Apple iMac G4/800 17-Inch (Flat Panel) Specs (M8812LL/A)
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The Apple iMac G4/800 17-Inch (Flat Panel) features an 800 MHz PowerPC 7445 (G4) processor with the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processing unit and a 256k on-chip level 2 cache, 256 MB of RAM (PC133 SDRAM), an 80.0 GB Ultra ATA/66 hard drive (5400 RPM), a tray-loading "SuperDrive", and NVIDIA GeForce4 MX graphics with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM (AGP 2X support).
The internal components are housed in an attractive 10.6" half-sphere, ice white case with a chromed stainless steel neck that supports a 17" TFT Active Matrix LCD display. This model shipped with MacOS X 10.1 and MacOS 9.2 installed with MacOS X selected as the default, as well as an ice white Apple Pro Keyboard, Mouse, and Speakers. Unlike some earlier iMac models that are convection-cooled, the iMac "Flat Panel" series is cooled by a quiet internal fan.
Also see: What are the differences between the original iMac G4 "Flat Panel" models?
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| Introduction Date: |
July 17, 2002 |
Discontinued Date: |
February 4, 2003 |
| 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 7445 (G4) |
Processor Speed: |
800 MHz |
| Details: |
The PowerPC G4 includes the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processor. |
| Processor Upgrade: |
None |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
The processor is mounted directly to the motherboard. |
| System Bus Speed: |
100 MHz (8:1) |
Cache Bus Speed: |
800 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: |
256k on-chip level 2 cache runs at processor speed. |
| RAM Type: |
PC133 SDRAM |
Min. RAM Speed: |
10 ns |
| Details: |
Supports PC133 SDRAM.
Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the iMac G4 models? How much RAM of what type do these systems support? |
| Standard RAM: |
256 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* |
| Details: |
*There is one factory installed memory module in a 168-pin DIMM slot and one 144-pin user-accessible SO-DIMM slot. |
| Video Card: |
GeForce4 MX |
VRAM Type: |
DDR SDRAM |
| Details: |
Shipped with a "NVIDIA GeForce4 MX graphics processor with AGP 2X support".
Also see: What type of video processor is provided by the iMac G4? Is it upgradable? |
| Standard VRAM: |
32 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
32 MB |
| Details: |
The video cannot be upgraded. |
| Built-in Display: |
17.0" TFT |
Native Resolution: |
1440x900 |
| Details: |
This model has a 17.0" TFT active matrix display with a native resolution of 1440x900. It also supports "1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; [and] 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio." Apple reports a "typical" brightness of 200 cd/m, contrast ratio of 300:1, and viewing angle of 120 degrees horizontal and 90 degrees vertical. |
| 2nd Display Support: |
Mirroring Only* |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
1024x768* |
| Details: |
Apple reports that this system has a "mini-VGA output port ([that] requires [a] VGA display adapter)" with support for video mirroring at output resolutions of "640 by 480 pixels at 60 Hz, 800 by 600 pixels at 75 Hz, and 1024 by 768 pixels at 75 Hz".
However, the hardware is capable of using an external display in dual or "extended desktop mode", Apple just blocked the capability in firmware to protect sales of more expensive Macs. Unsupported third-party hacks are available. |
| Standard Hard Drive: |
80 GB (5400 RPM) |
Int. HD Interface: |
Ultra ATA/66 |
| Details: |
This model supports hard drives larger than 128 GB. Ultra ATA/100 hard drives are backwards compatible with the Ultra ATA/66 standard.
Also see: How do you replace or upgrade the hard drive in the iMac G4 models? Which models support "big drives" and which do not? |
| Standard Optical: |
2X "SuperDrive" |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the tray-loading DVD-R/CD-RW SuperDrive "writes DVD-R discs at 2x speed, reads DVDs at 6x speed, writes CD-R discs at 8x speed, writes CD-RW discs at 4x speed, [and] reads CDs at 24x speed."
Also see: What are the capabilities of the optical drive provided by the iMac G4 models? How do you replace or upgrade the optical drive? |
| Standard Modem: |
56k v.90 |
Standard Ethernet: |
10/100Base-T |
| Details: |
Internal 56k v.90 modem and 10/100Base-T Ethernet standard. |
| Standard AirPort: |
802.11b (Optional) |
Standard Bluetooth: |
None |
| Details: |
This model could be configured with AirPort (802.11b) at the time of purchase at additional cost.
Also see: Which iMac G4 models support AirPort and which support AirPort Extreme? How do you replace or upgrade the AirPort card? |
| USB Ports: |
3 (1.1) |
Firewire Ports: |
2 (400) |
| Details: |
This system has three USB 1.1 ports (shared on two 12-Mbps controllers) and two Firewire "400" ports (eight watts shared). Apple advertised that this computer had five USB 1.1 ports, counting three on the system and two on the keyboard.
Also see: Complete Ports. |
| Expansion Slots: |
AirPort |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Details: |
This model has "built-in antennas and [a] card slot for [an] optional AirPort card". |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
Apple Pro Keyboard |
Incl. Input: |
Apple Pro Mouse |
| Details: |
This model also shipped with Apple Pro Speakers. |
| Case Type: |
All-in-One |
Form Factor: |
iMac G4 17" Flat Panel |
| Details: |
10.6 inch (27.0 cm) half sphere ice white case with a chromed staineless steel neck that supports the display. |
| Apple Order No: |
M8812LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
iMac 17" Flat Panel |
| Details: |
The Apple order number should be unique to this system. |
| Apple Model No: |
M6498 |
Model ID: |
PowerMac4,5 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the M6498 Model Number and all Macs with the PowerMac4,5 Model Identifier. |
| Battery Type: |
3.6V Lithium |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
9.2.2 & X 10.1.2 |
Maximum MacOS: |
X 10.4.11 |
| Details: |
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: |
13.03 x 16.7 x 10.6* |
Avg. Weight: |
22.8 lbs. (10.4 kg) |
| Details: |
*In inches - height x width x depth - minimum (33.1 cm, 42.3 cm, 27.0 cm). The maximum dimensions are 20 inches x 17.7 inches x 16.7 inches (50.9 cm, 44.9 cm, 42.3 cm). |
| Original Price: |
US$1999 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$300-US$450 |
| 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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