The Tables below show the major specifications and features for Apple iMacs. Different configurations for the iMacs are based on Apple's Online Store . Vendors' configurations may vary.
Configurations and prices reflect that of the machines when they were introduced
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Major technological changes from last generation of iMacs
All
1) Maximum RAM capacity moves from 2.0GB to 2.5GB
2) No longer comes with built-in modem
3) Graphics support moves from AGP 8X to PCI-Express
4) Now comes with Built-in iSight camera
5) Comes with Apple Remote Control
6) Comes with updated Apple mouse
7) Memory type moves from PC3200 to PC2-4200
Low-End Model
1) Processor speed moves from 1.8 GHz to 1.9 GHz
2) Bus Speed moves from 600 MHz to 633 MHz
3) Optical drive moves from Combo to Super
4) Graphics card moves from ATI Radeon 9600 to ATI Radeon X600 Pro
5) Weight drops 3 pounds (1.4 kg)
Mid-Level Model
1) Dropped
High-End Model
1) Processor speed moves from 2.0 GHz to 2.1 GHz
2) Bus Speed moves from 667 MHz to 700 MHz
3) Graphics card moves from ATI Radeon 9600 toATI Radeon X600 XT
4) Weight drops 3.2 pounds (1.4 kg)
5) Price drops $100
The Graphics card is the same as the previous generation. It will be interesting to see how the better processor and faster Bus speeds influence graphics performance.
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October 2005 G5 iMacs
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iMac
Model/Mhz |
17" iMac G5/1.9GHz
/1.9GHz/512K
"Super Drive"
MA063L/A
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20" iMac G5/2.1GHz
/2.1GHz/512K
"Super Drive"
MA064LL/A
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Price Information
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MSRP: $1,299
Small Dog
PowerMax
Apple Store
Education Discount Price
DealZone
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MSRP: $1,699
Small Dog
PowerMax
Apple Store
Education Discount Price
DealZone
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Bus Speed
(Mhz)
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633 MHz |
700 MHz |
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RAM
(MAX)
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512MB of 533MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-4200)
2.5GB Max
One memory slot |
512MB of 533MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-4200)
2.5GB Max
One memory slot |
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Graphics Support
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ATI Radeon X600 Pro with 128MB DDR SDRAM;
PCI-Express |
ATI Radeon X600 XT with 128MB DDR SDRAM
PCI-Express |
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Hard Drive
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160GB Serial ATA; 7200 rpm |
250GB Serial ATA; 7200 rpm |
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Optical Drive
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Slot loading SuperDrive
(DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Writes DVD+R DL discs at 2.4x speed
Writes DVD-R and DVD+R discs at 8x speed
Writes DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs at 4x speed
Reads DVDs at 8x speed
Writes CD-R discs at 24x speed
Writes CD-RW discs at
8x speed
Reads CDs at 24x speed
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Slot loading SuperDrive
(DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Writes DVD+R DL discs at 2.4x speed
Writes DVD-R and DVD+R discs at 8x speed
Writes DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs at 4x speed
Reads DVDs at 8x speed
Writes CD-R discs at 24x speed
Writes CD-RW discs at 8x speed
Reads CDs at 24x speed |
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Communication
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Built-in 10/100/1000 Gigabit BASE-T
Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme Card (802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability)
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module
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Built-in 10/100/1000 Gigabit BASE-T
Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme Card (802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability)
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module
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Connectivity
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Three USB 2.0 ports on computer, two USB 1.1 ports on keyboard
2 FireWire 400 Ports, 8 watts shared
Optical digital audio output
Audio line in
VGA output port (requires VGA display adapter, sold separately)
S-video & composite video out (requires adapter, sold separately)
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Three USB 2.0 ports on computer, two USB 1.1 ports on keyboard
2 FireWire 400 Ports, 8 watts shared
Optical digital audio output
Audio line in VGA output port (requires VGA display adapter, sold separately)
S-video & composite video out (requires adapter, sold separately)
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Screen
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17" LCD display
1440 by 900 |
20" LCD display
1680 by 1050 |
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Weight
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15.5 pounds (7 kg) |
22 pounds (10 kg) |
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Extras
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Built-in iSight camera
Apple Remote Control
Apple Mighty Mouse
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Built-in iSight camera
Apple Remote Control
Apple Mighty Mouse |
May 2005 G5 iMacs
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iMac
Model/Mhz |
17" iMac G5/1.8GHz
/1.8GHz/512K
"Combo Drive"
M9843LL/A
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17" iMac G5/2.0GHz
/2.0GHz/512K
"Super Drive"
M9844LL/A
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20" iMac G5/2.0GHz
/2.0GHz/512K
"Super Drive"
M9845LL/A
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Price Information
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MSRP: $1,299
Small Dog
PowerMax
Apple Store
Education Discount Price
DealZone
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MSRP: $1,499
Small Dog
PowerMax
Apple Store
Education Discount Price
DealZone
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MSRP: $1,799
Small Dog
PowerMax
Apple Store
Education Discount Price
DealZone
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Bus Speed
(Mhz)
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600 MHz |
667 MHz |
667 MHz |
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RAM
(MAX)
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512MB of PC3200 (400MHz) DDR SDRAM
2GB Max
two memory slots |
512MB of PC3200 (400MHz) DDR SDRAM
2GB Max
two memory slots |
512MB of PC3200 (400MHz) DDR SDRAM
2GB Max
two memory slots |
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Graphics Support
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ATI Radeon 9600 with 128MB DDR SDRAM; AGP 8X support |
ATI Radeon 9600 with 128MB DDR SDRAM; AGP 8X support |
ATI Radeon 9600 with 128MB DDR SDRAM; AGP 8X support |
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Hard Drive
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160GB Serial ATA; 7200 rpm |
160GB Serial ATA; 7200 rpm |
250GB Serial ATA; 7200 rpm |
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Optical Drive
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Slot loading Combo drive
(DVD-ROM/CD-RW):
Reads DVDs at 8x
Writes CD-R discs at 24x Writes CD-RW at 8x
Reads CDs at 24x
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Slot loading SuperDrive
(DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Writes DVD+R DL discs at 2.4x speed
Writes DVD-R and DVD+R discs at 8x speed
Writes DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs at 4x speed
Reads DVDs at 8x speed
Writes CD-R discs at 24x speed
Writes CD-RW discs at 8x speed
Reads CDs at 24x speed
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Slot loading SuperDrive
(DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Writes DVD+R DL discs at 2.4x speed
Writes DVD-R and DVD+R discs at 8x speed
Writes DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs at 4x speed
Reads DVDs at 8x speed
Writes CD-R discs at 24x speed
Writes CD-RW discs at 8x speed
Reads CDs at 24x speed
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Communication
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Built-in 10/100/1000 Gigabit BASE-T
56k Modem
Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme Card (802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability)
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module
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Built-in 10/100/1000 Gigabit BASE-T
56k Modem
Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme Card (802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability)
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module
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Built-in 10/100/1000 Gigabit BASE-T
56k Modem
Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme Card (802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability)
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module
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Connectivity
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Three USB 2.0 ports on computer, two USB 1.1 ports on keyboard
2 FireWire 400 Ports, 8 watts shared
Optical digital audio output
Audio line in
VGA output port (requires VGA display adapter, sold separately)
S-video & composite video out (requires adapter, sold separately)
Output resolutions: 640 x 480 pixels at 60Hz, 800 x 600 pixels at 75Hz and 1024 x 768 pixels at 75Hz
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Three USB 2.0 ports on computer, two USB 1.1 ports on keyboard
2 FireWire 400 Ports, 8 watts shared
Optical digital audio output
Audio line in
VGA output port (requires VGA display adapter, sold separately)
S-video & composite video out (requires adapter, sold separately)
Output resolutions: 640 x 480 pixels at 60Hz, 800 x 600 pixels at 75Hz and 1024 x 768 pixels at 75Hz
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Three USB 2.0 ports on computer, two USB 1.1 ports on keyboard
2 FireWire 400 Ports, 8 watts shared
Optical digital audio output
Audio line in
VGA output port (requires VGA display adapter, sold separately)
S-video & composite video out (requires adapter, sold separately)
Output resolutions: 640 x 480 pixels at 60Hz, 800 x 600 pixels at 75Hz and 1024 x 768 pixels at 75Hz
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Screen
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17" LCD display
1440 by 900 |
17" LCD display
1440 by 900 |
20" LCD display
1680 by 1050 |
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Weight
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18.5 pounds (8.4 kg) |
18.5 pounds (8.4 kg) |
25.2 pounds (11.4 kg) |
