Apple iBook 12-inch (Mid 2002) vs Apple iBook (FireWire)

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iBook 12-inch (Mid 2002) compared with iBook (FireWire)

	AppleiBook 12-inch (Mid 2002)	AppleiBook (FireWire)
Overview
Released
Released	May 2002	September 2000
Display
Screen size
Screen size	12.1″	12.1″
Resolution
Resolution	1024 × 768 (better)	800 × 600
Touchscreen
Touchscreen	No	No
Display type
Display type	12.1-inch TFT XGA active-matrix display at 1024 × 768. Exact panel technology, brightness and refresh unpublished.	12.1-inch active-matrix TFT display, 800 × 600 native resolution. Exact panel technology, brightness and built-in refresh unpublished.
Performance
Processor
Processor	PowerPC G3 600 MHz (iBook Mid 2002) or PowerPC G3 700 MHz (iBook Mid 2002)	PowerPC G3 366 MHz (iBook FireWire 2000) or PowerPC G3 466 MHz (iBook FireWire 2000)
CPU cores
CPU cores	1	1
Graphics
Graphics	ATI Mobility Radeon (16 MB VRAM)	ATI Rage Mobility 128 (8 MB SDRAM)
Memory
Memory	128 MB or 640 MB (better)	64 MB or 320 MB
Storage
Storage	20 GB	10 GB to 20 GB
CPU
CPU	600 or 700 MHz PowerPC G3, each with 512 KB on-chip L2 cache running at full processor speed and 100 MHz system bus. Exact silicon supplier/model omitted.	366 MHz PowerPC G3 standard, 466 MHz Special Edition; 256 KB on-chip L2 cache at processor clock and 66 MHz system/memory buses. Exact silicon supplier and model omitted.
GPU
GPU	ATI Mobility Radeon with 16 MB dedicated graphics memory and AGP 2×; this generation is not the later Radeon 7500 model.	ATI Rage Mobility 128 with 8 MB SDRAM and AGP 2×.
Memory type
Memory type	128 MB onboard SDRAM, one SO-DIMM slot supporting up to 512 MB, for a maker maximum of 640 MB total. SO-DIMM requires 3.3 V and 1.25-inch format.	64 MB onboard PC100 SDRAM and one SO-DIMM slot; maker-supported maximum 320 MB total.
Storage type
Storage type	Factory ties: 600 MHz / 20 GB / CD-ROM or 700 MHz / 20 GB / Combo drive. The maker lists a new 40 GB option at line level; retained in detail rather than expanding unconfirmed CPU/storage pairings. Combo writes CD-R/CD-RW at 8×, reads DVD at 8× and CD at 24× maximum.	10 GB IDE drive, optional 20 GB. Standard models have 24× CD-ROM; Special Edition has 6× maximum DVD-ROM according to the maker sheet. EveryMac lists 4× instead; maker retained.
Battery and size
Battery life (maker's claim)
Battery life (maker's claim)	Up to 5 hours	Up to 6 hours
Battery capacity
Battery capacity	47 Wh	50 Wh (better)
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 battery; maker claim up to five hours. Integrated charge LEDs. Published maker reference weight 2.2 kg varies by configuration; published size 28.5 × 23.0 × 3.4 cm.	50 Wh lithium-ion battery; maker claim up to six hours. Maker weights are 3.0 kg standard and 3.1 kg Special Edition, so no single main weight is selected. Maker labels: width 34.4 cm, height 29.4 cm, average depth 4.6 cm (range 3.15–5.2 cm). No main axis reinterpretation or computed metric dimensions.
Materials
Materials	White polycarbonate enclosure (CFO exact-model review)	Rubber-coated translucent clamshell with carrying handle and latchless lid.
Colours
Colours	White	Indigo standard, Graphite Special Edition; Key Lime available for both through the Apple Store.
Connections
Ports
Ports	2 × USB-A, Ethernet, headphone jack	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, 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, internal 56K V.90 modem and stereo headphone output. Optional 11 Mbps 802.11b AirPort card. Video output uses included VGA adapter or optional Apple Video Adapter.	One 12 Mbps USB port, one 400 Mbps FireWire port, 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, internal 56K V.90 modem and stereo headphone/composite AV output. Optional AirPort card.
External displays
External displays	VGA mirroring at 24-bit colour; S-video/composite to TV/projector through optional Apple Video Adapter.	Composite video output via the AV port; no built-in VGA output.
Keyboard
Keyboard	77 US or 78 ISO keys, 12 function keys, four arrows and embedded keypad.	76 US or 77 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	Single built-in mono speaker
Microphones
Microphones	Built-in microphone	No built-in microphone; optional USB microphone supported
In the box
In the box	Included Apple VGA Display Adapter and small power adapter; launch Mac OS X 10.1.4 and Classic Mac OS 9.2.2, iTunes 2/iMovie 2/iPhoto. Maker says now available 20 May 2002.	Mac OS 9, iMovie 2, AppleWorks and QuickTime; power adapter, power cord, battery and modem cable. All configurations available immediately in the maker release.