Apple iBook 12-inch (Late 2002)

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iBook 12-inch (Late 2002)

Released November 2002

The revised 12.1-inch iBook with 700 or 800 MHz PowerPC G3 configurations and ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 graphics.

Model history · 7 models, 1999–2002
  1. 1999iBook (1999)Compare
  2. 2000iBook (Early 2000)Compare
  3. 2000iBook (FireWire)Compare
  4. 2001iBook (Dual USB)Compare
  5. 2001iBook (Late 2001)Compare
  6. 2002iBook 12-inch (Mid 2002)Compare
  7. 2002iBook 12-inch (Late 2002)
Size
12.1″
Display
–
Processor
PowerPC G3 700 MHz (iBook Late 2002) or PowerPC G3 800 MHz (iBook Late 2002)
Memory
128 MB – 640 MB
Weight
2.2 kg
Battery
5 h

Display

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 Exact panel technology, brightness and refresh unpublished.

Performance

Processor
PowerPC G3 700 MHz (iBook Late 2002) or PowerPC G3 800 MHz (iBook Late 2002)
CPU cores
1
Graphics
ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 (16 MB VRAM) or ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 (32 MB VRAM)
Memory
128 MB or 640 MB
Storage
20 GB to 30 GB
CPU
700 or 800 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 16 MB dedicated VRAM at 700 MHz or 32 MB at 800 MHz; AGP 2 ×.
Memory type
128 MB PC100 SDRAM onboard and one SO-DIMM slot, supporting a 512 MB module for 640 MB total.
Storage type
700 MHz stock: 20 GB Ultra ATA and 24 × CD-ROM. 800 MHz stock: 30 GB Ultra ATA and Combo drive (16 × CD-R write, 8 × CD-RW write, 8 × DVD read, 24 × CD read). Larger factory drive options are mentioned without capacities; no unconfirmed matrix added.

Battery and size

Battery life (maker's claim)
Up to 5 hours
Battery capacity
47 Wh
Weight
2.2 kg
Thickness
34 mm
Width × depth
285 × 230 mm
Battery life detail
47 Wh lithium-ion; maker claim up to five hours. Published 2.2 kg reference weight varies by configuration/manufacturing process. Dimensions use maker-published 28.5 × 23.0 × 3.4 cm.

Connections

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
VGA display adapter, power adapter with wall plug/power cord; Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS 9 and bundled digital lifestyle/productivity software. The 6 November maker release states that the new range is available through stores/resellers.

Configurations

ProcessorMemoryStorageGraphics
PowerPC G3 700 MHz (iBook Late 2002)128 MB20 GBATI Mobility Radeon 7500 (16 MB VRAM)
PowerPC G3 700 MHz (iBook Late 2002)640 MB20 GBATI Mobility Radeon 7500 (16 MB VRAM)
PowerPC G3 800 MHz (iBook Late 2002)128 MB30 GBATI Mobility Radeon 7500 (32 MB VRAM)
PowerPC G3 800 MHz (iBook Late 2002)640 MB30 GBATI Mobility Radeon 7500 (32 MB VRAM)

Pros and cons

Pros

  • FireWire and two USB ports
  • Combo drive on the 800 MHz model
  • VGA mirroring with included adapter

Cons

  • 128 MB standard memory
  • Wireless card sold separately
  • USB ports limited to 12 Mbps

Closest rivals

Model
SizeDisplayProcessorMemoryWeightBatteryReleased
12.1″–PowerPC G3 800 MHz (iBook Early 2003) or PowerPC G3 900 MHz (iBook Early 2003)128 MB – 640 MB2.2 kg5 hApr 2003
12.1″–PowerPC G3 600 MHz (iBook Mid 2002) or PowerPC G3 700 MHz (iBook Mid 2002)128 MB – 640 MB2.2 kg5 hMay 2002
12.1″–PowerPC G3 300 MHz (iBook 1999)32 MB – 288 MB–6 hSept 1999

Previous model: iBook 12-inch (Mid 2002). Newer model: iBook 12-inch (Early 2003).

Sources

  1. support.apple.com/en-gb/112538
  2. apple.com/newsroom/2002/11/06Apple-Makes-iBook-Line-More-Powerful-Affordable-th…

Photo: Apple support-assigned low-resolution white iBook family front image; later software artwork, not a unique size-specific launch photo.

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