Apple iMac G5/1.9 17-Inch (iSight) Specs
Identifiers: iSight - MA063LL/A - PowerMac12,1 - A1144 - 2081
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The Apple iMac G5/1.9 17-Inch (iSight) follows the design of its predecessors with the entire computer placed behind the flat-panel display in an integrated all-in-one enclosure. This model, however, is "up to" half an inch thinner and 15% lighter than earlier iMac G5 models and uses a faster architecture and superior graphics. As the name implies, it includes an integrated iSight camera for easy video conferencing.
The Apple iMac G5/1.9 17-Inch (iSight) comes equipped with a 1.9 GHz PowerPC 970fx (G5) processor with an optimized AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processing unit and a 512k on chip level 2 cache, 633 MHz frontside bus, 512 MB of 533 MHz PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM, a 160.0 GB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA hard drive, a vertically-mounted slot-loading 8X "SuperDrive", ATI Radeon X600 Pro graphics with 128 MB of DDR SDRAM (PCI-Express), and a 17" TFT Active Matrix LCD (1440x900 native) display. Connectivity includes USB 2.0, Firewire "400", built-in AirPort Extreme, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, and Gigabit Ethernet. This model was bundled with the programmable Apple Mighty Mouse and a new six-button Apple Remote.
Also see: What are the differences between the "iSight" iMac G5 models?
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| Introduction Date: |
October 12, 2005 |
Discontinued Date: |
January 10, 2006 |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date this model was introduced via press release. On January 10, 2006, Apple introduced the iMac "Core Duo" 1.83 17-Inch as a replacement, but continued to sell this model until February 2, 2006, when supplies were exhausted.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 2005. |
| Processor Speed: |
1.9 GHz |
Processor Type: |
PowerPC 970fx (G5) |
| Details: |
The PowerPC 970 "G5" has 64-bit data paths and registers with native support for 32-bit application code. It additionally includes the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processor and "two independent double-precision floating-point units".
Also see: How fast is the iMac G5 compared to the iMac G4 Flat-Panel and Power Macintosh G5? |
| Processors: |
1 |
Geekbench: |
1090/1053* |
| Details: |
*These Geekbench 2 benchmarks are in 32-bit and 64-bit modes, respectively.
Geekbench 2 benchmarks reflect results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. Individual user-submitted benchmarks can vary, but an average can be useful to get an idea of the relative performance of different Macs. You also might be interested in combing through all Geekbench user-submissions for Macs with the PowerMac12,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench results from different Macs side-by-side, please see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.
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| Processor Upgrade: |
Soldered |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
The processor is mounted directly to the motherboard. |
| System Bus Speed: |
633 MHz (3:1) |
Cache Bus Speed: |
1.9 GHz (Built-in) |
| Details: |
633 MHz frontside bus. |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
Open Firmware |
ROM/Firmware Size: |
1 MB |
| Details: |
Boot ROM and around 1 MB, other instructions are loaded into RAM (NewWorld). |
| L1 Cache: |
32k/64k |
L2/L3 Cache: |
512k |
| Details: |
32k level 1 data cache, 64k level 1 instructional cache. The 512k on-chip level 2 cache runs at processor speed. |
| RAM Type: |
PC2-4200 DDR2 |
Min. RAM Speed: |
533 MHz |
| Details: |
Supports 533 MHz PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM.
Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the iMac G5 models? How much RAM of what type do these systems support? |
| Standard RAM: |
512 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
2.5 GB |
| Details: |
Site sponsor Other World Computing sells iMac memory, as well as hard drives, accessories, and other upgrades.
Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
512 MB |
RAM Slots: |
1 |
| Details: |
512 MB soldered to the motherboard, supports a single memory module. |
| Video Card: |
Radeon X600 Pro |
VRAM Type: |
DDR SDRAM |
| Details: |
ATI Radeon X600 Pro with 128 MB of DDR SDRAM (PCI-Express).
Also see: What type of video processor is provided by the iMac G5? Is it upgradable? |
| Standard VRAM: |
128 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
128 MB |
| Built-in Display: |
17.0" TFT |
Native Resolution: |
1440x900 |
| Details: |
This model has a 17.0" TFT active matrix display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and a native resolution of 1440x900. In the 16:10 aspect ratio, it also supports 1152x720, 1024x640, and 800x500, and in the 4:3 aspect ratio it supports 1024x768, 800x600, and 640x480. Apple additionally reports a "typical" brightness of 250 cd/m, contrast ratio of 500:1, and viewing angle of 140 degrees horizontal and 120 degrees vertical.
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| 2nd Display Support: |
Mirroring Only* |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
N/A |
| Details: |
Apple reports that this system has a "VGA output port for video mirroring on an external display or projector" and supports "S-video and composite video output to connect directly to a TV or projector" as well.
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: |
160 GB (7200 RPM) |
Int. HD Interface: |
Serial ATA (1.5 Gb/s) |
| Details: |
Also see: How do you replace or upgrade the hard drive in the iMac G5 models? |
| Standard Optical: |
8X DL "SuperDrive" |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the slot-loading 8X DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive "writes DVD+R DL discs at up to 2.4x speed, writes DVD-R and DVD+R discs at up to 8x speed, writes DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs at up to 4x speed, reads DVDs at up to 8x speed, writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 8x, [and] CDs at up to 24x speed."
Also see: What are the capabilities of the optical drive provided by the iMac G5? |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
10/100/1000Base-T |
| Details: |
An external Apple USB Modem could be purchased for US$49. 10/100/1000Base-T (Gigabit) Ethernet standard. |
| Standard AirPort: |
802.11b/g (Standard) |
Standard Bluetooth: |
2.0+EDR |
| Details: |
AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR standard. |
| USB Ports: |
3 (2.0) |
Firewire Ports: |
2 (400) |
| Details: |
Apple advertised that this system had a "total of five USB ports" counting three USB 2.0 ports on the system and two USB 1.1 ports on the keyboard. Two Firewire "400" ports are shared - 8 watts.
Also see: Complete Ports. |
| Expansion Slots: |
AP/BL |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Details: |
Internal AirPort Extreme (802.11b/802.11g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR pre-installed.
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| Incl. Keyboard: |
Apple Keyboard |
Incl. Input: |
Apple Mighty Mouse |
| Details: |
Also included an Apple Remote for use with Apple Front Row media organization software -- that Apple reports provides users with a "simple, intuitive and powerful way to play their music, enjoy their photo slideshows, and watch their DVDs and iMovies". |
| Case Type: |
All-in-One |
Form Factor: |
iMac G5 iSight |
| Details: |
Integrated all-in-one "ice white" enclosure supported by an aluminum stand. |
| Apple Order No: |
MA063LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
iSight |
| Details: |
The Apple order number should be unique to this system. |
| Apple Model No: |
A1144 (EMC 2081) |
Model ID: |
PowerMac12,1 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the A1144 Model Number, the 2081 EMC Number, and the PowerMac12,1 Model Identifier.
For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
| Battery Type: |
3.6V Lithium |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
X 10.4.2 (8E102) |
Maximum MacOS: |
X 10.5.8 |
| Details: |
This system cannot run versions of MacOS X more recent than 10.5.8. |
| MacOS 9 Support: |
Classic Mode Only* |
Windows Support: |
Emulation Only |
| Details: |
*This model is capable of using MacOS 9 applications within the MacOS X "Classic" environment provided with MacOS X 10.4.11 "Tiger" and lower ("Classic" is not supported starting with MacOS X 10.5 "Leopard"). It cannot boot into MacOS 9.
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| Dimensions: |
16.9 x 16.8 x 6.8 |
Avg. Weight: |
15.5 lbs. (7 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (43 cm, 42.6 cm, 17.3 cm). |
| Original Price: |
US$1299 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$450-US$600 |
| 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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