Apple iBook 12-inch (Early 2003) vs Apple iBook 12-inch (Late 2002)

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iBook 12-inch (Early 2003) compared with iBook 12-inch (Late 2002)

	AppleiBook 12-inch (Early 2003)	AppleiBook 12-inch (Late 2002)
Overview
Released
Released	April 2003	November 2002
Display
Screen size
Screen size	12.1″	12.1″
Resolution
Resolution	1024 × 768	1024 × 768
Touchscreen
Touchscreen	No	No
Display type
Display type	12.1-inch TFT XGA active-matrix display supporting millions of colours. Exact panel technology, brightness and refresh unpublished.	12.1-inch TFT XGA active-matrix display supporting millions of colours. Exact panel technology, brightness and refresh unpublished.
Performance
Processor
Processor	PowerPC G3 800 MHz (iBook Early 2003) or PowerPC G3 900 MHz (iBook Early 2003)	PowerPC G3 700 MHz (iBook Late 2002) or PowerPC G3 800 MHz (iBook Late 2002)
CPU cores
CPU cores	1	1
Graphics
Graphics	ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 (32 MB video memory)	ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 (16 MB VRAM) or ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 (32 MB VRAM)
Memory
Memory	128 MB or 640 MB	128 MB or 640 MB
Storage
Storage	30 GB to 40 GB (better)	20 GB to 30 GB
CPU
CPU	800 or 900 MHz PowerPC G3; 512 KB on-chip L2 cache at processor clock and 100 MHz system bus. Exact silicon supplier/model omitted.	700 or 800 MHz PowerPC G3; 512 KB on-chip L2 cache at processor clock and 100 MHz system bus. Exact silicon supplier/model omitted.
GPU
GPU	ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 with 32 MB dedicated video memory and AGP 2 ×; configuration table names DDR SDRAM.	ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 with 16 MB dedicated VRAM at 700 MHz or 32 MB at 800 MHz; AGP 2 ×.
Memory type
Memory type	128 MB PC100 SDRAM onboard and one SO-DIMM slot, supporting a 512 MB module for 640 MB total.	128 MB PC100 SDRAM onboard and one SO-DIMM slot, supporting a 512 MB module for 640 MB total.
Storage type
Storage type	800 MHz stock: 30 GB Ultra ATA and 24 × CD-ROM.900 MHz stock:40 GB Ultra ATA and Combo drive (24 × CD-R write, 10 × CD-RW write, 8 × DVD read, 24 × CD read). Larger factory drive options mentioned without capacities; no unconfirmed matrix added.	700 MHz stock: 20 GB Ultra ATA and 24 × CD-ROM. 800 MHz stock: 30 GB Ultra ATA and Combo drive (16 × CD-R write, 8 × CD-RW write, 8 × DVD read, 24 × CD read). Larger factory drive options are mentioned without capacities; no unconfirmed matrix added.
Battery and size
Battery life (maker's claim)
Battery life (maker's claim)	Up to 5 hours	Up to 5 hours
Battery capacity
Battery capacity	46 Wh	47 Wh (better)
Weight
Weight	2.2 kg	2.2 kg
Thickness
Thickness	34 mm	34 mm
Width × depth
Width × depth	285 × 230 mm	285 × 230 mm
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	46 Wh lithium-ion battery according to the exact maker sheet; up to five hours. EveryMac lists 47 Wh instead, so maker retained. Published 2.2 kg reference weight varies by configuration/manufacturing process. Dimensions use maker-published 28.5 × 23.0 × 3.4 cm.	47 Wh lithium-ion; maker claim up to five hours. Published 2.2 kg reference weight varies by configuration/manufacturing process. Dimensions use maker-published 28.5 × 23.0 × 3.4 cm.
Connections
Ports
Ports	2 × USB-A, Ethernet, headphone jack	2 × USB-A, Ethernet, headphone jack
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Optional AirPort 802.11b	Optional AirPort 802.11b
Operating system
Operating system	macOS	macOS
Port detail
Port detail	Two 12 Mbps USB ports, one 400 Mbps FireWire port, 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, internal 56K V.92 modem and stereo headphone output. Optional 11 Mbps AirPort card; Bluetooth available through an optional external USB adapter, not built in.	Two 12 Mbps USB ports, one 400 Mbps FireWire port, 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, internal 56K V.92 modem and stereo headphone output. Optional 11 Mbps AirPort card; Bluetooth available through an optional external USB adapter, not built in.
External displays
External displays	VGA mirroring with included adapter; S-video and composite video through an optional Apple Video Adapter.	VGA mirroring with included adapter; S-video and composite video through an optional Apple Video Adapter.
Keyboard
Keyboard	77 US or 78 ISO keys, including 12 function keys, four arrows and embedded numeric keypad.	77 US or 78 ISO keys, including 12 function keys, four arrows and embedded numeric keypad.
Trackpad
Trackpad	Tap, double-tap and drag support	Tap, double-tap and drag support
Speakers
Speakers	Built-in stereo speakers	Built-in stereo speakers
Microphones
Microphones	Built-in microphone; external USB audio devices supported	Built-in microphone; external USB audio devices supported
In the box
In the box	Apple VGA Display Adapter, modem cable, power adapter, wall plug, power cord and battery; Mac OS X, Mac OS 9 and bundled iLife/productivity software. MacRumors reported the exact new configurations live in the Apple Store on 22 April 2003; first delivery day unestablished, so release month retained.	VGA display adapter, power adapter with wall plug/power cord; Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS 9 and bundled digital lifestyle/productivity software. The 6 November maker release states that the new range is available through stores/resellers.