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iMac G5 (17-inch)

2004 · iPod era iMac

Introduced

2004

Original price

$ 1299

Processor

PowerPC 970 (G5)

Original OS

Mac OS X 10.3.5

Max OS

Mac OS X 10.5.8

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Pre-Mac

Mac era

iMac era

iPod era

iPhone era

Silicon

Processor

ProcessorPowerPC 970 (G5)

Speed1.8 GHz

Architecture64-bit

Cache512k on-chip level 2 cache

Memory & graphics

Standard RAM256 MB PC3200 (400 MHz) DDR SDRAM

Max RAM2 GB

RAM typePC3200 (400 MHz) DDR SDRAM

GPUNVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra (AGP 8X)

VRAM64 MB DDR SDRAM

Display17-inch (viewable) widescreen TFT active-matrix LCD

Resolutions1440x900 native

Storage

Storage80 GB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA hard drive

InterfaceSerial ATA (Ultra ATA-66)

Connectivity

USBThree USB 2.0 ports on computer, two USB 1.1 ports on keyboard

FireWireFireWire 400

Ethernet10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet

Wi-FiOptional AirPort Extreme (802.11g)

BluetoothOptional Bluetooth

Modem56k V.92 modem

Software

Original OSMac OS X 10.3.5

Max OSMac OS X 10.5.8

Power

Weight18.5 lb (8.4 kg)

Dimensions16.9 x 16.8 x 6.8 inches (43 x 42.6 x 17.3 cm)

Identifiers

Model IDPowerMac8,1

Model N°A1058

EMC1989

Order N°M9249LL/A

Lifecycle

Introduced2004

Discontinued2005

History

The iMac G5 brought the power of the G5 processor to Apple's line of consumer desktop computers. Housed in an entirely new enclosure that recalled Apple's Cinema Display line, the iMac G5 was a marvel of miniaturization. The chassis was only two inches thick, yet it contained a considerably faster and more advanced computer compared to its G4-based predecessor. In addition to a 64-bit G5 processor, the iMac G5 also included a much faster memory bus, improved graphics for the entry-level model, double the hard drive space for the top-of-the-line model, and a new audio port that also served as an optical digital audio output. The iMac G5 was initially available in three configurations: 17" LCD/1.6 GHz/80 GB hard drive/256 MB RAM/Combo drive/$1299 USD, 17" LCD/1.8 GHz/80 GB hard drive/256 MB RAM/SuperDrive/$1499 USD, and 20" LCD/1.8 GHz/160 GB hard drive/256 MB RAM/SuperDrive/$1899 USD.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMac_G5 · Wikipedia

Trivia

• The iMac G5 was only two inches thick (5 centimeters), while containing a much more powerful 64-bit processor compared to the previous G4 model. • The new design was inspired by the Apple Cinema Display line, transforming the desktop computer into a minimalist and revolutionary design object for its time. • The top-of-the-line model offered 160 GB of storage space (double compared to the base version), a 1.8 GHz processor and a 20-inch LCD screen at the price of $1,899.

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