iBook 12 (Mid 2001) vs PowerBook G3 (Mid 1999)

iBook 12 (Mid 2001) $1,299
PowerBook G3 (Mid 1999) $2,499
Base Price (MSRP)
$1,299
Base Price (MSRP)
$2,499
CPU
PowerPC 750CXe 500MHz
CPU
PowerPC 750 333MHz
GPU
Rage Mobility 128
GPU
Rage LT Pro 8MB
Memory
64MB
Memory
64MB
Storage
10GB
Storage
4GB
Display
12.1" LCD TN 1024×768
Display
14.1" LCD TN 1024×768
CPU Image
PowerPC 750CXe 500MHz
1 Core
1 Thread
500MHz Clock
CPU Image
PowerPC 750 333MHz
1 Core
1 Thread
333MHz Clock
PowerPC 750CXe 500MHz vs PowerPC 750 333MHz Full Specs Comparison
GPU Image
Rage Mobility 128
2 Shaders
105MHz
8MB SDR
1.7GB/s Bandwidth
GPU Image
Rage LT Pro 8MB
1 Shader
75MHz
8MB SDR
0.8GB/s Bandwidth
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Rage Mobility 128 vs Rage LT Pro 8MB Full Specs Comparison
64MB
SDR-100
64MB
SDR-100
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Unknown # Tabs
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10GB
2.5"
PATA
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2.5"
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Unknown # min 4K Video
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24x CD-ROM
Tray Loading
24x CD-ROM
Tray Loading
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12.1"
LCD TN
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14.1"
LCD TN
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Area
70.3 in² (453.4 cm²)
4:3 Aspect Ratio
Area
95.4 in² (615.7 cm²)
4:3 Aspect Ratio
Brightness
200 Nits
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Brightness
200 Nits
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Refresh Rate
60Hz
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Refresh Rate
60Hz
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Resolution
1024×768
0.8 Million Pixels
106 PPI
Resolution
1024×768
0.8 Million Pixels
91 PPI
CCFL Backlight
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300:1 Contrast
CCFL Backlight
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300:1 Contrast
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Colour Depth
8-bit
Colour Depth
8-bit
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Coating
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Coating
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77 Keys
Scissor Switch
77 Keys
Scissor Switch
Solid-state Trackpad
Plastic Surface
Solid-state Trackpad
Plastic Surface
Not Included
Not Included
Not Included
Not Included
No Biometrics
No Biometrics
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No Cellular
No Cellular
No Wi-Fi
No Wi-Fi
No Bluetooth
No Bluetooth
56K Modem
Infrared
56K Modem
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Integrated Chipset
Integrated Chipset
Data
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Data
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1x PC Card Type I or II (CardBus)
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Network
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1x Ethernet (100Mbps)
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Network
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Video
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Video
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Audio
1x Audio Jack
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Audio
2x Audio Jack
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Power
DC 7.7x2.5mm
Power
DC 7.7x2.5mm
Security
Kensington Lock
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Security
Kensington Lock
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External
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45W
24.00V
1.88A
45W
24.00V
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DC 7.7x2.5mm
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1.8M (6 ft) Cable
DC 7.7x2.5mm
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1.8M (6 ft) Cable
42Wh
3889mAh
10.80V
Lithium-Ion
User Replaceable
50Wh
4630mAh
10.80V
Lithium-Ion
User Replaceable
Up to 5 Hours
Up to 5 Hours
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Mac OS 9.1 Fortissimo
Mac OS 8.6 Veronica
Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger (Latest)
Mac OS X 10.3 Panther (Latest)
Build Material
Plastic
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Build Material
Plastic
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Cooler
1x Fans
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Cooler
1x Fans
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Height
34.3 mm (1.4 in)
Width
284.5 mm (11.2 in)
Depth
231.1 mm (9.1 in)
Volume
2.25 L
Height
40.6 mm (1.6 in)
Width
322.6 mm (12.7 in)
Depth
264.2 mm (10.4 in)
Volume
3.46 L
Weight
2.223 kg (4.9 lb)
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Weight
2.676 kg (5.9 lb)
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CPU
Not Upgradable
CPU
Not Upgradable
GPU
Not Upgradable
GPU
Not Upgradable
Memory
Upgradable
Memory
Upgradable
Storage
Upgradable
Storage
Upgradable
Wi-Fi
Upgradable
Wi-Fi
Not Upgradable
Motherboard
Not Upgradable
Motherboard
Not Upgradable
Power Supply
Upgradable
Power Supply
Upgradable
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1x 2.5" Bay
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Storage Slots
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1x 2.5" Bay
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Memory Slots
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Memory Slots
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2x SO-DIMM
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M6497
PowerBook4,1
M5343
PowerBook1,1
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