iBook (Late 2001)

The iBook (Late 2001) is a notebook that Apple introduced on 16 October 2001 and sold until May 2002. It has a 12.1-inch display at 1024×768. It came in 3 configurations, with a 500 MHz or 600 MHz processor and 128 MB of memory.

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
Configuration 1
500 MHz, 128 MB	M8597LL/A
600 MHz, 128 MB	M8598LL/A

Configuration 1

Overview

Model identifier: PowerBook4,1
Introduced: 16 October 2001

500 MHz, 128 MB

Overview

Order number: M8597LL/A
Model identifier: PowerBook4,1
Introduced: 16 October 2001
Discontinued: 20 May 2002
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

Standard: 128 MB
Maximum: 640 MB
Built in: 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

Keyboard: Full-size
Mouse or trackpad: Trackpad

600 MHz, 128 MB

Overview

Order number: M8598LL/A
Model identifier: PowerBook4,1
Introduced: 16 October 2001
Discontinued: 20 May 2002
Weight: 4.9 lb

Processor

Speed: 600 MHz
Processors: 1
System bus: 100 MHz
Socket: Soldered
L1 cache: 64 KB
L2/L3 cache: 256 KB (on-chip)
FPU: Integrated

Memory

Standard: 128 MB
Maximum: 640 MB
Built in: 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

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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