G4 processor and ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 graphics with 32 MB. It added USB 2.0 and a slot-loading Combo drive, and AirPort Extreme 802.11g and Bluetooth became options. It came with 256 MB of DDR memory and cost US$1,099. The 12.1-inch screen at 1024×768 did not change.

Model number: A1054
Model identifier: PowerBook6,3
Released: Late 2003

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Specs

Overview

Model identifier: PowerBook6,3
Introduced: 22 October 2003
Discontinued: 19 April 2004
Original price: US$1,099

Processor

Speed: 800 MHz
System bus: 133 MHz
Socket: Soldered
L1 cache: 64 KB
L2/L3 cache: 256 KB (on-chip)

Memory

Standard: 256 MB
Maximum: 1152 MB
Built in: 128 MB
Slots: 1
Type: PC2100 DDR SDRAM
Minimum speed: 266 MHz

Graphics

Graphics memory type: DDR 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
Viewable size: 12-inch
Resolution: 1024×768

Storage

Standard storage: 30 GB HDD
Drive size: 2.5" (9.5 mm)
Interface: Ultra ATA/100 (800 Mbit/s)

Ports

USB: USB-A 2.0 (480 Mbit/s)
FireWire: 400 (400 Mbit/s)
Video out: Mini-VGA
S-Video out: 1
Security slot: Yes

Expansion

Expansion slots: AP/BL

Networking

Ethernet: 10/100Base-T (RJ-45)
Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g (optional)
Bluetooth: 1.1 (optional)
Modem: 56k V.92 (RJ-11)

Audio

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

Battery and power

Battery capacity: 50.0‑watt‑hour
Battery life: Up to 6 hours

Physical

Form factor: Notebook
Weight: 4.9 lb

Software

Operating system at launch: Mac OS X 10.3 (7B85)
Latest macOS: Mac OS X 10.4.11
Mac OS 9: Classic Mode Only
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.