Jonathan P. Ive
iBook

DesignerBritish, born 1967
ManufacturerAmerican, established 1976
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • iBook
DateDesigned 1999
PlaceCupertino, California, United States
MediumMolded plastic with electronic components
Dimensions.A, case): 1 7/8 × 13 1/2 × 11 1/2 in. (4.8 × 34.3 × 29.2 cm)
.B, power supply): 1 3/4 × 5 × 4 1/4 in. (4.4 × 12.7 × 10.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Jack Eby and Marilyn Archer
Object number2006.1281.A,.B
Not on view

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ProvenanceJack Eby and Marilyn Archer, Houston; given to MFAH, 2006.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
.A)Printed interior above screen: "iBook"

.A)Printed on the underside: "Apple Computer, Inc. Cupertino, California 95014 my Family No.: M2453 / This product complies with the requirements of European Directives ... / Canadian ICES ... / 24V---1.875A max... / Modern agency approvals under battery / ... / i was Assembled in Taiwan ..."

.A)Printed barcode with serial #: "UV0341FKHZU"

.B) Printed on the underside: "Apple 45W Power Adapter / ... / © 1999 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. / ... / i was Made in Thailand. / my Model No.: M7332 / AC INPUT: 1.2A / ... "

.B) Printed serial # on the underside: "EH3188ZMK7R"

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