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Apple iMac “PowerPC G4″ 1.0 GHz (USB 2.0) 15” 2002 Specs
iMac – M9285LL/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. It had its internal components housed by a 10.6 inch Ice white case with a chromed steel neck that supported a 15’ TFT Active-Matrix display. The graphics card used to run the device was the NVIDIA GeForce4 MX. 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.
1.0 GHz PowerPC G4
256 MB
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 15 inch TFT Active Matrix LCD Display.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
The iMac had MAC X 10.2.3 pre-installed on it. The processor that powered the computer was the 1.0 GHz PowerPC 7445 (G4) processor. It’s graphics processor was the NVIDIA GeForce4 MX graphics that used up to 32 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 to 2 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 MacOSX 10.5.8.
The iMac bondi blue and ice computer dimensions were 32.9 cm, 38.3 cm, 27.0 cm with a weight of 21.3 lbs (9.7 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 | ||
| Screen Size and Resolution | Memory | ||
| Screen Size | 15 inches TFT | Level 1 Cache | 64k |
| Resolution | 1024×768 | Level 2/Level 3 Cache | 256k (on-chip) |
| Processor | RAM Type | PC2700 DDR SDRAM | |
| Processors | 1 | Min. RAM Speed | 333 MHz |
| Architecture | 32-Bit | Standard RAM | 256 MB |
| Speed | 1.0 GHz | Maximum RAM | 2 GB |
| Type | PowerPC 7445 (G4) | RAM Slots | 2 |
| Processor Upgrade | Soldered | Motherboard RAM | None |
| FPU | Integrated | Graphics | |
| System Bus Speed | 167 MHz | Video Card | GeForce4 MX |
| Cache Bus Speed | 1.0 GHz (Built-in) | VRAM Type | DDR SDRAM |
| ROM/Firmware | Open Firmware | Standard VRAM | 32 MB |
| EFI Architecture | N/A | Maximum VRAM | 32 MB |
| Storage | Inclusive Features and Ports | ||
| Standard Storage | 80 GB HDD | Standard Optical Drive | 32X “Combo Drive” |
| Storage Speed | 7200 RPM | Standard Ethernet | 10/100Base-T |
| Storage Dimensions | 3.5” (25.4 mm) | Standard Modem | 56k v.92 |
| Storage Interface | Ultra ATA/100 | Standard Air Port | 802.11b (Optional) |
| Battery | Standard Bluetooth | 1.1 (Optional) | |
| Type | 3.6V Lithium | USB Port 2.0 | 3 |
| Battery Life | N/A | FireWire (400) | 2 |
| Description | Keyboard | Apple Pro Keyboard | |
| Case Type | All-in-One | Inclusive Input | Apple Pro Mouse |
| Form Factor | iMac G4 15” Flat Panel | S-Video Output | None |
| Apple Order No | M9285LL/A | Microphone | 1 (Built-in) |
| Apple Subfamily | iMac USB 2.0 | Headphone | 2 |
| Apple Model Number | M6498 (EMC 1990) | Sound Out | 1 |
| Model ID | PowerMac 6.3
| Power Adapter | 1 |
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