Apple 12-inch iBook G4/1.2GHz specs

Pros

• Bargain price
• Compact size
• Wireless networking now included

Cons

• Small hard drive
• Inadequate memory

At A Glance

An incremental update to the 12-inch iBook G4 line, this model offers a 1.2GHz processor and built-in AirPort Extreme networking.

Manufacturer’s Description

With a fast PowerPC G4 processor running at accelerated speeds up to 1.33GHz, built-in wireless networking capability, a CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive and up to 1.25GB of memory, the iBook G4 introduces impressive performance and flexible mobility to everyday work and play. It's your go-anywhere digital solution. This model is configured with a 1.2GHz PowerPC G4 processor, a 512KB L2 cache, a 30GB ATA/100 4200rpm hard drive and 256MB PC2100 DDR SDRAM (expandable to 1.25GB). The iBook 12" features two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 400 port and a slot-load combo drive (DVD/CD-RW). For your communications needs, it contains three integrated solutions: an integrated 56K V.92 modem for dial-up, an integrated 10/100 Ethernet controller for connecting to your home or office LAN, and integrated Airport Extreme wireless for when you're roaming. The ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 graphics controller with 32MB DDR SDRAM delivers crisp images on the 12" TFT XGA display at resolutions up to 1024 x 768 in millions of colors. It comes with a rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack, a full-size keyboard and a trackpad. Mac OS X version 10.3 Panther is pre-installed.

The Specs

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