History: Announced in November 2002, these iBook models were both faster and cheaper than the previous incarnations, and shipped with twice the VRAM (32 MB). The 700 MHz CD-ROM model sold for a mere $999 U.S., making it the first sub-$1000 Apple laptop. The 800 MHz Combo drive model sold for $1299, U.S. and the 14.1" 800 MHz Combo drive model sold for $1599 U.S.