Apple iBook G3 500 MHz Dual USB Specs
iBook - M7698LL/A - PowerBook4,1 - M6497About This iBook
The Apple iBook G3/500 (Dual USB – Translucent White), is a 12.1″ TFT XGA active matrix display (1024×768 native resolution) Notebook that has 10 GB Ultra ATA hard drive storage, it is powered by a 500 MHz PowerPC 750cx (G3) processor and a 2X AGP ATI Rage Mobility 128 graphics with 8 MB of VRAM. 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 10 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.
- A single FireWire “400” port.
- Standard Ethernet Port.
Processor & Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
The Apple iBook has MacOS 9.0.4 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 50-
500 MHz PowerPC 750cx (G3)
64 MB, 128 MB
10 GB Hard Drive
5 Hours
Upgradability
Although the iBook comes with 64 MB or 128 MB of RAM it can be upgraded to up to 576 MB or 640 MB of RAM. The Operating System of the iBook can also be upgraded from its pre-installed MacOS 9.1 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: May 1, 2001 |
Discontinued: October 16, 2001 |
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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 |
64 MB, 128 MB |
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Speed |
500 MHz |
Maximum RAM |
576 MB, 640 MB |
Type |
PowerPC 750cx (G3) |
RAM Slots |
1 |
Processor Upgrade |
Soldered |
Motherboard RAM |
64 MB, 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 |
10 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 |
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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 |
M7698LL/A |
Microphone |
1 (Internal) |
Apple Subfamily |
Dual USB |
Headphone |
None |
Apple Model Number |
M6497 (EMC N/A) |
Sound Out |
1 |
Model ID |
PowerBook 4.1 |
Power Adapter |
1 |