Apple iBook G3 600 MHz | 16 GB VRAM Specs

iBook - M8600LL/A - PowerBook4,3 - A1005

About This iBook

The Apple iBook The iBook G3/600 (16 VRAM/Mid-2002 – Translucent White), is a 12.1 inch TFT XGA active-matrix display Notebook that has 20.0 GB Ultra ATA of hard drive storage, it is powered by a 600 MHz PowerPC 750fx (G3) processor and a 2X AGP ATI Mobility Radeon graphics with 16 MB MB of VRAM. It has a 24X CD-ROM for its standard optical drive and a single FireWire “400” port and a new hybrid A/V port that provides composite audio/video out capabilities. The variation of ports and the inclusion of a “high quality” display allowed for Apple to market the iBook as a high end personal device available to the regular consumer.

Storage

The Apple iBook device is built with 20.0 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 XGA 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.
      • A single FireWire “400” port.
      • Standard Ethernet Port. 

        Processor & Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

        The Apple iBook has MacOS 9.2.2 and X 10.1.4 pre-installed in it, a 600 MHz PowerPC 750fx (G3) processor, while its graphics are supported by a 2X AGP ATI Mobility Radeon graphics with 16 MB of VRAM. The Windows OS support modules that we have come to love and expect were not available at the time of development and thus were not available for the device.

        Memory & Architecture

        The Apple iBook device is built with a 64k level 1 cache and 512k “on chip” level 2 cache. It processes are backed by 128 MB of RAM.

        Battery Life

        The Apple iBook comes with a 47-watt-hour-Lithium Ion battery with an estimated battery life of 5 hours. This figure is based on moderate usage of the device under normal conditions. Weather temperatures as well as heavy usage allowed this figure to vary wildly.

        600 mHz PowerPC 750fx

        128 MB

        20 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 9.2.2 and X 10.1.4 up to MacOS X 10.4.11. The iBook dimensions are 3.4 cm, 28.5 cm, 23.0 cm and the device has a weight of 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg).

        Introduced: May 20, 2002

        Discontinued: November 6, 2002

        Display Details

        Memory

        Built-in Display

        12.1 TFT XGA

        Level 1 Cache

        64k

        Native Resolution

        1024×768

        Level 2/Level 3 Cache

        512k (on chip)

        Processor

        RAM Type

        PC100 SDRAM

        Processors

        1

        Min. RAM Speed

        10 ns

        Standard RAM

        128 MB

        Speed

        600 MHz

        Maximum RAM

        640 MB

        Type

        PowerPC 750fx (G3)

        RAM Slots

        1

        Processor Upgrade

        Soldered

        Motherboard RAM

        128 MB

        FPU

        Integrated

        Graphics

        System Bus Speed

        100 MHz

        Video Card

        Mobility Radeon

        Cache Bus Speed

        600 MHz (Built-in)

        VRAM Type

        SDRAM

        ROM/Firmware

        Open Firmware

        Standard VRAM

        16 MB

        ROM/Firmware size

        1 MB

        Maximum VRAM

        16 MB

        Storage

        Inclusive Features and Ports

        Standard Storage

        20.0 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

        Ultra ATA

        Standard Air Port

        802.11b (Optional)

        Battery

        Standard Bluetooth

        None

        Type

        42 W h Lithium Ion

        USB Port 1.1

        2

        Battery Life

        5 hours

        FireWire (400)

        1

        Description

        Keyboard

        Full-size

        Case Type

        Notebook

        Inclusive Input

        Trackpad

        Form Factor

        iBook (12-Inch)

        S-Video Output

        None

        Apple Order No

        M8600LL/A

        Microphone

        1 (Internal)

        Apple Subfamily

        16 VRAM

        Headphone

        None

        Apple Model Number

        A1005 (EMC 1916)

        Sound Out

        1

        Model ID

        PowerBook 4.3

        Power Adapter

        1

         

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