iMac G4
Introduced in 2002, the iMac G4 is celebrated for its innovative design. It features a flat-panel LCD screen on an adjustable arm connected to a dome-shaped base. This unique configuration allows for flexible screen positioning and represents a leap in user-friendly computing. Beyond its striking appearance, the iMac G4 quickly became an icon of Apple’s design philosophy, blending functionality with aesthetics. It offered easy access to ports and a simplified setup, solidifying its place as a memorable piece of design history.
Technical Characteristics
Desktops
M6498
700 MHz, 800 MHz, or 1 GHz PowerPC G4
256 MB (expandable up to 1 GB or 2 GB in later models)
40 GB, 60 GB, or 80 GB Ultra ATA hard drive
15-inch, 17-inch, or 20-inch flat-panel LCD screen. Resolution: 1024x768 (15-inch), 1440x900 (17-inch), 1680x1050 (20-inch). Adjustable arm allows the screen to pivot and tilt
NVIDIA GeForce2 MX (32 MB VRAM) for the 700/800 MHz model, NVIDIA GeForce4 MX (64 MB VRAM) for the 1 GHz model
Slot-loading CD-RW or Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) drive. SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW) on higher-end models
3 x USB 1.1 ports, 2 x FireWire 400 ports. Ethernet (10/100BASE-T), modem (56K V.92), VGA output (with optional adapter), audio in/out (headphone jack, microphone)
Optional AirPort (802.11b) for wireless networking, Bluetooth (available as an option on later models)
Height: 350 mm, width: 422 mm, depth: 267 mm
9.1 kg
Built-in
Originally shipped with Mac OS X 10.1, later upgradable to Mac OS X 10.4