Apple iBook G3 500 MHz | Late 2001 Specs
iBook - M8597LL/A - PowerBook4,1 - M6497About This iBook
The Apple
Storage
The Apple iBook device is built with 15 GB Ultra ATA hard drive storage. The hard drive has many reported issues after owners had dropped their devices on the ground. Due to no the lack of safety mechanisms available, the drives would fail mechanically after a hard shock or jolt.
Screen Size and Resolution
The iBook has a built-in display of 12.1 inch TFT active-matrix display with an 1024×768 native resolution and also 2nd Mirroring Display support option with a maximum 1024×768 resolution.
Inclusive Features
The iBook includes the following features and ports:
- A Power Adapter.
- 24X CD-ROM Optical Drive.
- Standard Ethernet Port.
Processor & Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
The Apple iBook has Mac OS 9.2.1 and X 10.1 pre-installed
Memory & Architecture
The Apple iBook device is built with a 64k level 1 cache and 256k “on
Battery Life
The Apple iBook comes with a 42-
500 MHz PowerPC 750cx (G3)
128 MB
15 GB Hard Drive
5 Hours
Upgradability
Although the iBook comes with 128 MB of RAM it can be upgraded to up to 640 MB of RAM. The Operating System of the iBook can also be upgraded from its pre-installed MacOS 9.2.1 and X 10.1 up to MacOS X 10.4.11. The iBook dimensions are 3.4 cm, 28.4 cm, 23.1 cm and the device has a weight of 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg).
Introduced: October 16, 2001 |
Discontinued: May 20, 2002 |
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Display Details |
Memory |
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Built-in Display |
12.1 TFT XGA |
Level 1 Cache |
64k |
Native Resolution |
1024×768 |
Level 2/Level 3 Cache |
256k (on chip) |
Processor |
RAM Type |
PC100 SDRAM |
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Processors |
1 |
Min. RAM Speed |
10 ns |
Standard RAM |
128 MB |
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Speed |
500 MHz |
Maximum RAM |
640 MB |
Type |
PowerPC 750cx (G3) |
RAM Slots |
1 |
Processor Upgrade |
Soldered |
Motherboard RAM |
128 MB |
FPU |
Integrated |
Graphics |
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System Bus Speed |
66 MHz |
Video Card |
Rage Mobility 128 |
Cache Bus Speed |
500 MHz (Built-in) |
VRAM Type |
SDRAM |
ROM/Firmware |
Open Firmware |
Standard VRAM |
8 MB |
ROM/Firmware size |
1 MB |
Maximum VRAM |
8 MB |
Storage |
Inclusive Features and Ports |
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Standard Storage |
15 GB HDD |
Standard Optical Drive |
24X CD-ROM |
Storage Speed |
N/A |
Standard Ethernet |
10/100Base-T |
Storage Dimensions |
2.5” (9.5 mm) |
Standard Modem |
56k v.90 |
Storage Interface |
EIDE ATA-2 |
Standard Air Port |
802.11b (Optional) |
Battery |
Standard Bluetooth |
None |
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Type |
42 W h Lithium Ion |
USB Port 1.1 |
2 |
Battery Life |
5 hours |
FireWire (400) |
1 |
Description |
Keyboard |
Full-size |
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Case Type |
Notebook |
Inclusive Input |
Trackpad |
Form Factor |
iBook (12-Inch) |
S-Video Output |
None |
Apple Order No |
M8597LL/A |
Microphone |
1 (Internal) |
Apple Subfamily |
Late 2001 |
Headphone |
None |
Apple Model Number |
M6497 (EMC N/A) |
Sound Out |
1 |
Model ID |
PowerBook 4.1 |
Power Adapter |
1 |