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Apple iMac G3/400 DV (Slot Loading - Fruit) Specs

Identifiers: Slot Loading DV - M7493LL/A* - PowerMac2,1 - M5521 - 1821

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Apple iMac G3 Fruit Colors Slot LoadingThe Apple iMac G3/400 DV (Slot Loading - Fruit Colors), based on the Kihei architecture, features a 400 MHz PowerPC 750 (G3) processor, 512k backside level 2 cache, 64 MB of RAM, a 10.0 GB Ultra ATA hard drive, a slot loading 4X DVD-ROM drive, ATI Rage 128 VR 2D/3D (AGP 2X) graphics with 8 MB of VRAM, and a Harmon-Kardon designed sound system packed into a translucent colorful all-in-one case design with a 15-inch CRT display.

It was offered in the same five colors -- lime (lime green), strawberry (pinkish-red), blueberry (royal blue), grape (purple), and tangerine (orange-yellow) -- as the earlier "Fruit Colors" iMac models, but can be quickly distinguished by the slot loading optical drive, as well as the dual Firewire 400 ports.

Unlike previous iMac models, the iMac "Slot Loading" series is convection cooled for quieter operation and lacks the internal metal housing for a more translucent appearance.

Like the low-end iMac G3/350 (Slot Loading - Blueberry, No Firewire) released at the same time, the iMac G3/400 DV (Slot Loading - Fruit Colors) has a slot loading optical drive -- as one would expect given its informal name -- and support for an optional AirPort (802.11b) wireless card. The "Blueberry, No Firewire" and "DV" models also share a system bus, RAM standard (PC100), hard drive standard (Ultra ATA), video processor, and sound system all superior to the iMac G3/333 (Fruit Colors) series that the "Slot Loading" models replaced. However, the iMac G3/400 "DV" -- which stands for "Digital Video" -- has a DVD-ROM drive instead of CD-ROM, and adds dual Firewire "400" ports and a VGA video out port.

Also see: What are the differences between the third generation "Slot Loading" iMac G3 models?

Despite the age of this system, site sponsor Other World Computing has RAM, hard drives, SSDs, and other upgrades available for this specific iMac while supplies last.


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October 5, 1999 July 19, 2000
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.

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1 32-Bit
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211 N/A
Details: This model only is compatible with the 32-bit Geekbench 2 benchmark. 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 PowerMac2,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.

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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 PowerMac2,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.

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N/A 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.

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400 MHz PowerPC 750 (G3)
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Soldered Integrated
Details: The processor is soldered to the motherboard in this model.

Also see: Is the CPU on the iMac G3 upgradable? How is it mounted? Are third-party processor upgrades available?
100 MHz 200 MHz
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Open Firmware N/A
Details: The Boot ROM is roughly 1 MB, other instructions are loaded into RAM.
64k 512k (backside)
Details: The 512k of backside cache has a 200 MHz bus.
PC100 SDRAM 10 ns
Details: Officially uses 168-pin PC100 SDRAM memory modules, but PC133 SDRAM is backwards compatible and may be used as well.

Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the iMac G3 models? How much RAM of what type do these systems support?
64 MB 1 GB*
Details: *Apple reports that this model can support a maximum of 512 MB of RAM. "Unofficially" this model can support 1.0 GB of RAM (two 512 MB modules).

In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells memory -- as well as other upgrades -- for this iMac.

In Germany, site sponsor CompuRAM sells RAM and other upgrades for this iMac.

Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.
None 2
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Rage 128 VR 2D/3D SDRAM
Details: ATI Rage 128 VR 2D/3D video with 8 MB of VRAM.

Also see: What type of video processor is provided by the iMac G3 models? Is it upgradable?
8 MB 8 MB
Details: The video cannot be upgraded.
15.0" (13.8") 800x600*
Details: *15.0" (13.8" viewable area) display supports 640x480 at 117 Hz, 800x600 at 95 Hz, and 1024x768 at 75 Hz.
Mirroring Only 1024x768*
Details: *This iMac model can display an image identical to that shown on the built-in display at the same resolution.
10.0 GB HDD N/A
Details: Also see: How do you replace or upgrade the hard drive in the iMac G3 models? Do these models support "big drives"?

In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells storage upgrades for this iMac.

Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs.
3.5" (25.4 mm) Ultra ATA
Details: This model supports a single internal 3.5" Ultra ATA hard drive. It does not support hard drives larger than 128 GB.
4X DVD-ROM None
Details: 4X slot loading DVD-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?
56.6k (Internal) 10/100Base-T
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802.11b (Optional) None
Details: Internal support for AirPort (802.11b), but not pre-installed. Adapter needed.

Also see: Which iMac G3 models support AirPort? How do you install or replace the AirPort card?
2 (1.1) 2 (400)
Details: This system has two USB 1.1 ports and two Firewire "400" ports.

Also see: Which iMac G3 models have Firewire "400" ports?
AirPort None
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Apple USB Keyboard Apple USB Mouse*
Details: *This model shipped with an oft maligned "hockey puck" mouse.
All-in-One iMac (Slot Loading)
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?
M7493LL/A* Slot Loading DV
Details: *The most popular color -- blueberry -- was assigned model number M7493LL/A. Tangerine is M7671LL/A, grape is M7672LL/A, strawberry is M7673LL/A, and lime is M7674LL/A.
M5521 (EMC 1821) PowerMac2,1
Details: Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.

Also see: All Macs with the M5521 Model Number, the 1821 EMC Number, and the PowerMac2,1 Model Identifier.

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3.6V Lithium N/A
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8.6 X 10.4.11
Details: This system cannot run versions of MacOS X more recent than 10.4.11.
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Boot/Classic Mode 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.
15.0 x 15.0 x 17.1 34.7 lbs. (15.7 kg)
Details: *In inches - height x width x depth (38.1 cm x 38.1 cm x 43.4 cm).
US$1299 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).

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1 (VGA) None
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2 (1.1) 2 (400)
Details: This system has two USB 1.1 ports and two Firewire "400" ports.

Also see: Which iMac G3 models have Firewire "400" ports?
1 (RJ-11) 1 (RJ-45)
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None None
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1 (Built-in) 1
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1 2
Details: 16-bit stereo sound out jack and two front mounted headphone jacks.
None None
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1 N/A
Details: 100V to 260V AC, 150W maximum.

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