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Apple iBook G3/300 (Original/Clamshell) Specs

Identifiers: Original/Clamshell - M7707LL/A* - PowerBook2,1 - M2453 - 1847

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Apple iBook ClamshellThe iBook G3/300 (Original/Clamshell), codenamed P1, features a 300 MHz PowerPC 750 (G3) processor, 32 MB or 64 MB of RAM, a 3.2 GB or 6.0 GB hard drive, and 2X AGP ATI Rage Mobility graphics with 4 MB of VRAM packed into a sleek handle-equipped "blueberry" or "tangerine" case with a 12.1" TFT active matrix display (800x600 native resolution).

Following in the footsteps of the iMac models, the iBook was introduced as a low-cost portable Mac for the consumer market -- and likewise lacked Firewire ports, video out, and even a microphone. However, the iBook did herald the introduction of AGP-based graphics on the Mac as well as the innovative new optional "AirPort" wireless networking card. Later to become commonplace, "AirPort" made it possible to connect multiple iBook systems wirelessly to the Internet when paired with an AirPort base station (or other wireless system).

There are two slightly different versions of the iBook G3/300 (Original/Clamshell). The original models introduced on July 21, 1999 shipped with 32 MB of RAM and 3.2 GB hard drives, and on February 21, 2000 -- to correspond with the introduction of the iBook Special Edition -- these models began shipping with 64 MB of RAM and 6.0 GB hard drives.

Also see: What are the differences between the original "Clamshell" iBook models?

Despite the age of this system, site sponsor Other World Computing has RAM, hard drives, SSDs, and other upgrades available for this specific Mac while supplies last.



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July 21, 1999* September 13, 2000
1 155
300 MHz PowerPC 750 (G3)
Details: N/A
Soldered Integrated
Details: N/A
66 MHz 150 MHz
Open Firmware 1 MB
64k 512k (backside)
PC66 SDRAM 10 ns
Details: Uses 144-pin PC66 SO-DIMM memory modules.

Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the iBook models? How much RAM of what type do these systems support?
32 MB, 64 MB 544, 576 MB*
Details: *Apple officially reports that the maximum memory capacity of this system is 288 MB with 32 MB of onboard memory and 320 MB with 64 MB of onboard memory. However, third-parties have been able to upgrade the RAM to 544 MB or 576 MB, respectively, with a single 512 MB memory module.

In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells memory -- as well as other upgrades -- for this iBook.

In Germany, site sponsor CompuRAM sells memory and other upgrades for this iBook.

Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.
32, 64 MB 1
Rage Mobility SDRAM
Details: ATI Rage Mobility (2X AGP) with 4 MB of SDRAM.

Also see: What kind of video processor is provided by the iBook models? Which models can support an external display? What is the maximum resolution supported?
4 MB 4 MB
12.1" TFT 800x600
None N/A
Details: No video out.
3.2, 6.0 GB* N/A
Details: 3.2 GB hard drive standard upon release. Increased to 6.0 GB standard on February 21, 2000.

Also see: How do you replace or upgrade the hard drive in the iBook models?

Site sponsor Other World Computing sells storage upgrades for this iBook.

Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs.
2.5" (9.5 mm) Ultra ATA
24X CD-ROM None
56k v.90 10/100Base-T
802.11b (Optional) None
1 (1.1) None
Details: One USB 1.1 port.
AirPort None
Details: The iBook has an internal "AirPort" (802.11b) wireless networking slot with an internal antenna in the case.
Full-size Trackpad
Notebook iBook (Clamshell)
M7707LL/A* Original/Clamshell
M2453 (EMC 1847) PowerBook2,1
Details: Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.

Also see: All Macs with the M2453 Model Number, the 1847 EMC Number, and the PowerBook2,1 Model Identifier.

For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section.
45 W h LiIon 6 Hours
8.6* X 10.3.9
Boot/Classic Mode Emulation Only
Details: This model is capable of booting in Mac OS 9 and using Mac OS 9 applications within the Mac OS X "Classic" environment.
1.8 x 13.5 x 11.6 6.7 lbs (3.04 kg)
US$1599 N/A
Details: Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).

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None None
Details: Also see: Do the iBook models support VGA or DVI out? Do the iBook models support ADC (Apple Display Connector) displays?
None None
None None
1 (1.1) None
Details: One USB 1.1 port.
1 (RJ-11) 1 (RJ-45)
Details: Internal 56k v.90 modem and 10/100Base-T Ethernet standard.
None None
None None
1* 1*
None None
N/A 1

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