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iMac G3 Q&A - Updated February 23, 2009
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What are the differences between the fourth generation "Summer 2000" iMac G3 models?
Please note that the fourth generation "Summer 2000" iMac G3 models -- which refers to "Summer" in the Northern Hemisphere -- were introduced on July 19, 2000 and discontinued on February 22, 2001.
The fourth generation "Summer 2000" iMac G3 models -- the iMac G3/350 (Summer 2000 - Indigo, No Firewire or AirPort), iMac G3/400 DV (Summer 2000 - Indigo/Ruby), iMac G3/450 DV+ (Summer 2000), and iMac G3/500 DV SE (Summer 2000) -- have G3 processors, a 100 MHz system bus, PC100 SDRAM, Ultra ATA hard drives, and ATI Rage 128 Pro video processors packaged in all-in-one cases with a 15-Inch "crystal clear" CRT display.
Compared to the "Slot Loading" line that these models replaced, the "Summer 2000" series is quite similar internally, with the same motherboard design but slightly faster video processors with the same amount of VRAM and "beefier" configurations. Externally, the case design was the same but the "fruit" colors were replaced with indigo, ruby, sage, snow, and graphite (with some models available in some colors and not others). All but the low-end iMac G3/350 (Summer 2000 - Indigo, No Firewire or AirPort) configuration have support for an optional AirPort (802.11b) wireless card as well as two Firewire "400" ports.
The major differences between the "Summer 2000" models are summarized below for your convenience:
iMac G3 | ||||
Processor: | 350 MHz | 400 MHz | 450 MHz | 500 MHz |
Bus: | 100 MHz | 100 MHz | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
L2: | 512k | 512k | 512k | 512k |
Memory: | PC100 | PC100 | PC100 | PC100 |
Std. RAM: | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Max. RAM: | 1.0 GB | 1.0 GB | 1.0 GB | 1.0 GB |
Display: | 13.8"* | 13.8"* | 13.8"* | 13.8"* |
Resolution: | 800x600* | 800x600* | 800x600* | 800x600* |
Video†: | 128 Pro | 128 Pro | 128 Pro | 128 Pro |
VRAM: | 8 MB | 8 MB | 8 MB | 8 MB |
HD: | 7 GB | 10 GB | 20 GB | 30 GB |
Optical: | 24X CD | 24X CD | 4X DVD | 4X DVD |
AirPort: | None | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Bluetooth: | None | None | None | None |
Firewire: | No | Yes (2) | Yes (2) | Yes (2) |
Colors: | Blueberry | Multiple§ | Multiple§ | Multiple§ |
Order No: | M7667LL/A | M7639LL/A§ | M7676LL/A§ | M7651LL/A§ |
Orig. Price: | US$799 | US$999 | US$1299 | US$1499 |
* 15.0" (13.8" viewable area) display supports 640x480 at 117 Hz, 800x600 at 95 Hz, and 1024x768 at 75 Hz.
† These models have ATI Rage 128 Pro video with 8 MB of VRAM.
§ The iMac G3/400 DV (Summer 2000 - Indigo/Ruby) was offered in indigo (M7639LL/A) and ruby (M7706LL/A), the iMac G3/450 DV+ (Summer 2000) was offered in sage green (M7676LL/A), indigo (M7647LL/A), and ruby (M7652LL/A), and the iMac G3/500 DV SE (Summer 2000) was offered in graphite (M7651LL/A) and snow (M7709LL/A).
Please refer to the Ultimate Mac Comparison feature to dynamically compare any iMac G3 model to any other G3 or later Mac.
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