Apple · iBook

iBook 12-inch (Early 2003)

Released April 2003

The final 12.1-inch PowerPC G3 iBook generation, with 800 or 900 MHz configurations, 32 MB graphics memory and larger drives.

Model history · 8 models, 1999–2003

Size: 12.1″
Display: –
Processor: PowerPC G3 800 MHz (iBook Early 2003) or PowerPC G3 900 MHz (iBook Early 2003)
Memory: 128 MB – 640 MB
Weight: 2.2 kg
Battery: 5 h

Specifications

Screen size: 12.1″
Resolution: 1024 × 768
Touchscreen: No
Display type: 12.1-inch TFT XGA active-matrix display supporting millions of colours. Exact panel technology, brightness and refresh unpublished.

Processor: PowerPC G3 800 MHz (iBook Early 2003) or PowerPC G3 900 MHz (iBook Early 2003)
CPU cores: 1
Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 (32 MB video memory)
Memory: 128 MB or 640 MB
Storage: 30 GB to 40 GB
CPU: 800 or 900 MHz PowerPC G3; 512 KB on-chip L2 cache at processor clock and 100 MHz system bus. Exact silicon supplier/model omitted.
GPU: ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 with 32 MB dedicated video memory and AGP 2 ×; configuration table names DDR SDRAM.
Memory type: 128 MB PC100 SDRAM onboard and one SO-DIMM slot, supporting a 512 MB module for 640 MB total.
Storage type: 800 MHz stock: 30 GB Ultra ATA and 24 × CD-ROM.900 MHz stock:40 GB Ultra ATA and Combo drive (24 × CD-R write, 10 × CD-RW write, 8 × DVD read, 24 × CD read). Larger factory drive options mentioned without capacities; no unconfirmed matrix added.

Battery life (maker's claim): Up to 5 hours
Battery capacity: 46 Wh
Weight: 2.2 kg
Thickness: 34 mm
Width × depth: 285 × 230 mm
Battery life detail: 46 Wh lithium-ion battery according to the exact maker sheet; up to five hours. EveryMac lists 47 Wh instead, so maker retained. Published 2.2 kg reference weight varies by configuration/manufacturing process. Dimensions use maker-published 28.5 × 23.0 × 3.4 cm.

Ports: 2 × USB-A, Ethernet, headphone jack
Wi-Fi: Optional AirPort 802.11b
Operating system: macOS
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.
External displays: VGA mirroring with included adapter; S-video and composite video through an optional Apple Video Adapter.
Keyboard: 77 US or 78 ISO keys, including 12 function keys, four arrows and embedded numeric keypad.
Trackpad: Tap, double-tap and drag support
Speakers: Built-in stereo speakers
Microphones: Built-in microphone; external USB audio devices supported
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.

Processor	Memory	Storage	Graphics
PowerPC G3 800 MHz (iBook Early 2003)	128 MB	30 GB	ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 (32 MB video memory)
PowerPC G3 800 MHz (iBook Early 2003)	640 MB	30 GB	ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 (32 MB video memory)
PowerPC G3 900 MHz (iBook Early 2003)	128 MB	40 GB	ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 (32 MB video memory)
PowerPC G3 900 MHz (iBook Early 2003)	640 MB	40 GB	ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 (32 MB video memory)

Model	Size	Display	Processor	Memory	Weight	Battery	Released
AppleiBook 12-inch (Late 2002)	12.1″	–	PowerPC G3 700 MHz (iBook Late 2002) or PowerPC G3 800 MHz (iBook Late 2002)	128 MB – 640 MB	2.2 kg	5 h	Nov 2002
AppleiBook 12-inch (Mid 2002)	12.1″	–	PowerPC G3 600 MHz (iBook Mid 2002) or PowerPC G3 700 MHz (iBook Mid 2002)	128 MB – 640 MB	2.2 kg	5 h	May 2002
AppleiBook (1999)	12.1″	–	PowerPC G3 300 MHz (iBook 1999)	32 MB – 288 MB	–	6 h	Sept 1999