Apple · iBook

iBook (Early 2000)

Released February 2000

The revised clamshell iBook family, including the Graphite Special Edition, with 64 MB standard memory and a 6 GB drive.

Model history · 2 models, 1999–2000

Size: 12.1″
Display: –
Processor: PowerPC G3 300 MHz (iBook Early 2000) or PowerPC G3 366 MHz (iBook Early 2000)
Memory: 64 MB – 320 MB
Weight: –
Battery: 6 h

Specifications

Screen size: 12.1″
Resolution: 800 × 600
Touchscreen: No
Display type: 12.1-inch active-matrix TFT SVGA display supporting millions of colours at 800 × 600. Exact panel technology, brightness and built-in refresh unpublished.

Processor: PowerPC G3 300 MHz (iBook Early 2000) or PowerPC G3 366 MHz (iBook Early 2000)
CPU cores: 1
Graphics: ATI Rage Mobility (4 MB SDRAM)
Memory: 64 MB or 320 MB
Storage: 6 GB
CPU: 300 MHz PowerPC G3 in the Blueberry and Tangerine stocks, or 366 MHz in the Graphite Special Edition; 66 MHz data path, 64 KB L1 cache and 512 KB L2 cache. Exact supplier and silicon model omitted.
GPU: ATI Rage Mobility with 4 MB SDRAM and AGP 2× support.
Memory type: 64 MB onboard and one SO-DIMM slot; maker-supported maximum 320 MB total.
Storage type: 6 GB IDE hard drive and 24× CD-ROM drive throughout this February 2000 generation.

Battery life (maker's claim): Up to 6 hours
Battery capacity: 45 Wh
Battery life detail: 45 Wh lithium-ion battery; maker claim up to six hours. The retained maker sheet publishes 6.7 pounds and dimensions 11.6 H × 13.5 W × 1.8 D inches. No metric values calculated.
Materials: Rubber-coated translucent enclosure, pull-out carrying handle and latchless closing mechanism.
Colours: Blueberry and Tangerine at 300 MHz; Graphite Special Edition at 366 MHz.

Ports: USB-A, Ethernet, headphone jack
Wi-Fi: Optional AirPort 802.11b
Operating system: macOS
Port detail: One USB port, 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, internal 56K modem and stereo headphone output. No FireWire, video-out, PC Card slot or audio input. AirPort requires an optional internal card.
External displays: No built-in external display output
Keyboard: Built-in full-size keyboard (EveryMac exact-model page).
Trackpad: Built-in trackpad with a separate button
Speakers: Single built-in speaker
Microphones: No built-in microphone
In the box: Mac OS 9 and a YoYo-style power adapter. All three colour configurations available immediately according to the 16 February 2000 maker notice.

Processor	Memory	Storage	Graphics
PowerPC G3 300 MHz (iBook Early 2000)	64 MB	6 GB	ATI Rage Mobility (4 MB SDRAM)
PowerPC G3 300 MHz (iBook Early 2000)	320 MB	6 GB	ATI Rage Mobility (4 MB SDRAM)
PowerPC G3 366 MHz (iBook Early 2000)	64 MB	6 GB	ATI Rage Mobility (4 MB SDRAM)
PowerPC G3 366 MHz (iBook Early 2000)	320 MB	6 GB	ATI Rage Mobility (4 MB SDRAM)

Model	Size	Display	Processor	Memory	Weight	Battery	Released
AppleiBook 12-inch (Early 2003)	12.1″	–	PowerPC G3 800 MHz (iBook Early 2003) or PowerPC G3 900 MHz (iBook Early 2003)	128 MB – 640 MB	2.2 kg	5 h	Apr 2003
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

Previous model: iBook (1999). Newer model: iBook (FireWire).