Apple iBook 12-inch (Late 2002) vs Apple iBook (Late 2001)

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iBook 12-inch (Late 2002) compared with iBook (Late 2001)

	AppleiBook 12-inch (Late 2002)	AppleiBook (Late 2001)
Overview
Released
Released	November 2002	October 2001
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 Exact panel technology, brightness and refresh unpublished.	12.1-inch TFT XGA active-matrix display,1024 ×768 native resolution. Exact panel technology, brightness and built-in refresh unpublished.
Performance
Processor
Processor	PowerPC G3 700 MHz (iBook Late 2002) or PowerPC G3 800 MHz (iBook Late 2002)	PowerPC G3 500 MHz (iBook Late 2001) or PowerPC G3 600 MHz (iBook Late 2001)
CPU cores
CPU cores	1	1
Graphics
Graphics	ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 (16 MB VRAM) or ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 (32 MB VRAM)	ATI Rage Mobility 128 (8 MB SDRAM)
Memory
Memory	128 MB or 640 MB	128 MB or 640 MB
Storage
Storage	20 GB to 30 GB (better)	15 GB to 20 GB
CPU
CPU	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.	500 MHz PowerPC G3 with 66 MHz data path in the CD-ROM stock; 600 MHz with 100 MHz system bus in DVD-ROM/Combo stocks. 256 KB L2 cache; supplier and silicon model omitted.
GPU
GPU	ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 with 16 MB dedicated VRAM at 700 MHz or 32 MB at 800 MHz; AGP 2 ×.	ATI Rage Mobility 128 with 8 MB SDRAM and 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 onboard PC100 SDRAM plus one SO-DIMM slot; maker maximum 640 MB.
Storage type
Storage type	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.	Factory ties: 500 MHz / 15 GB / CD-ROM; 600 MHz / 15 GB / DVD-ROM; 600 MHz / 20 GB / Combo. Other optical options are listed without extending stock CPU/storage pairings. Macworld hands-on reports optional 30 GB, retained as named detail only.
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	47 Wh (better)	42 Wh
Weight
Weight	2.2 kg	–
Thickness
Thickness	34 mm	–
Width × depth
Width × depth	285 × 230 mm	–
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	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.	42 Wh lithium-ion battery in exact maker sheet; up to five hours in maker 17 October family notice. Maker publishes 4.9 pounds and 9.1 H × 11.2 W × 1.35 D inches; main metric weight/dimensions omitted. No calculated metric values.
Materials
Materials	–	Impact-resistant polycarbonate enclosure
Colours
Colours	–	White
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 USB ports, one FireWire, 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, internal 56K modem and stereo AV/headphone output. Optional AirPort card; VGA and optional composite AV cable.
External displays
External displays	VGA mirroring with included adapter; S-video and composite video through an optional Apple Video Adapter.	VGA video output and composite video via optional Apple AV Cable
Keyboard
Keyboard	77 US or 78 ISO keys, including 12 function keys, four arrows and embedded numeric keypad.	Built-in keyboard
Trackpad
Trackpad	Tap, double-tap and drag support	Built-in trackpad
Speakers
Speakers	Built-in stereo speakers	Built-in stereo speakers
Microphones
Microphones	Built-in microphone; external USB audio devices supported	Built-in microphone
In the box
In the box	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.	Mac OS X 10.1 and Mac OS 9.2.1 preinstalled according to launch notice; exact retained sheet lists 9.1, so launch source preferred. iTunes, iMovie 2 and new compact power adapter. Available immediately 16 October 2001.