Apple · iBook
iBook 14-inch (Early 2002)
The first 14.1-inch iBook, with a 600 MHz PowerPC G3, 256 MB standard memory and a Combo optical drive.
Model history · 6 models, 1999–2002
- 1999iBook (1999)Compare
- 2000iBook (Early 2000)Compare
- 2000iBook (FireWire)Compare
- 2001iBook (Dual USB)Compare
- 2001iBook (Late 2001)Compare
- 2002iBook 14-inch (Early 2002)
- Size
- 14.1″
- Display
- –
- Processor
- PowerPC G3 600 MHz (iBook14 Early2002)
- Memory
- 256 MB – 640 MB
- Weight
- 2.7 kg
- Battery
- 6 h
Specifications
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- Screen size
- 14.1″
- Resolution
- 1024 × 768
- Touchscreen
- No
- Display type
- 14.1-inch TFT XGA active-matrix display at 1024 × 768. Exact panel technology, brightness and refresh unpublished.
Performance
- Processor
- PowerPC G3 600 MHz (iBook14 Early2002)
- CPU cores
- 1
- Graphics
- ATI Rage Mobility 128 (8 MB SDRAM)
- Memory
- 256 MB or 640 MB
- Storage
- 20 GB
- 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.
- GPU
- ATI Rage Mobility 128 with 8 MB SDRAM and AGP 2×.
- 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.
- 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.
Battery and size
- Battery life (maker's claim)
- Up to 6 hours
- Battery capacity
- 55 Wh
- Weight
- 2.7 kg
- Thickness
- 34 mm
- Width × depth
- 323 × 259 mm
- 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.
- Materials
- White impact-resistant polycarbonate enclosure
- Colours
- White
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, 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.
- External displays
- VGA mirroring with external display/projector; composite video through optional Apple AV Cable.
- Keyboard
- 77 US or 78 ISO keys with 12 function keys, four arrows and embedded keypad.
- Trackpad
- Tap, double tap and drag support
- Speakers
- Built-in stereo speakers
- Microphones
- Built-in microphone
- 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.
Configurations
| Processor | Memory | Storage | Graphics |
|---|---|---|---|
| PowerPC G3 600 MHz (iBook14 Early2002) | 256 MB | 20 GB | ATI Rage Mobility 128 (8 MB SDRAM) |
| PowerPC G3 600 MHz (iBook14 Early2002) | 640 MB | 20 GB | ATI Rage Mobility 128 (8 MB SDRAM) |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Built-in DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive
- FireWire and two USB ports
- Removable battery
Cons
- Same 1024 × 768 resolution as the 12.1-inch model
- Wireless card sold separately
- 20 GB standard storage
Closest rivals
Model | Size | Display | Processor | Memory | Weight | Battery | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.1″ | – | PowerPC G3 900 MHz (iBook Early 2003) | 256 MB – 640 MB | 2.7 kg | 6 h | Apr 2003 | |
| 14.1″ | – | PowerPC G3 800 MHz (iBook Late 2002) | 256 MB – 640 MB | 2.7 kg | 6 h | Nov 2002 | |
| 14.1″ | – | PowerPC G3 700 MHz (iBook Mid 2002) | 256 MB – 640 MB | 2.7 kg | 6 h | May 2002 |
Previous model: iBook (Late 2001). Newer model: iBook 14-inch (Mid 2002).