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iBook Q&A - Updated June 25, 2007
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What are the differences between the "Mid-2005" iBook (1.33/1.42) models?
Please note that the "Mid-2005" iBook G4 (1.33/1.42) series was introduced on July 26, 2005 and discontinued on May 16, 2006.
The "Mid-2005" iBook G4 models use the same external housings as the earlier iBook G4 models, but otherwise these systems are quite different. When compared to the "Late 2004" models that these systems replaced, the "Mid-2005" line has faster processors, twice the amount and faster RAM (512 MB compared to 256 MB of onboard memory), superior graphics, larger hard drives, and built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR as well as AirPort Extreme (802.11g).
The iBook G4 "Mid-2005" models additionally include the "Sudden Motion Sensor" technology that stops the hard drive heads from moving if the notebook is dropped, and the "scrolling Trackpad" that allows one to scroll or pan by touching the trackpad with two fingers instead of one -- both borrowed from the PowerBook G4 series.
The major differences between the "Mid-2005" iBook G4 configurations are summarized below in this handy chart:
iBook "Mid-2005" |
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Processor: |
1.33 GHz |
1.42 GHz |
System Bus: |
133 MHz |
142 MHz |
On-Chip L2: |
512k |
512k |
Memory: |
PC2700 |
PC2700 |
Std. RAM: |
512 MB |
512 MB |
Max. RAM: |
1.5 GB |
1.5 GB |
Display: |
12.1" |
14.1" |
Resolution: |
1024x768 |
1024x768 |
Video Card: |
Radeon 9550† |
Radeon 9550† |
Video RAM: |
32 MB |
32 MB |
Hard Drive: |
40 GB |
60 GB |
Std. Optical††: |
8X "Combo" |
4X "SuperDrive" |
AirPort Extreme: |
Standard |
Standard |
Bluetooth 2.0+EDR: |
Standard |
Standard |
Battery Life: |
6 Hours |
6 Hours |
Width/Depth*: |
11.2x9.0.6 |
12.7x10.2 |
Height*: |
1.35 |
1.35 |
Weight: |
4.9 lbs. |
5.9 lbs. |
Model No: |
M9846LL/A |
M9848LL/A |
Orig. Price: |
US$999 |
US$1299 |
† ATI Mobility Radeon 9550 (4X AGP) with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM.
†† The "Combo" drive is capable of reading DVD-ROM and writing CD-R(W) and the "SuperDrive" is capable of writing to both single-layer DVD-ROM and CD-R(W).
* Width x Depth x Height (while closed) is provided in inches. For dimensions in centimeters, please refer to the specs page for the model of interest.
Please refer to the Ultimate Mac Comparison feature to dynamically compare any iBook model to any other G3 or later Mac.
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