When we set out to create the iBook, one of our key design goals was to create a lightweight notebook computer tough enough to stand up to the occasional bumps and other unexpected mishaps of life on the go. From the standpoint of a laptop, the inside of a backpack can be a mighty inhospitable place. And yet you shouldn’t have to walk softly just because you’re carrying the most appealing notebook ever. So we made the iBook’s sleek case out of impact-resistant polycarbonate plastic. That would ordinarily be sufficient to survive the rigors of everyday use and abuse, but we didn’t stop there. Inside, a sturdy magnesium frame provides superior strength, while reducing the iBook’s weight to well below that of other full-featured PC notebooks. We even rubber-mounted the hard disk drive for added bump tolerance, so you can store all of your digital goodies on your iBook and still enjoy peace of mind. Additionally, the iBook has no I/O doors, protruding latches or levers to break or snap off when tucking it into a backpack or briefcase.

Technical Specifications Processor and memory 600-MHz or 700-MHz PowerPC G3 processor with 512K on-chip level 2 cache running at full processor speed 100 MHZ system bus One of the following memory configurations: — 128MB of SDRAM built in — 256MB of SDRAM (128MB built in and 128MB in SO-DIMM slot) Single 1.25-inch standard SO-DIMM slot (3.3V) supports up to 512MB SO-DIMM for a total of 640MB of SDRAM Storage 20GB or 30GB Ultra ATA hard disk drive (2) One of the following optical drives: — 24x-speed (maximum) CD-ROM drive — 8x8x8x24x-speed (maximum) DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive (writes CD-R and CD-RW discs at 8x speed; reads DVD-ROM discs at 8x speed; reads CD-ROM discs at 24x speed) Support for external FireWire and USB storage devices Power adapter The iBook comes with a convenient square-shaped power adapter that fits in your hand. The adapter has retractable hooks that let you wrap the DC cord for neater storage. The AC cord lets you connect your iBook to an outlet up to 12 feet away, and you can also remove the cord and use the included AC plug to connect the adapter directly into the wall. Colored status LED lights show charging status. An amber ring indicates that your battery is recharging, while a green ring tells you that you have a full charge.

Display Choice of built-in 12.1-inch or 14.1-inch (diagonal) TFT XGA active-matrix display Support for millions of colors at 1024-by-768-pixel resolution Support for resolution scaling to 800-by-600-pixel and 640-by-480-pixel resolution with millions of colors Graphics support ATI Mobility Radeon graphics accelerator with 16MB of dedicated graphics memory and AGP 2X support Communications Built-in 56K V.90 modem (RJ-11 connector)(4) Built-in 10/100BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector) Built-in antennas and card slot for optional 11Mbps AirPort Card; IEEE 802.11b compliant(5) Audio 16-bit CD-quality stereo sound output minijack Built-in stereo speakers Built-in microphone Support for external USB audio devices such as microphones and speakers Video Video output port 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) Trackpad Solid-state trackpad provides precise cursor control; supports tap, double-tap and drag capabilities Peripheral connections Two 12-Mbps USB ports One 400-Mbps FireWire (IEEE 1394) port(6)

Keyboard 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 Battery and power iBook with 12.1-inch display: 47-watt-hour lithium-ion battery provides up to 5 hours of battery life on a single charge(3) iBook with 14.1-inch display: 55-watt-hour lithium-ion battery provides up to 6 hours of battery life on a single charge(3) Power adapter port Electrical requirements Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz Meets ENERGY STAR requirements Environmental requirements Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C) Storage temperature: -13° to 140° F (-25° to 60° C) Relative humidity: 20% to 80% noncondensing Maximum altitude: 10,000 feet Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet Size and weight: iBook with 12.1-inch display Width: 11.2 inches (28.5 cm) Depth: 9.06 inches (23.0 cm) Thickness: 1.35 inches (3.4 cm) Weight: 4.9 pounds (2.2 kg) (1) Size and weight: iBook with 14.1-inch display Width: 12.7 inches (32.3 cm) Depth: 10.2 inches (25.9 cm) Thickness: 1.35 inches (3.4 cm) Weight: 5.99 pounds (2.7 kg) (1) iBook FAQ iBook Data Sheet Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader

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Available Configurations
Order no.	M8600LL/A	M8602LL/A	M8603LL/A
Processor	600MHz PowerPC G3	700MHz PowerPC G3	700MHz PowerPC G3
Level 2 Cache	512K at 600MHz	512K at 700MHz	512K at 700MHz
Memory (PC100 SDRAM)	128MB, expandable to 640MB	128MB, expandable to 640MB	256MB, expandable to 640MB
System bus	100MHz	100MHz	100MHz
Hard disk drive(2)	20GB Ultra ATA	20GB Ultra ATA	30GB Ultra ATA
Optical drive	CD-ROM	Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)	Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
Display	12.1-inch (diagonal) TFT XGA	12.1-inch (diagonal) TFT XGA	14.1-inch (diagonal) TFT XGA
FireWire	One 400-Mbps FireWire (IEEE 1394) port
USB	Two ports (12-Mbps each)
ATI Mobility Radeon with 16MB of SDRAM
VGA, S-video and composite video output	Video outport for mirroring with an external display or projector; composite video output to TV through Video output port (requires optional Apple video adapter).
Modem(4)	Built-in 56K V.90 modem
Ethernet	Built-in 10/100BASE-T Ethernet
Wireless networking(5)	AirPort ready
System Software	Mac OS X v10.1, Mac OS 9.2
Software	All models include Mac OS X v10.1, Mac OS 9.2, QuickTime, iMovie 2, iTunes 2 (7), AppleWorks, Mac OS X Mail, Microsoft Internet Explorer, EarthLink, AOL, World Book Mac OS X Edition, Otto Matic, Deimos Rising, PCalc, Acrobat Reader, and FAXstf, complete setup, learning, and reference documentation; limited warranty; and 30 days of free Internet service through EarthLink.
Limited Warranty and Service	One-year Limited Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Review a copy of the Limited Warranty on new products, including its limitations and exclusions.
Internet Access	All models also include 30 days of free Internet service through EarthLink. Internet access requires an Internet service account; fees may apply. Product contains documentation. Backup copy of software is provided on CD-ROM
Build-to-Order Options	In addition to choosing from Apple’s preconfigured systems, you can order an iBook with factory-installed options such as additional RAM, a larger hard drive, and AirPort wireless networking from your authorized Apple reseller or the online Apple Store. For up-to-date information, visit the Apple Store or call 800-MY-APPLE.

Other Options
Apple Portable Power Adapter M8743LL/A	AirPort Card M7600LL/D
iBook Rechargeable Battery (12.1-inch model) M8433G/B	AirPort Base Station M8209LL/A
iBook Rechargeable Battery (14.1-inch model) M8665G/A	Apple FireWire Cable (4-pin to 6-pin, 2 meter)M8635G/A
Apple Video Adapter M8734G/A	Apple FireWire Cable (6-pin to 6-pin, 2 meter) M8634G/B
Apple VGA Display Adaptor M8639G/A	Apple FireWire Cable (6-pin to 6-pin, .5 meter) M8633G/B
AppleCare Protection Plan M8094LL/A

(1) Weight varies by configuration. (2) 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less. (3) Battery life depends on configuration and use. (4) Actual modem speeds lower; speed depends on connection rate and other factors. (5) Wireless Internet access requires AirPort Card, AirPort Base Station and Internet access (fees may apply). Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort. Range may vary with site conditions. (6) Actual rates will vary. (7) CD burning requires CD-RW drive. iTunes is for legal or right holders authorized copying only. Don't steal music.

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