Apple iMac “PowerPC G4″ 1.25 GHz (USB 2.0) 17” 2002 Specs
iMac – M9168LL/A – PowerMac6,3 – M6498
About this iMac
The Apple iMac G4 was an innovative machine for its time. It came lighter in weight and also with a smaller size than previous iMacs. This device featured two FireWire “400” ports. The graphics card used to run the device was the NVIDIA GeForceFX 5200. It’s processing speed and RAM capacity was one of the leaders of its time and in that period many users were left in awe, the device was widely publicised for its futuristic look, something Apple would be known for with its innovative devices.
1.25 GHz PowerPC G4
256MB
80 GBHard Drive
Plugged-in
Storage
The device was shipped with 80.0 GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive storage with a storage speed of 7200 RPM.
Screen Size and Resolution
The iMac had a 17 inch TFT Active Matrix LCD Display.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
The iMac had MAC OS X 10.2.3 pre-installed on it. The processor that powered the computer was the 1.25 GHz PowerPC 7445 (G4) processor. It’s graphics processor was the NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra graphics that used up to64 MB of VRAM.
Memory & Architecture
The device was built with a 256k on-chip level 2 cache and with a RAM of 256 MB.
Upgradability
Although the iMac came with 256 MB of RAM it could be upgraded to up to2 GB of RAM.
The Operating System of the iMac can also be upgraded from its pre-installed MacOS X 10.2.3 to up to MacOS X 10.5.8.
The iMac bondi blue and ice computer dimensions were 33.1 cm, 42.3 cm, 27.0 cm with a weight of22.8 lbs. (10.4 kg).
Inclusive Features
The iMac includes the following features and ports:
- A Power Adapter (90 V to 246V AC, 130 W maximum)
- Support for an optional AirPort (802.11b) wireless card.
- 1 Mini-VGA port that supported Mirroring
- Combo Drive
- External Apple
pro Speakers.
Introduced: September 8, 2003 |
Discontinued: July 1, 2004 |
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Screen Size and Resolution |
Memory |
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Screen Size |
17 inches TFT |
Level 1 Cache |
64k |
Resolution |
1440×900 |
Level 2/Level 3 Cache |
256k (on-chip) |
Processor |
RAM Type |
PC2700 DDR SDRAM |
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Processors |
1 |
Min. RAM Speed |
333 MHz |
Architecture |
32-Bit |
Standard RAM |
256 MB |
Speed |
1.25 GHz |
Maximum RAM |
2 GB |
Type |
PowerPC 7445 (G4) |
RAM Slots |
2 |
Processor Upgrade |
Soldered |
Motherboard RAM |
None |
FPU |
Integrated |
Graphics |
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System Bus Speed |
167 MHz |
Video Card |
GeForce FX 5200 Ultra |
Cache Bus Speed |
1.25 GHz (Built-in) |
VRAM Type |
DDR SDRAM |
ROM/Firmware |
Open Firmware |
Standard VRAM |
64 MB |
EFI Architecture |
N/A |
Maximum VRAM |
64 MB |
Storage |
Inclusive Features and Ports |
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Standard Storage |
40 GB HDD |
Standard Optical Drive |
4X “SuperDrive” |
Storage Speed |
5400 RPM |
Standard Ethernet |
10/100Base-T |
Storage Dimensions |
3.5” (25.4 mm) |
Standard Modem |
56k v.92 |
Storage Interface |
Ultra ATA/66 |
Standard Air Port |
802.11b (Optional) |
Battery |
Standard Bluetooth |
1.1 (Optional) |
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Type |
3.6V Lithium |
USB Port 2.0 |
3 |
Battery Life |
N/A |
FireWire (400) |
2 |
Description |
Keyboard |
Apple Pro Keyboard |
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Case Type |
All-in-One |
Inclusive Input |
Apple Pro Mouse |
Form Factor |
iMac G4 17” Flat Panel |
S-Video Output |
None |
Apple Order No |
M9168LL/A |
Microphone |
1 (Built-in) |
Apple Subfamily |
iMac USB 2.0 |
Headphone |
2 |
Apple Model Number |
M6498 (EMC 1991) |
Sound Out |
1 |
Model ID |
PowerMac 6.3
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Power Adapter |
1 |