Specifications & Features
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Model/Mhz
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iBook G4/933/933/256K
(#M9388LL/A )
Release Date: October, 2003
14.1" Screen
Combination Drive
5.9 pounds
Battery Life: 61-watt 6 Hours
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iMac G4/1.25GHz/G4/1.25GHz/256K
(#M9168LL/A)
Release Date: September, 2003
17" LCD display
" Super Drive"
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Price Information
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MSRP: $1,299
DealZone
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MSRP: $1,799
DealZone
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Bus Speed
(Mhz)
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133 MHz
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167 MHz
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RAM
(MAX)
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256 MB
(640 MB)
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256MB of PC2700 (333MHz) DDR SDRAM
1GB Max
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Graphics Support
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ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 with 32MB of DDR SDRAM
4x AGP
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NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra with 64MB of DDR SDRAM AGP 4X support
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Expansion
Slots
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AirPort Extreme Ready
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AirPort Extreme Ready
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Hard Drive
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40 GB Ultra ATA
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80GB Ultra ATA/100 7200-rpm
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Optical Drive
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Combination Drive (slot loading)
Writes CD-R at 24x
Writes CD-RW at 10x
Reads DVD-ROM at 8x
Reads CD-ROM at 24x
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Tray loading SuperDrive
(DVD-R/CD-RW)
Writes CD-R at 16x
Writes CD-RW at 8x
Reads DVDs at 8x
Reads CDs at 32x
Writes DVD-R at 4x
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Connectivity & Communication
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56k V.92 modem
Optional 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme Card (based on 802.11g standard; 802.11b Wi-Fi certified)
10/100 BT Ethernet
2 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)
1 FireWire Port (400 Mbps)
Optional internal Bluetooth
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56k V.92 modem
Optional 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme Card (based on 802.11g standard; 802.11b Wi-Fi certified)
10/100BASE-T Ethernet
Three USB 2.0 ports on computer, two USB 1.1 ports on keyboard
2 FireWire 400 Ports, 8 watts shared
Optional internal Bluetooth adapter
Audio line in
Mini-VGA output port (requires VGA display adapter)
S-video & composite video out (requires adapter, sold separately)
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Screen
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14.1-inch (diagonal) TFT XGA active-matrix
1024x768
800x600
640x480
resolutions with millions of colors
VGA video output for video mirroring on an external display or projector (24-bit color) with included Apple VGA Display Adapter
S-video and composite video output to TV or projector (requires Apple Video Adapter, sold separately)
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17" LCD display
1440x900
1152 x 720
1024 x 768
1024 x 640
800 x 600
800 x 500
640x480
resolutions with millions of colors
VGA output port for video mirroring on external display or projector
S-video and composite video output to TV or projector (requires Apple Video Adapter, sold separately)
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Machine
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iBook G4/933/933/256K
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iMac G4/1.25GHz/G4/1.25GHz/256K
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Processor
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57.8 seconds (est.)
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42 seconds (est.) - - 27% faster
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Graphics
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Not enough data yet
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Not enough data yet
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Drive
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Not enough data yet
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Not enough data yet
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General
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44.8 seconds (est.)
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32.3 seconds (est.) - - 27% faster
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Notes
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We have not had a chance to speed trial either of these machines yet. Thus we are not able to provide all performance data. The performance data we have provided is based on estimates of what we know of similar machines in each category. We are confident that the estimates are in the 'ballpark', though they may not be spot on. Check back with us, or at MacSpeedZone, a few weeks down the road, when we may be able provide you with more concrete data.
In general the iMac will be much faster than the iBook. Though they may be somewhat similar in CD burning performance.
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Audiovox portable DVD player for $139 after $40 mail-in rebate
Concord Eye-Q 3.1 megapixel digital camera for $50 after $70 mail-in rebate
Finding Nemo DVD, free after $20 mail-in rebate
Pirates of the Caribbean DVD, free after $25 mail-in rebate
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External LaCie 80GB D2 FireWire hard Drive for $129 after $40 mail-in rebate
MacAlly USB floppy, free after rebate(s)
MYOB FirstEdge for $10
Total Training OS X CD for $10
Final Cut Express for $99 (no rebate required)
Keynote Software for $45 (a $99 value)
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512 MB RAM, free after rebate ($40 install)
Epson Stylus C84 Printer, free after rebate(s)
Finding Nemo DVD, free after $20 mail-in rebate
Pirates of the Caribbean DVD, free after $25 mail-in rebate
Audiovox portable DVD player for $139 after $40 mail-in rebate
Concord Eye-Q 3.1 megapixel digital camera for $50 after $70 mail-in rebate
Refurbished TiVo 20 Hour recorder for $99 after $40 mail-in rebate
Final Cut Express for $99 (no rebate required)
External LaCie 80GB D2 FireWire hard Drive for $129 after $40 mail-in rebate
USB floppy, free after rebate(s)
MYOB FirstEdge for $10
Total Training OS X CD for $10
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