From hardware to software, the iMac has always been an Internet-savvy machine. That’s why it has such an astonishing connect rate: 90% of all iMac owners (many of them first-time buyers with no computer experience) are connected to the Internet — and most of them got there on the very first day. But what’s it like now that the latest iMac models come with even greater functionality built in? Take a look under the hood and check out the new iMac’s technical chops.

Technical Specifications   Processor and memory 400MHz, 500MHz or 600MHz PowerPC G3 processor 512K backside level 2 cache at 160 MHz (400-MHz system); or 256K on-chip level 2 cache at full processor speed (500-MHz and 600-MHz systems) 100MHz system bus 64MB or 128MB of PC100 SDRAM; two DIMM slots support up to 1GB using 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, or 512MB DIMMs Keyboard and mouse Apple Pro Keyboard with full-size function and navigation keys, audio controls, and media-eject key Apple Pro Mouse with optical sensor for precision cursor control Display Built-in 15-inch shadow-mask CRT (13.8-inch diagonal viewable image size); 0.28-mm dot pitch Onscreen geometry adjustment to keep display images properly aligned throughout its lifetime Theater Mode for enhanced brightness of full-screen video Flip foot for 17° tilt Graphics support ATI RAGE 128 Pro graphics accelerator with 8MB of SDRAM or ATI RAGE 128 Ultra graphics accelerator with 16MB of SDRAM; AGP 2X support Screen resolutions: 640 by 480 pixels at 117Hz, 800 by 600 pixels at 95Hz, and 1024 by 768 pixels at 75Hz 24-bit true color at all resolutions for displaying millions of colors

Video Standard VGA output port (15-pin mini D-Sub connector) — Support for video mirroring: external devices display an image identical to that shown on the built-in display Communications Built-in 56K V.90 modem (RJ-11 connector)(2) 10/100BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector) Optional 11Mbps AirPort Card; IEEE 802.11 DSSS compliant (3) Optional AirPort Base Station with 56K modem and 10BASE-T Ethernet port (3) Peripheral connections Two USB ports on computer (12Mbps each; one used for keyboard); two USB ports on keyboard (12Mbps each; one used for mouse) Two 400Mbps FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports (6) ; includes 4-pin-to-6-pin FireWire cable for connecting DV camera Audio Integrated high-performance Odyssey audio system by Apple and Harman Kardon Built-in microphone for speech recognition and audio recording Front-mounted dual mini headphone jacks (headphones not included) Analog audio input and output minijacks; up to 16-bit stereo and 44.1-kHz sampling rate Support for external USB audio devices

Storage 10GB, 20GB, or 40GB Ultra ATA hard disk drive (1) Slot-loading 24x (maximum) CD-ROM drive (reads CD at 24x speed); or 8x4x24x (maximum) CD-RW drive (writes CD-R at 8x speed, writes CD-RW at 4x speed, reads CD at 24x speed) Support for external FireWire and USB storage devices Electrical requirements and agency approvals Line voltage: 100V to 260V AC Frequency: 47 to 63 Hz, single phase Maximum continuous power: 150W U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR compliant Environmental requirements Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C) Storage temperature: -40° to 116° F (-40° to 47° C) Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing Maximum altitude: 10,000 feet Size and weight Height: 15.0 inches (38.1 cm) Width: 15.0 inches (38.1 cm) Depth: 17.1 inches (43.5 cm) Weight: 34.7 pounds (15.8 kg) iMac Data Sheet   iMac FAQ   Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader

 

Available Configurations
		iMac		iMac		iMac Special Edition
Order no.		M7683LL/A-Indigo		M7669LL/A-Indigo M8347LL/A-Blue Dalmatian M8348LL/A-Flower Power		M7680LL/A-Graphite M7675LL/A-Blue Dalmatian M7679LL/A-Flower Power
Processor		400-MHz PowerPC G3		500-MHz PowerPC G3		600-MHz PowerPC G3
Level 2 cache		512k at 160 MHz		256k at 500 MHz		256k at 600 MHz
Memory (PC100 SDRAM)		64MB		64MB		128MB
Hard disk drive (3)		10GB Ultra ATA		20GB Ultra ATA		40GB Ultra ATA
Optical drive		CD-ROM		CD-RW		CD-RW
Graphics support		ATI RAGE 128 Pro with 8MB SDRAM		ATI RAGE 128 Ultra with 16MB SDRAM		ATI RAGE 128 Ultra with 16MB SDRAM
FireWire		Two ports		Two ports		Two ports
USB		Two ports (12Mbps each)		Two ports (12Mbps each)		Two ports (12Mbps each)
VGA video mirroring		Yes		Yes		Yes
Modem(2)		56K V.90		56K V.90		56K V.90
Ethernet		Built-in 10/100BASE-T		Built-in 10/100BASE-T		Built-in 10/100BASE-T
Wireless networking (3)		AirPort ready		AirPort ready		AirPort ready
Software		Mac OS 9.1, QuickTime, iMovie 2, iTunes (4), AppleWorks 6, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook Express, Netscape Communicator, Quicken Deluxe 2001, Palm Desktop, FAXstf, Cro-Mag Rally, Bugdom, and Nanosaur. Most applications are preinstalled. Product contains electronic documentation. Backup copy of software is provided on CD-ROM.
Hardware Accessories		All models include Apple Pro Keyboard; Apple Pro Mouse; FireWire camcorder cable; modem cable; locking cable fastener; Apple Hardware Test CD; complete setup, learning, and reference documentation.
Limited Warranty and Service		One-year Limited Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Review a copy of the Limited Warranty on new products, including its limitations and exclusions.
Internet Access		All models also include 30 days of free Internet service through EarthLink. Internet access requires an Internet service account.

 

Build-to-Order Options In addition to choosing from Apple's preconfigured systems, you can order an iMac with factory-installed options such as additional RAM and AirPort wireless networking from your authorized Apple reseller or through the online Apple Store.
Audio:	Harman Kardon SoundSticks (T2587LL/A) speakers and subwoofer, Harman Kardon iSub (T2321LL/A) subwoofer
Communications:	AirPort Card (M7600LL/B), AirPort Base Station (M7601LL/B)
Memory:	64MB, 128MB, 192MB, 256MB (2)

(1) For hard drive capacity measurements, 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less. (2) Actual modem speeds lower; speed depends on connection rate and other factors. (3) Wireless Internet access requires AirPort Card, AirPort Base Station, and Internet access (fees may apply). Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort, including America Online. Range may vary with site conditions. (4) iTunes may require Internet download; Internet access fees may apply. (5) CD-RW drive included in 500- and 600-MHz iMac systems. (6) Actual rates will vary.

 

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