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iBook (Dual USB)

iBook (Dual USB)

The iBook (Dual USB) is a notebook that Apple introduced on 1 May 2001 and sold until October 2001. It has a 12.1-inch display at 1024×768. It came in 2 configurations, with a 500 MHz processor.

Model number
M6497
Model identifier
PowerBook4,1
EMC number
1875
Released
Mid 2001
Order number
M7698LL/A

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2 configurations

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Configuration Order number
Configuration 1
500 MHz M7698LL/A

Configuration 1

Overview

Model identifier
PowerBook4,1
Introduced
1 May 2001

500 MHz

Overview

Order number
M7698LL/A
Model identifier
PowerBook4,1
EMC number
1875
Introduced
1 May 2001
Discontinued
16 October 2001
Weight
4.9 lb

Processor

Speed
500 MHz
Processors
1
System bus
66 MHz
Socket
Soldered
L1 cache
64 KB
L2/L3 cache
256 KB (on-chip)
FPU
Integrated

Memory

Maximum
576 MB, 640 MB
Built in
64 MB, 128 MB
Slots
1
Minimum speed
10 ns

Graphics

Graphics memory type
SDRAM
Video memory
8 MB
Maximum video memory
8 MB
External displays
Mirroring Only
Largest external display
1024×768
Video out
VGA

Storage

Drive size
2.5" (9.5 mm)
Interface
Ultra ATA

Wireless and expansion

Bluetooth
None
Expansion slots
AirPort
Expansion bays
None

In the box

Operating system at launch
Mac OS 9.1
Keyboard
Full-size
Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad

Shared by every configuration

Display

Screen size
12.1-inch
Viewable size
12.1-inch
Resolution
1024×768

Ports

FireWire
400 (400 Mbit/s)
Security slot
Yes

Networking

Ethernet
10/100Base-T (RJ-45)
Modem
56k V.90 (RJ-11)

Audio

Microphone
1 (Built-in)
Audio in
None
Headphone jacks
1

Battery and power

Battery capacity
42.0‑watt‑hour
Battery life
Up to 5 hours

Physical

Form factor
Notebook

Platform

Firmware
Open Firmware

Software

Latest macOS
Mac OS X 10.4.11
Mac OS 9
Boot/Classic Mode
Windows
Emulation Only

Legacy ports

S-Video out
1

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