Apple iMac G3/500 (Summer 2001 - I/S) Specs (M8582LL/A*)
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The Apple iMac G3/500 (Summer 2001 - Indigo/Snow) features a 500 MHz PowerPC 750cx (G3) processor with a 256k on-chip level 2 cache, 64 MB or 128 MB of RAM, a 20.0 GB Ultra ATA hard drive, a slot loading 24X CD-ROM or 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" (pictured) or "snow" all-in-one case design with a 15-inch CRT display.
There were at least three configurations of the iMac G3/500 (Summer 2001 - Indigo/Snow) model released for the North American consumer market (with others released internationally and for education). As originally introduced on July 18, 2001, it was configured with 128 MB of RAM and a 8X/4X/24X CD-RW drive and sold for US$999. On October 1, 2001, a lower-end configuration was introduced -- offered only in indigo -- equipped with 64 MB of RAM and a 24X CD-ROM drive for US$799.
On January 7, 2002, corresponding with the introduction of the iMac G4/700 (Flat Panel), the original indigo and snow models were discontinued and the low-end model had its standard RAM boosted to 128 MB. It also began shipping with MacOS X 10.2 selected as the default operating system, although MacOS 9 also was pre-installed.
Please note that Apple decided to refer to this line as the "Summer 2001" series, which refers to Summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
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| Introduction Date: |
July 18, 2001* |
Discontinued Date: |
March 18, 2003* |
| Details: |
*On July 18, 2001, this model was introduced with 128 MB of RAM and a CD-RW drive. On On October 1, 2001, a lower-end configuration -- offered only in indigo -- was introduced with 64 MB of RAM and a CD-ROM drive. On January 7, 2002, the original configuration was discontinued and the lower-end configuration had its RAM boosted to 128 MB.
The "Introduction Date" generally 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: |
N/A |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| 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: |
Uses 168-pin PC100 SDRAM memory modules. |
| Standard RAM: |
64 MB, 128 MB* |
Maximum RAM: |
1.0 GB |
| Details: |
*Originally sold with 128 MB of RAM. On On October 1, 2001, a lower-end configuration -- offered only in indigo -- was introduced with 64 MB of RAM. On January 7, 2002, the original configuration was discontinued and the lower-end configuration had its RAM boosted to 128 MB.
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| 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. |
| 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. |
| Standard Optical: |
24X CD, 4X CD-RW* |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
Originally configured with a slot loading CD-RW drive capable of writing CD-R at 8X, CD-RW at 4X, and reading CD-ROM at 24X. On October 1, 2001, a lower-end configuration -- offered only in indigo -- was introduced with a 24X slot loading CD-ROM 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. |
| 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: Complete Ports. |
| Expansion Slots: |
None |
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) or snow (white). |
| Apple Model No: |
M8582LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
iMac - Summer 2001 |
| Details: |
Indigo was assigned model number M8582LL/A, and snow was assigned model number M8490LL/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, X 10.0.4* |
Maximum MacOS: |
X 10.4.11 |
| Details: |
*Later models shipped with MacOS 9.2 and a subsequent version of MacOS X. Models shipped starting January 7, 2002 had MacOS X 10.2 selected as the default, although MacOS 9.2 still was pre-installed.
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.
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| 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$799, US$999* |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$200-US$250 |
| Details: |
*Originally configured with 128 MB of RAM and a 8X/4X/24X CD-RW drive for US$999. Subsequently equipped with 64 MB or 128 MB of RAM and a 24X CD-ROM drive for US$799.
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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