iBook G4 1.2 GHz (14.1-inch)(E04) Review: Specs, Price and More Facts

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

Logic Board
Processor:   PowerPC 7447a (G4)
Processor Speed:   1.2 GHz
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:   512K
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 – 1.25 GB
Minimum RAM Speed:   266 MHz
Install in groups of:   1
RAM Sizes:   32, 64, 128, 256, 512 MB
Onboard RAM:   256 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:

  • AirPort Extreme built-in
  • Optional Internal Bluetooth module available as a built-to-order option

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:

  • Standard:  Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW); writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 16x speed, reads DVD-ROM discs at up to 8x speed, reads CD-ROM discs at up to 24x speed
  • Built-to-Order Option:   Slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW):writes DVD-R discs at up to 4x speed, reads DVDs at up to 8x speed, writes CD-R discs at up to 16x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 8x speed, reads CDs at up to 24x speed (available as a build-to-order option for the 14-inch model)

Internal Hard Drive:   60 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.:   M9419LL/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:   $1499 US

Comments
This model originally included Mac OS X, Classic environment, Mail, iChat AV, Safari, Sherlock, Address Book, QuickTime, iLife (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, GarageBand), iSync, iCal, DVD Player, AppleWorks, Mac OS X Chess, Microsoft Internet Explorer, EarthLink (includes 30 days of free dial-up service with activation), Quicken 2004 for Mac, World Book 2004 Edition, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4, Deimos Rising, Sound Studio, 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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