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iMac G5 Q&A - Updated January 15, 2007
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What are the differences between the "iSight" iMac G5 models?
Please note that the iMac G5 "iSight" series was introduced on October 12, 2005 and discontinued January 10, 2006.
The Apple iMac G5 "iSight" models follow the design of their predecessors with the entire computer placed behind the flat-panel display in an integrated all-in-one enclosure.
The "iSight" systems, however, are "up to" half an inch thinner and 15% lighter than earlier iMac G5 models and use a faster architecture and superior graphics. As the name implies, both include an integrated iSight camera for easy video conferencing.
The major differences are summarized below in this handy chart:
iMac G5 | ||
Processor: | 1.9 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
System Bus: | 633 MHz | 700 MHz |
Level 2 Cache: | 512k | 512k |
Memory Type: | PC2-4200 DDR2 | PC2-4200 DDR2 |
Std. RAM: | 512 MB | 512 MB |
Max. RAM: | 2.5 GB | 2.5 GB |
Display: | 17.0" TFT | 20.0" TFT |
Resolution: | 1440x900 | 1680x1050 |
Video Card: | ATI Radeon X600 Pro | ATI Radeon X600 XT |
Video RAM: | 128 MB | 128 MB |
Hard Drive: | 160 GB† | 250 GB† |
Optical Drive: | 8X DL "SuperDrive" | 8X DL "SuperDrive" |
AP Extreme: | Standard | Standard |
Bluetooth 2.0: | Standard | Standard |
Expansion: | AP/BL* | AP/BL* |
Model No: | MA063LL/A | MA064LL/A |
Orig. Price: | US$1299 | US$1699 |
†Both hard drives are 7200 RPM.
*AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR pre-installed.
Please refer to the Ultimate Mac Comparison feature to dynamically compare any iMac G5 model to any other G3 or later Mac.
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