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== iBook G3 Dual USB ("Snow") ==
{{Infobox information appliance
| name = iBook G3 ("Snow")
| developer = [[Apple Computer]]
| type = Laptop
| predecessor = [[#iBook G3 ("Clamshell")|iBook G3 (Clamshell)]]
| successor = [[#iBook G4|iBook G4]]
| photo = IBook G3 M6497 J.jpg
| caption = The iBook G3 "Snow" (12.1 in).
| first_release_date = May 1, 2001
| discontinuation_date = October 22, 2003
| processor = PowerPC G3, 500–900&nbsp;MHz
| MSRP = {{US$|1299|2001}}-{{US$|1799|2001}}<ref>{{cite web |title=iBook G3/500 (Dual USB - Tr) Specs (Dual USB, M7698LL/A*, PowerBook4,1, M6497, 1875) |url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/ibook/specs/ibook_500.html |website=EveryMac.com |access-date=2024-11-22}}</ref>
| related = {{flatlist|
*[[iMac G4]]
*[[Power Mac G4]]
*[[PowerBook G4]]
}}
}}

Apple debuted the next-generation iBook G3 at a press conference in [[Cupertino, California]], on May 1, 2001. The previous bold colors and bulky form-factor were abandoned, as were the handle, latch-less design and additional power connectors on the bottom surface.

The resulting iBook was available in white only, hence the name "Snow" and incorporated transparent [[polycarbonate]] in its casing. It was 30% lighter, and occupied less than half of the volume of the model it replaced, being smaller in all three dimensions. Despite that, it added an extra USB port and a higher resolution screen. Apple claimed the compact design did not sacrifice durability, saying it was "Twice as durable" as the previous model. This is the model seen in the first [[iPod]] commercial.

With this revision, Apple began transitioning to translucent and white [[polycarbonate]] casings in most of its consumer line, such as the [[iMac]] and the [[eMac]]. In contrast, most of its professional products used an [[anodized]] [[aluminum|aluminium]] finish. Near the end of its run, the Snow iBook G3 case became opaque and white instead of translucent white and magnesium.

=== Technical specifications ===

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{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" style="font-size:small; text-align:center"
! colspan=2 | Model
! colspan=4 style="background:#FF9999" | Mid 2001
! colspan=3 style="background:#FF9999" | Late 2001
! style="background:#FF9999" | Early 2002
! colspan=3 style="background:#FF9999" | Mid 2002
! colspan=3 style="background:#FF9999" | Late 2002
! colspan=3 style="background:#FF9999" | Early 2003

|-
! rowspan=2 | Timetable
! Released
| colspan=4 | May 1, 2001
| colspan=3 | October 16, 2001
| January 7, 2002
| colspan=3 | May 20, 2002
| colspan=3 | November 6, 2002
| colspan=3 | April 22, 2003

|-
! Discontinued
| October 16, 2001
| colspan=4 | May 20, 2002
| January 7, 2002
| colspan=2 | May 20, 2002
| colspan=3 | November 6, 2002
| colspan=3 | April 22, 2003
| colspan=3 | October 22, 2003

|-
! colspan=2 | Color
| colspan=11 | Translucent White
| Opaque White
| colspan=2 | Translucent White
| colspan=3 | Opaque White

|-
! rowspan=3 | Ordering info.
! Model identifier
| colspan=7 | PowerBook 4,1
| PowerBook 4,2
| colspan=9 | PowerBook 4,3

|-
! Model number
| colspan=7 | M6497 (EMC 1875)
| M8413
| colspan=2 | A1005 (EMC 1916)
| A1007 (EMC 1924)
| colspan=2 | A1005 (EMC 1916)
| A1007 (EMC 1924)
| colspan=2 | A1005 (EMC 1916C)
| A1007 (EMC 1924)

|-
! Order number
| M7698
| M7692
| M7699
| M8520
| M8597
| M8598
| M8599
| M7701
| M8600
| M8602
| M8603
| M8860
| M8861
| M8862
| M8758
| M9018
| M9009

|-
! rowspan=5 | Performance
! [[Microprocessor|Processor]]
! colspan=4 | [[PowerPC G3#PowerPC 750CXe|PowerPC G3 (750cxe)]]
! colspan=3 | [[PowerPC G3#PowerPC 750CX|PowerPC G3 (750cx)]]
! [[PowerPC G3#PowerPC 745/755|PowerPC G3 (745/755)]]
! colspan=9 | [[PowerPC G3#PowerPC 750FX|PowerPC G3 (750fx)]]

|-
! [[Clock speed]]
| colspan=5 | 500&nbsp;MHz
| colspan=4 | 600&nbsp;MHz
| colspan=3 | 700&nbsp;MHz
| colspan=3 | 800&nbsp;MHz
| colspan=2 | 900&nbsp;MHz

|-
! Cache
| colspan=8 | 64&nbsp;KB L1, 256&nbsp;KB L2 cache (1:1)
| colspan=9 | 64&nbsp;KB L1, 512&nbsp;KB L2 cache (1:1)

|-
! [[Front side bus]]
| colspan=5 | 66&nbsp;MHz
| colspan=12 | 100&nbsp;MHz

|-
! Memory
| 64&nbsp;MB of PC100 SDRAM (soldered to the logic board)<br/>''{{Gray|Expandable to 576&nbsp;MB}}''
| colspan=6 | 128&nbsp;MB of PC100 SDRAM (soldered to the logic board)<br/>''{{Gray|Expandable to 640&nbsp;MB}}''
| colspan=10 | 128&nbsp;MB of PC100 SDRAM (soldered to the logic board) (12")<br/>256 MB of PC100 SDRAM (128&nbsp;MB soldered to the logic board) (14")<br/>''{{Gray|Expandable to 640&nbsp;MB}}''

|-
! rowspan=3 | Video
! rowspan=2 | Display
| colspan=10 | 12.1"
| 14.1"
| colspan=2 | 12.1"
| 14.1"
| colspan=2 | 12.1"
| 14.1"
|-
| colspan=17 | TFT XGA active matrix display, 1024×768 pixel resolution

|-
! Graphics
| colspan=8 | ATI Rage 128 with 8&nbsp;MB of SDRAM<br/>[[Accelerated Graphics Port|AGP]] 2x
| colspan=3 | ATI Radeon with 16&nbsp;MB of SDRAM<br/>[[Accelerated Graphics Port|AGP]] 2x
| ATI Radeon 7500 with 16&nbsp;MB SDRAM<br/>[[Accelerated Graphics Port|AGP]] 2x
| colspan=5 | ATI Radeon 7500 with 32&nbsp;MB SDRAM<br/>[[Accelerated Graphics Port|AGP]] 2x

|-
! rowspan=2 | Storage
! Hard drive
| colspan=4 | 10&nbsp;GB<br/>{{Gray|20&nbsp;GB optional}}<br/>Ultra/ATA
| 15&nbsp;GB or 20&nbsp;GB<br/>{{Gray|30&nbsp;GB optional}}<br/>Ultra/ATA
| 15&nbsp;GB<br/>{{Gray|30&nbsp;GB optional}}<br/>Ultra/ATA
| 20&nbsp;GB<br/>{{Gray|30&nbsp;GB optional}}<br/>Ultra/ATA
| colspan=3 | 20&nbsp;GB<br/>Ultra/ATA
| 30&nbsp;GB<br/>Ultra/ATA
| colspan=2 | 20&nbsp;GB<br/>Ultra/ATA
| colspan=2 | 30&nbsp;GB<br/>Ultra/ATA
| colspan=2 | 40&nbsp;GB<br/>Ultra/ATA

|-
! Optical drive<br/>Tray-loading
| CD-ROM
| DVD-ROM
| CD-RW
| [[Combo drive]]
| CD-ROM
| DVD-ROM
| colspan=2 | [[Combo drive]]
| CD-ROM
| colspan=2 | [[Combo drive]]
| CD-ROM
| colspan=2 | [[Combo drive]]
| CD-ROM
| colspan=2 | [[Combo drive]]

|-
! rowspan=3 | Connections
! Connectivity
| colspan=17 | 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet<br/>56k V.90 modem<br/>{{Gray|Optional [[AirPort]] 802.11b}}

|-
! Peripherals
| colspan=17 | 2x [[USB]] 1.1<br/>1x [[FireWire]] 400<br/>Audio out mini-jack

|-
! Video out
| colspan=8 | A/V Port ([[VGA]], composite video/sound) via adaptors
| colspan=9 | [[Mini-VGA]] (VGA, composite and S-Video) via adaptors

|-
! rowspan=2 | [[Operating system]]
! Original
| colspan=4 | [[Mac OS 9|Mac OS 9.1]]
| colspan=4 | [[Mac OS 9|Mac OS 9.2.1]] / [[Mac OS X 10.1]]
| colspan=3 | [[Mac OS 9|Mac OS 9.2.2]] / [[Mac OS X 10.1|Mac OS X 10.1.4]]
| colspan=3 | [[Mac OS 9|Mac OS 9.2.2]] / [[Mac OS X 10.1|Mac OS X 10.1.5]]
| colspan=3 | [[Mac OS 9|Mac OS 9.2.2]] / [[Mac OS X Jaguar|Mac OS X 10.2.4]] "Jaguar"

|-
! Maximum
| colspan=17 | [[Mac OS X Tiger|Mac OS X 10.4.11]] "Tiger" and [[Mac OS 9]].2.2

|-
! rowspan=2 | Dimensions
! Weight
| colspan=7 | 4.9&nbsp;lbs / 2.2&nbsp;kg
| 5.9&nbsp;lbs / 2.7&nbsp;kg
| colspan=9 | 4.9&nbsp;lbs / 2.2&nbsp;kg (12")<br/>5.9&nbsp;lbs / 2.7&nbsp;kg (14")

|-
! Volume
| colspan=7 | 1.35 x 11.2 x 9.6 inches / 3.4 x 28.5 x 23.0 cm
| 1.35 x 12.7 x 10.2 inches / 3.4 x 32.3 x 25.9 cm
| colspan=9 | 1.35 x 11.2 x 9.6 inches / 3.4 x 28.5 x 23.0 cm (12")<br/>1.35 x 12.7 x 10.2 inches / 3.4 x 32.3 x 25.9 cm (14")

|}