Apple iBook G4 1.2 GHz | 12 Inch | Late 2004 Specs

iBook - M9623LL/A - PowerBook6,5 - A1054

About This iBook

The Apple iBook G4/1.2 12-Inch (Late 2004 – Opaque White), is a 12.1 inch TFT XGA active-matrix display Notebook that has 30 GB of hard drive storage, it is powered by a 1.2 GHz PowerPC 7447a (G4) processor and a 4X AGP ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 graphics with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM. It has a 8X “Combo Drive” for its standard optical drive and a single FireWire “400” port and a new hybrid A/V port that provides composite audio/video out capabilities. The variation of ports and the inclusion of a “high quality” display allowed for Apple to market the iBook as a high end personal device available to the regular consumer.

Storage

The Apple iBook device is built with 30 GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive storage. The hard drive has many reported issues after owners had dropped their devices on the ground. Due to no the lack of safety mechanisms available, the drives would fail mechanically after a hard shock or jolt.

 

 

Screen Size and Resolution

The iBook has a built-in display of 12.1 inch TFT XGA active-matrix display with an 1024×768 native resolution and also 2nd Mirroring Display support option with a maximum 1024×768 resolution.

 

 

Inclusive Features

The iBook includes the following features and ports:

  • A Power Adapter.
  • 8X “Combo Drive” Optical Drive.
  • A single FireWire “400” port.
  • Standard Ethernet Port. 

Processor & Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

The Apple iBook has MacOS X 10.3.5 (7P216) pre-installed in it, a 1.2 GHz PowerPC 7447a (G4) processor, while its graphics are supported by a 4X AGP ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 graphics with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM. The Windows OS support modules that we have come to love and expect were not available at the time of development and thus were not available for the device.

Memory & Architecture

The Apple iBook device is built with a 64k level 1 cache and 512k “on chip” level 2 cache. It processes are backed by 256 MB of RAM.

Battery Life

The Apple iBook comes with a 50-watt-hour-Lithium Ion battery with an estimated battery life of 6 hours. This figure is based on moderate usage of the device under normal conditions. Weather temperatures as well as heavy usage allowed this figure to vary wildly.

1.2 GHz PowerPC 7447a (G4)

256 MB

30 GB Hard Drive

6 Hours

Upgradability

Although the iBook comes with 256 MB of RAM it can be upgraded to up to 1.25 GB of RAM. The Operating System of the iBook can also be upgraded from its pre-installed MacOS X 10.3.5 (7P216) up to MacOS X 10.5.8. The iBook dimensions are 3.4 cm, 28.5 cm, 23.0 cm and the device has a weight of 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg).

Introduced: October 19, 2004

Discontinued: July 26, 2005

Display Details

Memory

Built-in Display

12.1 TFT XGA

Level 1 Cache

64k

Native Resolution

1024×768

Level 2/Level 3 Cache

512k (on chip)

Processor

RAM Type

PC2100 DDR SDRAM

Processors

1

Min. RAM Speed

266 MHz

Architecture

32-Bit

Standard RAM

256 MB

Speed

1.2 GHz

Maximum RAM

1.25 GB

Type

PowerPC 7447a (G4)

RAM Slots

1

Processor Upgrade

Soldered

Motherboard RAM

256 MB

FPU

Integrated

Graphics

System Bus Speed

133 MHz

Video Card

Mobility Radeon 9200

Cache Bus Speed

1.2 GHz (Built-in)

VRAM Type

DDR SDRAM

ROM/Firmware

Open Firmware

Standard VRAM

32 MB

ROM/Firmware size

1 MB

Maximum VRAM

32 MB

Storage

Inclusive Features and Ports

Standard Storage

30 GB HDD

Standard Optical Drive

8X “Combo Drive”

Storage Speed

4200 RPM

Standard Ethernet

10/100Base-T

Storage Dimensions

2.5” (9.5 mm)

Standard Modem

56k v.90

Storage Interface

Ultra ATA/100

Standard Air Port

802.11b/g (Standard)

Battery

Standard Bluetooth

1.1 (Optional)

Type

50 W h Lithium Ion

USB Port 2.0

2

Battery Life

6 hours

FireWire (400)

1

Description

Keyboard

Full-size

Case Type

Notebook

Inclusive Input

Trackpad

Form Factor

iBook (12-Inch)

S-Video Output

None

Apple Order No

M9623LL/A

Microphone

1 (Internal)

Apple Subfamily

Late 2004 12-Inch

Headphone

None

Apple Model Number

A1054 (EMC N/A)

Sound Out

1

Model ID

PowerBook 6.5

Power Adapter

1

 

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