Apple iBook 14-inch (Early 2002) vs Apple iBook 14-inch (Mid 2002)

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iBook 14-inch (Early 2002) compared with iBook 14-inch (Mid 2002)

	AppleiBook 14-inch (Early 2002)	AppleiBook 14-inch (Mid 2002)
Overview
Released
Released	January 2002	May 2002
Display
Screen size
Screen size	14.1″	14.1″
Resolution
Resolution	1024 × 768	1024 × 768
Touchscreen
Touchscreen	No	No
Display type
Display type	14.1-inch TFT XGA active-matrix display at 1024 × 768. Exact panel technology, brightness and refresh unpublished.	14.1-inch TFT XGA active-matrix display at 1024 × 768. Exact panel technology, brightness and refresh unpublished.
Performance
Processor
Processor	PowerPC G3 600 MHz (iBook14 Early2002)	PowerPC G3 700 MHz (iBook Mid 2002)
CPU cores
CPU cores	1	1
Graphics
Graphics	ATI Rage Mobility 128 (8 MB SDRAM)	ATI Mobility Radeon (16 MB VRAM)
Memory
Memory	256 MB or 640 MB	256 MB or 640 MB
Storage
Storage	20 GB	30 GB (better)
CPU
CPU	600 MHz PowerPC G3 with 100 MHz system bus and 256 KB on-chip L2 cache at full processor speed. Exact silicon supplier/model omitted.	700 MHz PowerPC G3 with 512 KB on-chip L2 cache running at full processor speed and 100 MHz system bus. Exact silicon supplier/model omitted.
GPU
GPU	ATI Rage Mobility 128 with 8 MB SDRAM and AGP 2×.	ATI Mobility Radeon with 16 MB dedicated graphics memory and AGP 2×; this generation is not the later Radeon 7500 model.
Memory type
Memory type	256 MB stock, consisting of 128 MB onboard and 128 MB SO-DIMM. One slot supports up to 512 MB, for a maker maximum of 640 MB total.	256 MB stock: 128 MB onboard and 128 MB in the single SO-DIMM slot. Slot supports up to 512 MB, for a maker maximum of 640 MB total; 3.3 V, 1.25-inch format.
Storage type
Storage type	20 GB Ultra ATA hard drive and 8×8×8×24× maximum DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive: CD-R/CD-RW writing 8×, DVD reading 8×, CD reading 24×. No storage options borrowed from 12-inch siblings.	30 GB Ultra ATA stock and 8×8×8×24× maximum Combo drive: CD-R/CD-RW writing 8×, DVD reading 8×, CD reading 24×. New 40 GB option is published at line level and retained in detail without unproven stock pairings.
Battery and size
Battery life (maker's claim)
Battery life (maker's claim)	Up to 6 hours	Up to 6 hours
Battery capacity
Battery capacity	55 Wh	55 Wh
Weight
Weight	2.7 kg	2.7 kg
Thickness
Thickness	34 mm	34 mm
Width × depth
Width × depth	323 × 259 mm	323 × 259 mm
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	55 Wh lithium-ion battery with maker claim up to six hours; integrated charge LEDs. EveryMac table gives 56 Wh instead; exact maker sheet retained. Published maker reference 2.7 kg; weight varies by configuration. Published size 32.3 × 25.9 × 3.4 cm.	55 Wh lithium-ion battery, maker claim up to six hours; integrated charge LEDs. Maker reference 2.7 kg varies by configuration; published size 32.3 × 25.9 × 3.4 cm.
Materials
Materials	White impact-resistant polycarbonate enclosure	–
Colours
Colours	White	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, 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, 56K V.90 modem and stereo AV/headphone minijack. Optional 11 Mbps 802.11b AirPort card. VGA adapter included; composite requires Apple AV Cable.	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.
External displays
External displays	VGA mirroring with external display/projector; composite video through optional Apple AV Cable.	VGA mirroring at 24-bit colour; S-video/composite to TV/projector through optional Apple Video Adapter.
Keyboard
Keyboard	77 US or 78 ISO keys with 12 function keys, four arrows and embedded keypad.	77 US or 78 ISO keys, 12 function keys, four arrows and embedded 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	Built-in microphone
In the box
In the box	VGA adapter, modem cable, power adapter/AC plug/cord and battery. Maker launch Mac OS X 10.1.2 default and Mac OS 9.2.2, plus iPhoto/iTunes 2/iMovie 2. Available immediately 7 January 2002.	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.