Apple · iBook

iBook G4 (14-inch, Early 2004)

Released April 2004

A white 14-inch PowerPC G4 notebook with a removable battery, an optical drive and an XGA display.

Model history · 11 models, 1999–2004

Size: 14.1″
Display: –
Processor: PowerPC G4 1000 MHz (iBook Early 2004) or PowerPC G4 1200 MHz (iBook Early 2004)
Memory: 256 MB – 1.25 GB
Weight: 2.7 kg
Battery: 6 h

Specifications

Screen size: 14.1″
Resolution: 1024 × 768
Touchscreen: No
Display type: Active-matrix TFT XGA display supporting millions of colours. Exact panel technology, brightness and built-in refresh rate are unpublished in the cited maker sheet.

Processor: PowerPC G4 1000 MHz (iBook Early 2004) or PowerPC G4 1200 MHz (iBook Early 2004)
CPU cores: 1
Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 (32 MB DDR)
Memory: 256 MB or 1.25 GB
Storage: 40 GB to 60 GB
CPU: PowerPC G4 at 1 GHz or 1.2 GHz, with Velocity Engine, 512 KB on-chip L2 cache at processor speed and 133 MHz system bus. Exact silicon model and supplier are not published in the cited maker sheets.
GPU: ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 with 32 MB dedicated DDR SDRAM and AGP 4× support.
Memory type: PC2100 266 MHz DDR SDRAM; 256 MB soldered and one empty SO-DIMM slot. Up to 1.25 GB total.
Storage type: 4200 rpm Ultra ATA/100 hard drive; 40 GB and 60 GB factory options. Stock processor/drive ties are 1 GHz/30 GB (12-inch), 1 GHz/40 GB or 1.2 GHz/60 GB (14-inch). Slot-loading DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive; 4× DVD-R SuperDrive optional on the 14-inch only.

Battery life (maker's claim): Up to 6 hours
Battery capacity: 61 Wh
Weight: 2.7 kg
Thickness: 34.2 mm
Width × depth: 323 × 259 mm
Battery life detail: Removable 61 Wh lithium-ion battery, with charge-indicator LEDs; maker claim up to six hours. Published 2.7 kg reference weight varies with configuration and manufacturing process.
Materials: White polycarbonate enclosure
Colours: White

Ports: 2 × USB-A, Ethernet, headphone jack
Wi-Fi: AirPort Extreme 802.11g; optional except on the 1.2 GHz 14-inch configuration
Operating system: macOS
Port detail: Two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 400 port, 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, 56K V.92 modem, stereo headphone output and Mini-VGA video output. AirPort Extreme is included only in the 1.2 GHz 14-inch stock; other stocks require the optional card. Internal Bluetooth is optional; version unpublished in the maker sheet.
External displays: VGA mirroring through the included Apple VGA adapter; S-video and composite TV output require the optional Apple Video Adapter. Extended desktop is unsupported.
Keyboard: Full-size keyboard with 77 US or 78 ISO keys, 12 function keys, four arrow keys and an embedded numeric keypad.
Trackpad: Trackpad with a separate button; tap, double-tap and drag capabilities.
Speakers: Built-in stereo speakers
Microphones: Built-in microphone
In the box: iBook, rechargeable battery, power adapter, Apple VGA Video Adapter, software and documentation. Mac OS X 10.3 Panther and iLife ’04.

Processor	Memory	Storage	Graphics
PowerPC G4 1000 MHz (iBook Early 2004)	256 MB	40 GB	ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 (32 MB DDR)
PowerPC G4 1000 MHz (iBook Early 2004)	1.25 GB	40 GB	ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 (32 MB DDR)
PowerPC G4 1200 MHz (iBook Early 2004)	256 MB	60 GB	ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 (32 MB DDR)
PowerPC G4 1200 MHz (iBook Early 2004)	1.25 GB	60 GB	ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 (32 MB DDR)

Model	Size	Display	Processor	Memory	Weight	Battery	Released
AppleiBook 14-inch (Early 2002)	14.1″	–	PowerPC G3 600 MHz (iBook14 Early2002)	256 MB – 640 MB	2.7 kg	6 h	Jan 2002
AppleiBook 14-inch (Early 2003)	14.1″	–	PowerPC G3 900 MHz (iBook Early 2003)	256 MB – 640 MB	2.7 kg	6 h	Apr 2003
AppleiBook 14-inch (Late 2002)	14.1″	–	PowerPC G3 800 MHz (iBook Late 2002)	256 MB – 640 MB	2.7 kg	6 h	Nov 2002