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iMac (Summer 2001) - Technical Specifications

iMac (Summer 2001) - Technical Specifications

Configurations

iMac

iMac

iMac Special Edition

Order no.

M8582LL/A—Indigo

M8490LL/A—Snow

M8492LL/A—Graphite

M8546LL/A—Snow

M8510LL/A—Graphite

M8554LL/A—Snow

Processor

500-MHz PowerPC G3

600-MHz PowerPC G3

700-MHz PowerPC G3

Level 2 cache

256K at 500 MHz

256K at 600 MHz

256K at 700 MHz

Memory (PC100 SDRAM)

128MB

256MB

256MB

Hard disk drive1

20GB Ultra ATA

40GB Ultra ATA

60GB Ultra ATA

Optical drive

CD-RW

CD-RW

CD-RW

Graphics support

ATI RAGE 128 Ultra

with 16MB SDRAM

ATI RAGE 128 Ultra

with 16MB SDRAM

ATI RAGE 128 Ultra

with 16MB SDRAM

FireWire

Two ports

Two ports

Two ports

USB

Two ports (12 Mbps each)

Two ports (12 Mbps each)

Two ports (12 Mbps each)

VGA video mirroring

Yes

Yes

Yes

Fax modem2

56K V.90

56K V.90

56K V.90

Ethernet

10/100BASE-T

10/100BASE-T

10/100BASE-T

Wireless networking3 AirPort ready AirPort ready AirPort ready

All models include Apple Pro Keyboard; Apple Pro Mouse; FireWire camcorder cable; modem cable; Mac OS 9, Mac OS X, QuickTime, iMovie 2, iTunes, AppleWorks, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook Express, Netscape Communicator, Quicken Deluxe 2001, Palm Desktop, FAXstf, Cro-Mag Rally, Bugdom, and Nanosaur software; Apple Hardware Test CD; complete setup, learning, and reference documentation; limited warranty; and 30 days of free Internet service through EarthLink.

Internet access requires an Internet service account. Product contains electronic documentation. Backup copy of software is provided on CD-ROM.

Other Options

Product

Order no.

AirPort Card

M7600LL/B

AirPort Base Station

M7601LL/B

Technical Specifications

Processor and memory

  • 500-, 600-, or 700-MHz PowerPC G3 processor with 256K on-chip level 2 cache

  • 100-MHz system bus

  • 128MB or 256MB of PC100 SDRAM; two DIMM slots support up to 1GB using 128MB, 256MB, or 512MB DIMMs

Storage

  • 20GB, 40GB, or 60GB Ultra ATA hard disk drive1

  • Slot-loading 8x4x24x (maximum) CD-RW drive (writes CD-R discs at 8x speed, writes CD-RW discs at 4x speed, reads CDs at 24x speed)

  • Support for external FireWire and USB storage devices

Display

  • Built-in 15-inch shadow-mask CRT (13.8-inch diagonal viewable image size); 0.28-mm dot pitch

  • Onscreen geometry adjustment to keep display images properly aligned throughout its lifetime

  • Theater Mode for enhanced brightness of full-screen video using iMovie or QuickTime Player

  • Flip foot for 17° tilt

Graphics support

  • ATI RAGE 128 Ultra graphics accelerator with 16MB of SDRAM graphics memory; AGP 2X support

  • Three crisp, flicker-free screen resolutions: 640 by 480 pixels at 117 Hz, 800 by 600 pixels at 95 Hz, and 1024 by 768 pixels at 75 Hz

  • 24-bit true color at all resolutions for displaying millions of colors

Communications

  • Built-in 56K V.90 fax modem (RJ-11 connector)2

  • 10/100BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)

  • Support for optional 11-Mbps AirPort Card; IEEE 802.11 DSSS compliant3

  • Support for optional AirPort Base Station with 56K fax modem and 10BASE-T Ethernet port3

Peripheral connections

  • Two USB ports (12 Mbps each) on computer; two USB ports on keyboard

  • Two 400-Mbps FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports5; includes 4-pin-to-6-pin FireWire cable for connecting DV camera

Audio

  • Integrated high-performance Odyssey audio system by Apple and Harman Kardon

  • Built-in microphone for speech recognition and audio recording

  • Front-mounted dual mini headphone jacks (headphones not included)

  • Analog audio input and output minijacks; up to 16-bit stereo and 44.1-kHz sampling rate

  • Support for external USB audio devices

Video

  • Standard VGA output port (15-pin mini D-Sub connector)

  • Support for video mirroring: external devices display an image identical to that shown on the built-in display

Keyboard and mouse

  • Apple Pro Keyboard with full-size function and navigation keys, audio controls, and CD-eject key

  • Apple Pro Mouse with optical sensor for precise cursor control

Electrical requirements and agency approvals

  • Line voltage: 100V to 260V AC

  • Frequency: 47 to 63 Hz, single phase

  • Maximum continuous power: 150W

  • Meets ENERGY STAR requirements

Environmental requirements

  • Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)

  • Storage temperature: –40° to 116° F ( –40° to 47° C)

  • Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing

  • Maximum altitude: 10,000 feet

Size and weight

  • Height: 15.0 inches (38.1 cm)

  • Width: 15.0 inches (38.1 cm)

  • Depth: 17.1 inches (43.5 cm)

  • Weight: 34.7 pounds (15.8 kg)

  1. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.

  2. Actual modem speeds lower; speed depends on connection rate and other factors.

  3. Wireless Internet access requires AirPort Card, AirPort Base Station, and Internet access (fees may apply). Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort, including America Online. Range may vary with site conditions.

  4. iTunes is licensed for reproduction of noncopyrighted materials or materials the user is legally permitted to reproduce.

  5. Actual rates will vary.