Apple iBook 14-inch (Early 2003) vs Apple PowerBook G3 (Bronze Keyboard)

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iBook 14-inch (Early 2003) compared with PowerBook G3 (Bronze Keyboard)

	AppleiBook 14-inch (Early 2003)	ApplePowerBook G3 (Bronze Keyboard)
Overview
Released
Released	April 2003	May 1999
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 supporting millions of colours. Exact panel technology, brightness and refresh unpublished.	14.1-inch TFT active-matrix colour LCD. The maker does not publish IPS/TN subtype, brightness or refresh rate.
Display features
Display features	–	1024 × 768 native resolution with millions of colours; 640 × 480 and 800 × 600 scaled modes. Simultaneous internal and external extended desktop.
Performance
Processor
Processor	PowerPC G3 900 MHz (iBook Early 2003)	PowerPC G3 333 MHz (PowerBook Bronze Keyboard) or PowerPC G3 400 MHz (PowerBook Bronze Keyboard)
CPU cores
CPU cores	1	1
Graphics
Graphics	ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 (32 MB video memory)	ATI RAGE LT Pro (8 MB video SDRAM)
Memory
Memory	256 MB or 640 MB (better)	64 MB
Storage
Storage	40 GB (better)	4 GB to 6 GB
CPU
CPU	900 MHz PowerPC G3; 512 KB on-chip L2 cache at processor clock and 100 MHz system bus. Exact silicon supplier/model omitted.	333 MHz PowerPC G3 with 512 KB backside L2 cache or 400 MHz with 1 MB; maker support table lists 66/83 MHz data-path clocks. Exact fitted silicon supplier and process not assigned.
GPU
GPU	ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 with 32 MB dedicated video memory and AGP 2 ×; configuration table names DDR SDRAM.	ATI RAGE LT Pro controller with 8 MB video SDRAM; accelerated 2D/3D graphics.
Memory type
Memory type	256 MB stock (128 MB onboard plus 128 MB SO-DIMM); one slot supports 512 MB module for 640 MB total.	64 MB SDRAM factory fitted; two SO-DIMM slots, maker maximum 384 MB. EDO memory is incompatible according to Apple Service Source.
Storage type
Storage type	40 GB Ultra ATA stock with Combo drive:24 × CD-R write, 10 × CD-RW write, 8 × DVD read, 24 × CD read. Larger factory drives mentioned without capacities; no unconfirmed matrix added.	Original factory pairs: 333 MHz/64 MB/4 GB IDE/24× CD-ROM (M7304) and 400 MHz/64 MB/6 GB IDE/2× DVD-ROM with MPEG-2 decode (M7308). Apple lists 10 GB hard drive, more memory and DVD on the 333 MHz as build-to-order options without a complete factory pairing; they are not multiplied into speculative configurations.
Battery and size
Battery life (maker's claim)
Battery life (maker's claim)	Up to 6 hours	Up to 5 hours
Battery capacity
Battery capacity	55 Wh (better)	50 Wh
Weight
Weight	2.7 kg	2.6761963 kg (better)
Thickness
Thickness	34 mm (better)	43.18 mm
Width × depth
Width × depth	323 × 259 mm	322.58 × 264.16 mm
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	55 Wh lithium-ion battery; maker claim up to six hours. Published 2.7 kg reference weight varies by configuration/manufacturing process; dimensions use maker-published 32.3 × 25.9 × 3.4 cm.	50 Wh lithium-ion battery; maker claims up to five hours on one battery and ten with two. A second battery can occupy the optical expansion bay. Macworld obtained around three hours at full processor speed on the 400 MHz model.
Charger
Charger	–	45 W maximum AC power, 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz.
Connections
Ports
Ports	2 × USB-A, Ethernet, headphone jack	2 × USB-A, Ethernet, headphone jack
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	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 12 Mbps USB ports, HDI-30 SCSI, VGA, S-video, 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, RJ-11 56K V.90 modem, 4 Mbps IrDA, stereo line input and headphone output. One Type II CardBus/PC Card slot with Zoomed Video support; no ADB or built-in FireWire. Apple current support table lists one USB, but its 1999 announcement and exact Service Source both document two.
External displays
External displays	VGA mirroring with included adapter; S-video and composite video through an optional Apple Video Adapter.	Built-in 1024 × 768 screen and external VGA monitor can form an extended desktop or mirror each other; S-video drives PAL or NTSC television.
Keyboard
Keyboard	77 US or 78 ISO keys, including 12 function keys, four arrows and embedded numeric keypad.	Full-size 76-key US or 77-key ISO bronze translucent keyboard, inverted-T arrow keys and embedded numeric keypad; keyboard lifts for memory and hard-drive access.
Trackpad
Trackpad	Tap, double-tap and drag support	Built-in trackpad supports tap, double-tap and drag.
Speakers
Speakers	Built-in stereo speakers	Built-in stereo speakers, 16-bit CD-quality audio.
Microphones
Microphones	Built-in microphone; external USB audio devices supported	Built-in microphone and line input.
In the box
In the box	Apple VGA Display Adapter, modem cable, power adapter, wall plug, power cord and battery; Mac OS X, Mac OS 9 and bundled iLife/productivity software. MacRumors reported the exact new configurations live in the Apple Store on 22 April 2003; first delivery day unestablished, so release month retained.	Original Mac OS 8.6. Apple’s May 1999 announcement says both base configurations were available from authorised dealers; no first-delivery day is established. Current support page mislabels the axes of its 12.7 × 10.4 × 1.7-inch dimensions; the contemporary Apple technical information identifies width, depth and thickness respectively. Current support also lists only 6/10 GB, while maker launch and Service Source establish the original 4 GB 333 MHz configuration.