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Faster Processors, Faster Memory, Faster Graphics and Faster I/O</p>
<p>CUPERTINO, California-September 8, 2003-Apple today announced significant<br />
enhancements to its popular line of iMac desktop computers, including<br />
faster PowerPC G4 processors running up to 1.25 GHz, faster 333 MHz DDR<br />
memory, faster NVIDIA graphics and the move to the faster USB 2.0 standard.</p>
<p>"The iMac, with its high quality 15- or 17-inch widescreen displays and<br />
bundled iLife applications, is the ultimate computer for working with<br />
digital photos, digital music and digital video," said Philip Schiller,<br />
Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "The<br />
ease-of-use and stunning design of the iMac remain unparalleled in the<br />
industry."</p>
<p>The new iMacs sport faster PowerPC G4 processors running at 1.0 GHz in the<br />
15-inch model and 1.25 GHz in the 17-inch model. Both models include 256MB<br />
of faster DDR SDRAM running at 333 MHz and an 80GB Ultra ATA/100 hard disk<br />
drive. The 17-inch model also includes NVIDIA's GeForce FX 5200 Ultra<br />
graphics processor with 64MB of DDR video memory.</p>
<p>Designed around an ultra-compact base, the iMac's flat panel display<br />
appears to float in mid-air, allowing users to effortlessly adjust its<br />
height or angle with just a touch. The iMacs offer two FireWire 400 and<br />
three high-speed USB 2.0 ports for fast, simple, plug-and-play connections<br />
to devices such as digital cameras, DV camcorders, the iPod and the iSight<br />
video conferencing camera. The iMac also offers the latest in wireless<br />
communications with support for 54Mbps AirPort Extreme 802.11g wireless<br />
networking and optional built-in Bluetooth for wireless connectivity to a<br />
range of peripherals such as cell phones and PDAs.</p>
<p>Every iMac includes Mac OS X "Jaguar" and Apple's iLife applications, a<br />
completely integrated suite offering iTunes 4 for managing and purchasing<br />
digital music, iPhoto 2 for organizing and sharing digital digital photos,<br />
iMovie 3 for making movies and iDVD 3 for burning Hollywood-style DVDs.<br />
Also included is a collection of productivity and entertainment titles such<br />
as Quicken 2003 Deluxe, World Book 2003 Edition and the recently introduced<br />
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4.</p>
<p>Pricing & Availability<br />
iMac desktops are available immediately through the Apple Store (<br />
<a href="http://www.apple.com" title="www.apple.com">www.apple.com</a> ), at Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.</p>
<p>The 15-inch flat panel iMac, for a suggested retail price of $1,299 (US),<br />
includes:</p>
<p>1 GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine;<br />
256MB of 333 MHz DDR SDRAM;<br />
32x Combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW optical drive;<br />
NVIDIA GeForce4 MX graphics processor with 32MB video memory;<br />
two FireWire 400 and three USB 2.0 ports;<br />
internal support for AirPort Extreme wireless networking and Bluetooth;<br />
80GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive running at 7200 rpm; and<br />
Apple Pro Speakers.</p>
<p>The 17-inch widescreen flat-panel iMac, for a suggested retail price of<br />
$1,799 (US), includes:</p>
<p>1.25 GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine;<br />
256MB of 333 MHz DDR SDRAM;<br />
4x SuperDrive DVD-R/CD-RW optical drive;<br />
NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra graphics processor with 64MB video memory;<br />
two FireWire 400 and three USB 2.0 ports;<br />
internal support for AirPort Extreme wireless networking and Bluetooth;<br />
80GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive running at 7200 rpm; and<br />
Apple Pro Speakers.</p>
<p>Build-to-order options and accessories include additional memory, AirPort<br />
Extreme Card, AirPort Extreme Base Station, Bluetooth, 160GB Ultra ATA hard<br />
drive and the AppleCare Protection Plan.</p>
<p>Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple<br />
II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh.<br />
Apple is committed to bringing the best personal computing experience to<br />
students, educators, creative professionals and consumers around the world<br />
through its innovative hardware, software and Internet offerings.</p>
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