iBook/iBook SE (FireWire)

Essentials

Family: iBook

Codename: P1.5, Midway

Gestalt ID: 406

Minimum OS: 9.0.4

Maximum OS: 10.4.11

Introduced: September 2000

Terminated: May 2001

Processor

CPU: PowerPC 750CX "G3"

CPU Speed: 366/466 MHz

FPU: integrated

Bus Speed: 66 MHz

Data Bus Width: 64-bit

Address Bus Width: 32-bit

Level 1 Cache: 32 kB data, 32 kB instruction

Level 2 Cache: 256 kB on-processor

ROM: 1 MB ROM + 3 MB toolbox ROM loaded into RAM

RAM Type: PC66 SO-DIMM

Minimum RAM Speed: 66 MHz

Onboard RAM: 64 MB

RAM slots: 1

Maximum RAM: 320 MB

Video

Screen: 12.1" active matrix

GPU: ATI Rage Mobility (2x AGP)

VRAM: 8 MB

Max Resolution: 800x600

Video Out: Composite A/V

Storage

Hard Drive: 10 GB

ATA Bus: ATA-66

Optical Drive: 24x CD-ROM

Input/Output

USB: 1

Firewire: 1

Audio Out: stereo 16 bit mini

Speaker: mono

Networking

Modem: 56 kbps

Ethernet: 10/100Base-T

Wi-Fi: optional 802.11b

Miscellaneous

Power: 45 Watts

Dimensions: 11.6" H x 13.5" W x 1.8" D

Weight: 6.6 lbs.

Notes

The 466 MHz model included a 6x DVD-ROM drive, and weighed 6.8 Lbs.

With the September 2000 announcement of the iBook (FireWire), Apple finally brought FireWire to its entire product line. It also introduced an innovative new combination video/audio out port (a standard miniplug), which allowed consumers to watch their iMovies (or their DVDs on the SE version) on their TV. The iBook (FireWire) was available in two configurations: a 366 MHz model, with 64 MB of RAM cost $1499 and was available in Indigo or Key Lime. The 466 MHz "Special Edition" iBook came with a DVD-ROM drive, and was available in Graphite or Key Lime for $1799.

Picture Credits:
Apple, Inc.