| iBook G4 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Code name | iBook G4 |
| Date released | October 22, 2003 |
| Date discontinued | May 16, 2006 |
| Processor | PowerPC G4 (800 MHz to 1.42 GHz) |
| System software | Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther) - 10.4 (Tiger) |
| Price at release | |
The iBook G4 was a notebook computer for the consumer market that was introduced by Apple Computer in October 2003.
Specifications[]
The iBook G4 came in two screen sizes: 12 and 14 inches. Both versions had a screen resolution of 1024 by 768 pixels. The 12-inch model was 11.2" x 9.1" and 4.9 pounds, while the 14-inch model was 12.7" x 10.2" and 5.9 pounds.
October 2003[]
- 800 MHz, 933 MHz, or 1.0 GHz PowerPC G4
- 133 MHz system bus and 128 MB of onboard memory, expandable up to 640 MB (later discovered to be 1.12 GB)
- Optional AirPort and Bluetooth
- Hard drive: 30, 40, or 60 GB (Ultra/ATA 100)
- DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo-drive
October 2004[]
- 1.2 GHz or 1.33 GHz PowerPC G4
- 133 MHz system bus and 256 MB of onboard memory, expandable up to 1.25 GB
- AirPort built-in and optional Bluetooth
- Hard drive: 30, 60, or 80 GB (Ultra/ATA 100)
- DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo-drive or optional DVD±RW "SuperDrive"
Product recalls[]
The batteries for the iBook G4 and Aluminum PowerBook G4 were recalled for safety.[1] However, a number of the replacement batteries also failed.[2]
References[]
- ↑ Apple iBook And PowerBook G4 Battery Recall by Mack, MacRiot. 2006-09-07.
- ↑ Recall PowerBook G4 batteries failing, CNET. 2009-09-02.
External Links[]
- Introducing the new iBook G4 at Apple
- Battery Exchange Program iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 (archived 2006-10-24)
- iBook G4 at Wikipedia
