All Features
Here is a complete list of the features of the iMac computer. Each feature is described in more detail in a later section.
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Processor:
The iMac has a PowerPC G3 microprocessor running at a clock speed of 350, 400, 450, or 500 MHz. For more information, see
G3 Microprocessor
.
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Cache:
The computer has a backside L2 cache consisting of 512 KB of fast static RAM. For more information, see
Backside Cache
.
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Memory:
The computer comes with 64 or 128 MB of SDRAM installed in one of two standard 168-pin DIMM expansion slots. The RAM slots can support up to 512 KB each for a maximum total of 1 GB. For more information, see
RAM Expansion Modules
.
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Hard disk storage:
The built-in hard disk drive has a capacity of 7, 10, 20, or 30 GB. For more information, see
Hard Disk Drive
.
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Target Disk Mode:
The computer can act like a FireWire storage device connected to another computer. See
Target Disk Mode
.
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CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive:
One model has a built-in CD-ROM drive with 24X speed. The other models have a DVD-ROM with 4x speed. Both drives provide slot loading of the media. For more information, see
CD-ROM Drive
and
DVD-ROM Drive
.
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Display:
The iMac has a built-in 15-inch color monitor with a 13.8-inch viewable diagonal. For more information, see
Video Display
.
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External video monitor: The
DV models have a port for connecting an external video monitor. For more information, see
Video Monitor Port
.
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Graphics acceleration:
The video circuits provide built-in 2D and 3D acceleration using an ATI RAGE 128 PRO 4XL IC. For more information, see
Video Display Subsystem
.
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Video RAM:
The video IC includes 8 MB of video SDRAM, which supports 3D features and millions of colors in all resolutions. For more information, see
Video Display Subsystem
.
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USB ports:
The iMac has two USB ports for keyboard, mouse, and other USB devices, described in
USB Ports
.
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FireWire ports:
The DV models have two IEEE-1394 FireWire high-speed serial ports, which support transfer rates of 100, 200, and 400 Mbps. For more information, see
FireWire Ports
.
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Modem:
The iMac has a built-in V.90 modem with a 56 Kbps data rate. For more information, see
Internal Modem
.
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Ethernet:
The iMac has a built in Ethernet port for a 10Base-T and 100Base-TX operation. For more information, see
Ethernet Port
.
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AirPort Card slot:
An internal AirPort Card
wireless LAN module is available as a build-to-order option or as a user-installable upgrade on the DV models. For more information, see
AirPort Card Wireless LAN Module
.
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Sound:
The iMac has a built-in microphone and two stereo speakers, line-level stereo input and output jacks, and two stereo headphone jacks. The sound system includes playback of AC-3 surround sound from DVD video discs. For more information, see
Sound System
.
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Keyboard:
The iMac comes with an Apple Pro Keyboard. The keyboard is also a USB hub with two USB ports. For more information, see
Keyboard
and
Mouse
.
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Mouse:
The computer comes with an Apple Pro Mouse, a USB mouse with optical tracking. For more information, see
Keyboard
and
Mouse
.
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Size and weight:
The iMac is 39.5 cm (15.8 inches) high, 38.0 cm (15.2 inches) wide, and 44.0 cm (17.6 inches) deep; it weighs 15.5 kg (34.0 pounds).
© 2000 Apple Computer, Inc. (Last Updated 01 Aug 00)