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 The Apple Macintosh computer - price and description
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The Apple iBook "600"
features a 600 MHz PowerPC 750cx (G3) processor with a 256k
on-chip level 2 cache, 128 MB of RAM, either a 15.0 GB or
20.0 GB Ultra-ATA hard drive (20.0 GB Ultra-ATA only after
January 7, 2002), an 8X DVD-ROM drive or a 4X/4X/6X/24X
DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo Drive (Combo Drive only after January 7,
2002), and 2X-AGP ATI Rage Mobility 128 graphics
acceleration in an ultrasleek case with a 12.1" TFT XGA
active-matrix display. The Apple iBook "600" shares the same
"AirPort" wireless networking, FireWire, AV, dual USB, RGB
output, built-in microphone, and stereo speakers as the
iBook "500", although the "600" also features a 100 MHz
system bus.
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Introduction
Date:
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October 16,
2001
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Discontinued
Date:
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May 20, 2002
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Processor Type:
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PowerPC 750cx
(G3)
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Processor
Speed:
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600 MHz
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Processor
Upgrade:
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N/A
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FPU
(Integrated):
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PowerPC 750cx
(G3)
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System Bus
Speed:
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100 MHz (6:1)
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Backside Bus
Speed:
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N/A
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ROM Size:
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1 MB (NewWorld)
1.
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Data Path:
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64-bit
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Level 1 Cache:
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64k
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Level 2 Cache:
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256k (on-chip)
2.
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RAM Type:
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10 ns SO-DIMM
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VRAM Type:
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Video EDO SGRAM
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Standard RAM:
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128 MB
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Maximum RAM:
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640 MB
3.
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Motherboard
RAM:
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128 MB
3.
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RAM Slots:
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1
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Standard VRAM:
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8 MB
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Maximum VRAM:
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8 MB
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Standard Hard
Drive:
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15.0 GB, 20.0
GB
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Int. Hard Drive
Type:
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IDE/Ultra-ATA
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Standard
DVD-ROM:
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8X
4,
5.
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Standard Disk:
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None
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Standard Modem:
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56.6k
(internal)
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Standard
Ethernet:
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10/100Base-T
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Case Type:
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Portable
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Form Factor:
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iBook "500"
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Exp. Slots:
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AirPort
6.
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Exp. Bays
(Free):
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N/A
7.
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Battery Type:
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42 W/Hr LiIon
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Battery Life:
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5 hours
8.
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Built-in
Display:
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12.1" Color
9.
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Supported
MacOS:
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9.2.1, X v10.1
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Dimensions:
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1.35 x 11.2 x 9.1
A.
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Avg. Weight:
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4.9 lbs.
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Original Price:
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$1499 US, $1699
US
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Est. Current
Price:
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$1000-$1100 US
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Notes:
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1.
Boot ROM is roughly 1 MB, other instructions are loaded into
RAM.
2. 256k on-chip level
2 cache runs at processor speed (600
MHz).
3. 128 MB of onboard
RAM and a 1.25" standard SO-DIMM slot (3.3. volt).
4.
4X/4X/24X/6X CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive standard after January 7,
2002.
5. Combo drive burns
CD-R(W) at 4X, reads CD at 24X, reads DVD at
6X.
6. AirPort slot
occupied by optional AirPort card.
7.
Unlike other PowerBooks, the iBook has no expansion slots or
bays.
8.
5 hours under "normal usage" conditions.
9.
12.1" TFT XGA active-matrix color display.
A.
In inches, height x width x depth (while closed).
B.
Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc.
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