Apple iBook G3/500 (Late 2001 - Tr) Specs (M8597LL/A)
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The iBook G3/500 (Late 2001 - Translucent White), features a 500 MHz PowerPC 750cx (G3) processor with a 256k "on chip" level 2 cache, 128 MB of RAM, a 15.0 GB Ultra ATA hard drive, a tray-loading 24X CD-ROM drive, 2X AGP ATI Rage Mobility 128 graphics with 8 MB of VRAM, and optional AirPort (802.11b) packed into a compact translucent white case with a 12.1" TFT XGA active matrix display (1024x768 native resolution).
The iBook G3/500 (Late 2001 - Translucent White) effectively is the same as the iBook G3/500 (Dual USB) that it replaced, but shipped standard with a 15.0 GB hard drive and only a CD-ROM drive. It also shipped with a smaller power adapter. Starting on January 7, 2002 -- to correspond with the introduction of the iBook G3/600 14-Inch (Early 2002 - Translucent White) -- the price was dropped US$100 to US$1199 and the default operating system was switched from MacOS 9 to MacOS X.
Also see: What are the differences between the "Late 2001" and "Early 2002" iBook (500/600) models?
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| Introduction Date: |
October 16, 2001 |
Discontinued Date: |
May 20, 2002 |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended. |
| Processor Type: |
PowerPC 750cx (G3) |
Processor Speed: |
500 MHz |
| Processor Upgrade: |
Soldered |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: |
66 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
500 MHz (Built-in) |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
Open Firmware |
ROM/Firmware Size: |
1 MB |
| Details: |
The Boot ROM is roughly 1 MB, other instructions are loaded into RAM. |
| L1 Cache: |
64k |
L2/L3 Cache: |
256k (on chip) |
| Details: |
Includes a 256k "on chip" level 2 cache that runs at processor speed. |
| RAM Type: |
PC100 SDRAM |
Min. RAM Speed: |
10 ns |
| Details: |
Uses 144-pin PC100 SO-DIMM memory modules.
Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the iBook models? How much RAM of what type do these systems support? |
| Standard RAM: |
128 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
640 MB |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the maximum memory capacity of this system is 640 MB with 128 MB onboard and a 512 MB SO-DIMM.
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| Motherboard RAM: |
128 MB |
RAM Slots: |
1 |
| Details: |
128 MB onboard, single SO-DIMM slot. |
| Video Card: |
Rage Mobility 128 |
VRAM Type: |
SDRAM |
| Details: |
ATI Rage Mobility 128 (2X AGP) with 8 MB of SDRAM.
Also see: What kind of video processor is provided by the iBook models? Which models can support an external display? What is the maximum resolution supported? |
| Standard VRAM: |
8 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
8 MB |
| Details: |
The video cannot be upgraded. |
| Built-in Display: |
12.1" TFT XGA |
Native Resolution: |
1024x768 |
| Details: |
12.1" TFT XGA active-matrix display with a 1024 by 768 native resolution. Apple reports that it also supports 640 by 480 and 800 by 600 when scaled. |
| 2nd Display Support: |
Mirroring Only |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
1024x768 |
| Details: |
The iBook G3/500 (Late 2001) is capable of mirroring the contents of the internal display on an external display via VGA. |
| Standard Hard Drive: |
15.0 GB |
Int. HD Interface: |
Ultra ATA |
| Details: |
Also see: How do you replace or upgrade the hard drive in the iBook models? |
| Standard Optical: |
24X CD-ROM |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
24X tray-loading CD-ROM drive.
Also see: What are the capabilities of the optical drive provided by the iBook models? Can one upgrade the optical drive? |
| Standard Modem: |
56k v.90 |
Standard Ethernet: |
10/100Base-T |
| Standard AirPort: |
802.11b (Optional) |
Standard Bluetooth: |
N/A |
| Details: |
Also see: Which iBook models support AirPort? Which support AirPort Extreme? Which have internal support for Bluetooth or Bluetooth 2.0+EDR? |
| USB Ports: |
2 (1.1) |
Firewire Ports: |
1 (400) |
| Details: |
Two USB 1.1 ports and one Firewire "400" port.
Also see: Complete Ports. |
| Expansion Slots: |
AirPort |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Details: |
This iBook has an internal "AirPort" (802.11b) wireless networking slot with an internal antenna in the case. |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
Full-size |
Incl. Input: |
Trackpad |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the integrated keyboard has 77 (US) or 78 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys, and an embedded numeric keypad. The trackpad supports tap, double tap, and drag capabilities. |
| Case Type: |
Notebook |
Form Factor: |
iBook (12-Inch) |
| Details: |
This iBook was offered in a 12-Inch "translucent white" case.
Also see: How can you visually differentiate between the various "white" iBook systems? |
| Apple Model No: |
M8597LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
iBook - Late 2001 |
| Details: |
The Apple model number should be unique to this system. |
| Gestalt/Model ID: |
N/A |
Machine Model: |
PowerBook4,1 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. |
| Battery Type: |
42 W/Hr LiIon |
Battery Life: |
5 Hours |
| Details: |
5 hours under "normal usage conditions" as estimated by Apple.
Also see: What is the battery life of the iBook models? |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
9.2.1 & X 10.1* |
Maximum MacOS: |
X 10.4.11 |
| Details: |
*Originally configured with MacOS 9.2.1 and MacOS X 10.1 pre-installed. Starting January 7, 2002, MacOS X 10.1.2 was selected as the default operating system.
Please note that this system cannot run versions of MacOS X more recent than 10.4.11. |
| MacOS 9 Support: |
Boot/Classic Mode |
Windows Support: |
Emulation Only |
| Details: |
This model is capable of booting in MacOS 9 and using MacOS 9 applications within the MacOS X "Classic" environment.
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| Dimensions: |
1.35 x 11.2 x 9.1 |
Avg. Weight: |
4.9 lbs (2.2 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (3.4 cm, 28.4 cm, 23.1 cm). |
| Original Price: |
US$1199-US$1299 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$300-US$375 |
| Details: |
This model originally was introduced for US$1299. The price was dropped to US$1199 on January 7, 2002 -- to correspond with the introduction of the iBook G3/600 14-Inch (Early 2002).
Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
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