Apple iMac G3/400 DV (Slot Loading - Fruit) Specs (M7493LL/A*)
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The Apple iMac G3/400 DV (Slot Loading - Fruit Colors), based on the Kihei architecture, features a 400 MHz PowerPC 750 (G3) processor, 512k backside level 2 cache, 64 MB of RAM, a 10.0 GB Ultra ATA hard drive, a slot loading 4X DVD-ROM drive, ATI Rage 128 VR 2D/3D (AGP 2X) graphics with 8 MB of VRAM, and a Harmon-Kardon designed sound system packed into a translucent colorful all-in-one case design with a 15-inch CRT display.
It was offered in the same five colors -- lime (lime green), strawberry (pinkish-red), blueberry (royal blue), grape (purple), and tangerine (orange-yellow) -- as the earlier "Fruit Colors" iMac models, but can be quickly distinguished by the slot loading optical drive, as well as the dual Firewire 400 ports.
Unlike previous iMac models, the iMac "Slot Loading" series is convection cooled for quieter operation and lacks the internal metal housing for a more translucent appearance.
Like the low-end iMac G3/350 (Slot Loading - Blueberry, No Firewire) released at the same time, the iMac G3/400 DV (Slot Loading - Fruit Colors) has a slot loading optical drive -- as one would expect given its informal name -- and support for an optional AirPort (802.11b) wireless card. The "Blueberry, No Firewire" and "DV" models also share a system bus, RAM standard (PC100), hard drive standard (Ultra ATA), video processor, and sound system all superior to the iMac G3/333 (Fruit Colors) series that the "Slot Loading" models replaced. However, the iMac G3/400 "DV" -- which stands for "Digital Video" -- has a DVD-ROM drive instead of CD-ROM, and adds dual Firewire "400" ports and a VGA video out port.
Also see: What are the differences between the third generation "Slot Loading" iMac G3 models?
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| Introduction Date: |
October 5, 1999 |
Discontinued Date: |
July 19, 2000 |
| 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: |
400 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: |
200 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 200 MHz bus. |
| 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: |
512 MB* |
| Details: |
*Maximum RAM as officially supported by Apple. "Unofficially" this model can support 1.0 GB of RAM (two 512 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 128 VR 2D/3D |
VRAM Type: |
SDRAM |
| Details: |
ATI Rage 128 VR 2D/3D video with 8 MB of VRAM.
Also see: What type of video processor is provided by the iMac G3 models? Is it upgradable? |
| Standard VRAM: |
8 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
8 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: |
10.0 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 DVD-ROM |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
4X slot loading DVD-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: |
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 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 (Slot Loading) |
| 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: |
M7493LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
Slot Loading DV/SE |
| Details: |
*The most popular color -- blueberry -- was assigned model number M7493LL/A. Tangerine is M7671LL/A, grape is M7672LL/A, strawberry is M7673LL/A, and lime is M7674LL/A. |
| Gestalt/Model ID: |
N/A |
Machine Model: |
PowerMac2,1 |
| 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 10.4.11 |
| 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: |
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$1299 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$90-US$125 |
| 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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