Current iMacs
The Tables below show the major specifications and features for Apple iMacs. Different configurations for the iMacs are based on Apple's Online Store . Vendors' configurations may vary.
Configurations and prices reflect that of the machines when they were introduced
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Major technological changes from last generation of iMacs
All
1) Completely new design
2) Moves from G4 processor to G5
3) L2 Cache moves from 256K to 512K
4) RAM moves from PC2700 (333MHz) to PC3200 (400MHz)
5) Optical digital audio output
6) Optical drive moves from tray loading to slot loading
7) Higher performance Graphics slot
Low-End Model
1) Processor speed moves from 1 GHz to 1.6 GHz
2) Bus Speed moves from 167 MHz to 533 MHz
3) Combo Drive is slower than previous model
4) Screen moves from 15 inch to 17 inch
5) Weight drops 2.7 pounds
Mid-Level Model
1) Processor speed moves from 1.25 GHz to 1.8 GHz
2) Bus Speed moves from 167 MHz to 600 MHz
3) SuperDrive is slower than previous model
4) Weight drops 4.3 pounds
5) Price drops $300
High-End Model
1) Processor speed moves from 1.25 GHz to 1.8 GHz
2) Bus Speed moves from 167 MHz to 600 MHz
3) SuperDrive is slower than previous model
4) Hard Drive moves from 80GB to 160GB
5) Weight drops 14.9 pounds
6) Price drops $300
The Graphics card is the same as the previous generation. It will be interesting to see how the better processor and faster Bus speeds influence graphics performance.
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September 2004 G5 iMacs
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iMac
Model/Mhz |
17" iMac G5/1.6GHz
/1.6GHz/512K
"Combo Drive"
M9248LL/A
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17" iMac G5/1.8GHz
/1.8GHz/512K
"Super Drive"
M9249LL/A
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20" iMac G5/1.8GHz
/1.8GHz/512K
"Super Drive"
M9250LL/A
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Price Information
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MSRP: $1,299
Small
Dog
PowerMax
Apple Store
Education Discount Price
DealZone
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MSRP: $1,499
Small Dog
PowerMax
Apple Store
Education Discount Price
DealZone
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MSRP: $1,899
Small Dog
PowerMax
Apple Store
Education Discount Price
DealZone
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Bus Speed
(Mhz)
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533 MHz |
600 MHz |
600 MHz |
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RAM
(MAX)
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256MB of PC3200 (400MHz) DDR SDRAM
2GB Max
two memory slots |
256MB of PC3200 (400MHz) DDR SDRAM
2GB Max
two memory slots |
256MB of PC3200 (400MHz) DDR SDRAM
2GB Max
two memory slots |
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Graphics Support
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NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra with 64MB of DDR SDRAM AGP 8X support |
NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra with 64MB of DDR SDRAM AGP 8X support |
NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra with 64MB of DDR SDRAM AGP 8X support |
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Hard Drive
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80GB Serial ATA; 7200 rpm |
80GB Serial ATA; 7200 rpm |
160GB Serial ATA; 7200 rpm |
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Optical Drive
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Slot loading Combo drive
(DVD-ROM/CD-RW):
Reads DVDs at 8x
Writes CD-R discs at 24x Writes CD-RW at 16x
Reads CDs at 24x
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Slot loading SuperDrive
(DVD-R/CD-RW)
Writes DVD-R at 4x
Reads DVDs at 8x
Writes CD-R at 16x
Writes CD-RW at 8x
Reads CDs at 24x
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Slot loading SuperDrive
(DVD-R/CD-RW)
Writes DVD-R at 4x
Reads DVDs at 8x
Writes CD-R at 16x
Writes CD-RW at 8x
Reads CDs at 24x
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Communication
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10/100BASE-T
56k Modem
Optional 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme Card (based on IEEE 802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability)
Optional internal Bluetooth adapter
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10/100BASE-T
56k Modem
Optional 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme Card (based on IEEE 802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability)
Optional internal Bluetooth adapter
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10/100BASE-T
56k Modem
Optional 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme Card (based on IEEE 802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability)
Optional internal Bluetooth adapter
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Connectivity
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Three USB 2.0 ports on computer, two USB 1.1 ports on keyboard
2 FireWire 400 Ports, 8 watts shared
Optical digital audio output
Audio line in VGA output port (requires VGA display adapter, sold
separately)
S-video & composite video out (requires adapter, sold
separately)
Output resolutions: 640 x 480 pixels at 60Hz, 800 x 600 pixels at 75Hz and 1024 x 768 pixels at 75Hz |
Three USB 2.0 ports on computer, two USB 1.1 ports on keyboard
2 FireWire 400 Ports, 8 watts shared
Optical digital audio output
Audio line in
VGA output port (requires VGA display adapter, sold separately)
S-video & composite video out (requires adapter, sold separately)
Output resolutions: 640 x 480 pixels at 60Hz, 800 x 600 pixels at 75Hz and 1024 x 768 pixels at 75Hz |
Three USB 2.0 ports on computer, two USB 1.1 ports on keyboard
2 FireWire 400 Ports, 8 watts shared
Optical digital audio output
Audio line in VGA output port (requires VGA display adapter, sold separately)
S-video & composite video out (requires adapter, sold separately)
Output resolutions: 640 x 480 pixels at 60Hz, 800 x 600 pixels at 75Hz and 1024 x 768 pixels at 75Hz |
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Screen
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17" LCD display
1440 by 900 |
17" LCD display
1440 by 900 |
20" LCD display
1680 by 1050 |
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Weight
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18.5 pounds (8.4 kg) |
18.5 pounds (8.4 kg) |
25.2 pounds (11.4 kg) |
September/November 2003 iMacs
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iMac
Model/Mhz |
15" iMac G4/1GHz/1GHz/256K
"Combination Drive"
M9285LL/A
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17" iiMac G4/1.25GHz
/G4/1.25GHz/256K
"Super Drive"
M9168LL/A
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20" iMac G4/1.25GHz
/G4/1.25GHz/256K
"Super Drive"
M9290LL/A
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17" iMac G4/1.25GHz
/G4/1.25GHz/256K
"Super Drive"
Z087
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Price Information
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MSRP: $1,299
Small Dog
PowerMax
DealZone
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MSRP: $1,799
Small Dog
PowerMax
DealZone
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MSRP: $2,199
Small Dog
PowerMax
DealZone
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MSRP: $2,448
"Custom Built"
Online Storeonly
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Bus Speed
(Mhz)
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167 MHz |
167 MHz |
167 MHz |
167 MHz |
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RAM
(MAX)
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256MB of PC2700 (333MHz) DDR SDRAM
1GB Max |
256MB of PC2700 (333MHz) DDR SDRAM
1GB Max |
256MB of PC2700 (333MHz) DDR SDRAM
1GB Max |
1GB PC2700 (333MHz) DDR SDRAM
1GB Max |
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Graphics Support
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NVIDIA GeForce4 MX with 32MB of DDR SDRAM AGP 4X support |
NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra with 64MB of DDR SDRAM AGP 4X support |
NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra with 64MB of DDR SDRAM AGP 4X support |
NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra with 64MB of DDR SDRAM AGP 4X support |
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Hard Drive
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80GB Ultra ATA/100 7200-rpm |
80GB Ultra ATA/100 7200-rpm |
80GB Ultra ATA/100 7200-rpm |
160GB Ultra ATA |
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Optical Drive
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Tray loading Combination Drive
Reads DVDs at 8x
Writes CD-R at 32x
Writes CD-RW at 10x
Reads CDs at 32x
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Tray loading SuperDrive
(DVD-R/CD-RW)
Writes DVD-R at 4x
Reads DVDs at 8x
Writes CD-R at 16x
Writes CD-RW at 8x
Reads CDs at 32x
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Tray loading SuperDrive
(DVD-R/CD-RW)
Writes DVD-R at 4x
Reads DVDs at 8x
Writes CD-R at 16x
Writes CD-RW at 8x
Reads CDs at 32x
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Tray loading SuperDrive
(DVD-R/CD-RW)
Writes DVD-R at 4x
Reads DVDs at 8x
Writes CD-R at 16x
Writes CD-RW at 8x
Reads CDs at 32x
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Communication
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10/100BASE-T
56k V.92
Optional 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme Card (based on 802.11g standard; 802.11b Wi-Fi certified)
Optional external Bluetooth adapter
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10/100BASE-T
56k V.92
Optional 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme Card (based on 802.11g standard; 802.11b Wi-Fi certified)
Optional internal Bluetooth adapter
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10/100BASE-T
56k V.92
Optional 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme Card (based on 802.11g standard; 802.11b Wi-Fi certified)
Optional internal Bluetooth adapter
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10/100BASE-T
56k V.92
54-Mbps AirPort Extreme Card (based on 802.11g standard; 802.11b Wi-Fi certified) built in
Internal Bluetooth adapter included
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Connectivity
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Three USB 2.0 ports on computer, two USB 1.1 ports on keyboard
2 FireWire 400 Ports, 8 watts shared
Audio line in
Mini-VGA output port (requires VGA display adapter)
S-video & composite video out (requires adapter, sold separately)
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Three USB 2.0 ports on computer, two USB 1.1 ports on keyboard
2 FireWire 400 Ports, 8 watts shared
Audio line in
Mini-VGA output port (requires VGA display adapter)
S-video & composite video out (requires adapter, sold separately)
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Three USB 2.0 ports on computer, two USB 1.1 ports on keyboard
2 FireWire 400 Ports, 8 watts shared
Audio line in
Mini-VGA output port (requires VGA display adapter)
S-video & composite video out (requires adapter, sold separately)
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Three USB 2.0 ports on computer, two USB 1.1 ports on keyboard
2 FireWire 400 Ports
Audio line in
Mini-VGA output port (requires VGA display adapter)
S-video & composite video out (requires adapter, sold separately)
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Screen
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15" LCD display
1024 x 768 |
17" LCD display
1440X900 |
20" LCD display
1680 by 1050 |
17" LCD display
1440X900 |
