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Apple iBook G3/900 (Early 2003 - Op) Specs

Identifiers: 900 MHz 32 VRAM - M9018LL/A - PowerBook4,3 - A1005 - 1916C

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Apple iBook WhiteThe iBook G3/900 (Early 2003 - Opaque White), features a 900 MHz PowerPC 750fx (G3) processor with a 512k "on chip" level 2 cache, 128 MB of RAM, a 40.0 GB Ultra ATA hard drive, a tray-loading 8X/24X/10X/24X DVD-ROM/CD-RW "Combo" drive, 2X AGP ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 graphics with 32 MB of VRAM, and optional AirPort (802.11b) packed into a compact opaque white case with a 12.1" TFT XGA active matrix display (1024x768 native resolution).

The iBook (Early 2003 - Opaque) models are very similar to the Late 2002 models before them, so much so that Apple did not issue a new press release for this line.

In particular, the iBook G3/900 (Early 2003 - Opaque White) is quite similar to the iBook G3/800 (32 VRAM/Late 2002) from the previous series, but the "Opaque White" model shipped in an opaque white case instead of a translucent white one and was equipped with a faster processor, a larger hard drive (40 GB instead of 30 GB), and an optical drive that writes CDs more quickly but reads DVDs more slowly.

Also see: What are the differences between the "Early 2003" iBook (800/900) 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.



Click on the category for related details. The most commonly needed info is "open" by default, but all info is important.


April 22, 2003 October 22, 2003
1 442
900 MHz PowerPC 750fx (G3)
Details: N/A
Soldered Integrated
Details: N/A
100 MHz 900 MHz (Built-in)
Open Firmware 1 MB
64k 512k (on chip)
PC100 SDRAM 10 ns
Details: Uses 144-pin PC100 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?
128 MB 640 MB
Details: Apple reports that the maximum memory capacity of this system is 640 MB with 128 MB onboard and a 512 MB SO-DIMM.

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.
128 MB 1
Mobility Radeon 7500 SDRAM
Details: ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 (2X AGP) with 32 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?
32 MB 32 MB
12.1" TFT XGA 1024x768
Mirroring Only* 1024x768
Details: *Apple reports that this system provides a "video output port for video mirroring on an external display or projector (24-bit color) with included Apple VGA Display Adapter".

However, the hardware is capable of using an external display in dual or "extended desktop mode", Apple just blocked the capability in firmware to protect sales of more expensive Macs. Unsupported third-party hacks are available.
40.0 GB N/A
Details: 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
8X "Combo Drive" None
56k v.90 10/100Base-T
802.11b (Optional) None
2 (1.1) 1 (400)
Details: Two USB 1.1 ports and one Firewire "400" port.
AirPort None
Details: This iBook has an internal "AirPort" (802.11b) wireless networking slot with an internal antenna in the case.
Full-size Trackpad
Notebook iBook (12-Inch)
M9018LL/A 900 MHz 32 VRAM
A1005 (EMC 1916C) PowerBook4,3
Details: Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.

Also see: All Macs with the A1005 Model Number, the 1916C EMC Number, and the PowerBook4,3 Model Identifier.

For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section.
47 W h LiIon 5 Hours
9.2.2 & X 10.2.4 X 10.4.11
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.
1.35 x 11.2 x 9.0.6 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg)
US$1299 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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1 (Mini-VGA) 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
2 (1.1) 1 (400)
Details: Two USB 1.1 ports and one Firewire "400" port.
1 (RJ-11) 1 (RJ-45)
Details: Internal 56k v.90 modem and 10/100Base-T Ethernet standard.
None 1*
1 (Internal) None
1* 1*
1 None
N/A 1

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