The Apple iBook Mid 2002 (Translucent White) is a notebook computer that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple in 2002 as part of the iBook G3 series of Macintosh iBook computers. The computer has been introduced on May 20, 2002, and its price started at $1199.
The new iBook features a 600 or 700 MHz PowerPC 750fx G3 processor, 12.1″ TFT Display, 128 MB of RAM, 20 GB hard drive, tray-loading 24x CD-ROM or 8x DVD-ROM/CD-RW “Combo” drive, and 16 MB ATI Mobility Radeon graphics.
This iBook has been discontinued on November 6, 2002, and has been replaced by iBook Late 2002.
Today iBook Mid 2002 is 21 years old!
iBook Mid 2002 Release Date and Original Price
| Introduced | May 20, 2002 |
| Discontinued | November 6, 2002 |
| Model Identifier | PowerBook4,3 |
| Model Number | A1005 |
| EMC | 1916 |
| Order Number | M8600LL/A (600 MHz) M8602LL/A (700 MHz) |
| Original Price | $1,199 $1,499 |
| Colors | Translucent White |
| Weight | 4.9 Ibs. 2.222 KG |
| Dimensions | 11.2” H x 9.1” W x 1.35” D 28.44 cm H x 23.11 cm W x 3.42 cm D |
Tech Specs
Processor
| Processor | PowerPC 750fx G3 |
| Processor Speed | 600 MHz 700 MHz |
| Architecture | 32-bit |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| System Bus | 100 MHz |
| Cache | 64 KB L1 512 KB on-chip L2 |
Storage & Media
| Storage | 20 GB 30 GB 40 GB |
| Media | 1 – 24x CD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW “Combo” tray-loading drive |
Memory
| Built-in Memory | 128 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 640 MB |
| Memory Slots | 1 – PC-100 3.3V 144-pin SO-DIMM |
| Interleaving Support | No |
Display
| Built-in Display | 12.1″ Color TFT XGA Display |
| Resolutions | 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 (native) |
Graphics
| Graphics Card | ATI Mobility Radeon |
| Graphics Memory | 16 MB |
| Display Connection | 1 – Mini-VGA (Composite and S-Video with adapter) |
| Display Modes | Video mirroring only |
| External Resolution | None |
Expansion
| Expansion Slots | None |
| Hard Drive Interface | Ultra ATA |
| Bays | None |
Connections
| Wi-Fi | AirPort Card 802.11b (Optional) |
| Ethernet | 10/100BASE-T (RJ-45) |
| Modem | 56k |
| Bluetooth | None |
| Infrared | None |
| FireWire | 1 – 400 Mbps (7W) |
| SCSI | None |
| USB | 2 – 12 Mbps |
| Audio In | 1 – Built-in microphone |
| Audio Out | 1 – Output through A/V port 2 – Built-in speakers |
| Display | 1 – Mini-VGA (Composite and S-Video with adapter) |
| Security Slot | 1 – Kensington cable lock |
Keyboard and trackpad
| Keyboard | Built-in Full-size 77-key (U.S.) or 78-key (ISO) incl. 12 function and 4 arrow keys |
| Trackpad | Built-in Solid-state trackpad (Tap, double-tap and drag) |
Software
| Original OS | Mac OS 9.2.2 Mac OS X 10.1.4 |
| Maximum OS | Mac OS X 10.4.11 |
| Firmware | Macintosh ROM |
| Bundled Software | Mac OS 9.2 or Mac OS X 10.1 Puma QuickTime iMovie 2 iPhoto iTunes 2 AppleWorks Mac OS X Mail Microsoft Internet Explorer EarthLink AOL World Book Mac OS X Edition Otto Matic Deimos Rising PCalc Acrobat Reader FAXstf |
Power
| System Battery | 47 Wh Lithium-Ion |
| Backup Battery | None |
| Battery Life | Up to 5 hours |
| Maximum Continuous Power | 42 W |
| Line Voltage | 100-240 V AC |
| Power Adapter | 45 W Apple Power Adapter (M8743LL/A) |
References:
Apple Support – iBook (16 VRAM): Technical Specifications
