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Apple iBook (FireWire)

Apple · iBook

iBook (FireWire)

Released September 2000

The final clamshell iBook generation, with FireWire, composite video output and faster standard and Special Edition configurations.

Model history · 3 models, 1999–2000
  1. 1999iBook (1999)Compare
  2. 2000iBook (Early 2000)Compare
  3. 2000iBook (FireWire)
Size
12.1″
Display
–
Processor
PowerPC G3 366 MHz (iBook FireWire 2000) or PowerPC G3 466 MHz (iBook FireWire 2000)
Memory
64 MB – 320 MB
Weight
–
Battery
6 h

What reviewers say

Reviewers praised the improved performance, useful FireWire and video output, and value. Macworld criticised the weight and modest standard memory. Videomaker found the Special Edition straightforward for portable DV capture and editing, but considered iMovie 2 limiting for ambitious work; both described slow video processing.

From macworld.com and videomaker.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size
12.1″
Resolution
800 × 600
Touchscreen
No
Display type
12.1-inch active-matrix TFT display, 800 × 600 native resolution. Exact panel technology, brightness and built-in refresh unpublished.

Performance

Processor
PowerPC G3 366 MHz (iBook FireWire 2000) or PowerPC G3 466 MHz (iBook FireWire 2000)
CPU cores
1
Graphics
ATI Rage Mobility 128 (8 MB SDRAM)
Memory
64 MB or 320 MB
Storage
10 GB to 20 GB
CPU
366 MHz PowerPC G3 standard, 466 MHz Special Edition; 256 KB on-chip L2 cache at processor clock and 66 MHz system/memory buses. Exact silicon supplier and model omitted.
GPU
ATI Rage Mobility 128 with 8 MB SDRAM and AGP 2×.
Memory type
64 MB onboard PC100 SDRAM and one SO-DIMM slot; maker-supported maximum 320 MB total.
Storage type
10 GB IDE drive, optional 20 GB. Standard models have 24× CD-ROM; Special Edition has 6× maximum DVD-ROM according to the maker sheet. EveryMac lists 4× instead; maker retained.

Battery and size

Battery life (maker's claim)
Up to 6 hours
Battery capacity
50 Wh
Battery life detail
50 Wh lithium-ion battery; maker claim up to six hours. Maker weights are 3.0 kg standard and 3.1 kg Special Edition, so no single main weight is selected. Maker labels: width 34.4 cm, height 29.4 cm, average depth 4.6 cm (range 3.15–5.2 cm). No main axis reinterpretation or computed metric dimensions.
Materials
Rubber-coated translucent clamshell with carrying handle and latchless lid.
Colours
Indigo standard, Graphite Special Edition; Key Lime available for both through the Apple Store.

Connections

Ports
USB-A, Ethernet, headphone jack
Wi-Fi
Optional AirPort 802.11b
Operating system
macOS
Port detail
One 12 Mbps USB port, one 400 Mbps FireWire port, 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, internal 56K V.90 modem and stereo headphone/composite AV output. Optional AirPort card.
External displays
Composite video output via the AV port; no built-in VGA output.
Keyboard
76 US or 77 ISO keys, including 12 function keys, four arrows and embedded numeric keypad.
Trackpad
Tap, double tap and drag support
Speakers
Single built-in mono speaker
Microphones
No built-in microphone; optional USB microphone supported
In the box
Mac OS 9, iMovie 2, AppleWorks and QuickTime; power adapter, power cord, battery and modem cable. All configurations available immediately in the maker release.

Configurations

ProcessorMemoryStorageGraphics
PowerPC G3 366 MHz (iBook FireWire 2000)64 MB10 GBATI Rage Mobility 128 (8 MB SDRAM)
PowerPC G3 366 MHz (iBook FireWire 2000)64 MB20 GBATI Rage Mobility 128 (8 MB SDRAM)
PowerPC G3 366 MHz (iBook FireWire 2000)320 MB10 GBATI Rage Mobility 128 (8 MB SDRAM)
PowerPC G3 366 MHz (iBook FireWire 2000)320 MB20 GBATI Rage Mobility 128 (8 MB SDRAM)
PowerPC G3 466 MHz (iBook FireWire 2000)64 MB10 GBATI Rage Mobility 128 (8 MB SDRAM)
PowerPC G3 466 MHz (iBook FireWire 2000)64 MB20 GBATI Rage Mobility 128 (8 MB SDRAM)
PowerPC G3 466 MHz (iBook FireWire 2000)320 MB10 GBATI Rage Mobility 128 (8 MB SDRAM)
PowerPC G3 466 MHz (iBook FireWire 2000)320 MB20 GBATI Rage Mobility 128 (8 MB SDRAM)

Pros and cons

Pros

  • FireWire and composite video output
  • Removable battery and accessible memory slot
  • DVD-ROM in the Special Edition

Cons

  • Large enclosure for a 12.1-inch display
  • 64 MB standard memory
  • No built-in microphone

Closest rivals

Model
SizeDisplayProcessorMemoryWeightBatteryReleased
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 MB2.2 kg5 hApr 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 MB2.2 kg5 hNov 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 MB2.2 kg5 hMay 2002

Previous model: iBook (Early 2000). Newer model: iBook (Dual USB).

Sources

  1. support.apple.com/en-gb/112550
  2. apple.com/newsroom/2000/09/13Apple-Unveils-New-iBook-Line
  3. everymac.com/systems/apple/ibook/specs/ibook_se_466.html

Photo: Apple image hosted and credited by EveryMac; low-resolution combined Key Lime and Graphite FireWire clamshell three-quarter views.

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