Apple iMac "PowerPC G3" 400 MHz 1999 | Slot-Loading | Special Edition Specs
iMac - M7668LL/A - PowerMac2,1 - M5521About This iMac
The Apple iMac G3 Blueberry Slot Loading computer came with features that were unique especially as regards its convection cooling system which allowed it to be a quiet machine. There was no internal metal casing and as such, it had a translucent appearance. It also came with a sound system designed by Harmon-Kardon which really stood as a stand-out feature of the device.
Storage
The device was built with 13.0 GB Ultra ATA hard drive storage.
Screen Size and Resolution
The iMac G3 Blueberry Slot Loading had a 15 inch “crystal clear” CRT display with a 13.8 inch viewable area.
Inclusive Features
The iMac includes the following features and ports:
- A Power Adapter (100V to 260V AC, 150W maximum)
- Support for an optional AirPort (802.11b) wireless card.
- Slot-Loading CD-ROM drive
Processor & Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
The iMac G3 Blueberry Slot Loading had Mac OS 8.6 pre-installed on it. The processor that powered the computer was the 400 MHz PowerPC 750 (G3) processor.
Memory & Architecture
The device was built with a 512k backside level 2 cache and with a RAM of 128 MB.
400 MHz PowerPC G3
128 MB
13 GB Hard Drive
Plugged-in
Upgradability
Although the iMac G3 Blueberry Slot Loading came with 128 MB of RAM which could be upgraded up to 1 GB of RAM.
The Operating System of the iMac G3 Blueberry Slot Loading can also be upgraded from its pre-installed MacOS 8.6 up to MacOS X 10.4.11.
The iMac G3 Blueberry Slot Loading computer’s dimensions were 38.1 cm x 38.1 cm x 43.4 cm and it featured a weight of 34.7 lbs (15.7 kg).
Introduced: October 5, 1999 |
Discontinued: July 19, 2000 |
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Screen Size and Resolution |
Memory |
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Screen Size |
15 inches (13.8 viewable area) |
Level 1 Cache |
64k |
Resolution |
640×480 @ 117Hz 800×600 @ 95Hz 1024×768 @ 75Hz |
Level 2/Level 3 Cache |
512k (backside) |
Processor |
RAM Type |
PC100 SDRAM |
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Processors |
1 |
Min. RAM Speed |
10 ns |
Architecture |
32-Bit |
Standard RAM |
128 MB |
Speed |
400 MHz |
Maximum RAM |
1 GB |
Type |
PowerPC 750 (G3) |
RAM Slots |
2 |
Processor Upgrade |
Soldered |
Motherboard RAM |
None |
FPU |
Integrated |
Graphics |
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System Bus Speed |
100 MHz |
Video Card |
Rage 128 VR 2D/3D |
Cache Bus Speed |
200 MHz |
VRAM Type |
SDRAM |
ROM/Firmware |
Open Firmware |
Standard VRAM |
8 MB |
EFI Architecture |
N/A |
Maximum VRAM |
8 MB |
Storage |
Inclusive Features and Ports |
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Standard Storage |
13.0 GB HDD |
Standard Optical Drive |
4X DVD-ROM |
Storage Speed |
N/A |
Standard Ethernet |
10/100Base-T |
Storage Dimensions |
3.5” (25.4 mm) |
Standard Modem |
56.6k |
Storage Interface |
Ultra ATA |
Standard Air Port |
None |
Battery |
Standard Bluetooth |
None |
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Type |
3.6V Lithium |
USB Port 1.1 |
2 |
Battery Life |
N/A |
FireWire Ports |
2 (400) |
Description |
Keyboard |
Apple USB Keyboard |
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Case Type |
All-in-One |
Inclusive Input |
Apple USB Mouse |
Form Factor |
iMac (Slot Loading) |
S-Video Output |
None |
Apple Order No |
M7668LL/A |
Microphone |
1 (Built-in) |
Apple Subfamily |
Slot Loading DV SE |
Headphone |
2 |
Apple Model Number |
M5521 (EMC 1821) |
Sound Out |
1 |
Model ID |
PowerMac 2.1
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Power Adapter |
1 |