eMac
Launched in 2002, the eMac was designed as an affordable all-in-one computer for the education market. It featured a sturdy white enclosure housing a 17-inch CRT display, delivering vibrant visuals and strong performance through its G4 processor. The eMac combined power with simplicity, making it ideal for classroom settings. While initially targeted at schools, the eMac’s attractive price and solid capabilities soon made it popular with general consumers as well. It played a significant role in making Mac computing accessible to a broader audience, all while retaining Apple’s signature design and user experience.
Technical Characteristics
Desktops
A1002
700 MHz or 800 MHz PowerPC G4 (initial models), later models upgraded to 1 GHz PowerPC G4
128 MB (expandable to 1 GB in earlier models, and up to 2 GB in later models)
40 GB Ultra ATA hard drive (upgradable to 60 GB, 80 GB, or 160 GB in later models)
17-inch flat CRT (cathode ray tube), resolution: 1024x768 pixels (up to 1280x960 at lower refresh rates)
NVIDIA GeForce2 MX with 32 MB of VRAM (initial models), ATI Radeon 7500 with 32 MB of VRAM in later models
CD-RW or Combo drive (CD-RW/DVD-ROM) in initial models, SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW) in later models
3 x USB 1.1 ports, 2 x FireWire 400 ports, Ethernet (10/100BASE-T), modem (56K V.92), VGA output (with adapter), headphone jack and built-in microphone
Optional AirPort (802.11b) for wireless networking, Optional Bluetooth (on later models)
22.7 kg
Height: 420 mm, width: 400 mm, depth: 432 mm
Shipped with Mac OS X 10.1 (early models), Later models shipped with Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, upgradable to Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
Built-in power supply