Apple iBook (FireWire) vs Apple iBook (Late 2001)

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iBook (FireWire) compared with iBook (Late 2001)

	AppleiBook (FireWire)	AppleiBook (Late 2001)
Overview
Released
Released	September 2000	October 2001
Display
Screen size
Screen size	12.1″	12.1″
Resolution
Resolution	800 × 600	1024 × 768 (better)
Touchscreen
Touchscreen	No	No
Display type
Display type	12.1-inch active-matrix TFT display, 800 × 600 native resolution. Exact panel technology, brightness and built-in refresh unpublished.	12.1-inch TFT XGA active-matrix display,1024 ×768 native resolution. Exact panel technology, brightness and built-in refresh unpublished.
Performance
Processor
Processor	PowerPC G3 366 MHz (iBook FireWire 2000) or PowerPC G3 466 MHz (iBook FireWire 2000)	PowerPC G3 500 MHz (iBook Late 2001) or PowerPC G3 600 MHz (iBook Late 2001)
CPU cores
CPU cores	1	1
Graphics
Graphics	ATI Rage Mobility 128 (8 MB SDRAM)	ATI Rage Mobility 128 (8 MB SDRAM)
Memory
Memory	64 MB or 320 MB	128 MB or 640 MB (better)
Storage
Storage	10 GB to 20 GB	15 GB to 20 GB
CPU
CPU	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.	500 MHz PowerPC G3 with 66 MHz data path in the CD-ROM stock; 600 MHz with 100 MHz system bus in DVD-ROM/Combo stocks. 256 KB L2 cache; supplier and silicon model omitted.
GPU
GPU	ATI Rage Mobility 128 with 8 MB SDRAM and AGP 2×.	ATI Rage Mobility 128 with 8 MB SDRAM and AGP 2×.
Memory type
Memory type	64 MB onboard PC100 SDRAM and one SO-DIMM slot; maker-supported maximum 320 MB total.	128 MB onboard PC100 SDRAM plus one SO-DIMM slot; maker maximum 640 MB.
Storage type
Storage type	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.	Factory ties: 500 MHz / 15 GB / CD-ROM; 600 MHz / 15 GB / DVD-ROM; 600 MHz / 20 GB / Combo. Other optical options are listed without extending stock CPU/storage pairings. Macworld hands-on reports optional 30 GB, retained as named detail only.
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	50 Wh (better)	42 Wh
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	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.	42 Wh lithium-ion battery in exact maker sheet; up to five hours in maker 17 October family notice. Maker publishes 4.9 pounds and 9.1 H × 11.2 W × 1.35 D inches; main metric weight/dimensions omitted. No calculated metric values.
Materials
Materials	Rubber-coated translucent clamshell with carrying handle and latchless lid.	Impact-resistant polycarbonate enclosure
Colours
Colours	Indigo standard, Graphite Special Edition; Key Lime available for both through the Apple Store.	White
Connections
Ports
Ports	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	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.	Two USB ports, one FireWire, 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, internal 56K modem and stereo AV/headphone output. Optional AirPort card; VGA and optional composite AV cable.
External displays
External displays	Composite video output via the AV port; no built-in VGA output.	VGA video output and composite video via optional Apple AV Cable
Keyboard
Keyboard	76 US or 77 ISO keys, including 12 function keys, four arrows and embedded numeric keypad.	Built-in keyboard
Trackpad
Trackpad	Tap, double tap and drag support	Built-in trackpad
Speakers
Speakers	Single built-in mono speaker	Built-in stereo speakers
Microphones
Microphones	No built-in microphone; optional USB microphone supported	Built-in microphone
In the box
In the box	Mac OS 9, iMovie 2, AppleWorks and QuickTime; power adapter, power cord, battery and modem cable. All configurations available immediately in the maker release.	Mac OS X 10.1 and Mac OS 9.2.1 preinstalled according to launch notice; exact retained sheet lists 9.1, so launch source preferred. iTunes, iMovie 2 and new compact power adapter. Available immediately 16 October 2001.