The iBook G4/933 14-Inch (Original – Opaque White), features a 933 MHz PowerPC 7457 (G4) processor with a 256k “on chip” level 2 cache, 256 MB of RAM (PC2100 DDR SDRAM), a 40.0 GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive, a slot-loading DVD-ROM/CD-RW “Combo” drive, 4X AGP ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 graphics with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM, and optional AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 1.1 packed into an opaque white case with a 14.1″ TFT XGA active matrix display (1024×768 native resolution).
The iBook G4 models look similar to the previously released iBook “G3″ models, but internally, the computers are very different. The iBook G4 systems use the faster PowerPC “G4″ processor — as one would expect given the name — but also have a faster motherboard design with a faster system bus, support for faster RAM, faster hard drive support, and faster graphics capabilities. The iBook G4 models also have USB 2.0 ports and support for AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 1.1 (although neither AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth were pre-installed).
The iBook G4/933 14-Inch is similar to the to the iBook G4/800 12-Inch introduced at the same time, but the 14-Inch model offers a larger, but same resolution, 14.1 inch display in an appropriately larger case as well as a faster processor and a larger hard drive (40 GB instead of 30 GB).
| Introduction Date: |
October 22, 2003 |
Discontinued Date: |
April 19, 2004 |
| Processor Speed: |
933 MHz |
Processor Type: |
PowerPC 7457 (G4) |
| Details: |
The PowerPC G4 includes the AltiVec “Velocity Engine” vector processor. |
| Processors: |
1 |
Geekbench: |
510 |
| Processor Upgrade: |
Soldered |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: |
133 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
933 MHz (Built-in) |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
Open Firmware |
ROM/Firmware Size: |
1 MB |
| Details: |
The Boot ROM is roughly 1 MB, other instructions are loaded into RAM. |
| L1 Cache: |
64k |
L2/L3 Cache: |
256k (on chip) |
| Details: |
Includes a 256k “on chip” level 2 cache that runs at processor speed. |
| RAM Type: |
PC2100 DDR SDRAM |
Min. RAM Speed: |
266 MHz |
| Details: |
Supports a single 200-pin PC2100 DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM memory module. |
| Standard RAM: |
256 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
1152 MB* |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that the maximum memory capacity of this system is 640 MB with 128 MB onboard and a 512 MB SO-DIMM. However, third-parties have been able to upgrade the system to 1152 MB with the 128 MB onboard and a single 1.0 GB memory module. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
128 MB |
RAM Slots: |
1 |
| Details: |
128 MB onboard, single SO-DIMM slot. |
| Video Card: |
Mobility Radeon 9200 |
VRAM Type: |
DDR SDRAM |
| Details: |
ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 (4X AGP) with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM. |
| Standard VRAM: |
32 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
32 MB |
| Details: |
The video cannot be upgraded. |
| Built-in Display: |
14.1″ TFT XGA |
Native Resolution: |
1024×768 |
| Details: |
14.1″ TFT XGA active-matrix display with a 1024 by 768 native resolution. Apple reports that it also supports 640 by 480 and 800 by 600 when scaled. |
| 2nd Display Support: |
Mirroring Only* |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
1024×768 |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that this system provides a “VGA video output for video mirroring on an external display or projector (24-bit color) with included Apple VGA Display Adapter”. |
| Standard Hard Drive: |
40.0 GB |
Int. HD Interface: |
Ultra ATA/100 |
| Standard Optical: |
8X “Combo Drive” |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
Configured with a slot-loading 8X/24X/24X/10X DVD-ROM/CD-RW “Combo” drive. |
| Standard Modem: |
56k v.92 |
Standard Ethernet: |
10/100Base-T |
| Standard AirPort: |
802.11b/g (Optional) |
Standard Bluetooth: |
1.1 (Optional) |
| Details: |
Internal support for AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 1.1, although neither was pre-installed. |
| USB Ports: |
2 (2.0) |
Firewire Ports: |
1 (400) |
| Details: |
Two USB 2.0 ports and one Firewire “400″ port. |
| Expansion Slots: |
AirPort, Bluetooth |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Details: |
This iBook has internal expansion for “AirPort Extreme” (802.11g) wireless networking and Bluetooth 1.1. |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
Full-size |
Incl. Input: |
Trackpad |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the integrated keyboard has 77 (US) or 78 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys, and an embedded numeric keypad. The trackpad supports tap, double tap, and drag capabilities. |
| Case Type: |
Notebook |
Form Factor: |
iBook (14-Inch) |
| Details: |
This iBook was offered in a 14-Inch “opaque white” case. |
| Apple Order No: |
M9388LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
iBook G4 |
| Details: |
The Apple order number should be unique to this system. |
| Apple Model No: |
A1055 (EMC N/A) |
Model ID: |
PowerBook6,3 |
| Battery Type: |
61 W h LiIon |
Battery Life: |
6 Hours |
| Details: |
6 hours under “normal usage conditions” as estimated by Apple. |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
X 10.3 (7B85) |
Maximum MacOS: |
X 10.5.8 |
| Details: |
This system cannot run versions of MacOS X more recent than 10.5.8. |
| MacOS 9 Support: |
Classic Mode Only* |
Windows Support: |
Emulation Only |
| Details: |
*This model is capable of using MacOS 9 applications within the MacOS X “Classic” environment provided with MacOS X 10.4.11 “Tiger” and lower (“Classic” is not supported starting with MacOS X 10.5 “Leopard”). It cannot boot into MacOS 9. |
| Dimensions: |
1.35 x 12.7 x 10.2 |
Avg. Weight: |
5.9 lbs (2.7 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches while closed – height by width by depth, (3.4 cm, 32.3 cm, 25.9 cm). |
The iBook G4/933 14-Inch (Original – Opaque White), features a 933 MHz PowerPC 7457 (G4) processor with a 256k “on chip” level 2 cache, 256 MB of RAM (PC2100 DDR SDRAM), a 40.0 GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive, a slot-loading DVD-ROM/CD-RW “Combo” drive, 4X AGP ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 graphics with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM, and optional AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 1.1 packed into an opaque white case with a 14.1″ TFT XGA active matrix display (1024×768 native resolution).