The Apple iBook Late 2001 (Translucent White) is a notebook computer that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 2001 to 2002 as part of the iBook G3 series of Macintosh iBook computers. The computer has been introduced on October 16, 2001, and its price started at $1299.
The new iBook features a 500 MHz or 600 MHz PowerPC 750cxe G3 processor, 12.1″ TFT Display, 64 MB or 128 MB of RAM, 15 GB / 20 GB or 30 GB hard drive, tray-loading 24x CD-ROM / 8x DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW “Combo” drive, and 8 MB ATI Rage Mobility 128 graphics.
This iBook has been discontinued on May 20, 2002.
Today iBook Late 2001 is 21 years old!
iBook Late 2001 Release Date and Original Price
| Introduced | October 16, 2001 |
| Discontinued | May 20, 2002 |
| Model Identifier | PowerBook4,1 |
| Model Number | M6497 |
| EMC | 1875 |
| Order Number | M8597LL/A (500 MHz) M8598LL/A (600 MHz) M8599LL/A (600 MHz) |
| Original Price | $1,299 $1,199 (500 MHz from January 7, 2002) $1,499 $1,499 $1,699 |
| Colors | Translucent White |
| Weight | 4.9 Ibs. 2.222 KG |
| Dimensions | 11.2” H x 9.1” W x 1.35” D 28.44 cm H x 23.11 cm W x 3.42 cm D |
Tech Specs
Processor
| Processor | PowerPC 750cxe G3 |
| Processor Speed | 500 MHz 600 MHz |
| Architecture | 32-bit |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| System Bus | 66 MHz 100 MHz |
| Cache | 64 KB L1 256 KB on-chip L2 |
Storage & Media
| Storage | 15 GB 20 GB 30 GB |
| Media | 1 – 24x CD-ROM or 24x CD-RW or 8x DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW “Combo” tray-loading drive |
Memory
| Built-in Memory | 64 MB 128 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 640 MB |
| Memory Slots | 1 – PC-100 3.3V 144-pin SO-DIMM |
| Minimum Speed | 10 ns |
| Interleaving Support | No |
Display
| Built-in Display | 12.1″ Color TFT XGA Display |
| Resolutions | 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 (native) |
Graphics
| Graphics Card | ATI Rage Mobility 128 |
| Graphics Memory | 8 MB |
| Display Connection | 1 – VGA or Composite via A/V port |
| Display Modes | Video mirroring only |
| External Resolution | None |
Expansion
| Expansion Slots | None |
| Hard Drive Interface | Ultra ATA |
| Bays | None |
Connections
| Wi-Fi | AirPort Card 802.11b (Optional) |
| Ethernet | 10/100BASE-T (RJ-45) |
| Modem | 56k |
| Bluetooth | None |
| Infrared | None |
| FireWire | 1 – 400 Mbps (7W) |
| SCSI | None |
| USB | 2 – 12 Mbps |
| Audio In | 1 – Built-in microphone |
| Audio Out | 1 – Output through the A/V port 2 – Built-in speakers |
| Display | 1 – VGA or Composite via A/V port |
| Security Slot | 1 – Kensington cable lock |
Keyboard and trackpad
| Keyboard | Built-in Full-size 77-key (U.S.) or 78-key (ISO) incl. 12 function and 4 arrow keys |
| Trackpad | Built-in Solid-state trackpad (Tap, double-tap, and drag) |
Software
| Original OS | Mac OS 9.2.1 Mac OS X 10.1 |
| Later OS | Mac OS X 10.1.2 |
| Maximum OS | Mac OS X 10.4.11 |
| Firmware | Macintosh ROM |
| Bundled Software | Mac OS 9.2 or Mac OS X 10.1 Puma QuickTime iMovie 2 iTunes AppleWorks Mac OS X Mail Microsoft Internet Explorer EarthLink AOL World Book Mac OS X Edition Otto Matic PCalc Acrobat Reader FAXstf 10.0 Preview Apple Hardware Test CD |
Power
| System Battery | 42 Wh Lithium-Ion (M8433G/B) |
| Backup Battery | None |
| Battery Life | Up to 5 hours |
| Maximum Continuous Power | 42 W |
| Line Voltage | 100-240 V AC |
| Power Adapter | 45 W Apple Power Adapter (M8576LL/A) |
References:
Apple Support – iBook (Late 2001): Technical Specifications
