Apple iMac G3/266 (Fruit Colors) Specs
Identifiers: iMac - Fruit Colors - M7345LL/A* - iMac,1 - M4984 - None
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The Apple iMac G3/266 (Fruit Colors) features a 266 MHz PowerPC 750 (G3) processor, 512k backside level 2 cache, 32 MB of RAM, a 6.0 GB EIDE hard drive, and ATI Rage Pro Turbo graphics with 6 MB of VRAM packed into a colorful "retro futuristic" all-in-one case design with a 15-inch "crystal clear" CRT display.
It was offered in five different colors -- lime (lime green), strawberry (pinkish-red), blueberry (royal blue), grape (purple), and tangerine (orange-yellow).
Apart from different color options, the iMac G3/266 (Fruit Colors) models were quite similar to the iMac (Revision B) that the line replaced, but shipped with a larger 6.0 GB hard drive and lacked the "Mezzanine" internal expansion slot and IrDA capabilities.
Also see: What are the differences between the second generation "Fruit Colors" iMac G3 models?
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Introduction Date: |
January 5, 1999 |
Discontinued Date: |
April 14, 1999 |
Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 1999. |
Processors: |
1 |
Architecture: |
32-Bit |
Geekbench 2 (32): |
N/A |
Geekbench 2 (64): |
N/A |
Details: |
The Geekbench 2 benchmark does not support this model. These numbers reflect an average of user provided 32-bit and 64-bit results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit and 64-bit Geekbench 2 user submissions for Macs with the iMac,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 2 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
Details: |
The Geekbench 3 benchmark does not support this model. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the iMac,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare 32-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
Details: |
The Geekbench 3 benchmark does not support this model. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the iMac,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare 64-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
Processor Speed: |
266 MHz |
Processor Type: |
PowerPC 750 (G3) |
Turbo Boost: |
N/A |
Custom Speeds: |
N/A |
Processor Upgrade: |
G3 Daughtercard |
FPU: |
Integrated |
Details: |
Third-party processor upgrade cards were released.
Also see: Is the CPU on the iMac G3 upgradable? How is it mounted? Are third-party processor upgrades available? |
System Bus Speed: |
66 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
133 MHz |
ROM/Firmware Type: |
Open Firmware |
EFI Architecture: |
N/A |
Details: |
The Boot ROM is roughly 1 MB, other instructions are loaded into RAM. |
L1 Cache: |
64k |
L2/L3 Cache: |
512k (backside) |
Details: |
The 512k of backside cache has a 133 MHz bus. |
RAM Type: |
PC66 SDRAM |
Min. RAM Speed: |
10 ns |
Details: |
Uses 144-pin PC66 SO-DIMM memory modules.
Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the iMac G3 models? How much RAM of what type do these systems support? |
Standard RAM: |
32 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
512 MB* |
Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
2 |
Video Card: |
Rage Pro Turbo |
VRAM Type: |
SGRAM |
Details: |
ATI Rage Pro Turbo video with 6 MB of VRAM.
Also see: What type of video processor is provided by the iMac G3 models? Is it upgradable? |
Standard VRAM: |
6 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
6 MB |
Details: |
The video cannot be upgraded. |
Built-in Display: |
15.0" (13.8") |
Native Resolution: |
800x600* |
Details: |
*15.0" (13.8" viewable area) display supports 640x480 at 117 Hz, 800x600 at 95 Hz, and 1024x768 at 75 Hz. |
2nd Display Support: |
None |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
N/A |
Standard Storage: |
6.0 GB HDD |
Std. Storage Speed: |
N/A |
Storage Dimensions: |
3.5" (25.4 mm) |
Storage Interface: |
EIDE (ATA-3) |
Details: |
This model supports a single internal 3.5" EIDE (ATA-3) hard drive. It does not support hard drives larger than 128 GB. |
Standard Optical: |
24X CD-ROM |
Standard Disk: |
None |
Details: |
24X tray-loading CD-ROM drive.
Also see: What are the capabilities of the optical drive provided by the iMac G3 models? How do you replace or upgrade the optical drive? |
Standard Modem: |
56.6k (Internal) |
Standard Ethernet: |
10/100Base-T |
Standard AirPort: |
None |
Standard Bluetooth: |
None |
Details: |
Also see: Which iMac G3 models support AirPort? How do you install or replace the AirPort card? |
USB Ports: |
2 (1.1) |
Firewire Ports: |
None |
Details: |
This system has two USB 1.1 ports.
Also see: Which iMac G3 models have Firewire "400" ports? |
Expansion Slots: |
None |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
Details: |
The original "bondi" blue iMac models have a "Mezzanine" expansion slot that was underutilized by third-parties, but the "Fruit Colors" iMac models do not. |
Incl. Keyboard: |
Apple USB Keyboard |
Incl. Input: |
Apple USB Mouse* |
Details: |
*This model shipped with an oft maligned "hockey puck" mouse. |
Case Type: |
All-in-One |
Form Factor: |
iMac (Fruit Colors) |
Details: |
All-in-one case design offered in lime (lime green), strawberry (pinkish-red), blueberry (royal blue), grape (purple), and tangerine (orange-yellow).
Also see: Which iMac G3 models were offered in which colors? How many colors were available in total? |
Apple Order No: |
M7345LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
iMac - Fruit Colors |
Details: |
*The most popular color -- blueberry -- was assigned model number M7345LL/A. Strawberry is M7389LL/A, grape is M7390LL/A, tangerine is M7391LL/A, and lime is M7392LL/A. |
Apple Model No: |
M4984 (EMC None) |
Model ID: |
iMac,1 |
Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the M4984 Model Number, the None EMC Number, and the iMac,1 Model Identifier.
For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
Battery Type: |
3.6V Lithium |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
Pre-Installed MacOS: |
8.5.1 |
Maximum MacOS: |
X 10.3.9 |
Details: |
This system cannot run versions of MacOS X more recent than 10.3.9. |
Minimum Windows: |
N/A |
Maximum Windows: |
N/A |
MacOS 9 Support: |
Boot/Classic Mode |
Windows Support: |
Emulation Only |
Details: |
This model is capable of booting in Mac OS 9 and using Mac OS 9 applications within the Mac OS X "Classic" environment. |
Dimensions: |
15.8 x 15.2 x 17.6 |
Avg. Weight: |
38.1 lbs. (18.1 kg) |
Details: |
*In inches - height x width x depth (40.1 cm x 38.6 cm x 44.7 cm). |
Original Price (US): |
US$1199 |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
Details: |
Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
Photo Credit: Apple Computer. |
Global original prices for the iMac G3/266 (Fruit Colors) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
For global original prices for Intel Macs in one particular country on a single page, please refer to EveryMac.com's Global Original Prices section.
Original Prices - North & South America
Canada: |
C$1849 |
Brazil: |
N/A |
Mexico: |
N/A |
United States: |
US$1199 |
Original Prices - Europe
Austria: |
N/A |
Belgium: |
N/A |
Denmark: |
N/A |
Finland: |
N/A |
Luxembourg: |
N/A |
Netherlands: |
N/A |
Norway: |
N/A |
Portugal: |
N/A |
Switzerland: |
N/A |
United Kingdom: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Asia
China: |
N/A |
Hong Kong: |
N/A |
India: |
N/A |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
Malaysia: |
N/A |
The Philippines: |
N/A |
Singapore: |
N/A |
Taiwan: |
N/A |
Thailand: |
N/A |
Vietnam: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
Australia: |
N/A |
New Zealand: |
N/A |
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