Apple eMac G4/800 Specs (M8892LL/A)
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The Apple eMac G4/800 features an 800 MHz PowerPC 7441 (G4) processor with the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processing unit and a 256k on chip level 2 cache, 256 MB of PC133 SDRAM, a 60 GB Ultra ATA/66 hard drive, a tray-loading 2X DVD-R/CD-RW "SuperDrive", and NVIDIA GeForce2 MX graphics with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM in an all-in-one case with a 17.0" (16.0" viewable area) CRT display (resolution support up to 1280x960 in 24-bit color).
The eMac G4/800 shipped with an ice white Apple "Pro" keyboard and mouse, and could be configured with either MacOS 9.2 or MacOS X 10.1.4 as the default operating system. Custom configurations also were available.
Also see: What are the differences between the original eMac models?
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| Introduction Date: |
August 13, 2002 |
Discontinued Date: |
May 6, 2003 |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended. |
| Processor Type: |
PowerPC 7441 (G4) |
Processor Speed: |
800 MHz |
| Details: |
The PowerPC G4 includes the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processor. |
| Processor Upgrade: |
None |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
The processor is mounted directly to the motherboard. |
| System Bus Speed: |
100 MHz (8:1) |
Cache Bus Speed: |
800 MHz (Built-in) |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
Open Firmware |
ROM/Firmware Size: |
1 MB |
| Details: |
The Boot ROM is roughly 1 MB, other instructions are loaded into RAM. |
| L1 Cache: |
64k |
L2/L3 Cache: |
256k (on-chip) |
| Details: |
256k on-chip level 2 cache runs at processor speed. |
| RAM Type: |
PC133 SDRAM |
Min. RAM Speed: |
8 ns |
| Details: |
Although Apple's original specifications stated that it shipped with PC100 RAM, Apple later noted that RAM must be "PC-133 compliant".
Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the eMac models? How much RAM of what type do these systems support? |
| Standard RAM: |
256 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
1.0 GB |
| Details: |
Site sponsor Other World Computing sells eMac memory, as well as hard drives, accessories, and other upgrades. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
2 |
| Details: |
There are two user accessible 168-pin DIMM slots. As shipped, one slot is occupied by a 256 MB memory module. |
| Video Card: |
GeForce2 MX |
VRAM Type: |
DDR SDRAM |
| Details: |
Shipped with a "NVIDIA GeForce2 MX graphics processor with 32 MB of DDR RAM".
Also see: What type of video processor is provided by the eMac? Is it upgradable? |
| Standard VRAM: |
32 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
32 MB |
| Details: |
The video cannot be upgraded. |
| Built-in Display: |
17.0" Flat CRT |
Native Resolution: |
1024x768* |
| Details: |
*The 17.0" flat CRT display has a 16.0" viewable area, a 0.25mm dot pitch, and supports "640 by 480 pixels at 138 Hz, 800 by 600 pixels at 112 Hz, 1024 by 768 pixels at 89 Hz, 1152 by 864 pixels at 80 Hz, [and] 1280 by 960 pixels at 72 Hz" resolutions. |
| 2nd Display Support: |
Mirroring Only |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
1280x960* |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that the "Mini-VGA output port [with additional purchase of a VGA display adapter can] display an image identical to that shown on the built-in display" at the same resolution. |
| Standard Hard Drive: |
60 GB |
Int. HD Interface: |
Ultra ATA/66 |
| Details: |
This model supports hard drives larger than 128 GB.
Also see: How do you replace or upgrade the hard drive in the eMac models? |
| Standard Optical: |
2X "SuperDrive" |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
This model shipped with a 2X DVD-R/CD-RW SuperDrive that "writes DVD-R at 2x speed, reads DVDs at 6x speed, writes CD-R discs at 8x speed, writes CD-RW discs at 4x speed, [and] reads CDs at 24x speed".
Also see: What are the capabilities of the optical drive provided by the eMac models? How do you replace or upgrade the optical drive? |
| Standard Modem: |
56k v.90 |
Standard Ethernet: |
10/100Base-T |
| Details: |
Internal 56k v.90 modem and 10/100Base-T Ethernet standard. |
| Standard AirPort: |
802.11b (Optional) |
Standard Bluetooth: |
None |
| Details: |
This model could be configured with AirPort (802.11b) at the time of purchase at additional cost. |
| USB Ports: |
3 (1.1) |
Firewire Ports: |
2 (400) |
| Details: |
This system has three USB 1.1 ports (shared on two 12-Mbps controllers) and two Firewire "400" ports (eight watts shared). Apple advertised that this computer had five USB 1.1 ports, counting three on the system and two on the keyboard.
Also see: Complete Ports. |
| Expansion Slots: |
AirPort |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Details: |
This model has "built-in antennas and [a] card slot for [an] optional AirPort card". |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
Apple Pro Keyboard |
Incl. Input: |
Apple Pro Mouse |
| Case Type: |
All-in-One |
Form Factor: |
eMac |
| Details: |
Accommodates a 17" CRT, but is slightly less deep than the original iMac CRT model which only had a 15" CRT. |
| Apple Model No: |
M8892LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
eMac - Original |
| Details: |
The Apple model number should be unique to this system. |
| Gestalt/Model ID: |
N/A |
Machine Model: |
PowerMac4,4 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. |
| Battery Type: |
3.6V Lithium |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
9.2.2 & X 10.1.4 (5R106) |
Maximum MacOS: |
X 10.4.11 |
| Details: |
This system cannot run versions of MacOS X more recent than 10.4.11. |
| MacOS 9 Support: |
Boot/Classic Mode |
Windows Support: |
Emulation Only |
| Details: |
This model is capable of booting in MacOS 9 and using MacOS 9 applications within the MacOS X "Classic" environment.
Site sponsor OHS specializes in heavily upgraded Macs capable of running both MacOS X and MacOS 9 applications. |
| Dimensions: |
15.8 x 15.8 x 17.1 |
Avg. Weight: |
50 lbs. (22.7 kg) |
| Details: |
*In inches - height x width x depth (40.6 cm, 40.6 cm, 43.3 cm). |
| Original Price: |
US$1499 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$150-US$300 |
| Details: |
Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
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