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Apple iMac “PowerPC G5″ 1.9 GHz 17” iSight 2005 Specs
iMac – MA063LL/A – PowerMac12,1 – A1144
About this iMac
In the models released in the 2004 and 2005 period, there were a number of modifications that set The Apple iMac brand apart. In this model the iSight Camera included for video conferencing was one of the major highlights also there was a significant reduction in the size (50% of an inch thinner) and the weight (15% lighter) of the computer. The Apple Mighty Mouse was also introduced on this device and a six-button Apple remote also came along with the package. FireWire “400” and USB ports were not left out in the production of the iMac G5 iSight computer. The device featured an enhanced 1.9 GHz PowerPC 970 fx (G5) processor. Another machine to look back on even though the world has made strides from this point.
1.9 GHz PowerPC G5
512 MB
160 GBHard Drive
Plugged-in
Storage
The device was built with 160.0 GB Serial ATA (1.5Gb/s) hard drive storage with a disk speed of 7200 RPM.
Screen Size and Resolution
The iMac G5 (iSight) featured a 17 inch screen with TFT active matrix LCD display and a native resolution of 1440×900.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
The iMac had Mac OS X 10.4.2 (8E102) pre-installed on it. The processor that powered the computer was the 1.9 GHz PowerPC 970fx (G5) processor. Its graphics processor was the ATI Radeon X600 Pro graphics with 128 MB of DDR SDRAM.
Memory & Architecture
The device was built with 512k on-chip level 2 cache with a frontside bus of 633 MHz as well as 512 MB of 533MHz PC3200 DDR SDRAM for its RAM.
Upgradability
Although the iMac came with 512 MB of RAM it could be upgraded up to 2.5 GB of RAM.
The Operating System of the iMac can also be upgraded from its pre-installed Mac OS X 10.4.2 (8E102) up to MacOS X 10.5.8.
This iMac had the following dimensions and weight 43 cm, 42.6 cm, 17.3 cm and weight of 15.5 lbs (7.4 kg).
Inclusive Features
The iMac includes the following features and ports:
- A Power Adapter (100V-240V AC, 180 W maximum)
- Standard AirPort Extreme (802.11g).
- Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
- Two FireWire 400 ports
- 1 Mini-VGA port that supported Mirroring
- Apple Remote
- iSight Video Camera for video conferencing
- Built-in Stereo Speakers
| Introduced: October 12, 2005 | Discontinued: January 10, 2006 | ||
| Screen Size and Resolution | Memory | ||
| Screen Size | 17 inches TFT | Level 1 Cache | 32k/64k |
| Resolution | 1440×900 | Level 2/Level 3 Cache | 512k (on-chip) |
| Processor | RAM Type | PC2-4200 DDR2 | |
| Processors | 1 | Min. RAM Speed | 533 MHz |
| Architecture | 64-Bit | Standard RAM | 512 MB |
| Speed | 1.9 GHz | Maximum RAM | 2.5 GB |
| Type | PowerPC 970fx (G5) | RAM Slots | 1 |
| Processor Upgrade | Soldered | Motherboard RAM | 512 MB |
| FPU | Integrated | Graphics | |
| System Bus Speed | 633 MHz (3:1) | Video Card | Radeon X600 Pro |
| Cache Bus Speed | 1.9 GHz (Built-in) | VRAM Type | DDR SDRAM |
| ROM/Firmware | Open Firmware | Standard VRAM | 128 MB |
| EFI Architecture | N/A | Maximum VRAM | 128 MB |
| Storage | Inclusive Features and Ports | ||
| Standard Storage | 160 GB HDD | Standard Optical Drive | 8X DL “Super Drive” |
| Storage Speed | 7200 RPM | Standard Ethernet | 10/100/1000Base-T |
| Storage Dimensions | 3.5” (26.10 mm) | Standard Modem | 56k v.92 |
| Storage Interface | Serial ATA (1.5Gb/s) | Standard Air Port | 802.11b/g (Standard) |
| Battery | Standard Bluetooth | 2.0+ EDR | |
| Type | 3.6V Lithium | USB Port 2.0 | 3 |
| Battery Life | N/A | FireWire (400) | 2 |
| Description | Keyboard | Apple Keyboard | |
| Case Type | All-in-One | Inclusive Input | Apple Mighty Mouse |
| Form Factor | iMac G5 iSight | S-Video Output | 1 |
| Apple Order No | MA063LL/A | Microphone | 1 (Built-in) |
| Apple Subfamily | iSight | Headphone | 1 |
| Apple Model Number | A1144 (EMC 2081) | Sound Out | 1 |
| Model ID | PowerMac 12.1
| Power Adapter | 1 |
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