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iBook G4 (14-inch Early 2004)

iBook G4 (14-inch Early 2004)

The iBook G4 (14-inch Early 2004) is a notebook that Apple introduced on 19 April 2004 and sold until October 2004. It has a 14.1-inch display at 1024×768. It came in 3 configurations, with a 1.0 GHz or 1.2 GHz PowerPC 7447A (G4) processor, 256 MB of memory and 40 GB HDD or 60 GB HDD of storage.

Model number
A1055
Model identifier
PowerBook6,5
Released
Early 2004
Order numbers
M9418LL/A, M9419LL/A

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3 configurations

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Configuration Order number Original price
Configuration 1
1.0 GHz PowerPC 7447A (G4), 256 MB, 40 GB HDD M9418LL/A US$1,299
1.2 GHz PowerPC 7447A (G4), 256 MB, 60 GB HDD M9419LL/A US$1,499

Configuration 1

Overview

Model identifier
PowerBook6,5
Introduced
19 April 2004

1.0 GHz PowerPC 7447A (G4), 256 MB, 40 GB HDD

Overview

Order number
M9418LL/A
Model identifier
PowerBook6,5
Introduced
19 April 2004
Discontinued
19 October 2004
Original price
US$1,299
Weight
5.9 lb

Processor

Processor
PowerPC 7447A (G4)
Speed
1.0 GHz
Processors
1
System bus
133 MHz
Socket
Soldered
L1 cache
64 KB
L2/L3 cache
512 KB (on-chip)
FPU
Integrated

Memory

Standard
256 MB
Maximum
1.25 GB
Built in
256 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
Video out
Mini-VGA

Storage

Standard storage
40 GB HDD
Drive speed
4200 RPM
Drive size
2.5" (9.5 mm)

Wireless and expansion

Wi-Fi
802.11b/g (optional)
Bluetooth
1.1 (optional)
Expansion bays
None

In the box

Operating system at launch
Mac OS X 10.3.3 (7G51)
Keyboard
Full-size
Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad

1.2 GHz PowerPC 7447A (G4), 256 MB, 60 GB HDD

Overview

Order number
M9419LL/A
Model identifier
PowerBook6,5
Introduced
19 April 2004
Discontinued
19 October 2004
Original price
US$1,499
Weight
5.9 lb

Processor

Processor
PowerPC 7447A (G4)
Speed
1.2 GHz
Processors
1
System bus
133 MHz
Socket
Soldered
L1 cache
64 KB
L2/L3 cache
512 KB (on-chip)
FPU
Integrated

Memory

Standard
256 MB
Maximum
1.25 GB
Built in
256 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
Video out
Mini-VGA

Storage

Standard storage
60 GB HDD
Drive speed
4200 RPM
Drive size
2.5" (9.5 mm)

Wireless and expansion

Wi-Fi
802.11b/g
Bluetooth
1.1 (optional)
Expansion bays
None

In the box

Operating system at launch
Mac OS X 10.3.3 (7G51)
Keyboard
Full-size
Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad

Shared by every configuration

Display

Screen size
14.1-inch
Viewable size
14.1-inch
Resolution
1024×768

Ports

FireWire
400 (400 Mbit/s)
Security slot
Yes

Networking

Ethernet
10/100Base-T (RJ-45)
Modem
56k V.92 (RJ-11)

Audio

Microphone
1 (Built-in)
Audio in
None
Headphone jacks
1

Battery and power

Battery capacity
61.0‑watt‑hour
Battery life
Up to 6 hours

Physical

Form factor
Notebook

Platform

Firmware
Open Firmware

Software

Latest macOS
Mac OS X 10.5.8
Mac OS 9
Classic Mode Only
Windows
Emulation Only

Legacy ports

S-Video out
1

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