Apple iBook 12-inch (Mid 2002) vs Apple MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017)

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iBook 12-inch (Mid 2002) compared with MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017)

	AppleiBook 12-inch (Mid 2002)	AppleMacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017)
Overview
Released
Released	May 2002	June 2017
Display
Screen size
Screen size	12.1″	12″
Resolution
Resolution	1024 × 768	2304 × 1440 (better)
Panel
Panel	–	IPS LCD
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 Exact panel technology, brightness and refresh unpublished.	Retina display; LED-backlit IPS; 16:10 aspect ratio; millions of colours
Pixel density
Pixel density	–	226 ppi
Display features
Display features	–	Supported scaled resolutions of 1440 × 900, 1280 × 800 or 1024 × 640
Performance
Processor
Processor	PowerPC G3 600 MHz (iBook Mid 2002) or PowerPC G3 700 MHz (iBook Mid 2002)	Intel Core m3-7Y32, Intel Core i5-7Y54 or Intel Core i7-7Y75
CPU cores
CPU cores	1	2
CPU threads
CPU threads	–	4
Graphics
Graphics	ATI Mobility Radeon (16 MB VRAM)	Intel HD Graphics 615
Memory
Memory	128 MB or 640 MB	8 GB or 16 GB (better)
Storage
Storage	20 GB	256 GB to 512 GB (better)
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.	Dual-core seventh-generation Intel Core m3 at Apple's specified 1.2 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.0 GHz, Core i5 at 1.3 GHz with up to 3.2 GHz, or Core i7 at 1.4 GHz with up to 3.6 GHz; all with 4 MB shared L3 cache. Exact m3-7Y32, i5-7Y54 and i7-7Y75 identifiers confirmed by TechRadar. Apple's configured clocks differ from Intel's nominal base frequencies of 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 GHz respectively.
GPU
GPU	ATI Mobility Radeon with 16 MB dedicated graphics memory and AGP 2×; this generation is not the later Radeon 7500 model.	Intel HD Graphics 615
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.	8 GB of 1866 MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory; configurable to 16 GB
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.	PCIe-based onboard SSD; 256 GB with the 1.2 GHz Core m3 base or 512 GB with the 1.3 GHz Core i5 base. The 256 GB base can be configured with Core i5 or i7; the 512 GB base can be configured with Core i7.
Cooling
Cooling	–	Fanless design (TechRadar)
Battery and size
Battery life (maker's claim)
Battery life (maker's claim)	Up to 5 hours	Up to 12 hours
Battery capacity
Battery capacity	47 Wh (better)	41.4 Wh
Weight
Weight	2.2 kg	0.92 kg (better)
Thickness
Thickness	34 mm	13.1 mm (better)
Width × depth
Width × depth	285 × 230 mm	280.5 × 196.5 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.	Lithium-polymer battery; up to 10 hours wireless web, 12 hours iTunes movie playback or 30 days standby. Apple's tests used the 1.3 GHz Core i5, 8 GB memory and 512 GB storage. Chassis tapers from 3.5 to 13.1 mm; weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
Charger
Charger	–	30 W USB-C Power Adapter, as listed in Apple's current technical specifications
Materials
Materials	White polycarbonate enclosure (CFO exact-model review)	Aluminium enclosure
Colours
Colours	White	Silver, Gold, Space Grey, Rose Gold
Connections
Ports
Ports	2 × USB-A, Ethernet, headphone jack	USB-C, headphone jack
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Optional AirPort 802.11b	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	–	4.2
Webcam
Webcam	–	480p FaceTime
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 USB-C port supporting charging, USB 3.1 Gen 1 up to 5 Gb/s and native DisplayPort 1.2; VGA and HDMI through separate USB-C multiport adaptors. 3.5 mm headphone jack.
External displays
External displays	VGA mirroring at 24-bit colour; S-video/composite to TV/projector through optional Apple Video Adapter.	One external display up to 4096 × 2304 at 60 Hz alongside the built-in screen, at millions of colours
Keyboard
Keyboard	77 US or 78 ISO keys, 12 function keys, four arrows and embedded keypad.	Second-generation butterfly switches (TechRadar); full-size keyboard with 78 US or 79 ISO keys, individual LED backlighting, 12 function keys, four arrow keys and ambient light sensor
Trackpad
Trackpad	Tap, double tap and drag support	Force Touch trackpad with pressure sensing, Force clicks and Multi-Touch gestures
Speakers
Speakers	Built-in stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
Microphones
Microphones	Built-in microphone	Dual microphones
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.	MacBook; 30 W USB-C Power Adapter; USB-C Charge Cable (2 m), as listed in Apple's current technical specifications