Apple iMac G3/500 DV SE (Summer 2000) Specs (M7651LL/A*)
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The Apple iMac G3/500 DV Special Edition (Summer 2000) features a 500 MHz PowerPC 750 (G3) processor, 512k backside level 2 cache, 128 MB of RAM, a 30.0 GB Ultra ATA hard drive, a slot loading 4X DVD-ROM drive, ATI Rage 128 Pro (AGP 2X) graphics with 8 MB of VRAM, a Harmon-Kardon designed sound system, and Firewire "400" ports packed into a translucent "graphite" or "snow" all-in-one case design with a 15-inch CRT display.
The iMac G3/500 DV Special Edition (Summer 2000) is similar to the iMac G3/450 DV+ (Summer 2000) released at the same time, but was offered in "graphite" and "snow" rather than "indigo", "ruby", and "sage". The Special Edition model also shipped with a faster processor, twice the RAM, and a larger hard drive (30.0 GB instead of 20.0 GB).
The iMac G3/500 DV Special Edition (Summer 2000) also is rather similar to the iMac G3/400 DV Special Edition (Slot Loading) that it replaced, but the "Summer 2000" DV Special Edition system is offered in "snow" (white) as well as graphite. The iMac G3/500 DV Special Edition (Summer 2000) systems also shipped with a larger hard drive (30.0 GB instead of 13.0 GB) and a slightly better video processor with the same amount of VRAM (8 MB).
The "Summer 2000" models also replaced the oft panned Apple USB Keyboard and "hockey puck" Apple USB Mouse with the Apple Pro Keyboard and Mouse.
Please note that Apple decided to refer to this line as the "Summer 2000" series, which refers to Summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
Also see: What are the differences between the fourth generation "Summer 2000" iMac G3 models?
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| Introduction Date: |
July 19, 2000 |
Discontinued Date: |
February 22, 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 750 (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: |
250 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 250 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: |
128 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 Pro |
VRAM Type: |
SDRAM |
| Details: |
ATI Rage 128 Pro (AGP 2X) 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: |
30.0 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 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 graphite and snow.
Also see: Which iMac G3 models were offered in which colors? How many colors were available in total? |
| Apple Model No: |
M7651LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
Summer 2000 DV |
| Details: |
*Graphite was assigned M7651LL/A and snow was assigned M7709LL/A. |
| Gestalt/Model ID: |
N/A |
Machine Model: |
PowerMac2,2 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. |
| Battery Type: |
3.6V Lithium |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
9.0.4 |
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$1499 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$125-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).
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