Apple Makes iBook Line More Powerful & Affordable than Ever
Industry-Leading Consumer Portable Now Less Than $1,000
CUPERTINO, California-November 6, 2002-Apple=AE today updated its popular
iBook line of portables with faster PowerPC G3 processors running at up to
800 MHz and the ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 graphics for stunning 3D gaming
performance. Weighing as little as 4.9 pounds, the iBook now starts at only
$999 (US), making it more affordable than ever.
“iBook offers consumers and education customers cutting-edge technologies
and a stunning design in a powerful and affordable package,” said Greg
Joswiak, vice president of Hardware Product Marketing. “With faster
processors, incredible graphics and incredible new prices, the iBook
delivers value in a lightweight, fully-featured notebook unmatched in the
industry.”
In addition to faster processors, the iBook now provides incredible
graphics performance with the ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 graphics processor
and up to 32MB of dedicated memory. All of the new iBook models take
advantage of Quartz Extreme which uses the graphics engine to relieve the
PowerPC processor of screen calculations to dramatically improve overall
system performance and make the graphical user interface more responsive.
For all-day mobile use, the new iBook also offers industry-leading battery
life of up to six hours.
Offering the latest in communications, all iBook models come with built-in
antennas and an AirPort=AE Card slot for 802.11-based wireless communication=
s
at up to 11 megabits per second. iBook now also offers a 56K internal
fax/modem with support for the latest v.92 standard for new features such
as faster upstream data rates. Each iBook also comes with built-in fast
Ethernet (10/100BASE-T) for easy connections to networks as well as cable
and DSL modems.
Every iBook includes Apple’s industry-leading suite of digital lifestyle
applications including iPhoto for organizing and sharing digital photos,
iMovie 2 for creating digital movies and iTunes 3 for creating a digital
music library. Also on every iBook is Apple’s new Mac=AE OS X version 10.2
“Jaguar,” offering more than 150 amazing new features including a new Mail
application designed to eliminate junk mail and iChat AIM-compatible
instant messenger. Mac OS X “Jaguar” enhances the mobile experience with
unique features including Instant On, which wakes the iBook from sleep in
just one second; Automatic Networking, which automatically switches the
network connections between Ethernet, 802.11 and modem; and advanced power
management through Energy Saver Profiles for industry-leading battery life
of up to six hours on a single charge. Mac OS X “Jaguar” also offers
integrated Bluetooth and 802.11 software for wireless communications.
The new iBook is also an integral part of Apple’s new Curriculum Mobile
Labs, complete affordable solutions for education that combine the best
curriculum software with Apple’s award-winning hardware, Apple Professional
Development courses and a variety of accessories to create a powerful tool
designed to meet the education goals specified by the No Child Left Behind
Act. The iBook is now available in education for as low as $899 (US).
Pricing & Availability
The new iBook is available through the Apple Store=AE (www.apple.com),
Apple’s retail stores and through Apple Authorized Resellers in three
standard configurations.
iBook with a suggested retail price of $999 (US) includes:
* a 700 MHz PowerPC G3 processor with 512K on-chip level 2 cache;
* a 12.1-inch (diagonal) active-matrix TFT display;
* ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 graphics controller with 16MB RAM;
* 128MB SDRAM;
* a 20GB Ultra ATA hard drive; and
* a CD-ROM optical drive.
iBook with a suggested retail price of $1,299 (US) includes:
* a 800 MHz PowerPC G3 processor with 512K on-chip level 2 cache;
* a 12.1-inch (diagonal) active-matrix TFT display;
* ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 graphics controller with 32MB RAM;
* 128MB SDRAM;
* a 30GB Ultra ATA hard drive; and
* a Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) optical drive.
iBook with a suggested retail price of $1,599 (US) includes:
* a 800 MHz PowerPC G3 processor with 512K on-chip level 2 cache;
* a 14.1-inch (diagonal) active-matrix TFT display;
* ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 graphics controller with 32MB RAM;
* 256MB SDRAM;
* a 30GB Ultra ATA hard drive; and
* a Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) optical drive.
Apple offers special prices for education customers through the Apple Store
for Education at www.apple.com/education/store or by calling an Apple
education sales representative at 800-800-APPL. To download the latest
Apple education price lists, go to www.apple.com/education/pricelists.
*Wireless Internet access requires an AirPort Card, AirPort Base station
and Internet access (fees may apply). Some ISPs are not currently
compatible with AirPort.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple
II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh.
Apple is committed to bringing the best personal computing experience to
students, educators, creative professionals and consumers around the world
through its innovative hardware, software and Internet offerings.