iMac PowerPC 750 (G3) 1999

iMac PowerPC 750 (G3) 1999

iMac

Discontinued
Released: April 14, 1999Discontinued on: October 5, 1999
United States: 1199

Overview

Housed in a colorful, "retro-futuristic" all-in-one chassis with a 15-inch "crystal clear" CRT screen, the Apple iMac G3/333 (Fruit Colors) is equipped with a 333 MHz PowerPC 750 (G3) processor. Its technical specifications include a 512k backside level 2 cache, 32 MB of RAM, a 6.0 GB EIDE hard drive, and ATI Rage Pro Turbo graphics with 6 MB of VRAM.


This model was available in a choice of five vibrant colors: lime (lime green), strawberry (pinkish-red), blueberry (royal blue), grape (purple), and tangerine (orange-yellow).


With the exception of a speedier processor, the iMac G3/333 (Fruit Colors) is essentially the same as the iMac G3/266 (Fruit Colors) model it succeeded.

Evaluation

This model was a minor update to the iMac G3/266, with the main change being an increase in processor clock speed to 333 MHz. This performance boost provided a smoother computing experience, but the basic architecture and features remained identical to the previous model. The colorful design continued to be popular and played a role in maintaining the iMac G3's appeal. However, with no major technological innovations, it was positioned purely as a performance-enhanced version of the existing model. It remained an attractive option for entering the world of iMac at an affordable price.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDiMac,1
Apple Model NoM4984 (EMC None)
Apple Order NoM7440LL/A
Apple SubfamilyiMac - Fruit Colors

Price

Price Table
Original Price (US)1199
United States1199
Canada1849

Body

Body Table
Form FactoriMac (Fruit Colors)
Case TypeAll-in-One
Dimensions15.8 x 15.2 x 17.6 in / 40.1 x 38.6 x 44.7 cm
Avg. Weight38.1 lbs / 18.1 kg

Platform

Platform Table
Processor TypePowerPC 750 (G3)
Processor Speed333 MHz
Processors1
Architecture32-Bit
System Bus Speed66 MHz
Cache Bus Speed166 MHz
L1 Cache64k
L2/L3 Cache512k (backside)
FPUIntegrated
ROM/Firmware TypeOpen Firmware

Memory

Memory Table
Standard RAM32 MB
Maximum RAM512 MB
RAM TypePC66 SDRAM
Min. RAM Speed10 ns
RAM Slots2

Storage

Storage Table
Standard Storage6.0 GB HDD
Storage InterfaceEIDE (ATA-3)
Storage Dimensions3.5" (25.4 mm)
Standard Optical24X CD-ROM

Display

Display Table
Built-in Display15.0" (13.8")
Native Resolution800x600
Video CardRage Pro Turbo
Standard VRAM6 MB
Maximum VRAM6 MB
VRAM TypeSGRAM

Audio

Audio Table
Microphone1 (Built-in)
Headphone2
Sound In1
Sound Out1

Connectivity

Connectivity Table
USB2 (1.1)
USB Ports2 (1.1)
Ethernet1 (RJ-45)
Standard Ethernet10/100Base-T
Modem1 (RJ-11)
Standard Modem56.6k (Internal)

Power

Power Table
Power1
Battery Type3.6V Lithium

Software

Software Table
Pre-Installed MacOS8.6
Maximum MacOSX 10.3.9
MacOS 9 SupportBoot/Classic Mode
Windows SupportEmulation Only

Accessories

Accessories Table
Incl. KeyboardApple USB Keyboard
Incl. InputApple USB Mouse

Upgrades

Upgrades Table
Processor UpgradeG3 Daughtercard