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iMac G5 (20-inch iSight)

● Vintage 2005 · iPod era iMac

Introduced

2005

Original price

$ 1699

Processor

PowerPC 970fx (G5) with AltiVec Velocity Engine

Original OS

Mac OS X 10.4.2 (8E102)

Max OS

Mac OS X 10.5.8

Colors

White

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Pre-Mac

Mac era

iMac era

iPod era

iPhone era

Silicon

Processor

ProcessorPowerPC 970fx (G5) with AltiVec Velocity Engine

Speed2.1 GHz

Architecture64-bit

Cache512k on-chip level 2 cache

System bus700 MHz frontside bus

Process node90 nm

Memory & graphics

Standard RAM512 MB of 533 MHz PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM

Max RAM2.5 GB

RAM typePC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM (533 MHz)

GPUATI Radeon X600 XT (PCI-Express)

VRAM128 MB DDR SDRAM

Display20-inch TFT Active Matrix LCD

Resolutions1680x1050 native

Storage

Storage250.0 GB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA hard drive

InterfaceSerial ATA (SATA)

Connectivity

USB3x USB 2.0

FireWire2x FireWire 400

EthernetGigabit Ethernet

Wi-FiBuilt-in AirPort Extreme (802.11g)

BluetoothBluetooth 2.0+EDR

Audio in3.5 mm analog audio input

Audio out3.5 mm headphone/optical digital audio output

ModemOptional Apple USB Modem (56k V.92), not built-in

InfraredBuilt-in IR receiver for Apple Remote

Software

Original OSMac OS X 10.4.2 (8E102)

Max OSMac OS X 10.5.8

Apple statusVintage

Included peripheralsApple Mighty Mouse, six-button Apple Remote

Power

Weight22.0 lb (10 kg)

Dimensions18.6 in H x 19.4 in W x 7.4 in D (47.2 x 49.3 x 18.9 cm)

Identifiers

Model IDPowerMac12,1

Model N°A1145

EMC2082

Order N°MA064LL/A

Lifecycle

Introduced2005

Discontinued2006

Apple statusVintage

History

Announced in October 2005, the iMac (iSight) was the first Mac to include an integrated iSight camera. In addition to a thinner and lighter case, the iMac (iSight) featured a faster processor, higher bus and memory speeds, and a faster graphics chipset. It also included a remote control and Apple's new Front Row software, which allowed the iMac (iSight) to function as a home media center. The iMac (iSight) also reduced the price of its two configurations: the 17" model, with a 1.9 GHz processor and 160 GB hard drive, cost $1,299 US dollars, while the 20" model, with a 2.1 GHz processor and 250 GB hard drive, cost $1,699 US dollars.

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

Trivia

• The 2005 iMac (iSight) was the first Mac in history to integrate a built-in camera, revolutionizing the way all-in-one computers were conceived. • This model represented an important step toward transforming the computer into a true home multimedia center, thanks to Front Row software that allowed users to manage multimedia content directly from the Mac. • Despite significant technical improvements (processor, memory, and faster graphics card), Apple managed to reduce prices compared to previous models, making the 20" at $1699 an accessible choice for those who wanted a powerful and innovative computer.

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