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iBook G4/933 14-Inch (Original – Opaque White)

2003 · iPod era iBook

Introduced

2003

Original price

$ 1299

Processor

PowerPC 7457 (G4)

Original OS

Mac OS X 10.3.x

Colors

Opaque White

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Pre-Mac

Mac era

iMac era

iPod era

iPhone era

Silicon

Processor

ProcessorPowerPC 7457 (G4)

Speed933 MHz

Cores1

Architecture32-bit

Cache256k on-chip level 2 cache

Memory & graphics

Standard RAM256 MB (PC2100 DDR SDRAM)

RAM typePC2100 DDR SDRAM

GPUATI Mobility Radeon 9200 (4X AGP)

VRAM32 MB DDR SDRAM

Display14.1" TFT XGA active matrix display

Resolutions1024x768 native resolution

Video outComposite/A/V out (hybrid A/V port)

Storage

Storage40.0 GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive

InterfaceUltra ATA/100

Connectivity

USBUSB 2.0

FireWireFireWire 400

Wi-FiOptional AirPort Extreme (802.11g), not pre-installed

BluetoothOptional Bluetooth 1.1, not pre-installed

Modem56k modem

Software

Original OSMac OS X 10.3.x

Identifiers

Model IDPowerBook6,3

Model N°A1055

Order N°M9388LL/A

Lifecycle

Introduced2003

History

The iBook G4 represented the final step in the transition from the G3 to the G4 processor. Furthermore, the iBook G4 included an auto-loading Combo drive, superior graphics, USB 2.0, support for AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth, a faster bus, and improved memory architecture. The iBook G4 was marketed in 3 configurations: 12.1"/800 MHz/256 MB/30 GB/$1,099 USD, 14.1"/933 MHz/256 MB/40 GB/$1,299 USD, and 14.1"/1.0 GHz/256 MB/60 GB/$1,499 USD.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMac_G4 · Wikipedia

Trivia

• The iBook G4 represented the concluding chapter of the transition from G3 to G4 processors, marking an important technological evolution in Apple laptops. • This model was the first iBook to integrate USB 2.0, AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth, anticipating the wireless connectivity standards that would become essential in portable computers. • The iBook G4 was commercialized in three different configurations, from 12.1 inches to 14.1 inches, with processor speeds reaching 1.0 GHz and hard drives up to 60 GB, offering choices for different performance levels and budgets.

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