iMac (USB 2.0) - Technical Specifications

Configurations

Order number

15-inch 1GHz

Combo Drive

M9285LL/A

17-inch 1.25GHz

SuperDrive

M9168LL/A

20-inch 1.25GHz

SuperDrive

M9290LL/A

Display

15-inch (viewable) TFT active-matrix LCD, 1024 by 768 pixels, millions of colors

17-inch (viewable) widescreen TFT active-matrix LCD, 1440 by 900 pixels, millions of colors

20-inch (viewable) widescreen TFT active-matrix LCD, 1680 by 1050 pixels, millions of colors

Processor

1GHz PowerPC G4

1.25GHz PowerPC G4

1.25GHz PowerPC G4

System bus

167MHz

Memory

256MB of PC2700 (333MHz) DDR SDRAM; supports up to 1GB

Hard drive1

80GB Ultra ATA/100; 7200 rpm

Optical drive

32x Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) drive

4x SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW)

Graphics support

NVIDIA GeForce4 MX with 32MB of DDR SDRAM

NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra with 64MB of DDR SDRAM

Ports

Two FireWire 400 ports, three USB 2.0 ports on computer, two USB 1.1 ports on keyboard, VGA output port2, S-video and composite video output2, headphone jack, Apple speaker minijack, audio line-in jack

VGA video mirroring

Yes. Requires Apple VGA Display Adapter, sold separately.

S-video and composite video output

Yes. Requires Apple Video Adapter, sold separately.

Networking

Built-in 10/100BASE-T Ethernet and 56K V.92 modem3

Wireless

AirPort Extreme ready4; internal Bluetooth module available as a build-to-order option

System software

Mac OS X version 10.3 “Panther”

Software

Mail, iChat, Safari, Sherlock, Address Book, QuickTime, iLife (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie and iDVD), iSync, iCal, DVD Player, AppleWorks, Mac OS X Chess and Classic environment; Microsoft Internet Explorer, EarthLink (includes 30 days of free service), Quicken 2003 Deluxe, World Book 2003 Edition, Microsoft Office v.X Test Drive, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4, Deimos Rising and Sound Studio; Apple Hardware Test

Hardware accessories

Apple Keyboard, Apple Mouse, Apple Pro Speakers, modem cable

Limited Warranty and Service

Your iMac comes with 90 days of telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase theAppleCare Protection Plan and get three years of service and support. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-certified technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple support or call 800-823-2775.

Internet access

All models include 30 days of free dial-up Internet service with EarthLink (North America only) activation. Internet access requires a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.

Build-to-Order Options

Order a custom-configured computer from the online Apple Store or an authorized Apple reseller.

Memory

256MB, 512MB, 1GB

Hard Drive

160GB 7200-rpm drive

Wireless

AirPort Extreme Card M8881LL/A

AirPort Extreme Base Station M8930LL/A

AirPort Extreme Base Station (with modem and antenna port) M8799LL/A

D-Link USB Bluetooth Adapter T6295ZM/A

Adapters and Cables

Apple Video Adapter M9109G/A

Apple VGA Display Adapter M8639G/A

Apple FireWire Cable (4-pin to 6-pin) M8706G/A

Services

AppleCare Protection Plan M8851LL/A

.Mac Subscription: Retail Box MA175Z/A or Family Pack MA176Z/A

Apple Customer Training

Technical Specifications

Processor and memory

  • 1GHz or 1.25GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine

  • 256K on-chip level 2 cache at full processor speed

  • 167MHz system bus

  • 256MB of PC2700 (333MHz) DDR SDRAM expandable to 1GB; one 184-pin DIMM and one open user-accessible SO-DIMM slot

Storage

  • 80GB Ultra ATA/100 7200-rpm hard disk drive1

  • One of the following optical drives:

    • Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW): reads DVDs at up to 8x speed, writes CD-R discs at up to 32x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 10x speed, reads CDs at up to 32x speed

    • SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW): writes DVD-R discs at up to 4x speed, reads DVDs at up to 8x speed, writes CD-R discs at up to 16x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 8x speed, reads CDs at up to 32x speed

Display

  • Built-in 20-inch (viewable) widescreen, built-in 17-inch (viewable) widescreen, or 15-inch (viewable) TFT active-matrix liquid crystal display

  • Millions of colors at all resolutions

  • Typical viewing angle: 120° horizontal (15-inch and 17-inch models); 170° horizontal (20-inch model); 90° vertical (15-inch and 17-inch models), 170° vertical (20-inch model)

  • Typical brightness: 200 cd/m2 (15-inch and 17-inch models); 230 cd/m2 (20-inch model)

  • Typical contrast ratio: 300:1 (15-inch and 17-inch models); 350:1 (20-inch model)

Peripheral connections

  • Two FireWire 400 ports; 8 watts shared

  • Total of five USB ports: three USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps) on computer, two USB 1.1 ports on keyboard

Graphics support

  • NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra or GeForce4 MX graphics processor with AGP 4X support

  • 64MB or 32MB of dedicated Double Data Rate (DDR) video memory

  • 20-inch display resolutions: 1680 x 1050 (native), 1344 x 840, 1280 x 800, 1024 x 640, 840 x 524 and 800 x 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 x 768, 800 x 600 and 640 x 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio

  • 17-inch display resolutions: 1440 x 900 (native), 1152 x 720, 1024 x 640 and 800 x 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 x 768, 800 x 600 and 640 x 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio

  • 15-inch display resolutions: 1024 x 768 (native), 800 x 600 and 640 x 480 pixels

Communications

  • Built-in 56K V.92 modem (RJ-11 connector)3

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

  • Built-in antennas and expansion slot for optional 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme Card (based on 802.11g standard; 802.11b Wi-Fi Certified)4

  • Optional internal Bluetooth

Audio

  • Built-in speaker

  • Apple Pro Speakers (7 watts each) and minijack

  • Internal 14-watt digital amplifier

  • Headphone jack

  • Audio line in jack

  • Built-in microphone

Video

  • VGA output port for video mirroring on external display or projector2

  • S-video and composite video output to connect directly to a TV or projector2

  • Output resolutions: 640 x 480 pixels at 60Hz, 800 x 600 pixels at 75Hz and 1024 x 768 pixels at 75Hz

Electrical and environmental requirements

  • Meets ENERGY STAR and TCO 95 requirements

  • Line voltage: 90V to 264V AC

  • Frequency: 47Hz to 63Hz, single phase

  • Maximum continuous power: 190 W (20-inch model); 160W (17-inch model); 130W (15-inch model)

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

  • Storage temperature: -40° to 185° F (-40° to 85° C)

  • Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing

  • Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet

Size and weight (iMac with 20-inch display)

  • Height: Height: 13.93 inches (35.4 cm) minimum; 20.9 inches (53.0 cm) maximum

  • Width: 17.3 inches (44.0 cm) minimum; 20.2 inches (51.4 cm) maximum

  • Depth: 10.6 inches (27.0 cm) minimum; 17.3 inches (44.0 cm) maximum

  • Diameter of base: 10.6 inches (27.0 cm)

  • Weight: 40.1 pounds (18.2 kg)5

Size and weight (iMac with 17-inch display)

  • Height: 13.03 inches (33.1 cm) minimum; 20.0 inches (50.9 cm) maximum

  • Width: 16.7 inches (42.3 cm) minimum; 17.7 inches (44.9 cm) maximum

  • Depth: 10.6 inches (27.0 cm) minimum; 16.7 inches (42.3 cm) maximum

  • Diameter of base: 10.6 inches (27.0 cm)

  • Weight: 22.8 pounds (10.4 kg)5

Size and weight (iMac with 15-inch display)

  • Height: 12.95 inches (32.9 cm) minimum; 20.0 inches (50.9 cm) maximum

  • Width: 15.1 inches (38.4 cm) minimum; 16.3 inches (41.5 cm) maximum

  • Depth: 10.6 inches (27.0 cm) minimum; 16.3 inches (41.5 cm) maximum

  • Diameter of base: 10.6 inches (27.0 cm)

  • Weight: 21.2 pounds (9.7 kg)5

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

  2. Requires adapter, sold separately.

  3. Compatible ISP and telephone services required; fees may apply. Your ISP may not support all V.92 features. Modem will function according to V.90 standards if V.92 services are not available. Actual modem speeds lower.

  4. Achieving data rates of 54 Mbps requires that all users have an AirPort Extreme Card and connect to an AirPort Extreme Base Station. If a user of a Wi-Fi Certified 802.11b product joins the network, that user will get up to 11 Mbps and AirPort Extreme users will get less than 54 Mbps. Actual speed will vary based on range, connection rate, site conditions, size of network and other factors.

  5. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

  6. Wireless Internet access requires AirPort Extreme Card, AirPort Base Station or AirPort Extreme Base Station and Internet access (fees may apply). Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort and AirPort Extreme. Range may vary with site conditions.

Internet access requires a compatible ISP; fees may apply.

Product contains electronic documentation. Backup copy of software is included.

Product specifications are subject to change without notice.