iMac G5
Introduced in 2004, the iMac G5 was the first iMac with all components integrated behind the display. It offered a slim, minimalist profile that reduced desktop clutter. With a 17-inch widescreen LCD and powerful G5 processor, it provided both elegance and robust performance. This all-in-one design set the stage for future iMac models, exemplifying Apple’s commitment to marrying form with function. The iMac G5 influenced the design language of modern iMacs, cementing its place as a significant milestone in Apple’s design evolution.
Technical Characteristics
Desktops
A1058
1.6 GHz, 1.8 GHz, or 2.0 GHz PowerPC G5
256 MB or 512 MB (expandable up to 2 GB)
80 GB, 160 GB, or 250 GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM)
17-inch or 20-inch widescreen LCD display, resolution: 1440x900 (17-inch), 1680x1050 (20-inch)
NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra with 64 MB VRAM (initial models), ATI Radeon 9600 with 128 MB VRAM (later models)
Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
3 x USB 2.0 ports, 2 x FireWire 400 ports, Ethernet (10/100BASE-T, later models with Gigabit Ethernet), Mini-VGA output, Audio in/out (headphone jack, microphone)
AirPort Extreme (802.11g) built-in wireless networking, Bluetooth 1.1 (optional, later models had Bluetooth 2.0)
7.6 kg (16.7 pounds) for the 17-inch model, 10.7 kg (23.5 pounds) for the 20-inch model
Height: 422 mm, width: 432 mm, depth: 175 mm for the 17-inch model, height: 487 mm, width: 485 mm, depth: 175 mm for the 20-inch model
Mac OS X 10.3 Panther (upgradable to Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard)
Internal power supply