Apple · iBook
iBook 14-inch (Late 2002)
The revised 14.1-inch iBook with an 800 MHz PowerPC G3, ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 graphics and a Combo drive.
Model history · 8 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)Compare
- 2002iBook 14-inch (Mid 2002)Compare
- 2002iBook 14-inch (Late 2002)
- Size
- 14.1″
- Display
- –
- Processor
- PowerPC G3 800 MHz (iBook Late 2002)
- 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 supporting millions of colours. Exact panel technology, brightness and refresh unpublished.
Performance
- Processor
- PowerPC G3 800 MHz (iBook Late 2002)
- CPU cores
- 1
- Graphics
- ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 (32 MB VRAM)
- Memory
- 256 MB or 640 MB
- Storage
- 30 GB
- CPU
- 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 32 MB dedicated VRAM and AGP 2 ×.
- Memory type
- 256 MB PC100 SDRAM stock (128 MB onboard plus 128 MB SO-DIMM), supporting a 512 MB module for 640 MB total.
- Storage type
- 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 mentioned without capacities; no unconfirmed matrix added.
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; 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.
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
| Processor | Memory | Storage | Graphics |
|---|---|---|---|
| PowerPC G3 800 MHz (iBook Late 2002) | 256 MB | 30 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 (32 MB VRAM) |
| PowerPC G3 800 MHz (iBook Late 2002) | 640 MB | 30 GB | ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 (32 MB VRAM) |
Pros and cons
Pros
- DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive
- FireWire and two USB ports
- VGA mirroring with included adapter
Cons
- Same 1024 × 768 resolution as the 12.1-inch model
- Wireless card sold separately
- USB ports limited to 12 Mbps
Closest rivals
Model | Size | Display | Processor | Memory | Weight | Battery | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.1″ | – | PowerPC G3 600 MHz (iBook14 Early2002) | 256 MB – 640 MB | 2.7 kg | 6 h | Jan 2002 | |
| 14.1″ | – | PowerPC G3 900 MHz (iBook Early 2003) | 256 MB – 640 MB | 2.7 kg | 6 h | Apr 2003 | |
| 14.1″ | – | PowerPC G3 700 MHz (iBook Mid 2002) | 256 MB – 640 MB | 2.7 kg | 6 h | May 2002 |
Previous model: iBook 14-inch (Mid 2002). Newer model: iBook 14-inch (Early 2003).