 The Tables below show the major specifications and features for Apple MacBooks/iBooks. Different configurations for the MacBooks/iBooks are based on Apple's Online Store . Vendors' configurations may vary.
Configurations and prices reflect that of the machines when they were introduced
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Major technological changes from last generation of iBooks:
All
1) Now three models to choose from instead of two
2) Processor moves from single core G4 to Intel Core Duo
3) L2 cache increases from 512K to 2MB
4) Screen size standardizes on 13 Inches from 12 and 14 inches
5) Screen resolution increases from 1024x768 to 1280x800
6) Bus speed increases from 133 MHz to 667 MHz
7) RAM type changes from PC2700 (333MHz) DDR to PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2
8) Maximum RAM capacity increases from 1.5GB to 2.0GB
9) RAM slots increase from 1 to 2
10 Graphics processor changes from ATI Mobility Radeon 9550 to Intel GMA 950
11) Graphics memory increases from 32MB to 64MB, but is now shared with main memory
12) Ethernet speed increases from 100 BT to 1000 BT
13) Now have a Mini-DVI video output port
14) Now capable of dual screen extended desktop ... previously only mirroring
15) Now has optical digital audio input/output
16) Internal 56K modem dropped
17) Come with Apple remote
18) Power coupling now magnetic
Low End Model - 1.83 GHz MacBook
1) Processor moves from 1.33 GHz to 1.83 GHz
2) Price increases $100
3) Hard drive increases from 40GB to 60GB
4) Hard drive rotation speed increases from 4200 rpm to 5400-rpm
5) Battery capacity increases from 50-watt-hour to 55-watt-hour
6) Weight increases from 4.9 pounds (2.2 kg) to 5.2 pounds (2.36 kg)
Mid-Level Model - 2.0 GHz MacBook - White
1) Processor moves from 1.42 GHz to 2.0 GHz
2) Hard drive rotation speed increases from 4200 rpm to 5400-rpm
3) SuperDrive more advanced
4) Weight decreases from 5.9 pounds (2.7 kg) to 5.2 pounds (2.36 kg)
High End Model - 2.0 GHz MacBook - Black
1) Hard drive 20 GB larger than mid-level model
2) $200 more than mid-level model
3) SuperDrive more advanced
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May 2006 MacBook |
MacBook
Model/Mhz |
1.83GHz Intel Core Duo - MA254LL/A
13.3" Screen |
2GHz Intel Core Duo - MA255LL/A
13.3" Screen |
2GHz Intel Core Duo - Black - MA472LL/A
13.3" Screen |
Cache |
L2 cache - 2MB @ 1.83 GHz (Shared) |
L2 cache - 2MB @ 2.0 GHz (Shared) |
L2 cache - 2MB @ 2.0 GHz (Shared) |
Price Information |
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Bus Speed
(Mhz) |
667 MHz |
667 MHz |
667 MHz |
RAM
(MAX) |
512 MB
PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2
(2GB max)
2 RAM Slots
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512 MB
PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2
(2GB max)
2 RAM Slots |
512 MB
PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2
(2GB max)
2 RAM Slots |
Graphics Support |
Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 64MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory |
Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 64MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory |
Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 64MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory |
Expansion
Slots |
None |
None |
None |
Hard Drive
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60GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA
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60GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA
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80GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA
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Optical Drive |
Combination Drive
(DVD-ROM/CD-RW) (slot loading)
Maximum write
24x CD-R
16x CD-RW
Maximum read
8x DVD-ROM
24x CD |
8x SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW))
(slot loading)
Maximum write
4x DVD-R
4x DVD+R
4x DVD+RW
4x DVD-RW
10x CD-R
10x CD-RW
Maximum read
8x DVD-ROM
24x CD |
8x SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW))
(slot loading)
Maximum write
4x DVD-R
4x DVD+R
4x DVD+RW
4x DVD-RW
10x CD-R
10x CD-RW
Maximum read
8x DVD-ROM
24x CD |
Communication |
10/100/1000 BT Ethernet
Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless networking
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) |
10/100/1000 BT Ethernet
Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless networking
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) |
10/100/1000 BT Ethernet
Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless networking
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) |
Connectivity |
2 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)
1 FireWire 400 Port
Mini-DVI port - DVI output using mini-DVI to DVI adapter (sold separately)
VGA output using mini-DVI to VGA adapter (sold separately)
Composite and S-video output using mini-DVI to video adapter (sold separately)
Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 1920 x 1200 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
Combined optical digital input/audio line in (minijack)
Combined optical digital output/headphone out (minijack)
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2 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)
1 FireWire 400 Port
Mini-DVI port - DVI output using mini-DVI to DVI adapter (sold separately)
VGA output using mini-DVI to VGA adapter (sold separately)
Composite and S-video output using mini-DVI to video adapter (sold separately)
Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 1920 x 1200 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
Combined optical digital input/audio line in (minijack)
Combined optical digital output/headphone out (minijack)
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2 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)
1 FireWire 400 Port
Mini-DVI port - DVI output using mini-DVI to DVI adapter (sold separately)
VGA output using mini-DVI to VGA adapter (sold separately)
Composite and S-video output using mini-DVI to video adapter (sold separately)
Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 1920 x 1200 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
Combined optical digital input/audio line in (minijack)
Combined optical digital output/headphone out (minijack)
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Screen |
13.3-inch (diagonal) TFT display,
1280x800
1920 x 1200 support on external display |
13.3-inch (diagonal) TFT display,
1280x800
1920 x 1200 support on external display |
13.3-inch (diagonal) TFT display,
1280x800
1920 x 1200 support on external display |
Battery |
55-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery with integrated charge indicator LEDs |
55-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery with integrated charge indicator LEDs |
55-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery with integrated charge indicator LEDs |
OS |
10.4 Tiger |
10.4 Tiger |
10.4 Tiger |
Weight |
5.2 pounds (2.36 kg) |
5.2 pounds (2.36 kg) |
5.2 pounds (2.36 kg) |
Notes |
Solid-state scrolling trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
Apple Remote included
Power adapter with MagSafe Connector |
Solid-state scrolling trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
Apple Remote included
Power adapter with MagSafe Connector |
Solid-state scrolling trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
Apple Remote included
Power adapter with MagSafe Connector |
July, 2005 iBooks |
iBook
Model/Mhz |
G4/1.33GHz/1.33GHz/512K
(#M9846LL/A )
12.1" Screen
Combination Drive
4.9 pounds (2.2 kg)
Battery Life: 50-watt
6 Hours |
G4/1.42GHz/1.42GHz/512K
(#M9848LL/A )
14.1" Screen
SuperDrive
5.9 pounds (2.7 kg)
Battery Life: 61-watt
6 Hours |
Price Information |
MSRP: $999
PowerMax
Small Dog
MacConnect
MacZone
Apple Store
Education Discounts
Apple Refurbished
Refurb
DealZone
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MSRP: $1,299
PowerMax
Small Dog
MacConnect
MacZone
Apple Store
Education Discounts
Apple Refurbished
Refurb
DealZone |
Bus Speed
(Mhz) |
133 MHz |
142 MHz |
RAM
(MAX) |
512 MB
PC2700 (333MHz) DDR
(1.5GB)
1 available expansion slot |
512 MB
PC2700 (333MHz) DDR
(1.5GB)
1 available expansion slot |
Graphics Support |
ATI Mobility Radeon 9550 graphics processor with 32MB of dedicated video memory
4x AGP |
ATI Mobility Radeon 9550 graphics processor with 32MB of dedicated video memory
4x AGP |
Expansion
Slots |
AirPort Extreme |
AirPort Extreme |
Hard Drive
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40GB ATA/100 4200 rpm |
60GB ATA/100 4200 rpm |
Optical Drive |
Combination Drive (slot loading)
Reads DVD-ROM at 8x
Writes CD-R at 24x
Writes CD-RW at 16x
Reads CD-ROM at 24x |
8x SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW) (slot loading)
Writes DVD±R discs at 8x
Writes DVD±RW discs at 4x
Reads DVD-ROM at 8x
Writes CD-R at 24x
Writes CD-RW at 16x
Reads CD-ROM at 24x |
Connectivity & Communication |
56k V.92 modem
10/100 BT Ethernet
Built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme (compliant with 802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability)
2 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)
1 FireWire Port (400 Mbps)
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR |
56k V.92 modem
10/100 BT Ethernet
Built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme (compliant with 802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability)
2 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)
1 FireWire Port (400 Mbps)
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR |
Screen |
12.1-inch (diagonal) TFT XGA active-matrix
1024x768 resolutions with millions of colors
VGA video output for video mirroring on an external display or projector (24-bit color) with included Apple VGA Display Adapter
S-video and composite video output to TV or projector (requires Apple Video Adapter, sold separately) |
14.1-inch (diagonal) TFT XGA active-matrix
1024x768 resolutions with millions of colors
VGA video output for video mirroring on an external display or projector (24-bit color) with included Apple VGA Display Adapter
S-video and composite video output to TV or projector (requires Apple Video Adapter, sold separately) |
