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iMac G3 (Fruit Colors)

1999 · iMac era iMac

Introduced

1999

Original price

$ 799

Processor

PowerPC 750 (G3)

Original OS

Mac OS 8.5.1

Max OS

Mac OS X 10.3.9

Colors

lime, strawberry, blueberry, grape, tangerine

1976

1984

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2001

2007

2020

2026

Pre-Mac

Mac era

iMac era

iPod era

iPhone era

Silicon

Processor

ProcessorPowerPC 750 (G3)

Speed266 MHz or 333 MHz

Cache512k backside level 2 cache

System bus66 MHz

Memory & graphics

Standard RAM32 MB

Max RAM512 MB

RAM typePC66 SDRAM

GPUATI Rage Pro Turbo

VRAM6 MB of VRAM

Display15-inch CRT display

Storage

Storage6.0 GB EIDE (ATA-3) hard drive

InterfaceEIDE (ATA-3)

Software

Original OSMac OS 8.5.1

Max OSMac OS X 10.3.9

Power

Weight38.1 lbs (18.1 kg)

Dimensions40.1 cm x 38.6 cm x 44.7 cm

Identifiers

Model N°M4984

Lifecycle

Introduced1999

History

The iMac (Summer 2000) was the most affordable iMac up to that point. Essentially a re-release of the iMac (Slot Loading) at a lower price (and without AirPort slot), the iMac (Summer 2000) was offered at $799 USD. It was available in Indigo color, shipped with 64 MB of RAM, a 56k modem, and included the new Apple Pro Mouse and Pro Keyboard. The iMac DV (Summer 2000) was essentially a re-released version of the original iMac DV, with a CD-ROM drive instead of DVD-ROM. The iMac DV shipped with 64 MB of RAM, a 56 kbps modem and Apple Pro Mouse, and was available in Indigo or Ruby colors, all for $999 USD. The iMac DV+ was based on the success of the iMac DV. The processor speed was increased to 450 MHz and the hard drive was doubled to 20 GB, while the price decreased. The iMac DV+ came with 64 MB of RAM, a 56 kbps modem, Apple Pro Mouse, and was available in Indigo, Ruby or Sage colors, all for $1299 USD. The iMac DV SE (Summer 2000) was based on the great success of the iMac DV SE. The processor speed was brought to 500 MHz, the hard drive was more than doubled to 30 GB, and a new color option was added (Snow).

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMac_(Apple_silicon) · Wikipedia

Trivia

• In 2000, Apple launched the iMac at just $799, the lowest price ever reached up to that moment, making the computer accessible to a much wider audience. • The iMac DV+ represented an incredible value for money: it doubled the storage space to 20 GB and increased the processor speed to 450 MHz while maintaining the price at $1299. • Vibrant colors like Indigo, Ruby, Sage, and Snow were not just aesthetic choices, but a marketing strategy that allowed customers to personalize their computer based on individual taste.

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