iMac PowerPC 7445 (G4) 2003

The Apple iMac G4/1.0 17-Inch (Flat Panel) is equipped with a 1.0 GHz PowerPC 7445 (G4) processor featuring the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processing unit and a 256k on-chip level 2 cache. It includes 256 MB of RAM (266 MHz PC2100 DDR SDRAM), an 80.0 GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive (7200 RPM), a tray-loading 4X "SuperDrive", and NVIDIA GeForce4 MX graphics with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM (AGP 4X support). Support for AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth is available with optional cards.

The internal components are housed in a stylish 10.6-inch half-sphere, ice-white case with a chromed stainless steel neck supporting a 17" TFT Active Matrix LCD display. This model was shipped with MacOS X 10.2 "Jaguar" (and is unable to boot into MacOS 9), along with an ice-white Apple Pro Keyboard, Mouse, and Speakers. Unlike some earlier convection-cooled iMac models, the iMac "Flat Panel" series utilizes a quiet internal fan for cooling.

This iMac G4, with its large 17-inch screen, received very high praise, complemented by its innovative design. The 1.0 GHz G4 processor had the performance to comfortably handle everything from daily tasks to some creative work. The NVIDIA GeForce4 MX graphics, equipped with 64MB of VRAM—more than the 15-inch model—provided a smoother graphics experience. The inclusion of a SuperDrive was also a major draw for users wanting to create DVDs. It is remembered as one of the most popular models in the iMac G4 series.