Apple iMac G4/1.0 15" "FP" (USB 2.0) Specs

Identifiers: iMac USB 2.0 - M9285LL/A - PowerMac6,3* - M6498 - 1990

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The Apple iMac G4/1.0 15-Inch (Flat Panel) features a 1.0 GHz PowerPC 7445 (G4) processor with the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processing unit and a 256k on-chip level 2 cache, 256 MB of RAM (333 MHz PC2700 DDR SDRAM), an 80.0 GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive (7200 RPM), a tray-loading 32X "Combo" drive, NVIDIA GeForce4 MX graphics with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM (AGP 4X support), and support for AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth with optional cards.

The internal components are housed in an attractive 10.6" half-sphere, ice white case with a chromed stainless steel neck that supports a 15" TFT Active Matrix LCD display. This model shipped with MacOS X 10.2 "Jaguar" (and cannot boot into MacOS 9), as well as an ice white Apple Pro Keyboard, Mouse, and Speakers. Unlike some earlier iMac models that are convection-cooled, the iMac "Flat Panel" series is cooled by a quiet internal fan.

Also see: What are the differences between the final "USB 2.0" iMac G4 "Flat Panel" 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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Introduction Date:

September 8, 2003

Discontinued Date:

July 1, 2004

Details:

The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. Unusually, Apple discontinued the iMac "Flat Panel" models on July 1, 2004 and was unable to ship the replacement iMac G5 models until August 31, 2004. Also see: All Macs introduced in 2003.

Processors:

1

Architecture:

32-Bit

Details:

Also see: All models with a 32-Bit processor courtesy of EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Sort.

Geekbench 2 (32):

539

Geekbench 2 (64):

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 PowerMac6,3* 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 PowerMac6,3* 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 PowerMac6,3* 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:

1.0 GHz

Processor Type:

PowerPC 7445 (G4)

Details:

The PowerPC G4 includes the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processor.

Turbo Boost:

N/A

Custom Speeds:

N/A

Details:

N/A

Processor Upgrade:

Soldered

FPU:

Integrated

Details:

The processor is mounted directly to the motherboard.

System Bus Speed:

167 MHz

Cache Bus Speed:

1.0 GHz (Built-in)

Details:

N/A

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:

256k (on-chip)

Details:

256k on-chip level 2 cache runs at processor speed.

RAM Type:

PC2700 DDR SDRAM

Min. RAM Speed:

333 MHz

Details:

This system uses 333 MHz PC2700 DDR SDRAM (2.5v) memory modules. Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the iMac G4 models? How much RAM of what type do these systems support?

Standard RAM:

256 MB

Maximum RAM:

2 GB*

Details:

*Apple reports that this model can support 1 GB of RAM. However, "unofficially" it can support 2 GB of RAM. 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.

Motherboard RAM:

None

RAM Slots:

2*

Details:

*There is one factory installed memory module in a 184-pin DIMM slot and one 200-pin user-accessible SO-DIMM slot.

Video Card:

GeForce4 MX

VRAM Type:

DDR SDRAM

Details:

Shipped with a "NVIDIA GeForce4 MX graphics processor with AGP 4X support". Also see: What type of video processor is provided by the iMac G4? Is it upgradable?

Standard VRAM:

32 MB

Maximum VRAM:

32 MB

Details:

The video cannot be upgraded.

Built-in Display:

15.0" TFT

Native Resolution:

1024x768

Details:

This model has a 15.0" TFT active matrix display with a native resolution of 1024x768 at "millions of colors". It also supports "640 by 480 pixels and 800 by 600 pixels". Apple reports a "typical" brightness of 200 cd/m, contrast ratio of 300:1, and viewing angle of 120 degrees horizontal and 90 degrees vertical.

2nd Display Support:

Mirroring Only*

2nd Max. Resolution:

1024x768*

Details:

Apple reports that this system has a "mini-VGA output port for video mirroring on [an] external display or projector (requires Apple VGA Display Adapter, sold separately)." and supports output resolutions of "640 by 480 pixels at 60 Hz, 800 by 600 pixels at 75 Hz, and 1024 by 768 pixels at 75 Hz". However, the hardware is capable of using an external display in dual or "extended desktop mode", Apple just blocked the capability in firmware to protect sales of more expensive Macs. Unsupported third-party hacks are available.

Standard Storage:

80 GB HDD

Std. Storage Speed:

7200 RPM

Details:

Also see: How do you replace or upgrade the hard drive in the iMac G4 models? Which models support "big drives" and which do not? Site sponsor Other World Computing sells storage upgrades for this iMac. Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs.

Storage Dimensions:

3.5" (25.4 mm)

Storage Interface:

Ultra ATA/100

Details:

This model supports a single 3.5" Ultra ATA/100 hard drive or SSD. Hard drives larger than 128 GB are supported.

Standard Optical:

32X "Combo Drive"

Standard Disk:

None

Details:

Apple reports that the tray-loading 32X DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive "reads DVDs at 8x speed, writes CD-R discs at 32x speed, writes CD-RW discs at 10x speed, [and] reads CDs at 32x speed." Also see: What are the capabilities of the optical drive provided by the iMac G4 models? How do you replace or upgrade the optical drive?

Standard Modem:

56k v.92

Standard Ethernet:

10/100Base-T

Details:

Internal 56k v.92 modem and 10/100Base-T Ethernet standard.

Standard AirPort:

802.11b/g (Optional)

Standard Bluetooth:

1.1 (Optional)

Details:

This model could be configured with AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth at the time of purchase at additional cost. Also see: Which iMac G4 models support AirPort and which support AirPort Extreme? How do you replace or upgrade the AirPort card?

USB Ports:

3 (2.0)

Firewire Ports:

2 (400)

Details:

This system has three USB 2.0 ports and two Firewire "400" ports (eight watts shared). Apple advertised that this computer had five USB ports -- three USB 2.0 ports on the computer and two USB 1.1 ports on the keyboard.

Expansion Slots:

AP/BL

Expansion Bays:

None

Details:

This model has expansion slots for AirPort Extreme (802.11b/802.11g) and Bluetooth.

Incl. Keyboard:

Apple Pro Keyboard

Incl. Input:

Apple Pro Mouse

Details:

This model also shipped with Apple Pro Speakers.

Case Type:

All-in-One

Form Factor:

iMac G4 15" Flat Panel

Details:

10.6 inch (27.0 cm) half sphere ice white case with a chromed staineless steel neck that supports the display.

Apple Order No:

M9285LL/A

Apple Subfamily:

iMac USB 2.0

Details:

The Apple order number should be unique to this system.

Apple Model No:

M6498 (EMC 1990)

Model ID:

PowerMac6,3*

Details:

Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. *PowerMac6,3 is the most common Model Identifier for this model. However, based on hands-on inspection as well as feedback from readers, EveryMac.com has been able to confirm that early models are identified as PowerMac6,1. Also see: All Macs with the M6498 Model Number, the 1990 EMC Number, and the PowerMac6,3* 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

Details:

N/A

Pre-Installed MacOS:

X 10.2.3

Maximum MacOS:

X 10.5.8

Details:

This system cannot run versions of MacOS X more recent than 10.5.8.

Minimum Windows:

N/A

Maximum Windows:

N/A

Details:

MacOS 9 Support:

Classic Mode Only*

Windows Support:

Emulation Only

Details:

*This model is capable of using Mac OS 9 applications within the Mac OS X "Classic" environment provided with Mac OS X 10.4.11 "Tiger" and lower ("Classic" is not supported starting with Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard"). It cannot boot into Mac OS 9.

Dimensions:

12.95 x 15.1 x 10.6*

Avg. Weight:

21.3 lbs. (9.7 kg)

Details:

*In inches - height x width x depth - minimum (32.9 cm, 38.3 cm, 27.0 cm). The maximum dimensions are 20 inches x 16.3 inches x 16.3 inches (50.9 cm, 41.5 cm, 41.5 cm).

Original Price (US):

US$1299

Est. Current Retail:

US$100-US$150

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.

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Video (Monitor):

1 (Mini-VGA)

Floppy (Ext.):

None

Details:

N/A

ADB:

None

SCSI:

None

Details:

N/A

Serial (Standard):

None

Serial (Geoport):

None

Details:

N/A

USB:

3 (2.0)

Firewire:

2 (400)

Details:

This system has three USB 2.0 ports and two Firewire "400" ports (eight watts shared). Apple advertised that this computer had five USB ports -- three USB 2.0 ports on the computer and two USB 1.1 ports on the keyboard.

Modem:

1 (RJ-11)

Ethernet:

1 (RJ-45)

Details:

N/A

S-Video Input:

None

S-Video Output:

1*

Details:

S-video and composite video output to TV or projector requires Apple Video Adapter (sold separately).

Microphone:

1 (Built-in)

Sound In:

1

Details:

One "audio line in jack".

Sound Out:

1

Headphone:

1

Details:

One "speaker mini jack" and one rear-mounted headphone jack.

Security (Lock):

1

Joystick (PC):

None

Details:

N/A

Power:

1

Power Adapter:

N/A

Details:

90V to 246V AC, 130W maximum.

Global original prices for the iMac G4/1.0 15" "FP" (USB 2.0) 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$1799

Brazil:

N/A

Mexico:

N/A

United States:

US$1299

Original Prices - Europe

Austria:

N/A

Belgium:

N/A

Denmark:

N/A

Finland:

N/A

France:

N/A

Germany:

N/A

Ireland:

N/A

Italy:

N/A

Luxembourg:

N/A

Netherlands:

N/A

Norway:

N/A

Portugal:

N/A

Spain:

N/A

Sweden:

N/A

Switzerland:

N/A

United Kingdom:

£999

Original Prices - Asia

China:

RMB 12,900

Hong Kong:

N/A

India:

N/A

Indonesia:

N/A

Japan:

¥159,800

Korea:

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:

A$2299

New Zealand:

N/A

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