The "Mid-2005" iBook G4 models use the same external housings as the earlier iBook G4 models, but otherwise these systems are quite different. When compared to theiBook G4/1.2 12-Inch (Late 2004) that it replaced, the iBook G4/1.33 12-Inch (Mid-2005) has a faster processor, twice the amount and faster RAM (512 MB compared to 256 MB of onboard memory), superior graphics, a larger hard drive (40 GB compared to 30 GB), and built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR as well as AirPort Extreme (802.11g)
The iBook G4 "Mid-2005" models additionally include the "Sudden Motion Sensor" technology that stops the hard drive heads from moving if the notebook is dropped, and the "scrolling Trackpad" that allows one to scroll or pan by touching the trackpad with two fingers instead of one -- both borrowed from the PowerBook G4 series.
The iBook G4/1.33 12-Inch (Mid-2005 - Opaque White), features a 1.33 GHz PowerPC 7447a (G4) processor with a 512k "on chip" level 2 cache, 512 MB of RAM (PC2700 DDR SDRAM), a 40 GB (4200 RPM) Ultra ATA/100 hard drive, a slot-loading DVD-ROM/CD-RW "Combo" drive, 4X AGP ATI Mobility Radeon 9550 graphics with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM, and standard AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR packed into a compact opaque white case with a 12.1" TFT XGA active matrix display (1024x768 native resolution).
Also see: What are the differences between the "Mid-2005" iBook (1.33/1.42) models?
| Introduction Date: | July 26, 2005 | Discontinued Date: | May 16, 2006 |
| Processor Speed: | 1.33 GHz | Processor Type: | PowerPC 7447a (G4) |
| Details: | The PowerPC G4 includes the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processor. |
| Processors: | 1 | Geekbench: | 687 |
| Processor Upgrade: | Soldered | FPU: | Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: | 133 MHz | Cache Bus Speed: | 1.33 GHz (Built-in) |
| ROM/Firmware Type: | Open Firmware | ROM/Firmware Size: | 1 MB |
| L1 Cache: | 64k | L2/L3 Cache: | 512k (on chip) |
| RAM Type: | PC2700 DDR SDRAM | Min. RAM Speed: | 333 MHz |
| Details: | Supports a single 200-pin PC2700 DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM memory module.
Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the iBook models? How much RAM of what type do these systems support? |
| Standard RAM: | 512 MB | Maximum RAM: | 1.5 GB |
| Details: | The maximum memory capacity of this system is 1.5 GB with 512 MB onboard and a 1.0 GB SO-DIMM.
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Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: | 512 MB | RAM Slots: | 1 |
| Video Card: | Mobility Radeon 9550 | VRAM Type: | DDR SDRAM |
| Details: | ATI Mobility Radeon 9550 (4X AGP) with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM.
Also see: What kind of video processor is provided by the iBook models? Which models can support an external display? What is the maximum resolution supported? |
| Standard VRAM: | 32 MB | Maximum VRAM: | 32 MB |
| Built-in Display: | 12.1" TFT XGA | Native Resolution: | 1024x768 |
| Details: | 12.1" TFT XGA active-matrix display with a 1024 by 768 native resolution. Apple reports that it also supports 640 by 480 and 800 by 600 when scaled.
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| 2nd Display Support: | Mirroring Only* | 2nd Max. Resolution: | 1024x768 |
| Details: | *Apple reports that this system provides a "VGA video output for video mirroring on an external display or projector (24-bit color) with included Apple VGA Display Adapter".
However, the hardware is capable of using an external display in dual or "extended desktop mode", Apple just blocked the capability in firmware to protect sales of more expensive Macs. Unsupportedthird-party hacks are available. |
| Standard Hard Drive: | 40 GB (4200 RPM) | Int. HD Interface: | Ultra ATA/100 |
| Standard Optical: | 8X "Combo Drive" | Standard Disk: | None |
| Details: | Configured with a slot-loading 8X/24X/16X/24X DVD-ROM/CD-RW "Combo" drive.
Also see: What are the capabilities of the optical drive provided by the iBook models? Can one upgrade the optical drive? |
| Standard Modem: | 56k v.92 | Standard Ethernet: | 10/100Base-T |
| Standard AirPort: | 802.11b/g (Standard) | Standard Bluetooth: | 2.0+EDR (Standard) |
| USB Ports: | 2 (2.0) | Firewire Ports: | 1 (400) |
| Details: | Two USB 2.0 ports and one Firewire "400" port.
Also see: Complete Ports. |
| Expansion Slots: | None | Expansion Bays: | None |
| Details: | This iBook has "AirPort Extreme" (802.11g) wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR built-in. No expansion slots are provided. |
| Incl. Keyboard: | Full-size | Incl. Input: | Trackpad |
| Case Type: | Notebook | Form Factor: | iBook (12-Inch) |
| Apple Order No: | M9846LL/A | Apple Subfamily: | iBook G4 - Mid-2005 |
| Apple Model No: | A1133 (EMC N/A) | Model ID: | PowerBook6,7 |
| Details: | Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the A1133 Model Number, the N/A EMC Number, and the PowerBook6,7 Model Identifier.
For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
| Battery Type: | 50 W h LiIon | Battery Life: | 6 Hours |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: | X 10.4.2 (8D37) | Maximum MacOS: | X 10.5.8 |
| MacOS 9 Support: | Classic Mode Only* | Windows Support: | Emulation Only |
| Details: | *This model is capable of using MacOS 9 applications within the MacOS X "Classic" environment provided with MacOS X 10.4.11 "Tiger" and lower ("Classic" is not supported starting with MacOS X 10.5 "Leopard"). It cannot boot into MacOS 9.
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| Dimensions: | 1.35 x 11.2 x 9.0.6 | Avg. Weight: | 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg) |
| Original Price: | US$999 | Est. Current Retail: | US$350-US$450 |
| Details: | Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
Photo Credit: Apple Computer. |
