Apple iMac G3/333 (Fruit Colors) Specs (M7440LL/A*)
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The Apple iMac G3/333 (Fruit Colors) features a 333 MHz PowerPC 750 (G3) processor, 512k backside level 2 cache, 32 MB of RAM, a 6.0 GB EIDE hard drive, and ATI Rage Pro Turbo graphics with 6 MB of VRAM packed into a colorful "retro futuristic" all-in-one case design with a 15-inch "crystal clear" CRT display.
It was offered in five different colors -- lime (lime green), strawberry (pinkish-red), blueberry (royal blue), grape (purple), and tangerine (orange-yellow).
Apart from a faster processor, the iMac G3/333 (Fruit Colors) effectively is identical to the iMac G3/266 (Fruit Colors) that preceded it.
Also see: What are the differences between the second generation "Fruit Colors" iMac G3 models?
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| Introduction Date: |
April 14, 1999 |
Discontinued Date: |
October 5, 1999 |
| 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 750 (G3) |
Processor Speed: |
333 MHz |
| Processor Upgrade: |
G3 Daughtercard |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
Third-party processor upgrade cards were released.
Also see: Is the CPU on the iMac G3 upgradable? How is it mounted? Are third-party processor upgrades available? |
| System Bus Speed: |
66 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
166 MHz |
| 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: |
512k (backside) |
| Details: |
The 512k of backside cache has a 166 MHz bus. |
| RAM Type: |
PC66 SDRAM |
Min. RAM Speed: |
10 ns |
| Details: |
Uses 144-pin PC66 SO-DIMM memory modules.
Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the iMac G3 models? How much RAM of what type do these systems support? |
| Standard RAM: |
32 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
128 MB* |
| Details: |
*Maximum RAM as officially supported by Apple. "Unofficially" this model can support 512 MB of RAM (two 256 MB modules).
Site sponsor Other World Computing sells iMac memory, as well as hard drives, accessories, and other upgrades. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
2 |
| Video Card: |
Rage Pro Turbo |
VRAM Type: |
SGRAM |
| Details: |
ATI Rage Pro Turbo video with 6 MB of VRAM.
Also see: What type of video processor is provided by the iMac G3 models? Is it upgradable? |
| Standard VRAM: |
6 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
6 MB |
| Details: |
The video cannot be upgraded. |
| Built-in Display: |
15.0" (13.8") |
Native Resolution: |
800x600* |
| Details: |
*15.0" (13.8" viewable area) display supports 640x480 at 117 Hz, 800x600 at 95 Hz, and 1024x768 at 75 Hz. |
| 2nd Display Support: |
None |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
N/A |
| Standard Hard Drive: |
6.0 GB |
Int. HD Interface: |
EIDE (ATA-3) |
| Details: |
This model does not support hard drives larger than 128 GB.
Also see: How do you replace or upgrade the hard drive in the iMac G3 models? Do these models support "big drives"? |
| Standard Optical: |
24X CD-ROM |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
24X tray-loading CD-ROM drive.
Also see: What are the capabilities of the optical drive provided by the iMac G3 models? How do you replace or upgrade the optical drive? |
| Standard Modem: |
56.6k (Internal) |
Standard Ethernet: |
10/100Base-T |
| Standard AirPort: |
None |
Standard Bluetooth: |
None |
| Details: |
Also see: Which iMac G3 models support AirPort? How do you install or replace the AirPort card? |
| USB Ports: |
2 (1.1) |
Firewire Ports: |
None |
| Details: |
This system has two USB 1.1 ports.
Also see: Which iMac G3 models have Firewire "400" ports?
Also see: Complete Ports. |
| Expansion Slots: |
None |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Details: |
The original "bondi" blue iMac models have a "Mezzanine" expansion slot that was underutilized by third-parties, but the "Fruit Colors" iMac models do not. |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
Apple USB Keyboard |
Incl. Input: |
Apple USB Mouse* |
| Details: |
*This model shipped with an oft maligned "hockey puck" mouse. |
| Case Type: |
All-in-One |
Form Factor: |
iMac (Fruit Colors) |
| Details: |
All-in-one case design offered in lime (lime green), strawberry (pinkish-red), blueberry (royal blue), grape (purple), and tangerine (orange-yellow).
Also see: Which iMac G3 models were offered in which colors? How many colors were available in total? |
| Apple Model No: |
M7440LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
iMac - Fruit Colors |
| Details: |
*The most popular color -- blueberry -- was assigned model number M7440LL/A. Strawberry is M7441LL/A, grape is M7442LL/A, tangerine is M7443LL/A, and lime is M7444LL/A. |
| Gestalt/Model ID: |
N/A |
Machine Model: |
iMac,1 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. |
| Battery Type: |
3.6V Lithium |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
8.6 |
Maximum MacOS: |
X 10.3.9 |
| Details: |
This system cannot run versions of MacOS X more recent than 10.3.9. |
| 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 15.2 x 17.6 |
Avg. Weight: |
38.1 lbs. (18.1 kg) |
| Details: |
*In inches - height x width x depth (40.1 cm x 38.6 cm x 44.7 cm). |
| Original Price: |
US$1199 |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
| 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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