eMac(USB 2.0)

eMac. The most affordable digital hub just got better.

2004.04OS X 10.3.3 ~ OS X 10.5.8

Background

Introduced in April 2004, the eMac (USB 2.0) was essentially a speed-bump of the eMac (ATI Graphics). In addition to a 1.25 GHz G4 Processor, the eMac (USB 2.0) upgraded the 3 USB ports to USB 2.0, increased the base RAM, and included faster memory, a faster ATA bus, faster optical drives, and a faster graphics chip. The low-end model, with a 40 GB hard drive and a combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, sold for $799 U.S. The high-end model, with an 80 GB hard drive and a CD-RW/DVD-R SuperDrive, sold for $999 U.S.

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Key Specs

Display17" CRT (16-inch viewable, 0.25mm dot pitch)
ChipPowerPC G4 (7447/7457)
Memory256MB / 512MB / 1GB / 2GB
Storage40GB / 80GB
Battery-
Weight22.7kg

Full Specifications

Basic Info

Release Date2004.04
IntroducedApril 2004
DiscontinuedMay 2005
Original Price$799 (1.25 GHz Combo), $999 (1.25 GHz SuperDrive)
OS SupportOS X 10.3.3 ~ OS X 10.5.8
Support StatusObsolete

Chip & Storage

ChipPowerPC G4 (7447/7457)(Single-Core)
Memory256MB / 512MB / 1GB / 2GB
Storage40GB / 80GB
Hard Drive InterfaceUltra ATA/100 (ATA-6)
FirmwareOpen Firmware
Graphics Memory32 MB 190 MHz DDR

Display

Screen Size17"
Screen TypeCRT (16-inch viewable, 0.25mm dot pitch)
Resolution1280 × 960

Camera & Audio

KeyboardApple Keyboard / Apple Mouse

Connectivity & Expansion

Wi-FiOptional AirPort Extreme card (802.11b/g)
BluetoothOptional internal Bluetooth module
Expansion SlotsNone
Backup Battery3.6 V 850 mAh lithium battery (922-4028)
Power230 W

Body & Dimensions

Width40.6 mm
Height40.6 mm
Thickness43.3 mm
Weight22.7kg

Color

Available Colors

Model Identifier

Model IDPowerMac6,4
Mold ModelA1002