iBook G4/933 (14.1-inch)(L03) Review: Specs, Price and More Facts

Introduced: October 22, 2003
Terminated: April 19, 2004

Logic Board
Processor:   PowerPC 7457 (G4)
Processor Speed:   933 MHz
PMMU:   Integrated
FPU:   Integrated
Bus Speed:   133 MHz
Data Path:   64-bit
ROM Size:   1 MB
Level 1 Cache:   64K
On-Chip Level 2 Cache:   256K
Expansion Slots:   none

Battery:

  • 61-watt-hour lithium-ion battery provides up to 6 hours of battery life on a single charge
  • Integrated charge indicator LEDs on battery

Memory
RAM Type:   PC2100 DDR SDRAM
RAM Slots:   1
Min – Max RAM:   256 MB – 640 MB
Minimum RAM Speed:   266 MHz
Install in groups of:   1
RAM Sizes:   32, 64, 128, 256, 512 MB
Onboard RAM:   128 MB

Ports
USB:   2 x USB 2.0
FireWire:   1 x 400-Mbps
Modem:   Built-in 56K V.92 modem (RJ-11 connector)
Ethernet:   Built-in 10/100BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)

Video:

  • 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)

AirPort Extreme Ready:

  • Built-in antennas and expansion slot for optional 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme Card; (based on 802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability

Audio:

  • 16-bit CD-quality stereo headphone jack
  • Built-in stereo speakers
  • Built-in stereo speakers
  • Built-in microphone
  • Support for external USB audio devices such as microphones and speakers

Video
Display:   14.1″ TFT XGA active-matrix color display

Graphics Support:

  • ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 graphics processor with 32 MB of dedicated video memory and AGP 4X support
  • Support for millions of colors at 1024 x 768-pixel resolution
  • Support for resolution scaling to 800 x 600-pixel and 640 x 480-pixel resolution with millions of colors

Storage
Disk Drive:

  • Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW); writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 10x speed, reads DVD-ROM discs at up to 8x speed, reads CD-ROM discs at up to 24x speed

Internal Hard Drive:   40 GB Ultra ATA

Operating System
Addressing Modes:   32-bit
Original OS:   X v10.3 (Panther)

Compatible MacOS:
X v10.3 (Panther)
X v10.4 (Tiger)
X v10.5 (Leopard)

Mac OS X v10.5 (Leopard) requires:

  • Mac computer with an Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (867MHz or faster) processor
  • 512 MB of memory
  • 9 GB of available disk space
  • Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply
  • Some features require Apple’s MobileMe (.Mac) service; fees apply

Miscellaneous
Form Factor:   iBook (14.1″)
Order No.:   M9388LL/A

Keyboard/Trackpad:

  • Built-in full-size keyboard with 77 (U.S.) or 78 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement), and embedded keypad
  • Solid-state trackpad provides precise cursor control; supports tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

Dimensions (Inches):   12.7 H x 10.2 W x 1.35 D
Average Weight (lbs):   5.9
Original Price:   $1299 US

Comments
This model originally included Mail, Safari, iChat AV, Sherlock, Address Book, QuickTime, iLife (includes iTunes, iPhoto, and iMovie), iSync, iCal, DVD Player, AppleWorks, Mac OS X Chess, and Classic environment; Microsoft Internet Explorer, AOL, Quicken 2004 Deluxe, World Book 2003 Edition, Microsoft Office 4.X Test Drive, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4, Deimos Rising, Sound Studio, and Zinio Reader; Apple Hardware Test; 90 days of free telephone support and one-year limited warranty. Product contains documentation. Backup copy of software is provided on CD-ROM; 30 days of free dial-up Internet service with EarthLink (North America only) activation.

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