Apple · iBook

iBook (Late 2001)

Released October 2001

The revised 12.1-inch white iBook, with 128 MB standard memory, 15 or 20 GB drives and 500 or 600 MHz PowerPC G3 configurations.

Model history · 5 models, 1999–2001

Size: 12.1″
Display: –
Processor: PowerPC G3 500 MHz (iBook Late 2001) or PowerPC G3 600 MHz (iBook Late 2001)
Memory: 128 MB – 640 MB
Weight: –
Battery: 5 h

Specifications

Screen size: 12.1″
Resolution: 1024 × 768
Touchscreen: No
Display type: 12.1-inch TFT XGA active-matrix display,1024 ×768 native resolution. Exact panel technology, brightness and built-in refresh unpublished.

Processor: PowerPC G3 500 MHz (iBook Late 2001) or PowerPC G3 600 MHz (iBook Late 2001)
CPU cores: 1
Graphics: ATI Rage Mobility 128 (8 MB SDRAM)
Memory: 128 MB or 640 MB
Storage: 15 GB to 20 GB
CPU: 500 MHz PowerPC G3 with 66 MHz data path in the CD-ROM stock; 600 MHz with 100 MHz system bus in DVD-ROM/Combo stocks. 256 KB L2 cache; supplier and silicon model omitted.
GPU: ATI Rage Mobility 128 with 8 MB SDRAM and AGP 2×.
Memory type: 128 MB onboard PC100 SDRAM plus one SO-DIMM slot; maker maximum 640 MB.
Storage type: Factory ties: 500 MHz / 15 GB / CD-ROM; 600 MHz / 15 GB / DVD-ROM; 600 MHz / 20 GB / Combo. Other optical options are listed without extending stock CPU/storage pairings. Macworld hands-on reports optional 30 GB, retained as named detail only.

Battery life (maker's claim): Up to 5 hours
Battery capacity: 42 Wh
Battery life detail: 42 Wh lithium-ion battery in exact maker sheet; up to five hours in maker 17 October family notice. Maker publishes 4.9 pounds and 9.1 H × 11.2 W × 1.35 D inches; main metric weight/dimensions omitted. No calculated metric values.
Materials: Impact-resistant polycarbonate enclosure
Colours: White

Ports: 2 × USB-A, Ethernet, headphone jack
Wi-Fi: Optional AirPort 802.11b
Operating system: macOS
Port detail: Two USB ports, one FireWire, 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, internal 56K modem and stereo AV/headphone output. Optional AirPort card; VGA and optional composite AV cable.
External displays: VGA video output and composite video via optional Apple AV Cable
Keyboard: Built-in keyboard
Trackpad: Built-in trackpad
Speakers: Built-in stereo speakers
Microphones: Built-in microphone
In the box: Mac OS X 10.1 and Mac OS 9.2.1 preinstalled according to launch notice; exact retained sheet lists 9.1, so launch source preferred. iTunes, iMovie 2 and new compact power adapter. Available immediately 16 October 2001.

Processor	Memory	Storage	Graphics
PowerPC G3 500 MHz (iBook Late 2001)	128 MB	15 GB	ATI Rage Mobility 128 (8 MB SDRAM)
PowerPC G3 500 MHz (iBook Late 2001)	640 MB	15 GB	ATI Rage Mobility 128 (8 MB SDRAM)
PowerPC G3 600 MHz (iBook Late 2001)	128 MB	15 GB	ATI Rage Mobility 128 (8 MB SDRAM)
PowerPC G3 600 MHz (iBook Late 2001)	640 MB	15 GB	ATI Rage Mobility 128 (8 MB SDRAM)
PowerPC G3 600 MHz (iBook Late 2001)	128 MB	20 GB	ATI Rage Mobility 128 (8 MB SDRAM)
PowerPC G3 600 MHz (iBook Late 2001)	640 MB	20 GB	ATI Rage Mobility 128 (8 MB SDRAM)

Model	Size	Display	Processor	Memory	Weight	Battery	Released
AppleiBook 12-inch (Early 2003)	12.1″	–	PowerPC G3 800 MHz (iBook Early 2003) or PowerPC G3 900 MHz (iBook Early 2003)	128 MB – 640 MB	2.2 kg	5 h	Apr 2003
AppleiBook 12-inch (Late 2002)	12.1″	–	PowerPC G3 700 MHz (iBook Late 2002) or PowerPC G3 800 MHz (iBook Late 2002)	128 MB – 640 MB	2.2 kg	5 h	Nov 2002
AppleiBook 12-inch (Mid 2002)	12.1″	–	PowerPC G3 600 MHz (iBook Mid 2002) or PowerPC G3 700 MHz (iBook Mid 2002)	128 MB – 640 MB	2.2 kg	5 h	May 2002