Apple iBook G3 600 MHz | Late 2001 Specs
iBook - M8598LL/A - PowerBook4,1 - M6497
About This iBook
The Apple iBook G3/600 (Late 2001 – Translucent White), is a 12.1 inch TFT XGA active-matrix display Notebook that has 15.0 GB or 20.0 GB Ultra ATA of hard drive storage, it is powered by a 600 MHz PowerPC 750cx (G3) processor and a 2X AGP ATI Rage Mobility graphics with 8 MB of VRAM. It has a 8X DVD-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 15.0 GB or 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 active-matrix display with an 800×600 native resolution and also 2nd Mirroring Display support option with a maximum 800×600 resolution.
Inclusive Features
The iBook includes the following features and ports:
- A Power Adapter.
- 8X DVD-ROM Optical Drive.
- A single FireWire “400” port.
- Standard Ethernet Port.
Processor & Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
The Apple iBook has MacOS 9.2.1 and X 10.1 pre-installed in it, a 600 MHz PowerPC 750cx (G3) processor, while its graphics are supported by a 2X AGP ATI Rage Mobility graphics with 8 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 256k “on chip” level 2 cache. It processes are backed by 128 MB of RAM.
Battery Life
The Apple iBook comes with a 42-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 750cx
128 MB
15 or 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 9.2.1 & and 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).
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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 |
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Native Resolution |
1024×768 |
Level 2/Level 3 Cache |
256k (on chip) |
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Processor |
RAM Type |
PC100 SDRAM |
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Processors |
1 |
Min. RAM Speed |
10 ns |
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Architecture |
32-Bit |
Standard RAM |
128 MB |
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Speed |
600 MHz |
Maximum RAM |
640 MB |
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Type |
PowerPC 750cx (G3) |
RAM Slots |
1 |
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Processor Upgrade |
Soldered |
Motherboard RAM |
128 MB |
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FPU |
Integrated |
Graphics |
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System Bus Speed |
100 MHz |
Video Card |
Rage Mobility 128 |
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Cache Bus Speed |
600 MHz (Built-in) |
VRAM Type |
SDRAM |
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ROM/Firmware |
Open Firmware |
Standard VRAM |
8 MB |
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ROM/Firmware size |
1 MB |
Maximum VRAM |
8 MB |
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Storage |
Inclusive Features and Ports |
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Standard Storage |
15.0, 20.0 GB HDD |
Standard Optical Drive |
8X DVD-ROM |
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Storage Speed |
N/A |
Standard Ethernet |
10/100Base-T |
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Storage Dimensions |
2.5” (9.5 mm) |
Standard Modem |
56k v.90 |
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Storage Interface |
Ultra ATA |
Standard Air Port |
802.11b (Optional) |
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Battery |
Standard Bluetooth |
None |
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Type |
42 W h Lithium Ion |
USB Port 1.1 |
2 |
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Battery Life |
5 hours |
FireWire (400) |
1 |
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Description |
Keyboard |
Full-size |
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Case Type |
Notebook |
Inclusive Input |
Trackpad |
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Form Factor |
iBook (12-Inch) |
S-Video Output |
None |
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Apple Order No |
M8598LL/A |
Microphone |
1 (Internal) |
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Apple Subfamily |
Late 2001 |
Headphone |
None |
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Apple Model Number |
M6497 (EMC N/A) |
Sound Out |
1 |
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Model ID |
PowerBook 4.1 |
Power Adapter |
1 |
