Apple updates its iBook range of computers

Apple updates its iBook range of computers

Apple has announced an updated range of iBook notebook computers. They have now added a faster processor and more RAM on these machines. They now also come with scrolling TrackPad and the Sudden Motion Sensor, two technologies first introduced in the PowerBook. Apple is now also equipping the iBook with built-in Bluetooth 2.0 (Enhanced Data Rate) and integrated AirPort Extreme 54 Mbps 802.11g Wi-Fi wireless networking.

iBook also comes with two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port. This range of laptops comes in two preconfigured configurations. The smaller variant costs around USD 999 and comes with a 1.33GHz G4 processor with a 12.1-inch active-matrix TFT display; 512MB DDR SDRAM. Users can optionally upgrade it to 1.5GB maximum memory. Other features are 40GB Ultra ATA hard drive; VGA video out, S-video and composite video out support; 56K v.92 modem, Ethernet (10/100 BASE-T); and a slot-load Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) drive.

The more expensive variant comes with a 14.1-inch active-matrix TFT display; 512MB DDR SDRAM expandable to up to 1.5GB maximum memory; a 60GB Ultra ATA hard drive; VGA video out, S-video and composite video out support; 56K v.92 modem, Ethernet (10/100 BASE-T); and a slot-load SuperDrive (DVD+/-R/CD-RW) drive.

The optional upgrades for these machines are upgradeability options to 1.5GB of DDR SDRAM and a 60GB, 80GB or 100GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drives. Apple is making these new products immediately.