Apple iMac G3/500 (Early 2001 - Flower/Blue) Specs (M7669LL/A*)
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The Apple iMac G3/500 (Early 2001 - Indigo/Flower Power/Blue Dalmation) features a 500 MHz PowerPC 750cx (G3) processor with a 256k on-chip level 2 cache, 64 MB of RAM, a 20.0 GB Ultra ATA hard drive, a slot loading 8X/4X/24X CD-RW drive, ATI Rage 128 Ultra (AGP 2X) graphics with 16 MB of VRAM, a Harmon-Kardon designed sound system, and Firewire "400" ports packed into a translucent "indigo", "flower power", or "blue dalmation" (pictured) all-in-one case design with a 15-inch CRT display.
In addition to "funky" case design options -- which proved not to be particularly popular -- the iMac G3/500 (Early 2001 - Indigo/Flower Power/Blue Dalmation) and iMac G3/600 Special Edition (Early 2001) models brought substantial performance improvements to the iMac line, with faster PowerPC 750cx (G3) processors with on-chip level 2 caches, faster graphics with more VRAM (16 MB), and CD-RW drives.
Also see: What are the differences between the fifth generation "Early 2001" iMac G3 models?
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| Introduction Date: |
February 22, 2001 |
Discontinued Date: |
July 18, 2001 |
| 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 750cx (G3) |
Processor Speed: |
500 MHz |
| Processor Upgrade: |
Soldered |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
The processor is soldered to the motherboard in this model.
Also see: Is the CPU on the iMac G3 upgradable? How is it mounted? Are third-party processor upgrades available? |
| System Bus Speed: |
100 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
500 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: |
Includes a 256k "on chip" level 2 cache that runs at processor speed. |
| RAM Type: |
PC100 SDRAM |
Min. RAM Speed: |
10 ns |
| Details: |
Officially uses 168-pin PC100 SDRAM memory modules, but PC133 SDRAM is backwards compatible and may be used as well.
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: |
64 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
1.0 GB |
| Details: |
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 128 Ultra |
VRAM Type: |
SDRAM |
| Details: |
ATI Rage 128 Ultra (AGP 2X) video with 16 MB of VRAM.
Also see: What type of video processor is provided by the iMac G3 models? Is it upgradable? |
| Standard VRAM: |
16 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
16 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: |
Mirroring Only |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
1024x768* |
| Details: |
*This iMac model can display an image identical to that shown on the built-in display at the same resolution. |
| Standard Hard Drive: |
20.0 GB |
Int. HD Interface: |
Ultra ATA |
| 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: |
4X CD-RW |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
Slot loading CD-RW drive is capable of writing CD-R at 8X, CD-RW at 4X, and reading CD-ROM at 24X.
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: |
802.11b (Optional) |
Standard Bluetooth: |
None |
| Details: |
Internal support for AirPort (802.11b), but not pre-installed. Adapter needed.
Also see: Which iMac G3 models support AirPort? How do you install or replace the AirPort card? |
| USB Ports: |
2 (1.1) |
Firewire Ports: |
2 (400) |
| Details: |
This system has two USB 1.1 ports and two Firewire "400" ports.
Also see: Which iMac G3 models have Firewire "400" ports?
Also see: Complete Ports. |
| Expansion Slots: |
AirPort |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
Apple Pro Keyboard |
Incl. Input: |
Apple Pro Mouse |
| Case Type: |
All-in-One |
Form Factor: |
iMac (Slot Loading) |
| Details: |
All-in-one case design offered in indigo (dark blue), "blue dalmation" (blue with white spots), and "flower power" (a 60's inspired "psychedelic" flower pattern).
Also see: Which iMac G3 models were offered in which colors? How many colors were available in total? |
| Apple Model No: |
M7669LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
iMac - Early 2001 |
| Details: |
*The most popular color -- Indigo -- was assigned model number M7669LL/A. "Blue Dalmation" was assigned M8347LL/A, and "Flower Power" was assigned M8348LL/A. |
| Gestalt/Model ID: |
N/A |
Machine Model: |
PowerMac4,1 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. |
| Battery Type: |
3.6V Lithium |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
9.1* |
Maximum MacOS: |
X 10.4.11 |
| Details: |
*Later models also shipped with MacOS X 10.0.3, with MacOS 9.1 selected as the default.
Please note that 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: |
15.0 x 15.0 x 17.1 |
Avg. Weight: |
34.7 lbs. (15.7 kg) |
| Details: |
*In inches - height x width x depth (38.1 cm x 38.1 cm x 43.4 cm). |
| Original Price: |
US$1199 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$150-US$175 |
| 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).
Photo Credit: Apple Computer. |
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