Apple iBook G4 (Early 2004)
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iBook G4 (Early 2004) Technical specifications

It has the 1GHz or 1.2GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine an… chip. Storage options: 30GB, 40GB, 60GB. Colors: 133 MHZ system bus, 30GB, reads DVDs at up to 8x speed, Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW), (based on 802.11g standard, Two 480 Mbps USB 2.0 ports, Built-in stereo speakers, Built-in microphone, sold separately), including 12 function keys. Weight: 2.2 kg.

  • Display12.1″
  • Chip1GHz or 1.2GHz PowerP…
  • Batteryup to 6 h
  • Storage30GB–60GB
  • Weight2.2 kg
  • 133 MHZ system bus
  • 30GB
  • reads DVDs at up to 8x speed
  • Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
  • (based on 802.11g standard
  • Two 480 Mbps USB 2.0 ports
  • Built-in stereo speakers
  • Built-in microphone
  • sold separately)
  • including 12 function keys

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iBook G4 (Early 2004): key specifications

Display12.1″
Chip1GHz or 1.2GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine an…
Storage30GB / 40GB / 60GB
Batteryup to 6 h
Dimensions (H × W × D)3.42 × 28.5 × 23.0 cm
Weight2.2 kg

Models, storage and colors

Storage

  • 30GB
  • 40GB
  • 60GB

Colors

  • 133 MHZ system bus
  • 30GB
  • reads DVDs at up to 8x speed
  • Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
  • (based on 802.11g standard
  • Two 480 Mbps USB 2.0 ports
  • Built-in stereo speakers
  • Built-in microphone
  • sold separately)
  • including 12 function keys
  • supports tap
  • Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
  • Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
  • Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz
  • Maximum operating altitude: 10
  • 000 feet
  • Maximum storage altitude: 15
  • Height: 1.35 inches (3.42 cm)
  • Width: 11.2 inches (28.5 cm)
  • Depth: 9.06 inches (23.0 cm)
  • Weight: 4.9 pounds (2.2 kg) 7
  • Width: 12.7 inches (32.3 cm)
  • Depth: 10.2 inches (25.9 cm)
  • Weight: 5.9 pounds (2.7 kg) 7
  • 1GB = 1 billion bytes
  • actual formatted capacity less
  • Actual rates will vary.

Complete specifications

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 x 768 pixel resolution
  • Support for resolution scaling to 800 x 600 pixel and 640 x 480 pixel resolution with millions of colors

Storage

  • 30GB, 40GB or 60GB Ultra ATA hard disk drive 3
  • One of the following optical drives: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 speedSlot-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)
  • 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
  • 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)
  • Support for external FireWire and USB storage devices

Battery

  • iBook G4 with 12.1-inch display50-watt-hour lithium-ion battery provides up to 6 hours of battery life on a single charge 1
  • iBook G4 with 14.1-inch display61-watt-hour lithium-ion battery provides up to 6 hours of battery life on a single charge 1
  • Integrated charge indicator LEDs on battery

Technical Specifications

  • 1GHz or 1.2GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine and 512K on-chip level 2 cache running at 1GHz
  • 133 MHZ system bus
  • 256MB of PC2100 (266MHz) DDR SDRAM (256MB built-in and one available SO-DIMM slot) with support for up to 1.25GB
  • 30GB, 40GB or 60GB Ultra ATA hard disk drive 3
  • One of the following optical drives: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 speedSlot-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)
  • 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
  • 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)
  • Support for external FireWire and USB storage devices
  • Choice of built-in 12.1-inch or 14.1-inch (diagonal) TFT XGA active-matrix display
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  • 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
  • ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 graphics processor with 32MB of dedicated video memory and AGP 4X support
  • Built-in 56K V.92 modem (RJ-11 connector) 4
  • Built-in 10/100BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
  • Built-in antennas and expansion slot for optional 54Mbps AirPort Extreme Card; (based on 802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability) 5
  • Optional Internal Bluetooth module available as a built-to-order option
  • Two 480 Mbps USB 2.0 ports
  • One FireWire 400 port at up to 400 Mbps 5
  • 16-bit CD-quality stereo headphone jack
  • Built-in stereo speakers
  • Built-in microphone
  • Support for external USB audio devices such as microphones and speakers
  • 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)
  • iBook G4 with 12.1-inch display50-watt-hour lithium-ion battery provides up to 6 hours of battery life on a single charge 1
  • iBook G4 with 14.1-inch display61-watt-hour lithium-ion battery provides up to 6 hours of battery life on a single charge 1
  • Integrated charge indicator LEDs on battery
  • 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 numeric keypad
  • Solid-state trackpad for precise cursor control; supports tap, double-tap and drag capabilities
  • Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
  • Line voltage100V to 240V AC
  • Frequency50 to 60 Hz
  • Operating temperature50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
  • Storage temperature-13° to 113° F (-25° to 45° C)
  • Relative humidity20% to 80% noncondensing
  • Maximum operating altitude10,000 feet
  • Maximum storage altitude15,000 feet
  • Height1.35 inches (3.42 cm)
  • Width11.2 inches (28.5 cm)
  • Depth9.06 inches (23.0 cm)
  • Weight4.9 pounds (2.2 kg) 7
  • Width12.7 inches (32.3 cm)
  • Depth10.2 inches (25.9 cm)
  • Weight5.9 pounds (2.7 kg) 7
  • Battery life depends on configuration and use.
  • Burning DVDs in iDVD requires an Apple SuperDrive, but iDVD projects can be saved as an archive on iBook G4 models with a Combo Drive and later transferred to a SuperDrive-equipped system and burned to a DVD.
  • 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less
  • Compatible ISP and telephone services required. Your ISP may not support all V.92 features. Modem will function according to V.90 standards if V.92 services are not available. Actual modem speeds lower; speed depends on connection rate and other factors.
  • Wireless Internet access requires AirPort Card, AirPort Base Station or AirPort Extreme Base Station, and Internet access (fees may apply). Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort and AirPort Extreme. Range may vary with site conditions.
  • Actual rates will vary.
  • Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

Processor and memory

  • 1GHz or 1.2GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine and 512K on-chip level 2 cache running at 1GHz
  • 133 MHZ system bus
  • 256MB of PC2100 (266MHz) DDR SDRAM (256MB built-in and one available SO-DIMM slot) with support for up to 1.25GB

Graphics support

  • ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 graphics processor with 32MB of dedicated video memory and AGP 4X support

Communications

  • Built-in 56K V.92 modem (RJ-11 connector) 4
  • Built-in 10/100BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
  • Built-in antennas and expansion slot for optional 54Mbps AirPort Extreme Card; (based on 802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability) 5
  • Optional Internal Bluetooth module available as a built-to-order option

Peripheral connections

  • Two 480 Mbps USB 2.0 ports
  • One FireWire 400 port at up to 400 Mbps 5

Audio

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

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)

Keyboard and 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 numeric keypad
  • Solid-state trackpad for precise cursor control; supports tap, double-tap and drag capabilities

Electrical and environmental requirements

  • Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
  • Line voltage100V to 240V AC
  • Frequency50 to 60 Hz
  • Operating temperature50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
  • Storage temperature-13° to 113° F (-25° to 45° C)
  • Relative humidity20% to 80% noncondensing
  • Maximum operating altitude10,000 feet
  • Maximum storage altitude15,000 feet

Size and weight (12.1-inch model)

  • Height1.35 inches (3.42 cm)
  • Width11.2 inches (28.5 cm)
  • Depth9.06 inches (23.0 cm)
  • Weight4.9 pounds (2.2 kg) 7

Size and weight: (14.1-inch model)

  • Height1.35 inches (3.42 cm)
  • Width12.7 inches (32.3 cm)
  • Depth10.2 inches (25.9 cm)
  • Weight5.9 pounds (2.7 kg) 7

Apple iBook G4 (Early 2004) technical specifications

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iBook G4 (Early 2004) — FAQ

What is the display size of Apple iBook G4 (Early 2004)?

Apple iBook G4 (Early 2004) has 12.1″.

What chip does Apple iBook G4 (Early 2004) use?

Apple iBook G4 (Early 2004) uses 1GHz or 1.2GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine an….

What storage capacities are available for Apple iBook G4 (Early 2004)?

Available storage capacities include 30GB, 40GB, 60GB.

What colors does Apple iBook G4 (Early 2004) come in?

Apple iBook G4 (Early 2004) is available in 133 MHZ system bus, 30GB, reads DVDs at up to 8x speed, Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW), (based on 802.11g standard, Two 480 Mbps USB 2.0 ports, Built-in stereo speakers, Built-in microphone, sold separately), including 12 function keys, supports tap, Meets ENERGY STAR requirements, Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC, Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz, Maximum operating altitude: 10, 000 feet, Maximum storage altitude: 15, Height: 1.35 inches (3.42 cm), Width: 11.2 inches (28.5 cm), Depth: 9.06 inches (23.0 cm), Weight: 4.9 pounds (2.2 kg) 7, Width: 12.7 inches (32.3 cm), Depth: 10.2 inches (25.9 cm), Weight: 5.9 pounds (2.7 kg) 7, 1GB = 1 billion bytes, actual formatted capacity less, Actual rates will vary..

What are the dimensions and weight of Apple iBook G4 (Early 2004)?

Apple iBook G4 (Early 2004) measures 3.42 × 28.5 × 23.0 cm and weighs 2.2 kg.

How long does the Apple iBook G4 (Early 2004) battery last?

Battery life of Apple iBook G4 (Early 2004): up to 6 h.

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