iMac Slot Loading DV 1999

iMac Slot Loading DV 1999

iMac

Discontinued
Released: October 5, 1999Discontinued on: July 19, 2000
United States: 1299

Overview

Based on the Kihei architecture, the Apple iMac G3/400 DV (Slot Loading - Fruit Colors) is powered by a 400 MHz PowerPC 750 (G3) processor with a 512k backside level 2 cache. It includes 64 MB of RAM, a 10.0 GB Ultra ATA hard drive, a 4X slot-loading DVD-ROM drive, and ATI Rage 128 VR 2D/3D (AGP 2X) graphics with 8 MB of VRAM. The system, with its Harmon-Kardon sound, is housed in a translucent, colorful all-in-one case featuring a 15-inch CRT display.


It was available in the same five colors as the earlier "Fruit Colors" iMacs—lime, strawberry, blueberry, grape, and tangerine—but is easily identified by its slot-loading optical drive and dual Firewire 400 ports.


Unlike its predecessors, the iMac "Slot Loading" series is convection-cooled for quieter operation and omits the internal metal housing for a more translucent look. Similar to the lower-end iMac G3/350 (Slot Loading), this "DV" model features a slot-loading optical drive and optional AirPort support. Both models shared superior system bus, RAM, hard drive, video, and sound systems compared to the iMac G3/333 series they replaced. However, the "DV" (Digital Video) model specifically includes a DVD-ROM drive instead of a CD-ROM, plus dual Firewire "400" ports and a VGA video-out port.

Evaluation

As its "DV" name implies, this model, equipped with Firewire ports and a DVD-ROM drive, evolved the iMac into a consumer-level video editing machine. Combined with the debut of iMovie, it was highly praised for ushering in an era where anyone could easily enjoy video creation. The slot-loading drive and quiet, fanless design also enhanced its appeal as a more refined product. Merging a colorful chassis with the new value proposition of video editing, it was a significant milestone in the history of the iMac.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDPowerMac2,1
Apple Model NoM5521 (EMC 1821)
Apple Order NoM7493LL/A
Apple SubfamilySlot Loading DV

Price

Price Table
Original Price (US)1299
United States1299
Canada1999

Body

Body Table
Form FactoriMac (Slot Loading)
Case TypeAll-in-One
Dimensions15.0 x 15.0 x 17.1 in / 38.1 x 38.1 x 43.4 cm
Avg. Weight34.7 lbs / 15.7 kg

Platform

Platform Table
Processor TypePowerPC 750 (G3)
Processor Speed400 MHz
Processors1
Architecture32-Bit
System Bus Speed100 MHz
Cache Bus Speed200 MHz
L1 Cache64k
L2/L3 Cache512k (backside)
FPUIntegrated
ROM/Firmware TypeOpen Firmware
Geekbench 2 (32)211

Memory

Memory Table
Standard RAM64 MB
Maximum RAM1 GB
RAM TypePC100 SDRAM
Min. RAM Speed10 ns
RAM Slots2

Storage

Storage Table
Standard Storage10.0 GB HDD
Storage InterfaceUltra ATA
Storage Dimensions3.5" (25.4 mm)
Standard Optical4X DVD-ROM

Display

Display Table
Built-in Display15.0" (13.8")
Native Resolution800x600
Video CardRage 128 VR 2D/3D
Standard VRAM8 MB
Maximum VRAM8 MB
VRAM TypeSDRAM
2nd Display SupportMirroring Only
2nd Max. Resolution1024x768
Video (Monitor)1 (VGA)

Audio

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

Connectivity

Connectivity Table
USB2 (1.1)
USB Ports2 (1.1)
Firewire2 (400)
Firewire Ports2 (400)
Ethernet1 (RJ-45)
Standard Ethernet10/100Base-T
Modem1 (RJ-11)
Standard Modem56.6k (Internal)
Expansion SlotsAirPort

Wireless Connectivity

Wireless Connectivity Table
Standard AirPort802.11b (Optional)

Power

Power Table
Power1
Battery Type3.6V Lithium

Software

Software Table
Pre-Installed MacOS8.6
Maximum MacOSX 10.4.11
MacOS 9 SupportBoot/Classic Mode
Windows SupportEmulation Only

Accessories

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

Upgrades

Upgrades Table
Processor UpgradeSoldered