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iMac (Early 2001) - Technical Specifications

Configurations

iMac

iMac

iMac Special Edition

Configurations

M7683LL/A—Indigo

M7669LL/A—Indigo

M8347LL/A—Blue Dalmatian

M8348LL/A—Flower Power

M7680LL/A—Graphite

M7675LL/A—Blue Dalmatian

M7679LL/A—Flower Power

Processor

400 MHz G3

500 MHz G3

600 MHz G3

- L2 Cache

512K at 160 MHz

256K at 500 MHz

256K at 600 MHz

Memory (PC100 SDRAM)

64MB

64MB

128MB

- Maximum

1 GB

- Slots

2 DIMM

Hard Drive

10GB Ultra ATA

20GB Ultra ATA

40GB Ultra ATA

Optical Drive

CD-ROM

CD-RW

CD-RW

- CD-ROM

24x read

- CD-RW

24x read

- CD-R

8x write

- CD-RW

4x write, 24x read

USB

2 ports (12Mbps each)

FireWire

2 ports

Expansion Slots

3 PCI slots (64-bit, 33 MHz)

3 PCI slots (Slots 2&3 64-bit, 100 MHz; Slot 4 64-bit, 133 MHz)

EtherNet (built-in)

10/100 Base-T

Modem2

56K V.90

Wireless Networking

AirPort ready

Video Card

ATI RAGE 128 Pro with 8MB SDRAM

ATI RAGE 128 Ultra with 16MB SDRAM

- video bus

AGP (2x)

- Max Resolution (Analog)

1024 x 768 at 75 Hz

Video External Connectors

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

Mirroring Supported

yes

Microphone (Built-in)

yes

Audio Line In

16-bit stereo and 44.1 kHz sampling rate

Audio Line Out

Integrated high-performance Odyssey audio system by Apple and Harmon Kardon

USB External Audio Support

yes

Headphone Jacks

yes (2 front)

Accessories Included

Apple Pro Keyboard; Apple Pro Mouse; FireWire camcorder cable; modem cable

Software Included

Mac OS 9.1, QuickTime, iMovie 2, iTunes(4), 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

Size (Height/Width/Depth)

15.0" x 15.0" x 17.1" (38.1cm x 38.1cm x 43.5cm)

Weight

34.7 lbs. (15.8 kg)

Build-to-Order Options

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

Memory

64MB - 1GB

Hard Drive2

Up to 40GB Ultra ATA

Wireless

Airport

Technical Specifications

Processor and memory

  • 400-, 500-, or 600-MHz PowerPC G3 processor

  • 512K backside level 2 cache (400-MHz system); or 256K on-chip level 2 cache (500-MHz and 600-MHz systems)

  • 100-MHz system bus

  • 64MB or 128MB of PC100 SDRAM; two DIMM slots support up to 1GB using 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, or 512MB DIMMs

Storage

  • 10GB, 20GB, or 40GB Ultra ATA hard disk drive1

  • Slot-loading 24x (maximum) CD-ROM drive (reads CD at 24x speed); or 8x4x24x (maximum) CD-RW drive (writes CD-R at 8x speed, writes CD-RW at 4x speed, reads CD 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 Pro graphics accelerator with 8MB of SDRAM graphics memory or 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 modem (RJ-11 connector)2

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

  • Optional 11-Mbps AirPort Card; IEEE 802.11 DSSS compliant3

  • Optional AirPort Base Station with 56K 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) ports6; 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 media-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

  • U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR compliant

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 may require Internet download; Internet access fees may apply. iTunes is licensed for reproduction of noncopyrighted materials or materials the user is legally permitted to reproduce.

  5. CD-RW drive included in 500- and 600-MHz iMac systems.

  6. Actual rates will vary.