Apple iBook 14-inch (Early 2002) vs Apple iBook G4 (14-inch, Early 2004)

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iBook 14-inch (Early 2002) compared with iBook G4 (14-inch, Early 2004)

	AppleiBook 14-inch (Early 2002)	AppleiBook G4 (14-inch, Early 2004)
Overview
Released
Released	January 2002	April 2004
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 Exact panel technology, brightness and refresh unpublished.	Active-matrix TFT XGA display supporting millions of colours. Exact panel technology, brightness and built-in refresh rate are unpublished in the cited maker sheet.
Performance
Processor
Processor	PowerPC G3 600 MHz (iBook14 Early2002)	PowerPC G4 1000 MHz (iBook Early 2004) or PowerPC G4 1200 MHz (iBook Early 2004)
CPU cores
CPU cores	1	1
Graphics
Graphics	ATI Rage Mobility 128 (8 MB SDRAM)	ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 (32 MB DDR)
Memory
Memory	256 MB or 640 MB	256 MB or 1.25 GB (better)
Storage
Storage	20 GB	40 GB to 60 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.	PowerPC G4 at 1 GHz or 1.2 GHz, with Velocity Engine, 512 KB on-chip L2 cache at processor speed and 133 MHz system bus. Exact silicon model and supplier are not published in the cited maker sheets.
GPU
GPU	ATI Rage Mobility 128 with 8 MB SDRAM and AGP 2×.	ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 with 32 MB dedicated DDR SDRAM and AGP 4× support.
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.	PC2100 266 MHz DDR SDRAM; 256 MB soldered and one empty SO-DIMM slot. Up to 1.25 GB total.
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.	4200 rpm Ultra ATA/100 hard drive; 40 GB and 60 GB factory options. Stock processor/drive ties are 1 GHz/30 GB (12-inch), 1 GHz/40 GB or 1.2 GHz/60 GB (14-inch). Slot-loading DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive; 4× DVD-R SuperDrive optional on the 14-inch only.
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	61 Wh (better)
Weight
Weight	2.7 kg	2.7 kg
Thickness
Thickness	34 mm (better)	34.2 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.	Removable 61 Wh lithium-ion battery, with charge-indicator LEDs; maker claim up to six hours. Published 2.7 kg reference weight varies with configuration and manufacturing process.
Materials
Materials	White impact-resistant polycarbonate enclosure	White 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	AirPort Extreme 802.11g; optional except on the 1.2 GHz 14-inch configuration
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 USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 400 port, 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, 56K V.92 modem, stereo headphone output and Mini-VGA video output. AirPort Extreme is included only in the 1.2 GHz 14-inch stock; other stocks require the optional card. Internal Bluetooth is optional; version unpublished in the maker sheet.
External displays
External displays	VGA mirroring with external display/projector; composite video through optional Apple AV Cable.	VGA mirroring through the included Apple VGA adapter; S-video and composite TV output require the optional Apple Video Adapter. Extended desktop is unsupported.
Keyboard
Keyboard	77 US or 78 ISO keys with 12 function keys, four arrows and embedded keypad.	Full-size keyboard with 77 US or 78 ISO keys, 12 function keys, four arrow keys and an embedded numeric keypad.
Trackpad
Trackpad	Tap, double tap and drag support	Trackpad with a separate button; tap, double-tap and drag capabilities.
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.	iBook, rechargeable battery, power adapter, Apple VGA Video Adapter, software and documentation. Mac OS X 10.3 Panther and iLife ’04.