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iBook (Late 2001)

iBook (Late 2001)

Compared with the iBook (Dual USB), this model added a 600 MHz G3 option with a faster 100 MHz system bus, beside the 500 MHz model. Every model now has 128 MB of memory, and hard disks reach 20 GB. The case, 12.1-inch screen, ports and the choice of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or Combo drive did not change.

Model number
M6497
Model identifier
PowerBook4,1
Released
Late 2001
Order numbers
M8597LL/A, M8598LL/A

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3 configurations

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Configuration Order number Original price
PowerPC 750CX (G3), 128 MB
500 MHz PowerPC 750CX (G3), 128 MB M8597LL/A US$1,299
600 MHz PowerPC 750CX (G3), 128 MB M8598LL/A US$1,499

Specs

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Changes with the configuration

Overview

Order number, changes with the configuration
— Not on this configuration
M8597LL/A
M8598LL/A
Model identifier
PowerBook4,1
Introduced
16 October 2001
Discontinued
20 May 2002
Original price, changes with the configuration
— Not on this configuration
US$1,299
US$1,499

Processor

Processor
PowerPC 750CX (G3)
Speed, changes with the configuration
— Not on this configuration
500 MHz
600 MHz
System bus, changes with the configuration
— Not on this configuration
66 MHz
100 MHz
Socket
Soldered
L1 cache
64 KB
L2/L3 cache
256 KB (on-chip)

Memory

Standard
128 MB
Maximum, changes with the configuration
— Not on this configuration
640 MB
640 MB
Built in
128 MB
Slots, changes with the configuration
— Not on this configuration
1
1
Type, changes with the configuration
144-pin SDRAM SO-DIMM PC-100 (100 MHz)
— Not on this configuration
— Not on this configuration
Minimum speed, changes with the configuration
— Not on this configuration
10 ns
10 ns

Graphics

Graphics memory type
SDRAM
Video memory
8 MB
Maximum video memory
8 MB
External displays
Mirroring Only
Largest external display, changes with the configuration
— Not on this configuration
1024×768
1024×768

Display

Screen size
12.1-inch
Resolution
1024×768

Storage

Drive size
2.5" (9.5 mm)
Interface
Ultra ATA

Ports

USB
USB-A 1.1 (12 Mbit/s) (×2)
FireWire
400 (400 Mbit/s)
Video out
VGA
S-Video out
1
Security slot
Yes

Expansion

Expansion slots
AirPort

Networking

Ethernet
10/100Base-T (RJ-45)
Wi-Fi
802.11b (optional)
Modem
56k V.90 (RJ-11)

Audio

Microphone
1 (Built-in)
Audio in
None
Audio out
3.5mm Analog
Headphone jacks
1

Battery and power

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

Physical

Form factor
Notebook
Weight
4.9 lb

Software

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

In the box

Keyboard
Full-size
Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad

Specs from Beetstech's device records. Something wrong? Tell us.