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However, I own a 500 MHz G4 Titanium PowerBook, and an iPhone requires USB 2.0. Can I get round this?</p> <!-- <p>I have just become the proud owner of an iPhone 3G, an utterly brilliant device. However, I own a <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2001/15-in-powerbook-g4-early-2001/">500 MHz G4 Titanium PowerBook</a>, and an iPhone requires USB 2.0. Can I get round this? <a href="https://lowendmac.com/2011/using-an-iphone-with-a-powerbook-g3-or-titanium-g4/#more-1440" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> --> </div><!-- .entry-content --> <!-- <footer class="entry-meta"> <span class="cat-links"> Posted in <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/tech-spectrum/" rel="category tag">Tech Spectrum</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> <span class="tag-links"> Tagged <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/3g/" rel="tag">3G</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/changer/" rel="tag">changer</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/g3/" rel="tag">G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/g4/" rel="tag">G4</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/gender/" rel="tag">gender</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/iphone/" rel="tag">iPhone</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/titanium/" rel="tag">titanium</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/usb-1-1/" rel="tag">USB 1.1</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> </footer> --> <!-- #entry-meta --> </article><!-- #post-1440 --> </div> <div class="entry-div LEM-entry-div"> <article id="post-1433" class="post-1433 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-articles category-tech-spectrum tag-g3 tag-lombard tag-pcmcia tag-pismo tag-powered tag-tibook tag-titanium tag-usb-1-1 tag-usb-2-0"> <div class="entry-header-div"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lowendmac.com/2011/powering-a-usb-2-0-drive-on-a-usb-1-1-powerbook/" title="Permalink to Powering a USB 2.0 Drive on a USB 1.1 PowerBook" rel="bookmark">Powering a USB 2.0 Drive on a USB 1.1 PowerBook</a></h2> <div class="entry-meta"> Simon Royal, <span class="cat-links"> <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/tech-spectrum/" rel="category tag">Tech Spectrum</a> </span> <span class="sep"> - </span> 2011.04.12 - </div><!-- .entry-meta --> </header><!-- .entry-header --> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <p>From the Aluminium PowerBook G4s upwards, USB 2.0 was built in, but the Titanium PowerBook G4s came with USB 1.1. While this is great for small files and occasional use, it is really slow for copying large amount of data.</p> <!-- <p>From the Aluminium PowerBook G4s upwards, USB 2.0 was built in, but the <a href="http://lowendmac.com/pb2/titanium-powerbook-g4.html">Titanium PowerBook G4s</a> came with USB 1.1. While this is great for small files and occasional use, it is <em>really slow</em> for copying large amount of data. <a href="https://lowendmac.com/2011/powering-a-usb-2-0-drive-on-a-usb-1-1-powerbook/#more-1433" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> --> </div><!-- .entry-content --> <!-- <footer class="entry-meta"> <span class="cat-links"> Posted in <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/tech-spectrum/" rel="category tag">Tech Spectrum</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> <span class="tag-links"> Tagged <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/g3/" rel="tag">G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/lombard/" rel="tag">Lombard</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/pcmcia/" rel="tag">PCMCIA</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/pismo/" rel="tag">Pismo</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/powered/" rel="tag">powered</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/tibook/" rel="tag">TiBook</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/titanium/" rel="tag">titanium</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/usb-1-1/" rel="tag">USB 1.1</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/usb-2-0/" rel="tag">USB 2.0</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> </footer> --> <!-- #entry-meta --> </article><!-- #post-1433 --> </div> <div class="entry-div LEM-entry-div"> <article id="post-1639" class="post-1639 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-articles category-tech-spectrum tag-apple tag-cardbus tag-mac-os-x-10-5-leopard tag-powerbook tag-tibook tag-titanium tag-usb-1-1 tag-usb-2-0"> <div class="entry-header-div"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lowendmac.com/2009/adding-usb-2-0-to-a-titanium-powerbook-g4/" title="Permalink to Adding USB 2.0 to a Titanium PowerBook G4" rel="bookmark">Adding USB 2.0 to a Titanium PowerBook G4</a></h2> <div class="entry-meta"> Simon Royal, <span class="cat-links"> <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/tech-spectrum/" rel="category tag">Tech Spectrum</a> </span> <span class="sep"> - </span> 2009.08.20 - </div><!-- .entry-meta --> </header><!-- .entry-header --> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <p>2009 – Despite my 867 MHz Titanium PowerBook G4 (TiBook) being introduced in November 2002, making it nearly seven years old, it is still an excellent machine. Being an 867 MHz model, it is the earliest Titanium model to officially support Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, and it copes with it very well.</p> <!-- <p>2009 – Despite my <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2002/15-powerbook-g4-late-2002/">867 MHz Titanium PowerBook G4</a> (TiBook) being introduced in November 2002, making it nearly seven years old, it is still an excellent machine. Being an 867 MHz model, it is the earliest Titanium model to officially support <a title="Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard" href="http://lowendmac.com/2007/mac-os-x-10-5-leopard/">Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard</a>, and it copes with it very well. <a href="https://lowendmac.com/2009/adding-usb-2-0-to-a-titanium-powerbook-g4/#more-1639" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> --> </div><!-- .entry-content --> <!-- <footer class="entry-meta"> <span class="cat-links"> Posted in <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/tech-spectrum/" rel="category tag">Tech Spectrum</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> <span class="tag-links"> Tagged <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/apple/" rel="tag">Apple</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/cardbus/" rel="tag">CardBus</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/mac-os-x-10-5-leopard/" rel="tag">Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/powerbook/" rel="tag">PowerBook</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/tibook/" rel="tag">TiBook</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/titanium/" rel="tag">titanium</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/usb-1-1/" rel="tag">USB 1.1</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/usb-2-0/" rel="tag">USB 2.0</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> </footer> --> <!-- #entry-meta --> </article><!-- #post-1639 --> </div> <div class="entry-div LEM-entry-div"> <article id="post-2531" class="post-2531 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-emacs category-tech-specs tag-802-11g tag-emac tag-firewire tag-firewire-400 tag-mac-os-x-10-4-tiger tag-mac-os-x-10-5-leopard tag-radeon-7500 tag-usb-1-1"> <div class="entry-header-div"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lowendmac.com/2003/emac-2003/" title="Permalink to eMac ATI Graphics (2003)" rel="bookmark">eMac ATI Graphics (2003)</a></h2> <div class="entry-meta"> LEM Staff, <span class="cat-links"> <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/emacs/" rel="category tag">eMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> - </span> 2003.05.06 - </div><!-- .entry-meta --> </header><!-- .entry-header --> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <p>After a year on the market, Apple speed bumped the eMac from a top speed of 800 MHz to 1 GHz while moving from a 100 MHz data bus to 133 MHz and adding support for 802.11g AirPort Extreme WiFi. Apple also switched from the Nvidia graphics of the original eMac to Radeon 7500 on this model […]</p> <!-- <p>After a year on the market, Apple speed bumped the eMac from a top speed of 800 MHz to 1 GHz while moving from a 100 MHz data bus to 133 MHz and adding support for 802.11g AirPort Extreme WiFi. Apple also switched from the Nvidia graphics of <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2002/emac-2002/">the original eMac</a> to Radeon 7500 on this model and moved from a 2x DVD-burning SuperDrive to a 4x one. <a href="https://lowendmac.com/2003/emac-2003/#more-2531" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> --> </div><!-- .entry-content --> <!-- <footer class="entry-meta"> <span class="cat-links"> Posted in <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/emacs/" rel="category tag">eMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> <span class="tag-links"> Tagged <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/802-11g/" rel="tag">802.11g</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/emac/" rel="tag">eMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire/" rel="tag">FireWire</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire-400/" rel="tag">FireWire 400</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/mac-os-x-10-4-tiger/" rel="tag">Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/mac-os-x-10-5-leopard/" rel="tag">Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/radeon-7500/" rel="tag">Radeon 7500</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/usb-1-1/" rel="tag">USB 1.1</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> </footer> --> <!-- #entry-meta --> </article><!-- #post-2531 --> </div> <div class="entry-div LEM-entry-div"> <article id="post-2509" class="post-2509 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-imac category-imac-g4 category-articles category-tech-specs tag-17-imac tag-802-11g tag-firewire tag-firewire-400 tag-geforce-4-mx tag-imac tag-imac-g4 tag-usb-1-1"> <div class="entry-header-div"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lowendmac.com/2003/17-inch-imac-g4-early-2003/" title="Permalink to 17″ iMac G4 (Early 2003)" rel="bookmark">17″ iMac G4 (Early 2003)</a></h2> <div class="entry-meta"> LEM Staff, <span class="cat-links"> <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g4/" rel="category tag">iMac G4</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> - </span> 2003.02.04 - </div><!-- .entry-meta --> </header><!-- .entry-header --> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <p>The first iMac to reach 1 GHz, the 17″ G4 iMac has a wide aspect ratio “cinema” type screen and displays 1440 by 900 pixels – just perfect for DVDs. Other improvements over the old 800 MHz model include a slot for an 802.11g AirPort Extreme card, space for internal Bluetooth, 64 MB of video […]</p> <!-- <p><img decoding="async" class="alignleft" src="/imacs/art/imac17small.jpg" alt="17-inch iMac G4" width="111" height="150" />The first iMac to reach 1 GHz, the 17″ G4 iMac has a wide aspect ratio “cinema” type screen and displays 1440 by 900 pixels – just perfect for DVDs. Other improvements over <a title="17″ iMac G4 (Mid 2002)" href="http://lowendmac.com/2002/17-inch-imac-g4-mid-2002/">the old 800 MHz model</a> include a slot for an 802.11g AirPort Extreme card, space for internal Bluetooth, 64 MB of video memory, a 133 MHz system bus, 4x DVD burning speed, and a 7200 rpm UltraATA/100 hard drive. <a href="https://lowendmac.com/2003/17-inch-imac-g4-early-2003/#more-2509" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> --> </div><!-- .entry-content --> <!-- <footer class="entry-meta"> <span class="cat-links"> Posted in <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g4/" rel="category tag">iMac G4</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> <span class="tag-links"> Tagged <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/17-imac/" rel="tag">17" iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/802-11g/" rel="tag">802.11g</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire/" rel="tag">FireWire</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire-400/" rel="tag">FireWire 400</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/geforce-4-mx/" rel="tag">GeForce 4 MX</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac/" rel="tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac-g4/" rel="tag">iMac G4</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/usb-1-1/" rel="tag">USB 1.1</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> </footer> --> <!-- #entry-meta --> </article><!-- #post-2509 --> </div> <div class="entry-div LEM-entry-div"> <article id="post-2506" class="post-2506 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-imac category-imac-g4 category-articles category-tech-specs tag-15-imac tag-802-11b tag-firewire tag-firewire-400 tag-imac tag-imac-g4 tag-mac-os-x-10-4-tiger tag-mac-os-x-10-5-leopard tag-usb-1-1"> <div class="entry-header-div"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lowendmac.com/2003/15-inch-imac-g4-early-2003/" title="Permalink to 15″ iMac G4 (Early 2003)" rel="bookmark">15″ iMac G4 (Early 2003)</a></h2> <div class="entry-meta"> LEM Staff, <span class="cat-links"> <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g4/" rel="category tag">iMac G4</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> - </span> 2003.02.04 - </div><!-- .entry-meta --> </header><!-- .entry-header --> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <p>Apple decided to simplify the iMac lineup by offering just one 15″ model and one 17″ model. The Early 2003 17″ iMac has a 1 GHz G4 processor, a SuperDrive, and 64 MB of video memory.</p> <!-- <p>Apple decided to simplify the iMac lineup by offering just one 15″ model and one 17″ model. The <a title="17″ iMac G4 (Early 2003)" href="http://lowendmac.com/2003/17-inch-imac-g4-early-2003/">Early 2003 17″ iMac</a> has a 1 GHz G4 processor, a SuperDrive, and 64 MB of video memory. <a href="https://lowendmac.com/2003/15-inch-imac-g4-early-2003/#more-2506" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> --> </div><!-- .entry-content --> <!-- <footer class="entry-meta"> <span class="cat-links"> Posted in <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g4/" rel="category tag">iMac G4</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> <span class="tag-links"> Tagged <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/15-imac/" rel="tag">15" iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/802-11b/" rel="tag">802.11b</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire/" rel="tag">FireWire</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire-400/" rel="tag">FireWire 400</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac/" rel="tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac-g4/" rel="tag">iMac G4</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/mac-os-x-10-4-tiger/" rel="tag">Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/mac-os-x-10-5-leopard/" rel="tag">Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/usb-1-1/" rel="tag">USB 1.1</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> </footer> --> <!-- #entry-meta --> </article><!-- #post-2506 --> </div> <div class="entry-div LEM-entry-div"> <article id="post-2500" class="post-2500 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-imac category-imac-g4 category-articles category-tech-specs tag-10100-ethernet tag-800-mhz tag-802-11b tag-firewire tag-firewire-400 tag-geforce tag-geforce-4 tag-mac-os-9-2-2 tag-mac-os-x-10-4-tiger tag-mac-os-x-10-5-leopard tag-usb-1-1"> <div class="entry-header-div"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lowendmac.com/2002/17-inch-imac-g4-mid-2002/" title="Permalink to 17″ iMac G4 (Mid 2002)" rel="bookmark">17″ iMac G4 (Mid 2002)</a></h2> <div class="entry-meta"> LEM Staff, <span class="cat-links"> <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g4/" rel="category tag">iMac G4</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> - </span> 2002.07.17 - </div><!-- .entry-meta --> </header><!-- .entry-header --> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <p>Announced at the Macworld Expo on July 17, 2002, the 17″ G4 iMac has a wide aspect ratio “cinema” type screen and displays 1440 by 900 pixels – just perfect for DVDs. The new screen is about 1.6″ wider than the one on the 15″ iMac and just a bit taller, and the 17″ iMac […]</p> <!-- <p><img decoding="async" class="alignleft" src="/imacs/art/imac17small.jpg" alt="17-inch iMac G4" width="111" height="150" />Announced at the Macworld Expo on July 17, 2002, the 17″ G4 iMac has a wide aspect ratio “cinema” type screen and displays 1440 by 900 pixels – just perfect for DVDs. The new screen is about 1.6″ wider than the one on <a title="15″ iMac G4 (Early 2002)" href="http://lowendmac.com/2002/15-inch-imac-g4-early-2002/">the 15″ iMac</a> and just a bit taller, and the 17″ iMac is about 1-1/2 pounds heavier than the 15″ model. <a href="https://lowendmac.com/2002/17-inch-imac-g4-mid-2002/#more-2500" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> --> </div><!-- .entry-content --> <!-- <footer class="entry-meta"> <span class="cat-links"> Posted in <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g4/" rel="category tag">iMac G4</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> <span class="tag-links"> Tagged <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/10100-ethernet/" rel="tag">10/100 ethernet</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/800-mhz/" rel="tag">800 MHz</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/802-11b/" rel="tag">802.11b</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire/" rel="tag">FireWire</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire-400/" rel="tag">FireWire 400</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/geforce/" rel="tag">GeForce</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/geforce-4/" rel="tag">GeForce 4</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/mac-os-9-2-2/" rel="tag">Mac OS 9.2.2</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/mac-os-x-10-4-tiger/" rel="tag">Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/mac-os-x-10-5-leopard/" rel="tag">Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/usb-1-1/" rel="tag">USB 1.1</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> </footer> --> <!-- #entry-meta --> </article><!-- #post-2500 --> </div> <div class="entry-div LEM-entry-div"> <article id="post-2527" class="post-2527 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-emacs category-tech-specs tag-802-11b tag-emac tag-firewire tag-firewire-400 tag-geforce-2-mx tag-mac-os-x-10-4-tiger tag-mac-os-x-10-5-leopard tag-usb-1-1"> <div class="entry-header-div"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lowendmac.com/2002/emac-2002/" title="Permalink to eMac (2002)" rel="bookmark">eMac (2002)</a></h2> <div class="entry-meta"> LEM Staff, <span class="cat-links"> <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/emacs/" rel="category tag">eMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> - </span> 2002.04.29 - <span class="comments-link"><a href="https://lowendmac.com/2002/emac-2002/#comments">1 Comment</a></span> <span class="sep"> - </span> </div><!-- .entry-meta --> </header><!-- .entry-header --> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <p>Rumors of a 17″ iMac had been circulating since 1998. Apple finally did it by introducing the eMac to the education market at the end of April 2002 – and to the consumer market that June. The base 700 MHz CD-ROM model does not include a modem; all other models have one. The top-end 800 […]</p> <!-- <p>Rumors of a 17″ iMac had been circulating since 1998. Apple finally did it by introducing the eMac to the education market at the end of April 2002 – and to the consumer market that June. The base 700 MHz CD-ROM model does not include a modem; all other models have one. The top-end 800 MHz model released in August 2002 includes a SuperDrive. <a href="https://lowendmac.com/2002/emac-2002/#more-2527" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> --> </div><!-- .entry-content --> <!-- <footer class="entry-meta"> <span class="cat-links"> Posted in <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/emacs/" rel="category tag">eMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> <span class="tag-links"> Tagged <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/802-11b/" rel="tag">802.11b</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/emac/" rel="tag">eMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire/" rel="tag">FireWire</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire-400/" rel="tag">FireWire 400</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/geforce-2-mx/" rel="tag">GeForce 2 MX</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/mac-os-x-10-4-tiger/" rel="tag">Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/mac-os-x-10-5-leopard/" rel="tag">Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/usb-1-1/" rel="tag">USB 1.1</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> <span class="comments-link"><a href="https://lowendmac.com/2002/emac-2002/#comments">1 Comment</a></span> <span class="sep"> | </span> </footer> --> <!-- #entry-meta --> </article><!-- #post-2527 --> </div> <div class="entry-div LEM-entry-div"> <article id="post-2424" class="post-2424 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-imac category-imac-g4 category-articles category-tech-specs tag-15-imac tag-firewire tag-firewire-400 tag-geforce-2-mx tag-imac tag-imac-g4 tag-mac-os-9-2-2 tag-mac-os-x-10-3-panther tag-mac-os-x-10-4-tiger tag-mac-os-x-10-5-leopard tag-usb-1-1"> <div class="entry-header-div"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lowendmac.com/2002/15-inch-imac-g4-early-2002/" title="Permalink to 15″ iMac G4 (Early 2002)" rel="bookmark">15″ iMac G4 (Early 2002)</a></h2> <div class="entry-meta"> LEM Staff, <span class="cat-links"> <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g4/" rel="category tag">iMac G4</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> - </span> 2002.01.07 - </div><!-- .entry-meta --> </header><!-- .entry-header --> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <p>The 2002 iMac is definitely different with its 10.5″ hemispherical base and 15″ flat panel display. Definitely different. Steve Jobs says the design was inspired by a sunflower.</p> <!-- <p>The 2002 iMac is definitely different with its 10.5″ hemispherical base and 15″ flat panel display. Definitely different. Steve Jobs says the design was inspired by a sunflower. <a href="https://lowendmac.com/2002/15-inch-imac-g4-early-2002/#more-2424" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> --> </div><!-- .entry-content --> <!-- <footer class="entry-meta"> <span class="cat-links"> Posted in <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g4/" rel="category tag">iMac G4</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> <span class="tag-links"> Tagged <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/15-imac/" rel="tag">15" iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire/" rel="tag">FireWire</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire-400/" rel="tag">FireWire 400</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/geforce-2-mx/" rel="tag">GeForce 2 MX</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac/" rel="tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac-g4/" rel="tag">iMac G4</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/mac-os-9-2-2/" rel="tag">Mac OS 9.2.2</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/mac-os-x-10-3-panther/" rel="tag">Mac OS X 10.3 Panther</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/mac-os-x-10-4-tiger/" rel="tag">Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/mac-os-x-10-5-leopard/" rel="tag">Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/usb-1-1/" rel="tag">USB 1.1</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> </footer> --> <!-- #entry-meta --> </article><!-- #post-2424 --> </div> <div class="entry-div LEM-entry-div"> <article id="post-2409" class="post-2409 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-imac category-imac-g3 category-articles category-tech-specs tag-600-mhz tag-firewire-400 tag-imac tag-imac-g3 tag-slot-load-imac tag-usb-1-1"> <div class="entry-header-div"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lowendmac.com/2001/600-mhz-imac-g3/" title="Permalink to 600 MHz iMac G3" rel="bookmark">600 MHz iMac G3</a></h2> <div class="entry-meta"> LEM Staff, <span class="cat-links"> <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> - </span> 2001.07.20 - </div><!-- .entry-meta --> </header><!-- .entry-header --> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <p>There were two different 600 MHz iMacs, one introduced in February 2001, the other in July. The early 2001 600 MHz iMac retailed for US$1,499 and includes 128 MB of RAM (expandable to 1 GB), a 40 GB hard drive, and an 8x CD-RW drive. It uses Rage 128 Ultra graphics with 16 MB of […]</p> <!-- <p><img decoding="async" class="alignleft" src="/imacs/2001se.jpg" alt="600 MHz iMac" width="145" height="69" />There were two different 600 MHz iMacs, one introduced in February 2001, the other in July.</p> <p>The <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2001/600-mhz-imac-early-2001/">early 2001 600 MHz iMac</a> retailed for US$1,499 and includes 128 MB of RAM (expandable to 1 GB), a 40 GB hard drive, and an 8x CD-RW drive. It uses Rage 128 Ultra graphics with 16 MB of dedicated video memory. It was available in graphite, Flower Power, and Blue Dalmatian, and it requires Mac OS 9.1 or later. <a href="https://lowendmac.com/2001/600-mhz-imac-g3/#more-2409" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> --> </div><!-- .entry-content --> <!-- <footer class="entry-meta"> <span class="cat-links"> Posted in <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> <span class="tag-links"> Tagged <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/600-mhz/" rel="tag">600 MHz</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire-400/" rel="tag">FireWire 400</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac/" rel="tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac-g3/" rel="tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/slot-load-imac/" rel="tag">slot-load iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/usb-1-1/" rel="tag">USB 1.1</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> </footer> --> <!-- #entry-meta --> </article><!-- #post-2409 --> </div> <div class="entry-div LEM-entry-div"> <article id="post-2399" class="post-2399 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-imac category-imac-g3 category-articles category-tech-specs tag-500-mhz tag-firewire-400 tag-imac tag-imac-g3 tag-slot-load-imac tag-usb-1-1"> <div class="entry-header-div"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lowendmac.com/2001/500-mhz-imac-g3/" title="Permalink to 500 MHz iMac G3" rel="bookmark">500 MHz iMac G3</a></h2> <div class="entry-meta"> LEM Staff, <span class="cat-links"> <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> - </span> 2001.07.20 - </div><!-- .entry-meta --> </header><!-- .entry-header --> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <p>The iMac first achieved 500 MHz in mid 2000, and the last 500 MHz iMac was introduced in mid 2001. The summer 2000 500 MHz iMac (also known as the 500 MHz iMac DV Special Edition) includes a 4x DVD-ROM drive, a 30 GB hard drive, 128 MB of RAM (expandable to 1 GB), and Rage Pro […]</p> <!-- <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft" src="/imacs/snow.jpg" alt="Snow iMac" width="94" height="85" align="bottom" />The iMac first achieved 500 MHz in mid 2000, and the last 500 MHz iMac was introduced in mid 2001.</p> <p>The <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2000/imac-dv-se-summer-2000/">summer 2000 500 MHz iMac</a> (also known as the 500 MHz iMac DV Special Edition) includes a 4x DVD-ROM drive, a 30 GB hard drive, 128 MB of RAM (expandable to 1 GB), and Rage Pro 128 graphics with 8 MB of dedicated memory. It was the top of the iMac line when introduced and sold for US$1,499, It came in graphite and snow. It runs Mac OS 9.0.4 and later.</p> <p>Apple introduced a pair of 500 MHz iMacs in early 2001, one for the North American market and one for international sales.</p> <p>The <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2001/500-mhz-imac-early-2001-international/">international 500 MHz iMac</a> was almost identical to the summer 2000 model, but it came in indigo, Flower Power, and Blue Dalmatian. It has an 8x CD-RW drive instead of DVD-ROM, 64 MB of RAM, and requires Mac OS 9.1 or later.</p> <p>The <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2001/500-mhz-imac-early-2001/">North American 500 MHz iMac</a> adopted a newer version of the G3 CPU, one with an onboard Level 2 (L2) cache running at full CPU speed. The built-in 256 KB cache was generally superior to the 512 KB L2 cache found in earlier Macs that ran at 40% of CPU speed. It sold for US$1,199.</p> <p>The <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2001/500-mhz-imac-summer-2001/">final 500 MHz iMac</a> was introduced in July 2001 and sold for just US$999. Available in indigo or snow, it has a 20 GB hard drive and includes 128 MB of RAM. This generation of iMacs introduced Rage 128 Ultra graphics with 16 MB of video memory.</p> <p>Apple introduced a stripped down 500 MHz iMac with CD-ROM to the market in January 2002. Except for the optical drive and 64 MB of RAM, the US$799 model was identical to the 500 MHz CD-RW one.</p> <ul> <li>Got an iMac? Join our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml">iMac Group</a> or iMacs & eMacs Forum.</li> <li>Our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/lists/macos9.html">Mac OS 9 Group</a> is for those using Mac OS 9, either natively or in Classic Mode.</li> <li>Our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/lists/puma.html">Puma Group</a> is for those using Mac OS X 10.1.</li> <li>Our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2006/low-end-macs-os-x-10-2-jaguar-group/">Jaguar Group</a> is for those using Mac OS X 10.2.</li> <li>Our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/lists/panther.html">Panther Group</a> is for those using Mac OS X 10.3.</li> <li>Our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/lists/tiger.html">Tiger Group</a> is for those using Mac OS X 10.4.</li> </ul> <h3>Mac OS X</h3> <p>Non-Apple upgrades and peripherals (such as unsupported USB devices, replacement drives, and third-party memory) may cause problems when installing or booting into Mac OS X.</p> <p>Be sure to read and follow Apple’s “Read Before You Install” install instructions to increase the likelihood of getting OS X installed and running on the first try.</p> <h3>Details</h3> <ul> <li>CPU: 500 MHz PPC 750 or <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2000/should-apple-use-the-new-g3/">750CXe</a></li> <li>Bus: 100 MHz</li> <li>RAM: 64/128 MB, expandable to 1,024 MB using two PC100 SDRAM (3.3 V, 64-bit, 168-pin, 100 MHz)</li> <li>VRAM: 8/16 MB</li> <li>Video: supports resolutions of 640 x 480, 800 x 600, and 1024 x 768 using ATI RAGE Pro 128 or RAGE 128 Ultra chip set</li> <li>Display: 15″ CRT (13.8″ viewable) multiscan to 1024 x 768</li> <li>L2 cache: 512 KB backside cache or 256 KB onboard cache</li> <li>Hard drive: 20/30 GB EIDE drive. Maximum IDE drive size is 128 GB without third-party support. See <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2005/how-big-hard-drive-imac-emac-power-mac-powerbook-ibook/">How Big a Hard Drive Can I Put in My iMac, eMac, Power Mac, PowerBook, or iBook?</a> for your options.</li> <li>DVD-ROM: 4x</li> <li>CD-RW: 8x</li> <li>CD-ROM: 24x</li> <li>USB: 2 separate USB 1.1 ports and controllers</li> <li>FireWire 400: 2 ports</li> <li>Modem: built-in v.90 56k modem</li> <li>Ethernet: 10/100Base-T</li> <li>WiFi: 802.11b AirPort Card, requires AirPort Card Adapter</li> <li>Microphone: internal</li> <li>Power supply: 150W</li> <li>PRAM battery: 3.6V half-AA</li> <li>Height: 15.0 in/38.1 cm</li> <li>Width: 15.0 in/38.1 cm</li> <li>Depth: 17.1 in/43.5 cm</li> <li>Weight: 34.7 lb/15.8 kg</li> <li>family numbers: M5521</li> </ul> <h3>Online Resources</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/deals/best-imac-g3-prices.html" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow">Best iMac G3 deals</a>.</li> <li><a href="http://lowend">Best Classic Mac OS Deals</a>. Best online prices for System 6, 7.1, 7.5.x, Mac OS 7.6, 8.0, 8.1, 8.5, 9.0, 9.2.2, and other versions.</li> <li>Best Mac OS X 10.0-10.3 Deals. Best online prices for Mac OS X 10.0, 10.1, 10.2, and 10.3.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac00-20">Best Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger Deals</a>. Best online prices for Mac OS X 10.4.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2005/which-imac-is-it-low-end-mac-guide-to-g3-imacs/">Which iMac is it? A quick guide to differentiating CRT G3 iMacs</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2005.02.02. Two form factors, nine CPU speeds, and fifteen different colors. How can anyone keep this straight?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/campbell/08ic/best-version-of-mac-os-x.html">What’s the Best Version of OS X for My Mac?</a>, Ian R Campbell, The Sensible Mac, 2008.02.28. Which version of Mac OS X is best for your hardware depends on several factors.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2013/low-end-macs-compleat-guide-to-mac-os-9/">Low End Mac’s Compleat Guide to Mac OS 9</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2008.05.12. Mac OS 9 remains fast and stable, but Classic software hasn’t kept up with the changing internet. Which Macs support OS 9, where to buy it, and how to update to 9.2.2.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/the-imac-legacy-the-g3-era/">The iMac Legacy: The G3 Era</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2008.08.15. 10 years ago today, the original iMac went on sale. One of the most popular lines of computers ever, the G3 iMac would be Apple staples for nearly five years.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/herlihy/08ph/upgrade-options.html">Know Your Mac’s Upgrade Options</a>, Phil Herlihy, The Usefulness Equation, 2008.08.26. Any Mac can be upgraded, but it’s a question of what can be upgraded – RAM, hard drive, video, CPU – and how far it can be upgraded.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/overclocking-a-slot-loading-imac/">Overclocking a slot-loading iMac G3</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2009.02.12. Instructions for overclocking a slot-loading iMac (350 MHz to 500 MHz). Proceed at your own risk.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/wifi-hardware-for-desktop-macs-running-os-x/">WiFi Hardware Compatible with Desktop Macs Running OS X</a>, MetaPhyzx, Mac Daniel, 2009.03.11. USB, ethernet, PCI, and other wireless hardware compatible with Mac OS X.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/wifi-for-desktop-macs-running-mac-os-9/">WiFi Adapters for Desktop Macs Running Mac OS 9</a>, MetaPhyzx, Mac Daniel, 2009.02.10. USB, ethernet, PCI, and other wireless hardware compatible with the Classic Mac OS.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/10mr/mb0120.html">Back to Pismo, Power Mac G4 CPU vs. video upgrades, faster YouTube with older Flash, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.01.20. Also still using an Apple IIGS, Delete vs. Backspace key, old iBook and PowerBook power consumption, iSlate speculation, and more.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/bashur/09db/old-imac-new-tricks.html">Teaching an old iMac some new tricks</a>, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2009.10.02. Using a G3 iMac as part of your home entertainment center with remote control, audio out to your stereo, and video out to your TV.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/the-future-of-up-to-date-browsers-for-powerpc-macs/">The Future of Up-to-Date Browsers for PowerPC Macs</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2009.08.31. With Intel-only “Snow Leopard” shipping, software support for PPC Macs will continue its decline. Also, a look at SeaMonkey 2 and Camino 1.6.9.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/09mr/mb0715.html">New ‘Books have better displays, digital vs. analog audio I/O, Craigslist restrictions, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2009.07.15. Also three browsers – Opera, Stainless, and Cruz – compared, and installing Mac OS X from DVD on a Mac that can’t mount DVDs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/optimized-software-builds-bring-out-the-best-from-your-mac/">Optimized Software Builds Bring Out the Best in Your Mac</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac’s Online Tech Journal, 2009.06.30. Applications compiled for your Mac’s CPU can load more quickly and run faster than ones compiled for universal use.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/tips-for-installing-or-reinstalling-mac-os-x-10-4-tiger/">Tips for Installing or Reinstalling Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger</a>, Adam Rosen, Adam’s Apple, 2009.06.10. Mac OS X 10.4 uses less memory than Leopard, supports Classic Mode on PowerPC Macs, and, unlike Leopard, is supported on G3 Macs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/does-using-matched-ram-make-your-mac-faster-or-more-stable/">Does Using Matched RAM Make Your Classic Mac OS Machine Faster or More Stable?</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2009.04.28. Most Macs don’t need matched memory modules and seem to run just fine with mismatched brands and capacities, but matching modules may be a bit faster.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/hacking-a-wifi-pc-card-to-work-in-apples-airport-card-slot/">Hacking a WiFi PC Card to work in Apple’s AirPort Card slot</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2009.04.21. Apple’s AirPort Card has become expensive since it was discontinued. Here’s how you may be able to adapt an 802.11b PC Card to replace it.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/is-it-worth-maxing-the-ram-in-old-g3-and-g4-macs/">Is It Worth Maxing the RAM in Old G3 and G4 Macs?</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2009.04.15. Increasing memory can make your old Mac faster and make you more productive, but it probably won’t improve resale value by the amount you spend.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/09mr/mb0225.html">Dialup Is outdated, Eudora on Macintel, improving Tiger on low-end Macs, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2009.02.25. Ongoing frustrations with Eudora and dialup, ways to tweak Tiger for better performance, and problems with a WD MyBook external hard drive.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/hatchett/09jh/new-tech-with-old.html">Using new tech with old tech</a>, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2009.02.05. Yes, you can use a 2000 iMac, a Pismo, a G4 iBook, an iPod touch, and several new MacBooks together quite nicely.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/09mr/mb0114.html">Overheating PowerBook, 7200 rpm in a G3 iMac, getting online during blackouts, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2009.01.14. PowerPC support in iLife 09 a pleasant surprise, no overheating issues with 7200 rpm drive in an iMac, and dialup access as a good backup plan for power failures.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/09mr/camino-for-older-macs.html">Is Camino now the best browser for older Macs?</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2009.01.13. Camino 1.6.6 works very will with Mac OS X 10.3 through 10.5 and seems especially well suited for slower PowerPC Macs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/09mr/mb0107.html">Blackouts and Web access, death of a Kanga, the future of PowerPC Macs, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2009.01.07. Also another email client suggestion and whether a G3 iMac can handle a 7200 rpm hard drive without overheating.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/practical-imac-g3-applications-and-upgrades/">Practical iMac G3 applications and upgrades</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2008.12.22. Used G3 iMacs are going for a song these days, but are they worth spending money on, let along upgrading?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/bookrev/08br/1219.html">4 GB RAM problem persists after firmware update, TriBook concept MacBook, DIY Mac netbook, and more</a>, The ‘Book Review, 2008.12.19. Also using third-party monitors with ‘Late 2008’ MacBooks, MacMagSaver protects MagSafe cord, $25 802.11g USB adapter, bargain ‘Books from $500 to $2,299, and more.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/08mr/safe-os-x-updates.html">The ‘Better Safe Than Sorry’ Guide to Installing Mac OS X Updates</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2008.12.16. Most users encounter no problems using Software Update, but some preflight work and using the Combo updater means far less chance of trouble.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/why-you-should-partition-your-macs-hard-drive/">Why You Should Partition Your Mac’s Hard Drive</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2008.12.11. “At the very least, it makes sense to have a second partition with a bootable version of the Mac OS, so if you have problems with your work partition, you can boot from the ’emergency’ partition to run Disk Utility and other diagnostics.”</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/hatchett/08jh/new-economy.html">Old Macs in the new economy</a>, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2008.11.25. “We are the kings of making our computers last, last, and last some more.”</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/payne/08ap/useful-to-someone.html">Every working computer is useful to someone</a>, Allison Payne, The Budget Mac, 2008.11.19. Whether it’s a PowerBook 1400, G3 iMac, or Power Mac G4, it could be all the computer someone needs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/g3-and-low-end-g4-mac-performance-comparison/">G3 and low end G4 Mac performance comparison</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2008.10.15. Factors that impact performance are the version of CPU, the size and speed of the Level 2 cache, and how much RAM is installed.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/how-to-clone-mac-osx-to-a-new-hard-drive/">How to clone Mac OS X to a new hard drive</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2008.10.07. Whether you want to put a bigger, faster drive in your Mac or clone OS X for use in another Mac, here’s the simple process.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/getting-the-most-from-your-g3-mac/">Getting the most from your G3 Mac</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2008.10.03. Most G3 Macs can be upgraded so they can run Mac OS X 10.4 ‘Tiger’ quite nicely. Here’s how.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/the-best-browsers-for-older-macs-running-tiger/">The best browsers for older Macs running Tiger</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2008.09.25. A dialup user’s overview of browsers for Mac OS X 10.4 puts the emphasis on reliability, downloads, and speed.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/9-browsers-for-g3-and-older-g4-macs/">9 browsers for G3 and older G4 Macs compared</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2008.09.26. The latest versions of Opera, Safari, Shiira, iCab, Radon, Firefox, Demeter, Sunrise, and Camino that run on Mac OS X 10.4 “Tiger”.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/hatchett/08jh/g3-imac-pismo.html">There’s still a place for G3 Macs in the Age of Leopard</a>, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2008.09.09. Whether it’s a sage iMac or a Pismo PowerBook, G3 Macs can be very productive with Mac OS X 10.4 ‘Tiger’.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/are-g3-macs-still-viable-work-machines/">Are G3 Macs still viable work machines?</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2008.09.08. For basic tasks – writing, email, and using the Web – a G3 Mac with Mac OS X 10.4 and sufficient memory provides plenty of power.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/myturn/0808my/brown-internet-radio.html">Using low end Macs for Internet radio</a>, Gordon R. Brown, My Turn, 2008.08.18. When the local public radio station moved classical music to HD radio, it was time to find another way to listen. An old iMac with iTunes solved the problem.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/hatchett/08jh/bumps-in-the-g3-road.html">Bumps in the road for G3 Macs</a>, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2008.07.28. MobileMe wouldn’t sync with the Pismo, and Skype’s software refused to install, but both problems were solved.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/08mr/air-keyboard-cleaning.html">The Compressed Air Keyboard Repair</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2008.07.24. If your keyboard isn’t working as well as it once did, blasting under the keys with compressed air may be the cure.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/08mr/mb0716.html">Buying glasses online, iCab on G3 iMacs, USB adapter for WallStreet, long term support, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2008.07.16. Also whether a 1.67 GHz PowerBook is a sensible choice, midrange or top-end the best value, Opera can change the way you work on the Web, and more.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/packer/08jp/external-emac-upgrades.html">How to upgrade your eMac without cracking the case</a>, Jason Packer, Macs in the Enterprise, 2008.07.14. Some people like to replace the components inside their computers, but with FireWire and USB 2.0, Apple has made it easy to upgrade using external drives.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/packer/08jp/mac-lamp-server-setup.html">Turn your old Mac into a web server with Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP</a>, Jason Packer, Macs in the Enterprise, 2008.07.09. Step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP on an older Mac.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/packer/08jp/linux-apache-mysql-php-mac.html">Turn your old Mac into a website server with free open source software</a>, Jason Packer, Macs in the Enterprise, 2008.07.02. By installing Linux without a GUI, your old Mac can dedicate all of its resources to running Apache, MySQL, and PHP.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/nygren/08ny/ibook-mac-os-x-jaguar.html">Mac OS X 10.2 ‘Jaguar’ can unleash the power of G3 iBooks</a>, Carl Nygren, Classic Macs in the Intel Age, 2008.06.17. After pulling a bad stick of RAM, the Dual USB iBook didn’t have enough memory for Tiger or Linux. But even with just 128 MB of RAM, Jaguar did the job.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/0806mb/0611.html">Mac 128K demo, Leopard adequate on unsupported Macs, booting an iMac from a Ubuntu LiveCD, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2008.06.11. Two new unsupported Leopard reports, Linux for PowerPC is far from dead, and Mac OS X trumps Linux and BSD for features and performance.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/0805mb/0521.html">Slow Leopard video, G3 iMac to the max, Flash Player 10 Beta improves YouTube, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2008.05.21. Also how to eject a disc that won’t mount, notebooks no longer need optical drives, a new key on Apple’s USB keyboard, WEP problems with Orinoco Gold, and Microsoft Office on Macs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/keel/08tk/slot-loading-imacs.html">Slot loading iMacs: The SE/30 for a new generation</a>, Tamara Keel, Digital Fossils, 2008.05.20. They’re relatively small, pretty quiet, reliable, can run Tiger, and are very affordable nowadays.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/0805mb/0509.html">More G4 upgrade advice, secure disk wipes, 500 MHz iMacs with Tiger in action, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2008.05.09. The importance of securely clearing your hard drive before you pass on your Mac, Pismo and closed lid mode, G3 iMacs in the classroom, and more thoughts on upgrading G4 Power Macs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/myturn/0805my/nygren-imac.html">500 MHz iMac with Panther great for Internet, watching video, and more</a>, Carl Nygren, My Turn, 2008.05.08. At $65 with upgraded RAM and a bigger hard drive, it was too good to pass up, and it works very nicely with Mac OS X 10.3.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/0804mb/0424.html">Overpriced Macs, 4-core Mac Pro value, USB for G3 PowerBooks, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2008.04.24. Also reader feedback on running a keyboard through the dishwasher, tips for using external DVD drives, and 8 GB partition issues with the Classic Mac OS on the beige G3.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/0804mb/0422.html">OS X for PCs, Mac mini with HDTV, 802.11n options, upgrading from Mac OS 9, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2008.04.22. Also reviving a dead PowerBook 5300, Lucida Grande, external FireWire SuperDrive advice, OS X and the DeskWriter, and royalties.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/3-ways-to-better-youtube-viewing-on-older-macs/">3 ways to better YouTube viewing on older Macs</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2008.02.06. Watching YouTube videos in your browser on G3 Macs can be painfully slow, but there are several ways to improve your YouTube viewing experience.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/better-youtube-viewing-on-older-macs-too-many-dead-pixels-safari-problems-in-panther-and-more/">Better YouTube viewing on older Macs, too many dead pixels, Safari problems in Panther, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2008.02.05. Also picking the right used G4 iBook, Quartz Extreme support for PCI video, problems with Mac OS 9.x on G4 Power Macs, open firmware problems with 667 MHz PowerBook, and more.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/thomas/08tt/imac-g3-falling-apart.html">How the G3 iMac crumbles</a>, Tommy Thomas, Welcome to Macintosh, 2008.01.18. The green light of death, failing powerboards, and crumbling plastics are some of the problems old CRT iMacs face as they age.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/0801mb/0108.html">Lawsuits getting out of hand, G3 iMac upgrade resources, Leopard on a 400 MHz TiBook, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2008.01.08. Also wondering why Mac OS X 10.5 won’t run on the ‘Yikes!’ Power Mac G4 and AltiVec just works.</li> <li><a href="http://djonmac.com/cudareset.html">Hot so Reset the Cuda/PMU in a G3 iMac</a>, How to Upgrade Your iMac</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2007/g3-macs-in-the-tiger-age/">Bringing G3 iMacs and other G3 Macs into the Tiger Age</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2007.12.07. Tips on hard drives, memory, WiFi, and getting Mac OS X 10.4 installed on G3 iMacs and other older G3 Macs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/1203.html">Leopard on a G3 iMac (with a G4 upgrade), flashed video card problems, the cheapest G4 Mac, and More</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.12.03. More unsupported Leopard reports point to the importance of a good video card, success on a CRT iMac with a G4/550 upgrade, and whether Sawtooth or Quicksilver is a better buy.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/first/1st07/1203.html">Switching to Mac tripled my productivity</a>, Ted Bragg, My First Mac, 2007.12.03. Tired of losing work and tech support, Bragg bought an iMac, switched to Mac versions of his apps, and tripled his output the first year.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/1012.html">Road Apple nominations, OS X 10.5 on MDD Power Macs, UMPCs and Apple, and a broken power button</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.10.12. Whether some additional Macs merit the ‘Road Apple’ label, Leopard on Mirrored Drive Doors Power Macs, the usefulness of ultrasmall computers, and dealing with an iMac with a broken power button.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/musings/mm07/0913.html">The future of G3 iMacs in the Age of Leopard</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2007.09.13. From August 1998 through December 2001, G3 iMacs were Apple’s hot consumer computers. Which ones are best for OS X, and which should be avoided?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/0913.html">Tiger on a G3 iMac and Pismo, running OS 9 from a flash drive, 7200 rpm drive heat, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.09.13. Also iMac upgrade advice, iBook G3 video chip resoldering, and how to get your website indexed by Google.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/0911.html">Choosing and upgrading a 12″ PowerBook, too much about Windows, the blue iMac blues, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.09.11. Also the pros and cons of running Mac OS X 10.4 ‘Tiger’ on a blue and white G3 and one more tip for burning CDs that will work on old Macs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/0726.html">iPhone cost, Low End Mac on the iPhone, using an LCD display with a G3 iMac, getting files off SCSI drives, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.07.26. Also sources for used Mac games and problems with Low End Mac’s home page in Safari.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/0725.html">External video options for a G3 iMac</a>, Dan Knight and Kris Finkenbinder, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.07.25. Many G3 iMacs are fuzzy at 1024 x 768. What are the options for connecting an external monitor and disabling the built-in display?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/newsrev/mnr07/0720.html">Software to darken iMac display, columnist returns iPhone, Logitech introduces air mouse, and more</a>, Mac News Review, 2007.07.20. Also a USB turntable for turning your record albums into MP3s, a retractable flash drive, iPhone: The Missing Manual, Parallels Desktop 3 a major update, and more.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/musings/07/0618.html">Even if Leopard leaves G3 behind, Tiger users will still be able to run up-to-date apps</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2007.06.18. While Apple may drop G3 support in OS X 10.5, there will continue to be plenty of options for 10.4 users who want to run up-to-date browsers, email clients, and instant messaging programs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/07/0529.html">Making new Mac users with old iMacs and Tiger, buying newer vs. upgrading, booting Compact Flash, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.05.29. Getting seniors online with old iMacs, buying a newer Mac rather than upgrading an old one, booting PowerBooks from Compact Flash, and questions about video conferencing.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2007/the-truth-about-crts-and-shock-danger/">The Truth About CRTs and Shock Danger</a>, Tom Lee, Online Tech Journal, 2007.05.22. You’ve been warned that CRT voltage can injure and even kill. The truth is that this danger is overstated – and takes attention away from a greater danger.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2007/why-apple-must-continue-g3-support-in-mac-os-x-10-5-leopard/">Why Apple must continue G3 support in Mac OS X 10.5 ‘Leopard’</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2007.05.08. “We’re worried about what happens if Apple unchecks that box in Xcode to include the instructions necessary to run OS X on G3 processors at all.”</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/07/0319.html">Troubleshooting an iMac and possible Pismo overheating</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2007.03.19. Figuring out what’s wrong with a G3 iMac that won’t boot properly and possily spurious temperature readings from Gauge Pro.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/hodges/06/1116.html">How much Mac do you really need to run OS X?</a>, Ted Hodges, Vintage Mac Living, 2006.11.16. You don’t need dual-core Intel processors to read email or use the Web. Here are some 1999-2001 Macs that could be all you need.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/jay/06/0810.html">Is the G3 still a practical choice?</a>, Matthew Jay, Macs to the Max, 2006.08.10. Although the G3 is several generations old, it has enough horsepower for most of the things we do on our computers.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/thompson/06/0801.html">Customizing Mac OS 9</a>, Nathan Thompson, Embracing Obsolescence, 2006.08.01. Fiddling with themes, picking a browser, and making the Classic Mac OS work just the way you want it to.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2006/a-25-imac-its-a-steal-but-what-to-do-with-it/">A $25 iMac! It’s a steal, but what to do with it?</a>, Adam Robert Guha, Apple Archive, 2006.07.28. A $25 iMac (less mouse and keyboard) from the local thrift shop was a great find, but what would be the best way to put it to use?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/thompson/06/0718.html">Panther on a G3 iMac, B&W G3 sold, and the state of my other Macs</a>, Nathan Thompson, Embracing Obsolescence, 2006.07.18. Although running OS X 10.3.9 on a 6-year-old iMac, the author still maintains his stable of older Macs running the Classic Mac OS.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/06/0717.html">More ways to add OS 9 features to OS X, modem problems with MacBook and USB modem, Opera problem, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2006.07.17. Also potential problems using Target Disk Mode to install the OS, using Classic on Intel Macs, value of Pismo G4 upgrades, “Tiger” on a G3 iMac, better laptop ergonomics, and more.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/newsrev/06/0714.html">‘Argh’ moments switching to OS X, Mac OS 9 ‘amazingly fast’, make your own anti-spam machine, and more</a>, Mac News Review, 2006.07.14. Also Mac OS X Routine Maintenance page updated, developer notes for education-only iMac, and a new SATA enclosure for the Mac.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2006/installing-os-x-10-4-tiger-on-dvd-challenged-macs-using-firewire-target-disk-mode/">Installing OS X 10.4 ‘Tiger’ on DVD-challenged Macs using FireWire Target Disk Mode</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2006.07.10. Mac OS X ships on a single install DVD, which Apple will exchange for CDs at $10. But if you have access to a DVD-equipped Mac and a FireWire cable, you’re good to go.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/06/0629.html">Getting IE 4.5 to work with Low End Mac, 7200 rpm drive heat in an iMac, upgrading OS X on a white iBook, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2006.06.29. Configuring Internet Explorer 4.5 to work with CSS-based websites, overheating issues with iMacs, positive results with OS X upgrades, and problems getting an SD flash card to work in a PowerBook 1400.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/hodges/06/0411.html">Making the move from Jaguar (OS X 10.2) to Panther (10.3)</a>, Ted Hodges, Vintage Mac Living, 2006.04.11. One advantage of Apple’s “no upgrades” policy for OS X – someone can give you their old copy after upgrading without worrying about violating their license.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/06/0130.html">FastMac’s $190 8x dual-layer SuperDrive for PowerBooks and dual USB iBooks</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2006.01.30. For US$190-250 you can replace the CD-ROM, CD-RW, Combo, or slow old SuperDrive in most PowerBooks, white iBooks, slot-loading iMacs, and Cubes with a faster, dual-layer drive.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/thompson/06/0103.html">Web browser tips for the classic Mac OS</a>, Nathan Thompson, Embracing Obsolescence, 2006.01.03. Tips on getting the most out of WaMCom, Mozilla, Internet Explorer, iCab, Opera, and WannaBe using the classic Mac OS.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2005/the-best-browsers-for-powerpc-macs-and-the-classic-mac-os/">The best browsers for PowerPC Macs and the classic Mac OS</a>, Nathan Thompson, Embracing Obsolescence, 2005.12.16. Two browsers stand out from the pack: iCab 3 is modern and remains under development, and WaMCom brings Mozilla to older Macs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2005/how-big-hard-drive-imac-emac-power-mac-powerbook-ibook/">How Big a Hard Drive Can I Put in My iMac, eMac, Power Mac, PowerBook, or iBook?</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2005.10.24. A lot of older Macs don’t know how to deal with drives over 128 GB in size. We look at three options.</li> <li><a href="http://db.tidbits.com/getbits.acgi?tbart=07978" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow">Upgrading an old iMac to Mac OS X</a>, William Porter, TidBITS, 2005.02.07. Preparing a pair of 2001 iMacs for OS X and then getting Jaguar up and running on them.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2005/which-imac-is-it-low-end-mac-guide-to-g3-imacs/">Which iMac is it? A quick guide to differentiating CRT G3 iMacs</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2005.02.02. Two form factors, nine CPU speeds, and fifteen different colors. How can anyone keep this straight?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/macdan/04/0910.html">Why the slot loading iMac Is a good choice for OS X</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2004.09.10. With prices starting at just over US$200, a tray-loading iMac can be a great choice for running OS X.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/imacs/slot-up.html">Upgrades for the slot-loading iMac</a>, Dan Knight, iMac Channel, 2003.05.15. Overview of memory, hard drive, media drive, and CPU upgrade options for slot-loading iMacs.</li> <li><a href="http://www.insanely-great.com/news.php?id=1984">500 MHz G4 upgrade for slot-loading iMacs</a>, Insanely Great Mac, 2003.04.15. G4 power, a bigger level 2 cache, and 500 MHz speed. US$307 shipped.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2003/upgrading-your-g3-imac/">Upgrading your G3 iMac</a>, Evan Kleiman, Mac Daniel, 2003.03.07. Three types of upgrades that can improve your old iMac for less than the cost of buying a new one.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2001/shot-in-the-foot-again-firmware-upgrade-disables-ram/">Shot in the foot again: Firmware update disables RAM</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 3/25. “…we should not be at risk of losing some or all of the memory in our Macs because of a firmware update.”</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2000/scsi-and-firewire-disk-modes/">SCSI and FireWire Disk Modes</a>, Paulo Rodrigues, Tangerine Fusion, 11/29. How to use SCSI Disk Mode and FireWire Target Disk Mode for ultra fast file transfers.</li> <li>Review: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080724020432/http://macworld.com/2000/11/reviews/imac.html">iMac DV+, DV Special Edition</a>, Macworld, 11/00.</li> <li>Review: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20021016073258/http://computers.cnet.com:80/hardware/0-1018-405-2314949.html"> iMac DV SE (500 MHz)</a>, Gene Steinberg, c|net. “The latest iMac DV Special Edition continues Apple’s tradition of elegance and excellence.”</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/imac/index.shtml">The iMac channel</a></li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml">The iMac List</a>, an email list iMac users</li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20010808015030/http://www.advergence.com/newspage/">The iMac NewsPage</a></li> </ul> <h3>Cautions</h3> <ul> <li>You cannot plug the iPod shuffle directly into the iMac’s USB port – <a href="http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300526">it will not fit</a>. It will not charge if plugged into a keyboard USB port or an unpowered USB hub. To charge it while using it with your iMac, you must us a USB extension cable, powered USB hub, iPod shuffle dock, or a USB power adapter.</li> <li><a href="http://db.tidbits.com/getbits.acgi?tbart=06973" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow">Update Firmware Before Installing Jaguar!</a>, Geoff Duncan, TidBITS, 2002.10.28. If your firmware isn’t at version 4.1.9, you need to boot into OS 9.1 and install it before attempting to install Jaguar (OS X 10.3) on your slot-loading CD-ROM or DVD iMac.</li> <li>You must have the keyboard plugged directly into an iMac USB port to boot with the power key (Eject on the Apple Pro Keyboard); it will not work if the keyboard is attached to a hub.</li> <li>The iMac loads the MacOS Toolbox into RAM, unlike other Macs which use it from ROM. You lose the use of 3 MB of memory but gain faster performance.</li> </ul> <p>keyword: imac500</p> --> </div><!-- .entry-content --> <!-- <footer class="entry-meta"> <span class="cat-links"> Posted in <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> <span class="tag-links"> Tagged <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/500-mhz/" rel="tag">500 MHz</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire-400/" rel="tag">FireWire 400</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac/" rel="tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac-g3/" rel="tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/slot-load-imac/" rel="tag">slot-load iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/usb-1-1/" rel="tag">USB 1.1</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> </footer> --> <!-- #entry-meta --> </article><!-- #post-2399 --> </div> <div class="entry-div LEM-entry-div"> <article id="post-2419" class="post-2419 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-imac category-imac-g3 category-articles category-tech-specs tag-firewire-400 tag-imac tag-imac-g3 tag-slot-load-imac tag-summer-2001 tag-usb-1-1"> <div class="entry-header-div"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lowendmac.com/2001/imac-g3-summer-2001/" title="Permalink to iMac G3 (Summer 2001)" rel="bookmark">iMac G3 (Summer 2001)</a></h2> <div class="entry-meta"> LEM Staff, <span class="cat-links"> <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> - </span> 2001.07.18 - </div><!-- .entry-meta --> </header><!-- .entry-header --> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <p>The last revision of G3 iMacs was released in July 2001 in speeds of 500, 600, and 700 MHz – the fastest G3 iMac Apple ever shipped. All of the models introduced in July 2001 include an 8x CD-RW drive, the same Rage 128 Ultra graphics (with 16 MB of RAM) used in the previous generation, […]</p> <!-- <p>The last revision of G3 iMacs was released in July 2001 in speeds of 500, 600, and 700 MHz – the fastest G3 iMac Apple ever shipped. All of the models introduced in July 2001 include an 8x CD-RW drive, the same Rage 128 Ultra graphics (with 16 MB of RAM) used in the previous generation, at least 128 MB of RAM, and the PowerPC 750CXe CPU with its built-in 256 KB cache.</p> <p> <a href="https://lowendmac.com/2001/imac-g3-summer-2001/#more-2419" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> --> </div><!-- .entry-content --> <!-- <footer class="entry-meta"> <span class="cat-links"> Posted in <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> <span class="tag-links"> Tagged <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire-400/" rel="tag">FireWire 400</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac/" rel="tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac-g3/" rel="tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/slot-load-imac/" rel="tag">slot-load iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/summer-2001/" rel="tag">Summer 2001</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/usb-1-1/" rel="tag">USB 1.1</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> </footer> --> <!-- #entry-meta --> </article><!-- #post-2419 --> </div> <div class="entry-div LEM-entry-div"> <article id="post-2412" class="post-2412 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-imac category-imac-g3 category-articles category-tech-specs tag-700-mhz tag-firewire tag-firewire-400 tag-imac tag-imac-g3 tag-slot-load-imac tag-usb-1-1"> <div class="entry-header-div"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lowendmac.com/2001/700-mhz-imac-summer-2001/" title="Permalink to 700 MHz iMac (Summer 2001)" rel="bookmark">700 MHz iMac (Summer 2001)</a></h2> <div class="entry-meta"> LEM Staff, <span class="cat-links"> <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> - </span> 2001.07.18 - </div><!-- .entry-meta --> </header><!-- .entry-header --> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <p>The July 2001 iMac came in speeds of 500, 600, and 700 MHz, although the 700 wasn’t available until August. All models included CD-RW drives and at least 128 MB of RAM. Except for the $799 indio-only model, each version was available in snow (white). The 500 MHz models were available in indigo, and the […]</p> <!-- <p>The July 2001 iMac came in speeds of <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2001/500-mhz-imac-summer-2001/">500</a>, <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2001/600-mhz-imac-summer-2001/">600</a>, and 700 MHz, although the 700 wasn’t available until August.</p> <p>All models included CD-RW drives and at least 128 MB of RAM. Except for the $799 indio-only model, each version was available in snow (white). The 500 MHz models were available in indigo, and the faster two models were available in graphite. <a href="https://lowendmac.com/2001/700-mhz-imac-summer-2001/#more-2412" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> --> </div><!-- .entry-content --> <!-- <footer class="entry-meta"> <span class="cat-links"> Posted in <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> <span class="tag-links"> Tagged <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/700-mhz/" rel="tag">700 MHz</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire/" rel="tag">FireWire</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire-400/" rel="tag">FireWire 400</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac/" rel="tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac-g3/" rel="tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/slot-load-imac/" rel="tag">slot-load iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/usb-1-1/" rel="tag">USB 1.1</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> </footer> --> <!-- #entry-meta --> </article><!-- #post-2412 --> </div> <div class="entry-div LEM-entry-div"> <article id="post-2406" class="post-2406 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-imac category-imac-g3 category-articles category-tech-specs tag-600-mhz tag-firewire tag-firewire-400 tag-imac tag-imac-g3 tag-slot-load-imac tag-usb-1-1"> <div class="entry-header-div"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lowendmac.com/2001/600-mhz-imac-summer-2001/" title="Permalink to 600 MHz iMac (Summer 2001)" rel="bookmark">600 MHz iMac (Summer 2001)</a></h2> <div class="entry-meta"> LEM Staff, <span class="cat-links"> <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> - </span> 2001.07.18 - </div><!-- .entry-meta --> </header><!-- .entry-header --> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <p>The July 2001 iMac came in speeds of 500, 600, and 700 MHz, although the 700 wasn’t available until August. All models included CD-RW drives and at least 128 MB of RAM. Except for the $799 model, only available in indigo, each version was available in snow (white). The 500 MHz models were available in […]</p> <!-- <p>The July 2001 iMac came in speeds of <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2001/500-mhz-imac-summer-2001/">500</a>, 600, and <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2001/700-mhz-imac-summer-2001/">700 MHz</a>, although the 700 wasn’t available until August.</p> <p>All models included CD-RW drives and at least 128 MB of RAM. Except for the $799 model, only available in indigo, each version was available in snow (white). The 500 MHz models were available in indigo, and the faster two models were also available in graphite. <a href="https://lowendmac.com/2001/600-mhz-imac-summer-2001/#more-2406" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> --> </div><!-- .entry-content --> <!-- <footer class="entry-meta"> <span class="cat-links"> Posted in <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> <span class="tag-links"> Tagged <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/600-mhz/" rel="tag">600 MHz</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire/" rel="tag">FireWire</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire-400/" rel="tag">FireWire 400</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac/" rel="tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac-g3/" rel="tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/slot-load-imac/" rel="tag">slot-load iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/usb-1-1/" rel="tag">USB 1.1</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> </footer> --> <!-- #entry-meta --> </article><!-- #post-2406 --> </div> <div class="entry-div LEM-entry-div"> <article id="post-2395" class="post-2395 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-imac category-imac-g3 category-articles category-tech-specs tag-firewire tag-firewire-400 tag-imac tag-imac-g3 tag-slot-load-imac tag-summer-2001 tag-usb-1-1"> <div class="entry-header-div"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lowendmac.com/2001/500-mhz-imac-summer-2001/" title="Permalink to 500 MHz iMac (Summer 2001)" rel="bookmark">500 MHz iMac (Summer 2001)</a></h2> <div class="entry-meta"> LEM Staff, <span class="cat-links"> <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> - </span> 2001.07.18 - </div><!-- .entry-meta --> </header><!-- .entry-header --> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <p>The Summer 2001 iMac came in speeds of 500, 600, and 700 MHz, although the 700 wasn’t available until August. All models included CD-RW drives and at least 128 MB of RAM. The $799 CD-ROM model was only available in indigo. The CD-RW model was available in indigo and snow white.</p> <!-- <p>The Summer 2001 iMac came in speeds of 500, <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2001/600-mhz-imac-summer-2001/">600</a>, and <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2001/700-mhz-imac-summer-2001/">700 MHz</a>, although the 700 wasn’t available until August.</p> <p>All models included CD-RW drives and at least 128 MB of RAM. The $799 CD-ROM model was only available in indigo. The CD-RW model was available in indigo and snow white. <a href="https://lowendmac.com/2001/500-mhz-imac-summer-2001/#more-2395" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> --> </div><!-- .entry-content --> <!-- <footer class="entry-meta"> <span class="cat-links"> Posted in <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> <span class="tag-links"> Tagged <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire/" rel="tag">FireWire</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire-400/" rel="tag">FireWire 400</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac/" rel="tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac-g3/" rel="tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/slot-load-imac/" rel="tag">slot-load iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/summer-2001/" rel="tag">Summer 2001</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/usb-1-1/" rel="tag">USB 1.1</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> </footer> --> <!-- #entry-meta --> </article><!-- #post-2395 --> </div> <div class="entry-div LEM-entry-div"> <article id="post-2372" class="post-2372 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-imac category-imac-g3 category-articles category-tech-specs tag-400-mhz tag-400-mhz-imac tag-firewire-400 tag-imac tag-imac-g3 tag-slot-load-imac tag-usb-1-1"> <div class="entry-header-div"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lowendmac.com/2001/400-mhz-imac-g3/" title="Permalink to 400 MHz iMac G3" rel="bookmark">400 MHz iMac G3</a></h2> <div class="entry-meta"> LEM Staff, <span class="cat-links"> <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> - </span> 2001.02.23 - </div><!-- .entry-meta --> </header><!-- .entry-header --> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <p>There were four different G3 iMacs that ran at 400 MHz: two introduced in 1999, one in 2000, and one in 2001. The 400 MHz iMac DV and 400 MHz DV Special Edition were introduced in October 1999. These included a DVD-ROM drive and were the first iMacs with built-in FireWire. They have RAGE 128 […]</p> <!-- <p>There were four different G3 iMacs that ran at 400 MHz: two introduced in 1999, one in 2000, and one in 2001.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright" src="/imacs/backside.jpg" alt="iMacs" width="186" height="69" align="bottom" /></p> <p>The <a title="400 MHz iMac DV (Late 1999)" href="http://lowendmac.com/1999/400-mhz-imac-dv-late-1999/">400 MHz iMac DV</a> and <a title="400 MHz iMac DV SE (Late 1999)" href="http://lowendmac.com/1999/400-mhz-imac-dv-se-late-1999/">400 MHz DV Special Edition</a> were introduced in October 1999. These included a DVD-ROM drive and were the first iMacs with built-in FireWire. They have RAGE 128 graphics with 8 MB of video memory and run Mac OS 8.6 and later. The DV model came in five “fruity” flavors – grape, blueberry, strawberry, tangerine, and lime – while the DV SE shipped in graphite.</p> <p>The <a title="400 MHz iMac DV (Summer 2000)" href="http://lowendmac.com/2000/400-mhz-imac-dv-summer-2000/">summer 2000 400 MHz iMac DV</a> dropped DVD-ROM in favor of CD-ROM to keep costs down. It was available in indigo and ruby and requires Mac OS 9.0.4 and later. Graphics were improved with the Rage 128 Pro chipset.</p> <p>The <a title="400 MHz iMac (Early 2001)" href="http://lowendmac.com/2001/400-mhz-imac-early-2001/">final 400 MHz iMac</a> was the early 2001 model, available only in indigo. It shipped with Mac OS 9.1.</p> <ul> <li>Got an iMac? Join our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml">iMac Group</a> or iMacs & eMacs Forum.</li> <li>Our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/lists/macos9.html">Mac OS 9 Group</a> is for those using Mac OS 9, either natively or in Classic Mode.</li> <li>Our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/lists/puma.html">Puma Group</a> is for those using Mac OS X 10.1.</li> <li>Our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2006/low-end-macs-os-x-10-2-jaguar-group/">Jaguar Group</a> is for those using Mac OS X 10.2.</li> <li>Our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/lists/panther.html">Panther Group</a> is for those using Mac OS X 10.3.</li> <li>Our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/lists/tiger.html">Tiger Group</a> is for those using Mac OS X 10.4.</li> </ul> <h3>Mac OS X</h3> <p>Non-Apple upgrades and peripherals (such as unsupported USB devices, replacement drives, and third-party memory) may cause problems when installing or booting into Mac OS X.</p> <p>Be sure to read and follow Apple’s “Read Before You Install” install instructions to increase the likelihood of getting OS X installed and running on the first try.</p> <h3>Details</h3> <ul> <li>CPU: 400 MHz PPC 750</li> <li>Bus: 100 MHz</li> <li>RAM: 64 MB, expandable to 1 GB using two PC100 SDRAM (3.3 V, 64-bit, 168-pin, 100 MHz)</li> <li>VRAM: 8 MB SGRAM</li> <li>Video: supports resolutions of 640 x 480, 800 x 600, and 1024 x 768</li> <li>Display: 15″ CRT (13.8″ viewable) multiscan to 1024 x 768</li> <li>L2 cache: 512 KB 160 MHz (5:2) backside cache</li> <li>Hard drive: 10 GB EIDE drive (13 GB for DV SE). Maximum IDE drive size is 128 GB without third-party support. See <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2005/how-big-hard-drive-imac-emac-power-mac-powerbook-ibook/">How Big a Hard Drive Can I Put in My iMac, eMac, Power Mac, PowerBook, or iBook?</a> for your options.</li> <li>DVD-ROM: 4x</li> <li>CD-ROM: 24x</li> <li>SCSI: none</li> <li>PCI slots: none</li> <li>USB: 2 separate USB 1.1 ports and controllers</li> <li>FireWire 400: 2 ports</li> <li>Modem: built-in v.90 56k modem</li> <li>Ethernet: 10/100Base-T</li> <li>WiFi: 802.11b AirPort Card, requires AirPort Card Adapter</li> <li>Microphone: internal</li> <li>Power supply: 150W</li> <li>PRAM battery: 3.6V half-AA</li> <li>Height: 15.0 in/38.1 cm</li> <li>Width: 15.0 in/38.1 cm</li> <li>Depth: 17.1 in/43.5 cm</li> <li>Weight: 34.7 lb/15.8 kg</li> <li>family numbers: M5521</li> </ul> <h3>Online Resources</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/deals/best-imac-g3-prices.html" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow">Best iMac G3 deals</a>.</li> <li><a href="http://lowend">Best Classic Mac OS Deals</a>. Best online prices for System 6, 7.1, 7.5.x, Mac OS 7.6, 8.0, 8.1, 8.5, 9.0, 9.2.2, and other versions.</li> <li>Best Mac OS X 10.0-10.3 Deals. Best online prices for Mac OS X 10.0, 10.1, 10.2, and 10.3.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac00-20">Best Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger Deals</a>. Best online prices for Mac OS X 10.4.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2005/which-imac-is-it-low-end-mac-guide-to-g3-imacs/">Which iMac is it? A quick guide to differentiating CRT G3 iMacs</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2005.02.02. Two form factors, nine CPU speeds, and fifteen different colors. How can anyone keep this straight?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/campbell/08ic/best-version-of-mac-os-x.html">What’s the Best Version of OS X for My Mac?</a>, Ian R Campbell, The Sensible Mac, 2008.02.28. Which version of Mac OS X is best for your hardware depends on several factors.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2013/low-end-macs-compleat-guide-to-mac-os-9/">Low End Mac’s Compleat Guide to Mac OS 9</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2008.05.12. Mac OS 9 remains fast and stable, but Classic software hasn’t kept up with the changing internet. Which Macs support OS 9, where to buy it, and how to update to 9.2.2.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/the-imac-legacy-the-g3-era/">The iMac Legacy: The G3 Era</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2008.08.15. 10 years ago today, the original iMac went on sale. One of the most popular lines of computers ever, the G3 iMac would be Apple staples for nearly five years.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/herlihy/08ph/upgrade-options.html">Know Your Mac’s Upgrade Options</a>, Phil Herlihy, The Usefulness Equation, 2008.08.26. Any Mac can be upgraded, but it’s a question of what can be upgraded – RAM, hard drive, video, CPU – and how far it can be upgraded.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/overclocking-a-slot-loading-imac/">Overclocking a slot-loading iMac G3</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2009.02.12. Instructions for overclocking a slot-loading iMac (350 MHz to 500 MHz). Proceed at your own risk.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/wifi-hardware-for-desktop-macs-running-os-x/">WiFi Hardware Compatible with Desktop Macs Running OS X</a>, MetaPhyzx, Mac Daniel, 2009.03.11. USB, ethernet, PCI, and other wireless hardware compatible with Mac OS X.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/wifi-for-desktop-macs-running-mac-os-9/">WiFi Adapters for Desktop Macs Running Mac OS 9</a>, MetaPhyzx, Mac Daniel, 2009.02.10. USB, ethernet, PCI, and other wireless hardware compatible with the Classic Mac OS.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/10mr/mb0120.html">Back to Pismo, Power Mac G4 CPU vs. video upgrades, faster YouTube with older Flash, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.01.20. Also still using an Apple IIGS, Delete vs. Backspace key, old iBook and PowerBook power consumption, iSlate speculation, and more.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/bashur/09db/old-imac-new-tricks.html">Teaching an old iMac some new tricks</a>, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2009.10.02. Using a G3 iMac as part of your home entertainment center with remote control, audio out to your stereo, and video out to your TV.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/the-future-of-up-to-date-browsers-for-powerpc-macs/">The Future of Up-to-Date Browsers for PowerPC Macs</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2009.08.31. With Intel-only “Snow Leopard” shipping, software support for PPC Macs will continue its decline. Also, a look at SeaMonkey 2 and Camino 1.6.9.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/09mr/mb0715.html">New ‘Books have better displays, digital vs. analog audio I/O, Craigslist restrictions, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2009.07.15. Also three browsers – Opera, Stainless, and Cruz – compared, and installing Mac OS X from DVD on a Mac that can’t mount DVDs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/optimized-software-builds-bring-out-the-best-from-your-mac/">Optimized Software Builds Bring Out the Best in Your Mac</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac’s Online Tech Journal, 2009.06.30. Applications compiled for your Mac’s CPU can load more quickly and run faster than ones compiled for universal use.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/tips-for-installing-or-reinstalling-mac-os-x-10-4-tiger/">Tips for Installing or Reinstalling Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger</a>, Adam Rosen, Adam’s Apple, 2009.06.10. Mac OS X 10.4 uses less memory than Leopard, supports Classic Mode on PowerPC Macs, and, unlike Leopard, is supported on G3 Macs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/does-using-matched-ram-make-your-mac-faster-or-more-stable/">Does Using Matched RAM Make Your Classic Mac OS Machine Faster or More Stable?</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2009.04.28. Most Macs don’t need matched memory modules and seem to run just fine with mismatched brands and capacities, but matching modules may be a bit faster.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/hacking-a-wifi-pc-card-to-work-in-apples-airport-card-slot/">Hacking a WiFi PC Card to work in Apple’s AirPort Card slot</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2009.04.21. Apple’s AirPort Card has become expensive since it was discontinued. Here’s how you may be able to adapt an 802.11b PC Card to replace it.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/is-it-worth-maxing-the-ram-in-old-g3-and-g4-macs/">Is It Worth Maxing the RAM in Old G3 and G4 Macs?</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2009.04.15. Increasing memory can make your old Mac faster and make you more productive, but it probably won’t improve resale value by the amount you spend.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/09mr/mb0225.html">Dialup Is outdated, Eudora on Macintel, improving Tiger on low-end Macs, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2009.02.25. Ongoing frustrations with Eudora and dialup, ways to tweak Tiger for better performance, and problems with a WD MyBook external hard drive.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/hatchett/09jh/new-tech-with-old.html">Using new tech with old tech</a>, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2009.02.05. Yes, you can use a 2000 iMac, a Pismo, a G4 iBook, an iPod touch, and several new MacBooks together quite nicely.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/09mr/mb0114.html">Overheating PowerBook, 7200 rpm in a G3 iMac, getting online during blackouts, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2009.01.14. PowerPC support in iLife 09 a pleasant surprise, no overheating issues with 7200 rpm drive in an iMac, and dialup access as a good backup plan for power failures.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/09mr/camino-for-older-macs.html">Is Camino now the best browser for older Macs?</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2009.01.13. Camino 1.6.6 works very will with Mac OS X 10.3 through 10.5 and seems especially well suited for slower PowerPC Macs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/09mr/mb0107.html">Blackouts and Web access, death of a Kanga, the future of PowerPC Macs, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2009.01.07. Also another email client suggestion and whether a G3 iMac can handle a 7200 rpm hard drive without overheating.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/practical-imac-g3-applications-and-upgrades/">Practical iMac G3 applications and upgrades</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2008.12.22. Used G3 iMacs are going for a song these days, but are they worth spending money on, let along upgrading?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/bookrev/08br/1219.html">4 GB RAM problem persists after firmware update, TriBook concept MacBook, DIY Mac netbook, and more</a>, The ‘Book Review, 2008.12.19. Also using third-party monitors with ‘Late 2008’ MacBooks, MacMagSaver protects MagSafe cord, $25 802.11g USB adapter, bargain ‘Books from $500 to $2,299, and more.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/08mr/safe-os-x-updates.html">The ‘Better Safe Than Sorry’ Guide to Installing Mac OS X Updates</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2008.12.16. Most users encounter no problems using Software Update, but some preflight work and using the Combo updater means far less chance of trouble.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/why-you-should-partition-your-macs-hard-drive/">Why You Should Partition Your Mac’s Hard Drive</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2008.12.11. “At the very least, it makes sense to have a second partition with a bootable version of the Mac OS, so if you have problems with your work partition, you can boot from the ’emergency’ partition to run Disk Utility and other diagnostics.”</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/hatchett/08jh/new-economy.html">Old Macs in the new economy</a>, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2008.11.25. “We are the kings of making our computers last, last, and last some more.”</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/payne/08ap/useful-to-someone.html">Every working computer is useful to someone</a>, Allison Payne, The Budget Mac, 2008.11.19. Whether it’s a PowerBook 1400, G3 iMac, or Power Mac G4, it could be all the computer someone needs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/g3-and-low-end-g4-mac-performance-comparison/">G3 and low end G4 Mac performance comparison</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2008.10.15. Factors that impact performance are the version of CPU, the size and speed of the Level 2 cache, and how much RAM is installed.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/how-to-clone-mac-osx-to-a-new-hard-drive/">How to clone Mac OS X to a new hard drive</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2008.10.07. Whether you want to put a bigger, faster drive in your Mac or clone OS X for use in another Mac, here’s the simple process.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/getting-the-most-from-your-g3-mac/">Getting the most from your G3 Mac</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2008.10.03. Most G3 Macs can be upgraded so they can run Mac OS X 10.4 ‘Tiger’ quite nicely. Here’s how.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/the-best-browsers-for-older-macs-running-tiger/">The best browsers for older Macs running Tiger</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2008.09.25. A dialup user’s overview of browsers for Mac OS X 10.4 puts the emphasis on reliability, downloads, and speed.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/9-browsers-for-g3-and-older-g4-macs/">9 browsers for G3 and older G4 Macs compared</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2008.09.26. The latest versions of Opera, Safari, Shiira, iCab, Radon, Firefox, Demeter, Sunrise, and Camino that run on Mac OS X 10.4 “Tiger”.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/hatchett/08jh/g3-imac-pismo.html">There’s still a place for G3 Macs in the Age of Leopard</a>, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2008.09.09. Whether it’s a sage iMac or a Pismo PowerBook, G3 Macs can be very productive with Mac OS X 10.4 ‘Tiger’.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/are-g3-macs-still-viable-work-machines/">Are G3 Macs still viable work machines?</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2008.09.08. For basic tasks – writing, email, and using the Web – a G3 Mac with Mac OS X 10.4 and sufficient memory provides plenty of power.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/myturn/0808my/brown-internet-radio.html">Using low end Macs for Internet radio</a>, Gordon R. Brown, My Turn, 2008.08.18. When the local public radio station moved classical music to HD radio, it was time to find another way to listen. An old iMac with iTunes solved the problem.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/hatchett/08jh/bumps-in-the-g3-road.html">Bumps in the road for G3 Macs</a>, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2008.07.28. MobileMe wouldn’t sync with the Pismo, and Skype’s software refused to install, but both problems were solved.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/08mr/air-keyboard-cleaning.html">The Compressed Air Keyboard Repair</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2008.07.24. If your keyboard isn’t working as well as it once did, blasting under the keys with compressed air may be the cure.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/08mr/mb0716.html">Buying glasses online, iCab on G3 iMacs, USB adapter for WallStreet, long term support, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2008.07.16. Also whether a 1.67 GHz PowerBook is a sensible choice, midrange or top-end the best value, Opera can change the way you work on the Web, and more.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/packer/08jp/external-emac-upgrades.html">How to upgrade your eMac without cracking the case</a>, Jason Packer, Macs in the Enterprise, 2008.07.14. Some people like to replace the components inside their computers, but with FireWire and USB 2.0, Apple has made it easy to upgrade using external drives.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/packer/08jp/mac-lamp-server-setup.html">Turn your old Mac into a web server with Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP</a>, Jason Packer, Macs in the Enterprise, 2008.07.09. Step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP on an older Mac.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/packer/08jp/linux-apache-mysql-php-mac.html">Turn your old Mac into a website server with free open source software</a>, Jason Packer, Macs in the Enterprise, 2008.07.02. By installing Linux without a GUI, your old Mac can dedicate all of its resources to running Apache, MySQL, and PHP.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/0806mb/0618.html">Hard drive problems with Rev. 1 Blue & White, can’t burn DVDs at 16x, .mac to MobileMe, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2008.06.18. Also 802.11g WiFi and G4 upgrades for slot-loading iMacs, printing to a QMS PC 410 from OS X, and scrolling with a Pismo trackpad.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/nygren/08ny/ibook-mac-os-x-jaguar.html">Mac OS X 10.2 ‘Jaguar’ can unleash the power of G3 iBooks</a>, Carl Nygren, Classic Macs in the Intel Age, 2008.06.17. After pulling a bad stick of RAM, the Dual USB iBook didn’t have enough memory for Tiger or Linux. But even with just 128 MB of RAM, Jaguar did the job.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/0806mb/0611.html">Mac 128K demo, Leopard adequate on unsupported Macs, booting an iMac from a Ubuntu LiveCD, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2008.06.11. Two new unsupported Leopard reports, Linux for PowerPC is far from dead, and Mac OS X trumps Linux and BSD for features and performance.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/0805mb/0521.html">Slow Leopard video, G3 iMac to the max, Flash Player 10 Beta improves YouTube, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2008.05.21. Also how to eject a disc that won’t mount, notebooks no longer need optical drives, a new key on Apple’s USB keyboard, WEP problems with Orinoco Gold, and Microsoft Office on Macs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/keel/08tk/slot-loading-imacs.html">Slot loading iMacs: The SE/30 for a new generation</a>, Tamara Keel, Digital Fossils, 2008.05.20. They’re relatively small, pretty quiet, reliable, can run Tiger, and are very affordable nowadays.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/0805mb/0509.html">More G4 upgrade advice, secure disk wipes, 500 MHz iMacs with Tiger in action, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2008.05.09. The importance of securely clearing your hard drive before you pass on your Mac, Pismo and closed lid mode, G3 iMacs in the classroom, and more thoughts on upgrading G4 Power Macs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/0804mb/0424.html">Overpriced Macs, 4-core Mac Pro value, USB for G3 PowerBooks, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2008.04.24. Also reader feedback on running a keyboard through the dishwasher, tips for using external DVD drives, and 8 GB partition issues with the Classic Mac OS on the beige G3.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/0804mb/0422.html">OS X for PCs, Mac mini with HDTV, 802.11n options, upgrading from Mac OS 9, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2008.04.22. Also reviving a dead PowerBook 5300, Lucida Grande, external FireWire SuperDrive advice, OS X and the DeskWriter, and royalties.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/3-ways-to-better-youtube-viewing-on-older-macs/">3 ways to better YouTube viewing on older Macs</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2008.02.06. Watching YouTube videos in your browser on G3 Macs can be painfully slow, but there are several ways to improve your YouTube viewing experience.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/better-youtube-viewing-on-older-macs-too-many-dead-pixels-safari-problems-in-panther-and-more/">Better YouTube viewing on older Macs, too many dead pixels, Safari problems in Panther, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2008.02.05. Also picking the right used G4 iBook, Quartz Extreme support for PCI video, problems with Mac OS 9.x on G4 Power Macs, open firmware problems with 667 MHz PowerBook, and more.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/thomas/08tt/imac-g3-falling-apart.html">How the G3 iMac crumbles</a>, Tommy Thomas, Welcome to Macintosh, 2008.01.18. The green light of death, failing powerboards, and crumbling plastics are some of the problems old CRT iMacs face as they age.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/0801mb/0108.html">Lawsuits getting out of hand, G3 iMac upgrade resources, Leopard on a 400 MHz TiBook, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2008.01.08. Also wondering why Mac OS X 10.5 won’t run on the ‘Yikes!’ Power Mac G4 and AltiVec just works.</li> <li><a href="http://djonmac.com/cudareset.html">Hot so Reset the Cuda/PMU in a G3 iMac</a>, How to Upgrade Your iMac</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2007/g3-macs-in-the-tiger-age/">Bringing G3 iMacs and other G3 Macs into the Tiger Age</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2007.12.07. Tips on hard drives, memory, WiFi, and getting Mac OS X 10.4 installed on G3 iMacs and other older G3 Macs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/1203.html">Leopard on a G3 iMac (with a G4 upgrade), flashed video card problems, the cheapest G4 Mac, and More</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.12.03. More unsupported Leopard reports point to the importance of a good video card, success on a CRT iMac with a G4/550 upgrade, and whether Sawtooth or Quicksilver is a better buy.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/first/1st07/1203.html">Switching to Mac tripled my productivity</a>, Ted Bragg, My First Mac, 2007.12.03. Tired of losing work and tech support, Bragg bought an iMac, switched to Mac versions of his apps, and tripled his output the first year.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/1012.html">Road Apple nominations, OS X 10.5 on MDD Power Macs, UMPCs and Apple, and a broken power button</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.10.12. Whether some additional Macs merit the ‘Road Apple’ label, Leopard on Mirrored Drive Doors Power Macs, the usefulness of ultrasmall computers, and dealing with an iMac with a broken power button.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/musings/mm07/0913.html">The future of G3 iMacs in the Age of Leopard</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2007.09.13. From August 1998 through December 2001, G3 iMacs were Apple’s hot consumer computers. Which ones are best for OS X, and which should be avoided?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/0913.html">Tiger on a G3 iMac and Pismo, running OS 9 from a flash drive, 7200 rpm drive heat, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.09.13. Also iMac upgrade advice, iBook G3 video chip resoldering, and how to get your website indexed by Google.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/0911.html">Choosing and upgrading a 12″ PowerBook, too much about Windows, the blue iMac blues, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.09.11. Also the pros and cons of running Mac OS X 10.4 ‘Tiger’ on a blue and white G3 and one more tip for burning CDs that will work on old Macs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/0726.html">iPhone cost, Low End Mac on the iPhone, using an LCD display with a G3 iMac, getting files off SCSI drives, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.07.26. Also sources for used Mac games and problems with Low End Mac’s home page in Safari.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/0725.html">External video options for a G3 iMac</a>, Dan Knight and Kris Finkenbinder, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.07.25. Many G3 iMacs are fuzzy at 1024 x 768. What are the options for connecting an external monitor and disabling the built-in display?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/newsrev/mnr07/0720.html">Software to darken iMac display, columnist returns iPhone, Logitech introduces air mouse, and more</a>, Mac News Review, 2007.07.20. Also a USB turntable for turning your record albums into MP3s, a retractable flash drive, iPhone: The Missing Manual, Parallels Desktop 3 a major update, and more.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/musings/07/0618.html">Even if Leopard leaves G3 behind, Tiger users will still be able to run up-to-date apps</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2007.06.18. While Apple may drop G3 support in OS X 10.5, there will continue to be plenty of options for 10.4 users who want to run up-to-date browsers, email clients, and instant messaging programs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/07/0529.html">Making new Mac users with old iMacs and Tiger, buying newer vs. upgrading, booting Compact Flash, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.05.29. Getting seniors online with old iMacs, buying a newer Mac rather than upgrading an old one, booting PowerBooks from Compact Flash, and questions about video conferencing.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2007/the-truth-about-crts-and-shock-danger/">The Truth About CRTs and Shock Danger</a>, Tom Lee, Online Tech Journal, 2007.05.22. You’ve been warned that CRT voltage can injure and even kill. The truth is that this danger is overstated – and takes attention away from a greater danger.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2007/why-apple-must-continue-g3-support-in-mac-os-x-10-5-leopard/">Why Apple must continue G3 support in Mac OS X 10.5 ‘Leopard’</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2007.05.08. “We’re worried about what happens if Apple unchecks that box in Xcode to include the instructions necessary to run OS X on G3 processors at all.”</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/07/0319.html">Troubleshooting an iMac and possible Pismo overheating</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2007.03.19. Figuring out what’s wrong with a G3 iMac that won’t boot properly and possily spurious temperature readings from Gauge Pro.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/hodges/06/1116.html">How much Mac do you really need to run OS X?</a>, Ted Hodges, Vintage Mac Living, 2006.11.16. You don’t need dual-core Intel processors to read email or use the Web. Here are some 1999-2001 Macs that could be all you need.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/jay/06/0810.html">Is the G3 still a practical choice?</a>, Matthew Jay, Macs to the Max, 2006.08.10. Although the G3 is several generations old, it has enough horsepower for most of the things we do on our computers.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/thompson/06/0801.html">Customizing Mac OS 9</a>, Nathan Thompson, Embracing Obsolescence, 2006.08.01. Fiddling with themes, picking a browser, and making the Classic Mac OS work just the way you want it to.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2006/a-25-imac-its-a-steal-but-what-to-do-with-it/">A $25 iMac! It’s a steal, but what to do with it?</a>, Adam Robert Guha, Apple Archive, 2006.07.28. A $25 iMac (less mouse and keyboard) from the local thrift shop was a great find, but what would be the best way to put it to use?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/thompson/06/0718.html">Panther on a G3 iMac, B&W G3 sold, and the state of my other Macs</a>, Nathan Thompson, Embracing Obsolescence, 2006.07.18. Although running OS X 10.3.9 on a 6-year-old iMac, the author still maintains his stable of older Macs running the Classic Mac OS.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/06/0717.html">More ways to add OS 9 features to OS X, modem problems with MacBook and USB modem, Opera problem, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2006.07.17. Also potential problems using Target Disk Mode to install the OS, using Classic on Intel Macs, value of Pismo G4 upgrades, “Tiger” on a G3 iMac, better laptop ergonomics, and more.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/newsrev/06/0714.html">‘Argh’ moments switching to OS X, Mac OS 9 ‘amazingly fast’, make your own anti-spam machine, and more</a>, Mac News Review, 2006.07.14. Also Mac OS X Routine Maintenance page updated, developer notes for education-only iMac, and a new SATA enclosure for the Mac.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2006/installing-os-x-10-4-tiger-on-dvd-challenged-macs-using-firewire-target-disk-mode/">Installing OS X 10.4 ‘Tiger’ on DVD-challenged Macs using FireWire Target Disk Mode</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2006.07.10. Mac OS X ships on a single install DVD, which Apple will exchange for CDs at $10. But if you have access to a DVD-equipped Mac and a FireWire cable, you’re good to go.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/06/0629.html">Getting IE 4.5 to work with Low End Mac, 7200 rpm drive heat in an iMac, upgrading OS X on a white iBook, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2006.06.29. Configuring Internet Explorer 4.5 to work with CSS-based websites, overheating issues with iMacs, positive results with OS X upgrades, and problems getting an SD flash card to work in a PowerBook 1400.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/hodges/06/0411.html">Making the move from Jaguar (OS X 10.2) to Panther (10.3)</a>, Ted Hodges, Vintage Mac Living, 2006.04.11. One advantage of Apple’s “no upgrades” policy for OS X – someone can give you their old copy after upgrading without worrying about violating their license.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/06/0130.html">FastMac’s $190 8x dual-layer SuperDrive for PowerBooks and dual USB iBooks</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2006.01.30. For US$190-250 you can replace the CD-ROM, CD-RW, Combo, or slow old SuperDrive in most PowerBooks, white iBooks, slot-loading iMacs, and Cubes with a faster, dual-layer drive.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/thompson/06/0103.html">Web browser tips for the classic Mac OS</a>, Nathan Thompson, Embracing Obsolescence, 2006.01.03. Tips on getting the most out of WaMCom, Mozilla, Internet Explorer, iCab, Opera, and WannaBe using the classic Mac OS.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2005/the-best-browsers-for-powerpc-macs-and-the-classic-mac-os/">The best browsers for PowerPC Macs and the classic Mac OS</a>, Nathan Thompson, Embracing Obsolescence, 2005.12.16. Two browsers stand out from the pack: iCab 3 is modern and remains under development, and WaMCom brings Mozilla to older Macs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2005/how-big-hard-drive-imac-emac-power-mac-powerbook-ibook/">How Big a Hard Drive Can I Put in My iMac, eMac, Power Mac, PowerBook, or iBook?</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2005.10.24. A lot of older Macs don’t know how to deal with drives over 128 GB in size. We look at three options.</li> <li><a href="http://db.tidbits.com/getbits.acgi?tbart=07978" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow">Upgrading an old iMac to Mac OS X</a>, William Porter, TidBITS, 2005.02.07. Preparing a pair of 2001 iMacs for OS X and then getting Jaguar up and running on them.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2005/which-imac-is-it-low-end-mac-guide-to-g3-imacs/">Which iMac is it? A quick guide to differentiating CRT G3 iMacs</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2005.02.02. Two form factors, nine CPU speeds, and fifteen different colors. How can anyone keep this straight?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/macdan/04/0910.html">Why the slot loading iMac Is a good choice for OS X</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2004.09.10. With prices starting at just over US$200, a tray-loading iMac can be a great choice for running OS X.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/imacs/slot-up.html">Upgrades for the slot-loading iMac</a>, Dan Knight, iMac Channel, 2003.05.15. Overview of memory, hard drive, media drive, and CPU upgrade options for slot-loading iMacs.</li> <li><a href="http://www.insanely-great.com/news.php?id=1984">500 MHz G4 upgrade for slot-loading iMacs</a>, Insanely Great Mac, 2003.04.15. G4 power, a bigger level 2 cache, and 500 MHz speed. US$307 shipped.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2003/upgrading-your-g3-imac/">Upgrading your G3 iMac</a>, Evan Kleiman, Mac Daniel, 2003.03.07. Three types of upgrades that can improve your old iMac for less than the cost of buying a new one.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2001/shot-in-the-foot-again-firmware-upgrade-disables-ram/">Shot in the foot again: Firmware update disables RAM</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 3/25. “…we should not be at risk of losing some or all of the memory in our Macs because of a firmware update.”</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2000/macs-and-digital-video/">Macs and digital video</a>, Charlie Ruggiero, Mac Daniel, 3/22. Starts out looking at video editing on Macs, then examines various video formats. A good read if you’re at all interested in video editing or buying a camcorder.</li> <li>The rack-mount iMac, Charles W Moore, Applelinks, 3/23. ISP repacks $1,000 iMac (less monitor) for a small, inexpensive, powerful server.</li> <li>Opinion: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20001205021800/http://www.kmsp.com:80/news/tech/story.asp?content_id=23820">Apple storms Hollywood with new movie software</a>, KMSP.com. “iMovie, in short, is probably one of the most compelling pieces of software available for the iMac. It’s also probably the most fun and one of the easiest multimedia titles.”</li> <li>Review: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20010214034024/http://macweek.zdnet.com:80/1999/12/12/imovie.html">Apple’s iMovie software</a>, MacWeek, 12/17/1999</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/imac/index.shtml">The iMac channel</a></li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml">The iMac List</a>, an email list iMac users</li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20010808015030/http://www.advergence.com/newspage/">The iMac NewsPage</a></li> </ul> <h3>Cautions</h3> <ul> <li>You cannot plug the iPod shuffle directly into the iMac’s USB port – <a href="http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300526">it will not fit</a>. It will not charge if plugged into a keyboard USB port or an unpowered USB hub. To charge it while using it with your iMac, you must us a USB extension cable, powered USB hub, iPod shuffle dock, or a USB power adapter.</li> <li><a href="http://db.tidbits.com/getbits.acgi?tbart=06973" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow">Update Firmware Before Installing Jaguar!</a>, Geoff Duncan, TidBITS, 2002.10.28. If your firmware isn’t at version 4.1.9, you need to boot into OS 9.1 and install it before attempting to install Jaguar (OS X 10.3) on your slot-loading CD-ROM or DVD iMac.</li> <li>You must have the keyboard plugged directly into an iMac USB port to boot with the power key; it will not work if the keyboard is attached to a hub.</li> <li>You cannot boot the iMac from an external USB drive.</li> <li>The iMac loads the MacOS Toolbox into RAM, unlike other Macs which use it from ROM. You lose the use of 3 MB of memory but gain faster performance.</li> </ul> <p>keyword: imac400</p> --> </div><!-- .entry-content --> <!-- <footer class="entry-meta"> <span class="cat-links"> Posted in <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> <span class="tag-links"> Tagged <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/400-mhz/" rel="tag">400 MHz</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/400-mhz-imac/" rel="tag">400 MHz iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire-400/" rel="tag">FireWire 400</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac/" rel="tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac-g3/" rel="tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/slot-load-imac/" rel="tag">slot-load iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/usb-1-1/" rel="tag">USB 1.1</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> </footer> --> <!-- #entry-meta --> </article><!-- #post-2372 --> </div> <div class="entry-div LEM-entry-div"> <article id="post-2403" class="post-2403 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-imac category-imac-g3 category-articles category-tech-specs tag-600-mhz tag-firewire tag-firewire-400 tag-imac tag-imac-g3 tag-slot-load-imac tag-usb-1-1"> <div class="entry-header-div"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lowendmac.com/2001/600-mhz-imac-early-2001/" title="Permalink to 600 MHz iMac (Early 2001)" rel="bookmark">600 MHz iMac (Early 2001)</a></h2> <div class="entry-meta"> LEM Staff, <span class="cat-links"> <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> - </span> 2001.02.22 - </div><!-- .entry-meta --> </header><!-- .entry-header --> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <p>The 600 MHz iMac 2001 SE (for special edition) sat at the top of the Early 2001 iMac family. It was the fastest iMac when released and came in graphite, flower power, and blue Dalmatian (really – see the picture!).</p> <!-- <p>The 600 MHz iMac 2001 SE (for special edition) sat at the top of the Early 2001 iMac family. It was the fastest iMac when released and came in graphite, flower power, and blue Dalmatian (really – see the picture!). <a href="https://lowendmac.com/2001/600-mhz-imac-early-2001/#more-2403" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> --> </div><!-- .entry-content --> <!-- <footer class="entry-meta"> <span class="cat-links"> Posted in <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> <span class="tag-links"> Tagged <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/600-mhz/" rel="tag">600 MHz</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire/" rel="tag">FireWire</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire-400/" rel="tag">FireWire 400</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac/" rel="tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac-g3/" rel="tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/slot-load-imac/" rel="tag">slot-load iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/usb-1-1/" rel="tag">USB 1.1</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> </footer> --> <!-- #entry-meta --> </article><!-- #post-2403 --> </div> <div class="entry-div LEM-entry-div"> <article id="post-2385" class="post-2385 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-imac category-imac-g3 category-articles category-tech-specs tag-500-mhz tag-750cxe tag-firewire tag-firewire-400 tag-imac tag-imac-g3 tag-north-american-edition tag-rage-128-ultra tag-slot-load-imac tag-usb-1-1"> <div class="entry-header-div"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lowendmac.com/2001/500-mhz-imac-early-2001/" title="Permalink to 500 MHz iMac (Early 2001, North American)" rel="bookmark">500 MHz iMac (Early 2001, North American)</a></h2> <div class="entry-meta"> LEM Staff, <span class="cat-links"> <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> - </span> 2001.02.22 - </div><!-- .entry-meta --> </header><!-- .entry-header --> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <p>The 500 MHz Early 2001 iMac is the middle member of the Early 2001 family. It is Apple’s least expensive computer with CD-RW capability and comes in indigo, flower power, and blue Dalmatian (really – see the picture!).</p> <!-- <p>The 500 MHz Early 2001 iMac is the middle member of the Early 2001 family. It is Apple’s least expensive computer with CD-RW capability and comes in indigo, flower power, and blue Dalmatian (really – see the picture!). <a href="https://lowendmac.com/2001/500-mhz-imac-early-2001/#more-2385" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> --> </div><!-- .entry-content --> <!-- <footer class="entry-meta"> <span class="cat-links"> Posted in <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> <span class="tag-links"> Tagged <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/500-mhz/" rel="tag">500 MHz</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/750cxe/" rel="tag">750CXe</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire/" rel="tag">FireWire</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire-400/" rel="tag">FireWire 400</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac/" rel="tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac-g3/" rel="tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/north-american-edition/" rel="tag">North American edition</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/rage-128-ultra/" rel="tag">Rage 128 Ultra</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/slot-load-imac/" rel="tag">slot-load iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/usb-1-1/" rel="tag">USB 1.1</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> </footer> --> <!-- #entry-meta --> </article><!-- #post-2385 --> </div> <div class="entry-div LEM-entry-div"> <article id="post-2364" class="post-2364 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-imac category-imac-g3 category-articles category-tech-specs tag-400-mhz tag-cd-rom tag-firewire tag-firewire-400 tag-imac tag-imac-g3 tag-slot-load-imac tag-usb-1-1"> <div class="entry-header-div"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lowendmac.com/2001/400-mhz-imac-early-2001/" title="Permalink to 400 MHz iMac (Early 2001)" rel="bookmark">400 MHz iMac (Early 2001)</a></h2> <div class="entry-meta"> LEM Staff, <span class="cat-links"> <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> - </span> 2001.02.22 - </div><!-- .entry-meta --> </header><!-- .entry-header --> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <p>The 400 MHz iMac 2001 is the slowest member of the iMac 2001 family and has the least features. It is the only model to use the original G3 (PowerPC 750) processor and the only model that doesn’t include a CD-RW drive. To all intents, this is last year’s 400 MHz iMac DV at a […]</p> <!-- <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft" src="/imacs/indigo.jpg" alt="iMac" width="109" height="98" align="bottom" />The 400 MHz iMac 2001 is the slowest member of the iMac 2001 family and has the least features. It is the only model to use the original G3 (PowerPC 750) processor and the only model that doesn’t include a CD-RW drive.</p> <p>To all intents, this is <a title="400 MHz iMac DV (Summer 2000)" href="http://lowendmac.com/2000/400-mhz-imac-dv-summer-2000/">last year’s 400 MHz iMac DV</a> at a $100 price reduction. <a href="https://lowendmac.com/2001/400-mhz-imac-early-2001/#more-2364" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> --> </div><!-- .entry-content --> <!-- <footer class="entry-meta"> <span class="cat-links"> Posted in <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> <span class="tag-links"> Tagged <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/400-mhz/" rel="tag">400 MHz</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/cd-rom/" rel="tag">CD-ROM</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire/" rel="tag">FireWire</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire-400/" rel="tag">FireWire 400</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac/" rel="tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac-g3/" rel="tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/slot-load-imac/" rel="tag">slot-load iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/usb-1-1/" rel="tag">USB 1.1</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> </footer> --> <!-- #entry-meta --> </article><!-- #post-2364 --> </div> <div class="entry-div LEM-entry-div"> <article id="post-2389" class="post-2389 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-imac category-imac-g3 category-articles category-tech-specs tag-500-mhz tag-firewire-400 tag-imac tag-imac-g3 tag-rage-pro-128 tag-slot-load-imac tag-usb-1-1"> <div class="entry-header-div"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lowendmac.com/2001/500-mhz-imac-early-2001-international/" title="Permalink to 500 MHz iMac (Early 2001, International)" rel="bookmark">500 MHz iMac (Early 2001, International)</a></h2> <div class="entry-meta"> LEM Staff, <span class="cat-links"> <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> - </span> 2001.02.22 - </div><!-- .entry-meta --> </header><!-- .entry-header --> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <p>The 500 MHz iMac 2001 is the middle member of the iMac 2001 family. It is Apple’s least expensive computer with CD-RW capability and comes in indigo, flower power, and blue Dalmatian (really – see the picture!).</p> <!-- <p>The 500 MHz iMac 2001 is the middle member of the iMac 2001 family. It is Apple’s least expensive computer with CD-RW capability and comes in indigo, flower power, and blue Dalmatian (really – see the picture!). <a href="https://lowendmac.com/2001/500-mhz-imac-early-2001-international/#more-2389" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> --> </div><!-- .entry-content --> <!-- <footer class="entry-meta"> <span class="cat-links"> Posted in <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> <span class="tag-links"> Tagged <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/500-mhz/" rel="tag">500 MHz</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire-400/" rel="tag">FireWire 400</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac/" rel="tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac-g3/" rel="tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/rage-pro-128/" rel="tag">Rage Pro 128</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/slot-load-imac/" rel="tag">slot-load iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/usb-1-1/" rel="tag">USB 1.1</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> </footer> --> <!-- #entry-meta --> </article><!-- #post-2389 --> </div> <div class="entry-div LEM-entry-div"> <article id="post-2415" class="post-2415 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-imac category-imac-g3 category-articles category-tech-specs tag-firewire-400 tag-imac tag-imac-g3 tag-slot-load-imac tag-usb-1-1"> <div class="entry-header-div"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lowendmac.com/2001/imac-g3-early-2001/" title="Permalink to iMac G3 (Early 2001)" rel="bookmark">iMac G3 (Early 2001)</a></h2> <div class="entry-meta"> LEM Staff, <span class="cat-links"> <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> - </span> 2001.02.22 - </div><!-- .entry-meta --> </header><!-- .entry-header --> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <p>With the early 2001 revision to the iMac line, Apple ended up with four models running at three different speeds – there were different 500 MHz iMacs for the North American and international markets. These iMacs run Mac OS 9.1 and later. The entry-level indigo 400 MHz iMac is the only CD-ROM model in the […]</p> <!-- <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft" src="/imacs/2001.jpg" alt="Early 2001 iMac G" width="163" height="78" />With the early 2001 revision to the iMac line, Apple ended up with four models running at three different speeds – there were different 500 MHz iMacs for the North American and international markets. These iMacs run Mac OS 9.1 and later.</p> <p>The entry-level indigo <a title="400 MHz iMac (Early 2001)" href="http://lowendmac.com/2001/400-mhz-imac-early-2001/">400 MHz iMac</a> is the only CD-ROM model in the early 2001 family. It has Rage Pro 128 graphics with 8 MB of video RAM and a 10 GB hard drive. The G3 CPU has a 512 KB backside cache running at 160 MHz.</p> <p>The <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2001/500-mhz-imac-early-2001-international/">international 500 MHz iMac</a> includes a CD-RW drive, a 10 GB hard drive, and runs its backside cache at 200 MHz. Color options include indigo, Blue Dalmatian, and Flower Power.</p> <p>The <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2001/500-mhz-imac-early-2001/">North American 500 MHz iMac</a> uses the newer PowerPC 750CXe CPU, which has a 256 MB onboard cache that runs at full CPU speed. It also uses Rage 128 Ultra video with 16 MB of dedicated video memory.</p> <p>Rounding out the line was the fastest iMac to date, the <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2001/600-mhz-imac-early-2001/">600 MHz iMac</a>, which shipped with 128 MB of RAM and came in graphite, Blue Dalmatian, and Flower Power.</p> <ul> <li>Got an iMac? Join our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml">iMac Group</a> or iMacs & eMacs Forum.</li> <li>Our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/lists/macos9.html">Mac OS 9 Group</a> is for those using Mac OS 9, either natively or in Classic Mode.</li> <li>Our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/lists/puma.html">Puma Group</a> is for those using Mac OS X 10.1.</li> <li>Our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2006/low-end-macs-os-x-10-2-jaguar-group/">Jaguar Group</a> is for those using Mac OS X 10.2.</li> <li>Our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/lists/panther.html">Panther Group</a> is for those using Mac OS X 10.3.</li> <li>Our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/lists/tiger.html">Tiger Group</a> is for those using Mac OS X 10.4.</li> </ul> <h3>Mac OS 9</h3> <ul> <li>If you are running Mac OS 9.1 or later, <a href="https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1283" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow">iMac Firmware Update 4.1.9</a> should be installed. If you are using Mac OS X, you <em>must</em> boot Mac OS 9.1-9.2.2 from a writeable partition (not a CD or network disk) prior to updating. You cannot update to OS X 10.3 or later unless you first install Firmware Update 4.1.9.</li> <li>For more information on firmware updates, see <a href="https://support.apple.com/kb/HT2560" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow">iMac: When to Install Available Updaters</a>.</li> </ul> <h3>Mac OS X</h3> <p>Non-Apple upgrades and peripherals (such as unsupported USB devices, replacement drives, and third-party memory) may cause problems when installing or booting into Mac OS X.</p> <p>Be sure to read and follow Apple’s “Read Before You Install” install instructions to increase the likelihood of getting OS X installed and running on the first try.</p> <h3>Details</h3> <ul> <li>introduced 2001.02.22</li> <li>Requires Mac OS 9.1 through <a title="Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger" href="http://lowendmac.com/2005/mac-os-x-10-4-tiger/">OS X 10.4.x Tiger</a></li> <li>CPU: 400/500 MHz PPC 750, 500/600 MHz <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2000/should-apple-use-the-new-g3/">PPC 750CXe</a></li> <li>Bus: 100 MHz</li> <li>RAM: 64/128 MB, expandable to 1,024 MB using two PC100 SDRAM (3.3 V, 64-bit, 168-pin, 100 MHz)</li> <li>VRAM: 16 MB</li> <li>Video: supports resolutions of 640 x 480 at 117 Hz, 800 x 600 at 95 Hz, and 1024 x 768 at 75 Hz using ATI RAGE Ultra 128 chip set</li> <li>Display: 15″ CRT (13.8″ viewable) multiscan to 1024 x 768</li> <li>L2 cache: 256 KB on-chip cache running at full CPU speed</li> <li>Hard drive: 10/20/40 GB Ultra ATA drive. Maximum IDE drive size is 128 GB without third-party support. See <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2005/how-big-hard-drive-imac-emac-power-mac-powerbook-ibook/">How Big a Hard Drive Can I Put in My iMac, eMac, Power Mac, PowerBook, or iBook?</a> for your options.</li> <li>CD-ROM: 24x (400 MHz only)</li> <li>CD-RW: 8x/4x/24x 500/600 MHz)</li> <li>USB: 2 separate USB 1.1 ports and controllers</li> <li>FireWire 400: 2 ports</li> <li>Modem: built-in v.90 56k modem</li> <li>Ethernet: 10/100Base-T</li> <li>WiFi: 802.11b AirPort Card, requires AirPort Card Adapter</li> <li>Microphone: internal</li> <li>Power supply: 150W</li> <li>PRAM battery: 3.6V half-AA</li> <li>Height: 15.0 in/38.1 cm</li> <li>Width: 15.0 in/38.1 cm</li> <li>Depth: 17.1 in/43.5 cm</li> <li>Weight: 34.7 lb/15.8 kg</li> <li>family numbers: M5521</li> <li>Model identifier: PowerMac4,1</li> </ul> <h3>Online Resources</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/deals/best-imac-g3-prices.html" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow">Best iMac G3 deals</a>.</li> <li><a href="http://lowend">Best Classic Mac OS Deals</a>. Best online prices for System 6, 7.1, 7.5.x, Mac OS 7.6, 8.0, 8.1, 8.5, 9.0, 9.2.2, and other versions.</li> <li>Best Mac OS X 10.0-10.3 Deals. Best online prices for Mac OS X 10.0, 10.1, 10.2, and 10.3.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac00-20">Best Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger Deals</a>. Best online prices for Mac OS X 10.4.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2005/which-imac-is-it-low-end-mac-guide-to-g3-imacs/">Which iMac is it? A quick guide to differentiating CRT G3 iMacs</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2005.02.02. Two form factors, nine CPU speeds, and fifteen different colors. How can anyone keep this straight?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/campbell/08ic/best-version-of-mac-os-x.html">What’s the Best Version of OS X for My Mac?</a>, Ian R Campbell, The Sensible Mac, 2008.02.28. Which version of Mac OS X is best for your hardware depends on several factors.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2013/low-end-macs-compleat-guide-to-mac-os-9/">Low End Mac’s Compleat Guide to Mac OS 9</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2008.05.12. Mac OS 9 remains fast and stable, but Classic software hasn’t kept up with the changing internet. Which Macs support OS 9, where to buy it, and how to update to 9.2.2.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/the-imac-legacy-the-g3-era/">The iMac Legacy: The G3 Era</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2008.08.15. 10 years ago today, the original iMac went on sale. One of the most popular lines of computers ever, the G3 iMac would be Apple staples for nearly five years.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/herlihy/08ph/upgrade-options.html">Know Your Mac’s Upgrade Options</a>, Phil Herlihy, The Usefulness Equation, 2008.08.26. Any Mac can be upgraded, but it’s a question of what can be upgraded – RAM, hard drive, video, CPU – and how far it can be upgraded.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/overclocking-a-slot-loading-imac/">Overclocking a slot-loading iMac G3</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2009.02.12. Instructions for overclocking a slot-loading iMac (350 MHz to 500 MHz). Proceed at your own risk.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/wifi-hardware-for-desktop-macs-running-os-x/">WiFi Hardware Compatible with Desktop Macs Running OS X</a>, MetaPhyzx, Mac Daniel, 2009.03.11. USB, ethernet, PCI, and other wireless hardware compatible with Mac OS X.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/wifi-for-desktop-macs-running-mac-os-9/">WiFi Adapters for Desktop Macs Running Mac OS 9</a>, MetaPhyzx, Mac Daniel, 2009.02.10. USB, ethernet, PCI, and other wireless hardware compatible with the Classic Mac OS.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/10mr/mb0120.html">Back to Pismo, Power Mac G4 CPU vs. video upgrades, faster YouTube with older Flash, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.01.20. Also still using an Apple IIGS, Delete vs. Backspace key, old iBook and PowerBook power consumption, iSlate speculation, and more.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/bashur/09db/old-imac-new-tricks.html">Teaching an old iMac some new tricks</a>, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2009.10.02. Using a G3 iMac as part of your home entertainment center with remote control, audio out to your stereo, and video out to your TV.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/the-future-of-up-to-date-browsers-for-powerpc-macs/">The Future of Up-to-Date Browsers for PowerPC Macs</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2009.08.31. With Intel-only “Snow Leopard” shipping, software support for PPC Macs will continue its decline. Also, a look at SeaMonkey 2 and Camino 1.6.9.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/09mr/mb0715.html">New ‘Books have better displays, digital vs. analog audio I/O, Craigslist restrictions, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2009.07.15. Also three browsers – Opera, Stainless, and Cruz – compared, and installing Mac OS X from DVD on a Mac that can’t mount DVDs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/optimized-software-builds-bring-out-the-best-from-your-mac/">Optimized Software Builds Bring Out the Best in Your Mac</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac’s Online Tech Journal, 2009.06.30. Applications compiled for your Mac’s CPU can load more quickly and run faster than ones compiled for universal use.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/tips-for-installing-or-reinstalling-mac-os-x-10-4-tiger/">Tips for Installing or Reinstalling Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger</a>, Adam Rosen, Adam’s Apple, 2009.06.10. Mac OS X 10.4 uses less memory than Leopard, supports Classic Mode on PowerPC Macs, and, unlike Leopard, is supported on G3 Macs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/is-it-worth-maxing-the-ram-in-old-g3-and-g4-macs/">Is It Worth Maxing the RAM in Old G3 and G4 Macs?</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2009.04.15. Increasing memory can make your old Mac faster and make you more productive, but it probably won’t improve resale value by the amount you spend.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/09mr/mb0114.html">Overheating PowerBook, 7200 rpm in a G3 iMac, getting online during blackouts, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2009.01.14. PowerPC support in iLife 09 a pleasant surprise, no overheating issues with 7200 rpm drive in an iMac, and dialup access as a good backup plan for power failures.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/09mr/mb0107.html">Blackouts and Web access, death of a Kanga, the future of PowerPC Macs, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2009.01.07. Also another email client suggestion and whether a G3 iMac can handle a 7200 rpm hard drive without overheating.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/practical-imac-g3-applications-and-upgrades/">Practical iMac G3 applications and upgrades</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2008.12.22. Used G3 iMacs are going for a song these days, but are they worth spending money on, let along upgrading?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/bookrev/08br/1219.html">4 GB RAM problem persists after firmware update, TriBook concept MacBook, DIY Mac netbook, and more</a>, The ‘Book Review, 2008.12.19. Also using third-party monitors with ‘Late 2008’ MacBooks, MacMagSaver protects MagSafe cord, $25 802.11g USB adapter, bargain ‘Books from $500 to $2,299, and more.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/08mr/safe-os-x-updates.html">The ‘Better Safe Than Sorry’ Guide to Installing Mac OS X Updates</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2008.12.16. Most users encounter no problems using Software Update, but some preflight work and using the Combo updater means far less chance of trouble.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/why-you-should-partition-your-macs-hard-drive/">Why You Should Partition Your Mac’s Hard Drive</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2008.12.11. “At the very least, it makes sense to have a second partition with a bootable version of the Mac OS, so if you have problems with your work partition, you can boot from the ’emergency’ partition to run Disk Utility and other diagnostics.”</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/hatchett/08jh/new-economy.html">Old Macs in the new economy</a>, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2008.11.25. “We are the kings of making our computers last, last, and last some more.”</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/payne/08ap/useful-to-someone.html">Every working computer is useful to someone</a>, Allison Payne, The Budget Mac, 2008.11.19. Whether it’s a PowerBook 1400, G3 iMac, or Power Mac G4, it could be all the computer someone needs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/how-to-clone-mac-osx-to-a-new-hard-drive/">How to clone Mac OS X to a new hard drive</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2008.10.07. Whether you want to put a bigger, faster drive in your Mac or clone OS X for use in another Mac, here’s the simple process.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/getting-the-most-from-your-g3-mac/">Getting the most from your G3 Mac</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2008.10.03. Most G3 Macs can be upgraded so they can run Mac OS X 10.4 ‘Tiger’ quite nicely. Here’s how.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/9-browsers-for-g3-and-older-g4-macs/">9 browsers for G3 and older G4 Macs compared</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2008.09.26. The latest versions of Opera, Safari, Shiira, iCab, Radon, Firefox, Demeter, Sunrise, and Camino that run on Mac OS X 10.4 “Tiger”.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/hatchett/08jh/g3-imac-pismo.html">There’s still a place for G3 Macs in the Age of Leopard</a>, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2008.09.09. Whether it’s a sage iMac or a Pismo PowerBook, G3 Macs can be very productive with Mac OS X 10.4 ‘Tiger’.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/are-g3-macs-still-viable-work-machines/">Are G3 Macs still viable work machines?</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2008.09.08. For basic tasks – writing, email, and using the Web – a G3 Mac with Mac OS X 10.4 and sufficient memory provides plenty of power.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/myturn/0808my/brown-internet-radio.html">Using low end Macs for Internet radio</a>, Gordon R. Brown, My Turn, 2008.08.18. When the local public radio station moved classical music to HD radio, it was time to find another way to listen. An old iMac with iTunes solved the problem.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/thomas/08tt/imac-g3-falling-apart.html">How the G3 iMac crumbles</a>, Tommy Thomas, Welcome to Macintosh, 2008.01.18. The green light of death, failing powerboards, and crumbling plastics are some of the problems old CRT iMacs face as they age.</li> <li><a href="http://djonmac.com/cudareset.html">Hot so Reset the Cuda/PMU in a G3 iMac</a>, How to Upgrade Your iMac</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2007/g3-macs-in-the-tiger-age/">Bringing G3 iMacs and other G3 Macs into the Tiger Age</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2007.12.07. Tips on hard drives, memory, WiFi, and getting Mac OS X 10.4 installed on G3 iMacs and other older G3 Macs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/1203.html">Leopard on a G3 iMac (with a G4 upgrade), flashed video card problems, the cheapest G4 Mac, and More</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.12.03. More unsupported Leopard reports point to the importance of a good video card, success on a CRT iMac with a G4/550 upgrade, and whether Sawtooth or Quicksilver is a better buy.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/first/1st07/1203.html">Switching to Mac tripled my productivity</a>, Ted Bragg, My First Mac, 2007.12.03. Tired of losing work and tech support, Bragg bought an iMac, switched to Mac versions of his apps, and tripled his output the first year.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/newsrev/mnr07/1019.html">Leopard beautiful and unequaled, upgrading to Leopard, Flower Power iMac ‘ugly’, and more</a>, Mac News Review, 2007.10.19. Also speeding up a sluggish Mac, what the next Mac Pro should have, new versions of freeware EasyFind and PhotoStickies, and more.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/1012.html">Road Apple nominations, OS X 10.5 on MDD Power Macs, UMPCs and Apple, and a broken power button</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.10.12. Whether some additional Macs merit the ‘Road Apple’ label, Leopard on Mirrored Drive Doors Power Macs, the usefulness of ultrasmall computers, and dealing with an iMac with a broken power button.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/musings/mm07/0913.html">The future of G3 iMacs in the Age of Leopard</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2007.09.13. From August 1998 through December 2001, G3 iMacs were Apple’s hot consumer computers. Which ones are best for OS X, and which should be avoided?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/0913.html">Tiger on a G3 iMac and Pismo, running OS 9 from a flash drive, 7200 rpm drive heat, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.09.13. Also iMac upgrade advice, iBook G3 video chip resoldering, and how to get your website indexed by Google.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/0911.html">Choosing and upgrading a 12″ PowerBook, too much about Windows, the blue iMac blues, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.09.11. Also the pros and cons of running Mac OS X 10.4 ‘Tiger’ on a blue and white G3 and one more tip for burning CDs that will work on old Macs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/0726.html">iPhone cost, Low End Mac on the iPhone, using an LCD display with a G3 iMac, getting files off SCSI drives, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.07.26. Also sources for used Mac games and problems with Low End Mac’s home page in Safari.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/0725.html">External video options for a G3 iMac</a>, Dan Knight and Kris Finkenbinder, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.07.25. Many G3 iMacs are fuzzy at 1024 x 768. What are the options for connecting an external monitor and disabling the built-in display?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/newsrev/mnr07/0720.html">Software to darken iMac display, columnist returns iPhone, Logitech introduces air mouse, and more</a>, Mac News Review, 2007.07.20. Also a USB turntable for turning your record albums into MP3s, a retractable flash drive, iPhone: The Missing Manual, Parallels Desktop 3 a major update, and more.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/musings/07/0618.html">Even if Leopard leaves G3 behind, Tiger users will still be able to run up-to-date apps</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2007.06.18. While Apple may drop G3 support in OS X 10.5, there will continue to be plenty of options for 10.4 users who want to run up-to-date browsers, email clients, and instant messaging programs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/07/0529.html">Making new Mac users with old iMacs and Tiger, buying newer vs. upgrading, booting Compact Flash, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.05.29. Getting seniors online with old iMacs, buying a newer Mac rather than upgrading an old one, booting PowerBooks from Compact Flash, and questions about video conferencing.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2007/the-truth-about-crts-and-shock-danger/">The Truth About CRTs and Shock Danger</a>, Tom Lee, Online Tech Journal, 2007.05.22. You’ve been warned that CRT voltage can injure and even kill. The truth is that this danger is overstated – and takes attention away from a greater danger.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2007/why-apple-must-continue-g3-support-in-mac-os-x-10-5-leopard/">Why Apple must continue G3 support in Mac OS X 10.5 ‘Leopard’</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2007.05.08. “We’re worried about what happens if Apple unchecks that box in Xcode to include the instructions necessary to run OS X on G3 processors at all.”</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/07/0319.html">Troubleshooting an iMac and possible Pismo overheating</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2007.03.19. Figuring out what’s wrong with a G3 iMac that won’t boot properly and possily spurious temperature readings from Gauge Pro.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/hodges/06/1116.html">How much Mac do you really need to run OS X?</a>, Ted Hodges, Vintage Mac Living, 2006.11.16. You don’t need dual-core Intel processors to read email or use the Web. Here are some 1999-2001 Macs that could be all you need.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2006/using-firewire-target-disk-mode-to-install-os-x-on-macs-without-dvd-drives/">Using FireWire Target Disk Mode to install OS X on Macs without DVD drives</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2006.09.14. Two methods for using FireWire Target Disk mode to install OS X on a Mac that can’t read DVDs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/jay/06/0810.html">Is the G3 still a practical choice?</a>, Matthew Jay, Macs to the Max, 2006.08.10. Although the G3 is several generations old, it has enough horsepower for most of the things we do on our computers.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/thompson/06/0801.html">Customizing Mac OS 9</a>, Nathan Thompson, Embracing Obsolescence, 2006.08.01. Fiddling with themes, picking a browser, and making the Classic Mac OS work just the way you want it to.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2006/a-25-imac-its-a-steal-but-what-to-do-with-it/">A $25 iMac! It’s a steal, but what to do with it?</a>, Adam Robert Guha, Apple Archive, 2006.07.28. A $25 iMac (less mouse and keyboard) from the local thrift shop was a great find, but what would be the best way to put it to use?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/thompson/06/0718.html">Panther on a G3 iMac, B&W G3 sold, and the state of my other Macs</a>, Nathan Thompson, Embracing Obsolescence, 2006.07.18. Although running OS X 10.3.9 on a 6-year-old iMac, the author still maintains his stable of older Macs running the Classic Mac OS.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/06/0717.html">More ways to add OS 9 features to OS X, modem problems with MacBook and USB modem, Opera problem, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2006.07.17. Also potential problems using Target Disk Mode to install the OS, using Classic on Intel Macs, value of Pismo G4 upgrades, “Tiger” on a G3 iMac, better laptop ergonomics, and more.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/newsrev/06/0714.html">‘Argh’ moments switching to OS X, Mac OS 9 ‘amazingly fast’, make your own anti-spam machine, and more</a>, Mac News Review, 2006.07.14. Also Mac OS X Routine Maintenance page updated, developer notes for education-only iMac, and a new SATA enclosure for the Mac.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2006/installing-os-x-10-4-tiger-on-dvd-challenged-macs-using-firewire-target-disk-mode/">Installing OS X 10.4 ‘Tiger’ on DVD-challenged Macs using FireWire Target Disk Mode</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2006.07.10. Mac OS X ships on a single install DVD, which Apple will exchange for CDs at $10. But if you have access to a DVD-equipped Mac and a FireWire cable, you’re good to go.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/06/0629.html">Getting IE 4.5 to work with Low End Mac, 7200 rpm drive heat in an iMac, upgrading OS X on a white iBook, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2006.06.29. Configuring Internet Explorer 4.5 to work with CSS-based websites, overheating issues with iMacs, positive results with OS X upgrades, and problems getting an SD flash card to work in a PowerBook 1400.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/hodges/06/0411.html">Making the move from Jaguar (OS X 10.2) to Panther (10.3)</a>, Ted Hodges, Vintage Mac Living, 2006.04.11. One advantage of Apple’s “no upgrades” policy for OS X – someone can give you their old copy after upgrading without worrying about violating their license.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/06/0130.html">FastMac’s $190 8x dual-layer SuperDrive for PowerBooks and dual USB iBooks</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2006.01.30. For US$190-250 you can replace the CD-ROM, CD-RW, Combo, or slow old SuperDrive in most PowerBooks, white iBooks, slot-loading iMacs, and Cubes with a faster, dual-layer drive.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/thompson/06/0103.html">Web browser tips for the classic Mac OS</a>, Nathan Thompson, Embracing Obsolescence, 2006.01.03. Tips on getting the most out of WaMCom, Mozilla, Internet Explorer, iCab, Opera, and WannaBe using the classic Mac OS.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2005/the-best-browsers-for-powerpc-macs-and-the-classic-mac-os/">The best browsers for PowerPC Macs and the classic Mac OS</a>, Nathan Thompson, Embracing Obsolescence, 2005.12.16. Two browsers stand out from the pack: iCab 3 is modern and remains under development, and WaMCom brings Mozilla to older Macs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2005/how-big-hard-drive-imac-emac-power-mac-powerbook-ibook/">How Big a Hard Drive Can I Put in My iMac, eMac, Power Mac, PowerBook, or iBook?</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2005.10.24. A lot of older Macs don’t know how to deal with drives over 128 GB in size. We look at three options.</li> <li><a href="http://db.tidbits.com/getbits.acgi?tbart=07978" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow">Upgrading an old iMac to Mac OS X</a>, William Porter, TidBITS, 2005.02.07. Preparing a pair of 2001 iMacs for OS X and then getting Jaguar up and running on them.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2005/which-imac-is-it-low-end-mac-guide-to-g3-imacs/">Which iMac is it? A quick guide to differentiating CRT G3 iMacs</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2005.02.02. Two form factors, nine CPU speeds, and fifteen different colors. How can anyone keep this straight?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/macdan/04/0910.html">Why the slot loading iMac Is a good choice for OS X</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2004.09.10. With prices starting at just over US$200, a tray-loading iMac can be a great choice for running OS X.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/imacs/slot-up.html">Upgrades for the slot-loading iMac</a>, Dan Knight, iMac Channel, 2003.05.15. Overview of memory, hard drive, media drive, and CPU upgrade options for slot-loading iMacs.</li> <li><a href="http://www.insanely-great.com/news.php?id=1984">500 MHz G4 upgrade for slot-loading iMacs</a>, Insanely Great Mac, 2003.04.15. G4 power, a bigger level 2 cache, and 500 MHz speed. US$307 shipped.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2003/upgrading-your-g3-imac/">Upgrading your G3 iMac</a>, Evan Kleiman, Mac Daniel, 2003.03.07. Three types of upgrades that can improve your old iMac for less than the cost of buying a new one.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2001/shot-in-the-foot-again-firmware-upgrade-disables-ram/">Shot in the foot again: Firmware update disables RAM</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 3/25. “…we should not be at risk of losing some or all of the memory in our Macs because of a firmware update.”</li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20081210204649/http://www.macnn.com:80/news.php?id=3690">500 MHz iMac specs vary internationally</a>, MacNN, 2/22. Outside North America, 500 MHz iMac has PPC 750 CPU, 512K 200 MHz backside cache, Rage 128 Pro, 8 MB video RAM.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/imac/index.shtml">The iMac channel</a></li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml">The iMac List</a>, an email list iMac users</li> <li>Apple specs for <a href="http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=43097">iMac (Early 2001)</a></li> </ul> <h3>Cautions</h3> <ul> <li>You cannot plug the iPod shuffle directly into the iMac’s USB port – <a href="http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300526">it will not fit</a>. It will not charge if plugged into a keyboard USB port or an unpowered USB hub. To charge it while using it with your iMac, you must us a USB extension cable, powered USB hub, iPod shuffle dock, or a USB power adapter.</li> <li>iMacs released in February 2001 and July 2001 should have iMac Power Management Update 1.1 installed to solve a problem with losing PRAM settings when the computer is disconnected from power for an extended period of time. See <a href="http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120048" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow">Knowledge Base article 120048</a> for full details.</li> <li><strong>OS X:</strong> <a href="https://www.macworld.co.uk/news/mac/new-powerbooks-classic-glitch-2691/">Macworld UK</a> noted on 2001.03.28 that the OS 9.1 CD included with OS X will <strong>not</strong> install on the PowerBook G4, Power Mac G4 (133 MHz bus), or 2001 iMacs. The solution is to use the Mac OS 9.1 CD that came with the computer.</li> <li>You must have the keyboard plugged directly into an iMac USB port to boot with the power key (Eject on the Apple Pro Keyboard); it will not work if the keyboard is attached to a hub.</li> <li>The iMac loads the MacOS Toolbox into RAM, unlike other Macs which use it from ROM. 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The first, available only in blueberry, was introduced in October 1999. It has 64 MB of RAM (expandable to 1 GB), Rage 128 VR graphics with 8 MB of memory, a 6 GB IDE hard drive, CD-ROM, and the option of supporting an AirPort 802.11b WiFi […]</p> <!-- <h3><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft" src="/imacs/blueberry.gif" alt="350 MHz iMac" width="115" height="81" align="bottom" /><a href="http://lowendmac.com/roadapples/imac-350.html">A Limited Mac</a></h3> <p>Apple had two 350 MHz iMacs. The first, <a title="350 MHz iMac (Late 1999)" href="http://lowendmac.com/1999/350-mhz-imac-late-1999/">available only in blueberry</a>, was introduced in October 1999. It has 64 MB of RAM (expandable to 1 GB), Rage 128 VR graphics with 8 MB of memory, a 6 GB IDE hard drive, CD-ROM, and the option of supporting an AirPort 802.11b WiFi card. It shipped with Mac OS 8.6 and does not include FireWire (something both 350 MHz iMacs lack).</p> <p>The second 350 MHz iMac, <a title="350 MHz iMac (Mid 2000)" href="http://lowendmac.com/2000/350-mhz-imac-mid-2000/">available only in indigo</a>, was introduced in July 2000. Improvements over the blueberry model include a 7 GB hard drive and Rage Pro 128 graphics (still with 8 MB of VRAM). The Mid 2000 iMacs require Mac OS 9.0.4 or later.</p> <ul> <li>Got an iMac? Join our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml">iMac Group</a> or iMacs & eMacs Forum.</li> <li>Our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/lists/macos9.html">Mac OS 9 Group</a> is for those using Mac OS 9, either natively or in Classic Mode.</li> <li>Our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/lists/puma.html">Puma Group</a> is for those using Mac OS X 10.1.</li> <li>Our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2006/low-end-macs-os-x-10-2-jaguar-group/">Jaguar Group</a> is for those using Mac OS X 10.2.</li> <li>Our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/lists/panther.html">Panther Group</a> is for those using Mac OS X 10.3.</li> <li>Our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/lists/tiger.html">Tiger Group</a> is for those using Mac OS X 10.4.</li> </ul> <h3>Classic Mac OS</h3> <ul> <li>If you are running Mac OS 9.1 or later, <a href="https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1283" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow">iMac Firmware Update 4.1.9</a> should be installed. If you are using Mac OS X, you <em>must</em> boot from a Mac OS 9.1-9.2.2 writeable partition (not a CD or network disk) prior to updating. You cannot update to OS X 10.3 or later unless you first install Firmware Update 4.1.9.</li> <li>For more information on firmware updates, see <a href="https://support.apple.com/kb/HT2560" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow">iMac: When to Install Available Updaters</a>.</li> </ul> <h3>Mac OS X</h3> <p>Non-Apple upgrades and peripherals (such as unsupported USB devices, replacement drives, and third-party memory) may cause problems when installing or booting into Mac OS X.</p> <p>Be sure to read and follow Apple’s “Read Before You Install” install instructions to increase the likelihood of getting OS X installed and running on the first try.</p> <h3>Details</h3> <ul> <li>CPU: 350 MHz PPC 750</li> <li>Bus: 100 MHz</li> <li>RAM: 64 MB, expandable to 1 GB using two PC100 SDRAM (3.3 V, 64-bit, 168-pin, 100 MHz)</li> <li>VRAM: 8 MB SGRAM</li> <li>Video: supports resolutions of 640 x 480, 800 x 600, and 1024 x 768</li> <li>Display: 15″ CRT (13.8″ viewable) multiscan to 1024 x 768</li> <li>L2 cache: 512 KB @ 140 MHz (5:2) backside cache</li> <li>Hard drive: 6/7 GB EIDE drive. Maximum IDE drive size is 128 GB without third-party support. See <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2005/how-big-hard-drive-imac-emac-power-mac-powerbook-ibook/">How Big a Hard Drive Can I Put in My iMac, eMac, Power Mac, PowerBook, or iBook?</a> for your options.</li> <li>CD-ROM: 24x</li> <li>SCSI: none</li> <li>PCI slots: none</li> <li>USB: 2 separate USB 1.1 ports and controllers</li> <li>FireWire 400: none</li> <li>Modem: built-in v.90 56k modem</li> <li>Ethernet: 10/100Base-T</li> <li>WiFi: 802.11b AirPort Card, requires AirPort Card Adapter</li> <li>Microphone: internal</li> <li>Power supply: 150W</li> <li>PRAM battery: 3.6V half-AA</li> <li>Height: 15.0 in/38.1 cm</li> <li>Width: 15.0 in/38.1 cm</li> <li>Depth: 17.1 in/43.5 cm</li> <li>Weight: 34.7 lb/15.8 kg</li> <li>family number: M5521</li> </ul> <h3>Online Resources</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/deals/best-imac-g3-prices.html" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow">Best iMac G3 deals</a>.</li> <li><a href="http://lowend">Best Classic Mac OS Deals</a>. Best online prices for System 6, 7.1, 7.5.x, Mac OS 7.6, 8.0, 8.1, 8.5, 9.0, 9.2.2, and other versions.</li> <li>Best Mac OS X 10.0-10.3 Deals. Best online prices for Mac OS X 10.0, 10.1, 10.2, and 10.3.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac00-20">Best Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger Deals</a>. Best online prices for Mac OS X 10.4.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2005/which-imac-is-it-low-end-mac-guide-to-g3-imacs/">Which iMac is it? A quick guide to differentiating CRT G3 iMacs</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2005.02.02. Two form factors, nine CPU speeds, and fifteen different colors. How can anyone keep this straight?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/campbell/08ic/best-version-of-mac-os-x.html">What’s the Best Version of OS X for My Mac?</a>, Ian R Campbell, The Sensible Mac, 2008.02.28. Which version of Mac OS X is best for your hardware depends on several factors.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2013/low-end-macs-compleat-guide-to-mac-os-9/">Low End Mac’s Compleat Guide to Mac OS 9</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2008.05.12. Mac OS 9 remains fast and stable, but Classic software hasn’t kept up with the changing internet. Which Macs support OS 9, where to buy it, and how to update to 9.2.2.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/the-imac-legacy-the-g3-era/">The iMac Legacy: The G3 Era</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2008.08.15. 10 years ago today, the original iMac went on sale. One of the most popular lines of computers ever, the G3 iMac would be Apple staples for nearly five years.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/herlihy/08ph/upgrade-options.html">Know Your Mac’s Upgrade Options</a>, Phil Herlihy, The Usefulness Equation, 2008.08.26. Any Mac can be upgraded, but it’s a question of what can be upgraded – RAM, hard drive, video, CPU – and how far it can be upgraded.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/overclocking-a-slot-loading-imac/">Overclocking a slot-loading iMac G3</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2009.02.12. Instructions for overclocking a slot-loading iMac (350 MHz to 500 MHz). Proceed at your own risk.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/wifi-hardware-for-desktop-macs-running-os-x/">WiFi Hardware Compatible with Desktop Macs Running OS X</a>, MetaPhyzx, Mac Daniel, 2009.03.11. USB, ethernet, PCI, and other wireless hardware compatible with Mac OS X.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/wifi-for-desktop-macs-running-mac-os-9/">WiFi Adapters for Desktop Macs Running Mac OS 9</a>, MetaPhyzx, Mac Daniel, 2009.02.10. USB, ethernet, PCI, and other wireless hardware compatible with the Classic Mac OS.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/10mr/mb0120.html">Back to Pismo, Power Mac G4 CPU vs. video upgrades, faster YouTube with older Flash, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.01.20. Also still using an Apple IIGS, Delete vs. Backspace key, old iBook and PowerBook power consumption, iSlate speculation, and more.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/bashur/09db/old-imac-new-tricks.html">Teaching an old iMac some new tricks</a>, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2009.10.02. Using a G3 iMac as part of your home entertainment center with remote control, audio out to your stereo, and video out to your TV.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/optimized-software-builds-bring-out-the-best-from-your-mac/">Optimized Software Builds Bring Out the Best in Your Mac</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac’s Online Tech Journal, 2009.06.30. Applications compiled for your Mac’s CPU can load more quickly and run faster than ones compiled for universal use.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/does-using-matched-ram-make-your-mac-faster-or-more-stable/">Does Using Matched RAM Make Your Classic Mac OS Machine Faster or More Stable?</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2009.04.28. Most Macs don’t need matched memory modules and seem to run just fine with mismatched brands and capacities, but matching modules may be a bit faster.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/hacking-a-wifi-pc-card-to-work-in-apples-airport-card-slot/">Hacking a WiFi PC Card to work in Apple’s AirPort Card slot</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2009.04.21. Apple’s AirPort Card has become expensive since it was discontinued. Here’s how you may be able to adapt an 802.11b PC Card to replace it.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/is-it-worth-maxing-the-ram-in-old-g3-and-g4-macs/">Is It Worth Maxing the RAM in Old G3 and G4 Macs?</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2009.04.15. Increasing memory can make your old Mac faster and make you more productive, but it probably won’t improve resale value by the amount you spend.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/09mr/mb0114.html">Overheating PowerBook, 7200 rpm in a G3 iMac, getting online during blackouts, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2009.01.14. PowerPC support in iLife 09 a pleasant surprise, no overheating issues with 7200 rpm drive in an iMac, and dialup access as a good backup plan for power failures.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/09mr/camino-for-older-macs.html">Is Camino now the best browser for older Macs?</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2009.01.13. Camino 1.6.6 works very will with Mac OS X 10.3 through 10.5 and seems especially well suited for slower PowerPC Macs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/09mr/mb0107.html">Blackouts and Web access, death of a Kanga, the future of PowerPC Macs, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2009.01.07. Also another email client suggestion and whether a G3 iMac can handle a 7200 rpm hard drive without overheating.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/practical-imac-g3-applications-and-upgrades/">Practical iMac G3 applications and upgrades</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2008.12.22. Used G3 iMacs are going for a song these days, but are they worth spending money on, let along upgrading?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/bookrev/08br/1219.html">4 GB RAM problem persists after firmware update, TriBook concept MacBook, DIY Mac netbook, and more</a>, The ‘Book Review, 2008.12.19. Also using third-party monitors with ‘Late 2008’ MacBooks, MacMagSaver protects MagSafe cord, $25 802.11g USB adapter, bargain ‘Books from $500 to $2,299, and more.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/08mr/safe-os-x-updates.html">The ‘Better Safe Than Sorry’ Guide to Installing Mac OS X Updates</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2008.12.16. Most users encounter no problems using Software Update, but some preflight work and using the Combo updater means far less chance of trouble.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/why-you-should-partition-your-macs-hard-drive/">Why You Should Partition Your Mac’s Hard Drive</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2008.12.11. “At the very least, it makes sense to have a second partition with a bootable version of the Mac OS, so if you have problems with your work partition, you can boot from the ’emergency’ partition to run Disk Utility and other diagnostics.”</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/hatchett/08jh/new-economy.html">Old Macs in the new economy</a>, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2008.11.25. “We are the kings of making our computers last, last, and last some more.”</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/payne/08ap/useful-to-someone.html">Every working computer is useful to someone</a>, Allison Payne, The Budget Mac, 2008.11.19. Whether it’s a PowerBook 1400, G3 iMac, or Power Mac G4, it could be all the computer someone needs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/how-to-clone-mac-osx-to-a-new-hard-drive/">How to clone Mac OS X to a new hard drive</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2008.10.07. Whether you want to put a bigger, faster drive in your Mac or clone OS X for use in another Mac, here’s the simple process.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/getting-the-most-from-your-g3-mac/">Getting the most from your G3 Mac</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2008.10.03. Most G3 Macs can be upgraded so they can run Mac OS X 10.4 ‘Tiger’ quite nicely. Here’s how.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/the-best-browsers-for-older-macs-running-tiger/">The best browsers for older Macs running Tiger</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2008.09.25. A dialup user’s overview of browsers for Mac OS X 10.4 puts the emphasis on reliability, downloads, and speed.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/9-browsers-for-g3-and-older-g4-macs/">9 browsers for G3 and older G4 Macs compared</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2008.09.26. The latest versions of Opera, Safari, Shiira, iCab, Radon, Firefox, Demeter, Sunrise, and Camino that run on Mac OS X 10.4 “Tiger”.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/hatchett/08jh/g3-imac-pismo.html">There’s still a place for G3 Macs in the Age of Leopard</a>, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2008.09.09. Whether it’s a sage iMac or a Pismo PowerBook, G3 Macs can be very productive with Mac OS X 10.4 ‘Tiger’.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/are-g3-macs-still-viable-work-machines/">Are G3 Macs still viable work machines?</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2008.09.08. For basic tasks – writing, email, and using the Web – a G3 Mac with Mac OS X 10.4 and sufficient memory provides plenty of power.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/myturn/0808my/brown-internet-radio.html">Using low end Macs for Internet radio</a>, Gordon R. Brown, My Turn, 2008.08.18. When the local public radio station moved classical music to HD radio, it was time to find another way to listen. An old iMac with iTunes solved the problem.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/hatchett/08jh/bumps-in-the-g3-road.html">Bumps in the road for G3 Macs</a>, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2008.07.28. MobileMe wouldn’t sync with the Pismo, and Skype’s software refused to install, but both problems were solved.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/08mr/air-keyboard-cleaning.html">The Compressed Air Keyboard Repair</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2008.07.24. If your keyboard isn’t working as well as it once did, blasting under the keys with compressed air may be the cure.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/08mr/mb0716.html">Buying glasses online, iCab on G3 iMacs, USB adapter for WallStreet, long term support, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2008.07.16. Also whether a 1.67 GHz PowerBook is a sensible choice, midrange or top-end the best value, Opera can change the way you work on the Web, and more.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/nygren/08ny/233-mhz-imac-resurrection.html">Bringing a 233 MHz iMac into the Mac OS X age</a>, Carl Nygren, Classic Macs in the Intel Age, 2008.07.15. Upgraded with 128 MB additional RAM and a larger hard drive, the iMacs was ready for Mac OS X 10.2 ‘Jaguar’ – and runs it very nicely.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/packer/08jp/mac-lamp-server-setup.html">Turn your old Mac into a web server with Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP</a>, Jason Packer, Macs in the Enterprise, 2008.07.09. Step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP on an older Mac.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/packer/08jp/linux-apache-mysql-php-mac.html">Turn your old Mac into a website server with free open source software</a>, Jason Packer, Macs in the Enterprise, 2008.07.02. By installing Linux without a GUI, your old Mac can dedicate all of its resources to running Apache, MySQL, and PHP.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/0806mb/0618.html">Hard drive problems with Rev. 1 Blue & White, can’t burn DVDs at 16x, .mac to MobileMe, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2008.06.18. Also 802.11g WiFi and G4 upgrades for slot-loading iMacs, printing to a QMS PC 410 from OS X, and scrolling with a Pismo trackpad.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/nygren/08ny/ibook-mac-os-x-jaguar.html">Mac OS X 10.2 ‘Jaguar’ can unleash the power of G3 iBooks</a>, Carl Nygren, Classic Macs in the Intel Age, 2008.06.17. After pulling a bad stick of RAM, the Dual USB iBook didn’t have enough memory for Tiger or Linux. But even with just 128 MB of RAM, Jaguar did the job.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/0806mb/0611.html">Mac 128K demo, Leopard adequate on unsupported Macs, booting an iMac from a Ubuntu LiveCD, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2008.06.11. Two new unsupported Leopard reports, Linux for PowerPC is far from dead, and Mac OS X trumps Linux and BSD for features and performance.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/0805mb/0521.html">Slow Leopard video, G3 iMac to the max, Flash Player 10 Beta improves YouTube, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2008.05.21. Also how to eject a disc that won’t mount, notebooks no longer need optical drives, a new key on Apple’s USB keyboard, WEP problems with Orinoco Gold, and Microsoft Office on Macs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/keel/08tk/slot-loading-imacs.html">Slot loading iMacs: The SE/30 for a new generation</a>, Tamara Keel, Digital Fossils, 2008.05.20. They’re relatively small, pretty quiet, reliable, can run Tiger, and are very affordable nowadays.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/0805mb/0509.html">More G4 upgrade advice, secure disk wipes, 500 MHz iMacs with Tiger in action, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2008.05.09. The importance of securely clearing your hard drive before you pass on your Mac, Pismo and closed lid mode, G3 iMacs in the classroom, and more thoughts on upgrading G4 Power Macs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/3-ways-to-better-youtube-viewing-on-older-macs/">3 ways to better YouTube viewing on older Macs</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2008.02.06. Watching YouTube videos in your browser on G3 Macs can be painfully slow, but there are several ways to improve your YouTube viewing experience.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/better-youtube-viewing-on-older-macs-too-many-dead-pixels-safari-problems-in-panther-and-more/">Better YouTube viewing on older Macs, too many dead pixels, Safari problems in Panther, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2008.02.05. Also picking the right used G4 iBook, Quartz Extreme support for PCI video, problems with Mac OS 9.x on G4 Power Macs, open firmware problems with 667 MHz PowerBook, and more.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/thomas/08tt/imac-g3-falling-apart.html">How the G3 iMac crumbles</a>, Tommy Thomas, Welcome to Macintosh, 2008.01.18. The green light of death, failing powerboards, and crumbling plastics are some of the problems old CRT iMacs face as they age.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/0801mb/0108.html">Lawsuits getting out of hand, G3 iMac upgrade resources, Leopard on a 400 MHz TiBook, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2008.01.08. Also wondering why Mac OS X 10.5 won’t run on the ‘Yikes!’ Power Mac G4 and AltiVec just works.</li> <li><a href="http://djonmac.com/cudareset.html">Hot so Reset the Cuda/PMU in a G3 iMac</a>, How to Upgrade Your iMac</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2007/g3-macs-in-the-tiger-age/">Bringing G3 iMacs and other G3 Macs into the Tiger Age</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2007.12.07. Tips on hard drives, memory, WiFi, and getting Mac OS X 10.4 installed on G3 iMacs and other older G3 Macs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/thomas/tt07/1030.html">Reasons for sticking with the Classic Mac OS</a>, Tommy Thomas, Welcome to Macintosh, 2007.10.30. Whether it’s the simplicity, elegance, speed, or desire not to replace lots of expensive hardware, there are lots of good reasons for sticking with Mac OS 9.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/1017.html">iMac 350 a workhorse, priority of Level 2 cache, confusion about Macs and microphones, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.10.17. Also Leopard won’t install on a Power Mac G4 (PCI Graphics), finding a copy of BBEdit Lite to download, and falling in love with Macs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/roadapples/imac-350.html">350 MHz iMac G3</a>, Dan Knight, Road Apples, 2007.10.09. The 350 MHz iMacs were pretty good computers, but the lack of FireWire means no Target Disk Mode, external DVD burner, or iPod support.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/1012.html">Road Apple nominations, OS X 10.5 on MDD Power Macs, UMPCs and Apple, and a broken power button</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.10.12. Whether some additional Macs merit the ‘Road Apple’ label, Leopard on Mirrored Drive Doors Power Macs, the usefulness of ultrasmall computers, and dealing with an iMac with a broken power button.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/0913.html">Tiger on a G3 iMac and Pismo, running OS 9 from a flash drive, 7200 rpm drive heat, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.09.13. Also iMac upgrade advice, iBook G3 video chip resoldering, and how to get your website indexed by Google.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/0911.html">Choosing and upgrading a 12″ PowerBook, too much about Windows, the blue iMac blues, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.09.11. Also the pros and cons of running Mac OS X 10.4 ‘Tiger’ on a blue and white G3 and one more tip for burning CDs that will work on old Macs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/0726.html">iPhone cost, Low End Mac on the iPhone, using an LCD display with a G3 iMac, getting files off SCSI drives, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.07.26. Also sources for used Mac games and problems with Low End Mac’s home page in Safari.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/0725.html">External video options for a G3 iMac</a>, Dan Knight and Kris Finkenbinder, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.07.25. Many G3 iMacs are fuzzy at 1024 x 768. What are the options for connecting an external monitor and disabling the built-in display?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/newsrev/mnr07/0720.html">Software to darken iMac display, columnist returns iPhone, Logitech introduces air mouse, and more</a>, Mac News Review, 2007.07.20. Also a USB turntable for turning your record albums into MP3s, a retractable flash drive, iPhone: The Missing Manual, Parallels Desktop 3 a major update, and more.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/musings/07/0618.html">Even if Leopard leaves G3 behind, Tiger users will still be able to run up-to-date apps</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2007.06.18. While Apple may drop G3 support in OS X 10.5, there will continue to be plenty of options for 10.4 users who want to run up-to-date browsers, email clients, and instant messaging programs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/07/0529.html">Making new Mac users with old iMacs and Tiger, buying newer vs. upgrading, booting Compact Flash, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.05.29. Getting seniors online with old iMacs, buying a newer Mac rather than upgrading an old one, booting PowerBooks from Compact Flash, and questions about video conferencing.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2007/the-truth-about-crts-and-shock-danger/">The Truth About CRTs and Shock Danger</a>, Tom Lee, Online Tech Journal, 2007.05.22. You’ve been warned that CRT voltage can injure and even kill. The truth is that this danger is overstated – and takes attention away from a greater danger.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2007/why-apple-must-continue-g3-support-in-mac-os-x-10-5-leopard/">Why Apple must continue G3 support in Mac OS X 10.5 ‘Leopard’</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2007.05.08. “We’re worried about what happens if Apple unchecks that box in Xcode to include the instructions necessary to run OS X on G3 processors at all.”</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/07/0319.html">Troubleshooting an iMac and possible Pismo overheating</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2007.03.19. Figuring out what’s wrong with a G3 iMac that won’t boot properly and possily spurious temperature readings from Gauge Pro.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/hodges/06/1116.html">How much Mac do you really need to run OS X?</a>, Ted Hodges, Vintage Mac Living, 2006.11.16. You don’t need dual-core Intel processors to read email or use the Web. Here are some 1999-2001 Macs that could be all you need.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/06/0918.html">Is Ubuntu Linux a sensible alternative for Mac users?</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2006.09.18. If your Mac can run OS X decently, is there any reason to try Ubuntu Linux? If it can’t run OS X well, is Ubuntu a reasonable choice?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2006/using-firewire-target-disk-mode-to-install-os-x-on-macs-without-dvd-drives/">Using FireWire Target Disk Mode to install OS X on Macs without DVD drives</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2006.09.14. Two methods for using FireWire Target Disk mode to install OS X on a Mac that can’t read DVDs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/jay/06/0810.html">Is the G3 still a practical choice?</a>, Matthew Jay, Macs to the Max, 2006.08.10. Although the G3 is several generations old, it has enough horsepower for most of the things we do on our computers.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/thompson/06/0801.html">Customizing Mac OS 9</a>, Nathan Thompson, Embracing Obsolescence, 2006.08.01. Fiddling with themes, picking a browser, and making the Classic Mac OS work just the way you want it to.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2006/a-25-imac-its-a-steal-but-what-to-do-with-it/">A $25 iMac! It’s a steal, but what to do with it?</a>, Adam Robert Guha, Apple Archive, 2006.07.28. A $25 iMac (less mouse and keyboard) from the local thrift shop was a great find, but what would be the best way to put it to use?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/thompson/06/0718.html">Panther on a G3 iMac, B&W G3 sold, and the state of my other Macs</a>, Nathan Thompson, Embracing Obsolescence, 2006.07.18. Although running OS X 10.3.9 on a 6-year-old iMac, the author still maintains his stable of older Macs running the Classic Mac OS.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/06/0717.html">More ways to add OS 9 features to OS X, modem problems with MacBook and USB modem, Opera problem, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2006.07.17. Also potential problems using Target Disk Mode to install the OS, using Classic on Intel Macs, value of Pismo G4 upgrades, “Tiger” on a G3 iMac, better laptop ergonomics, and more.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/newsrev/06/0714.html">‘Argh’ moments switching to OS X, Mac OS 9 ‘amazingly fast’, make your own anti-spam machine, and more</a>, Mac News Review, 2006.07.14. Also Mac OS X Routine Maintenance page updated, developer notes for education-only iMac, and a new SATA enclosure for the Mac.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2006/installing-os-x-10-4-tiger-on-dvd-challenged-macs-using-firewire-target-disk-mode/">Installing OS X 10.4 ‘Tiger’ on DVD-challenged Macs using FireWire Target Disk Mode</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2006.07.10. Mac OS X ships on a single install DVD, which Apple will exchange for CDs at $10. But if you have access to a DVD-equipped Mac and a FireWire cable, you’re good to go.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/06/0629.html">Getting IE 4.5 to work with Low End Mac, 7200 rpm drive heat in an iMac, upgrading OS X on a white iBook, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2006.06.29. Configuring Internet Explorer 4.5 to work with CSS-based websites, overheating issues with iMacs, positive results with OS X upgrades, and problems getting an SD flash card to work in a PowerBook 1400.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/hodges/06/0411.html">Making the move from Jaguar (OS X 10.2) to Panther (10.3)</a>, Ted Hodges, Vintage Mac Living, 2006.04.11. One advantage of Apple’s “no upgrades” policy for OS X – someone can give you their old copy after upgrading without worrying about violating their license.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/06/0130.html">FastMac’s $190 8x dual-layer SuperDrive for PowerBooks and dual USB iBooks</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2006.01.30. For US$190-250 you can replace the CD-ROM, CD-RW, Combo, or slow old SuperDrive in most PowerBooks, white iBooks, slot-loading iMacs, and Cubes with a faster, dual-layer drive.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/thompson/06/0103.html">Web browser tips for the classic Mac OS</a>, Nathan Thompson, Embracing Obsolescence, 2006.01.03. Tips on getting the most out of WaMCom, Mozilla, Internet Explorer, iCab, Opera, and WannaBe using the classic Mac OS.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2005/how-big-hard-drive-imac-emac-power-mac-powerbook-ibook/">How Big a Hard Drive Can I Put in My iMac, eMac, Power Mac, PowerBook, or iBook?</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2005.10.24. A lot of older Macs don’t know how to deal with drives over 128 GB in size. We look at three options.</li> <li><a href="http://db.tidbits.com/getbits.acgi?tbart=07978" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow">Upgrading an old iMac to Mac OS X</a>, William Porter, TidBITS, 2005.02.07. Preparing a pair of 2001 iMacs for OS X and then getting Jaguar up and running on them.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2005/which-imac-is-it-low-end-mac-guide-to-g3-imacs/">Which iMac is it? A quick guide to differentiating CRT G3 iMacs</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2005.02.02. Two form factors, nine CPU speeds, and fifteen different colors. How can anyone keep this straight?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/macdan/04/0910.html">Why the slot loading iMac Is a good choice for OS X</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2004.09.10. With prices starting at just over US$200, a tray-loading iMac can be a great choice for running OS X.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/imacs/slot-up.html">Upgrades for the slot-loading iMac</a>, Dan Knight, iMac Channel, 2003.05.15. Overview of memory, hard drive, media drive, and CPU upgrade options for slot-loading iMacs.</li> <li><a href="http://www.insanely-great.com/news.php?id=1984">500 MHz G4 upgrade for slot-loading iMacs</a>, Insanely Great Mac, 2003.04.15. G4 power, a bigger level 2 cache, and 500 MHz speed. US$307 shipped.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2003/upgrading-your-g3-imac/">Upgrading your G3 iMac</a>, Evan Kleiman, Mac Daniel, 2003.03.07. Three types of upgrades that can improve your old iMac for less than the cost of buying a new one.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2001/shot-in-the-foot-again-firmware-upgrade-disables-ram/">Shot in the foot again: Firmware update disables RAM</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 3/25. “…we should not be at risk of losing some or all of the memory in our Macs because of a firmware update.”</li> <li>The rack-mount iMac, Charles W Moore, Applelinks, 3/23. ISP repacks $1,000 iMac (less monitor) for a small, inexpensive, powerful server.</li> <li>Review: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030212052615/http://www.macworld.com:80/2000/03/reviews/imac350.html">iMac 350</a>, Macworld. A bargain – if you don’t need FireWire, DVD, or iMovie.</li> <li>Review: <a href="http://www.dailymac.com/articles/reviews/imac/imacreview.html">iMac 350</a>, Daily Mac, 12/27/1999</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/imac/index.shtml">The iMac channel</a></li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml">The iMac List</a>, an email list iMac users</li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20010808015030/http://www.advergence.com/newspage/">The iMac NewsPage</a></li> <li>Apple Specs for <a href="http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=43098">iMac (Summer 2000)</a></li> <li>Apple Specs for <a href="http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=43099" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow">iMac/iMac DV (Slot Loading CD-ROM)</a></li> </ul> <h3>Cautions</h3> <ul> <li>You cannot plug the iPod shuffle directly into the iMac’s USB port – <a href="http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300526">it will not fit</a>. It will not charge if plugged into a keyboard USB port or an unpowered USB hub. To charge it while using it with your iMac, you must us a USB extension cable, powered USB hub, iPod shuffle dock, or a USB power adapter.</li> <li><a href="http://db.tidbits.com/getbits.acgi?tbart=06973" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow">Update Firmware Before Installing Jaguar!</a>, Geoff Duncan, TidBITS, 2002.10.28. If your firmware isn’t at version 4.1.9, you need to boot into OS 9.1 and install it before attempting to install Jaguar (OS X 10.3) on your slot-loading CD-ROM or DVD iMac.</li> <li>You must have the keyboard plugged directly into an iMac USB port to boot with the power key; it will not work if the keyboard is attached to a hub.</li> <li>You cannot boot the iMac from an external USB drive.</li> <li>The iMac loads the MacOS Toolbox into RAM, unlike other Macs which use it from ROM. You lose the use of 3 MB of memory but gain faster performance.</li> </ul> <p>keyword: imac350</p> --> </div><!-- .entry-content --> <!-- <footer class="entry-meta"> <span class="cat-links"> Posted in <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> <span class="tag-links"> Tagged <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/350-mhz/" rel="tag">350 MHz</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/350-mhz-imac/" rel="tag">350 MHz iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire-400/" rel="tag">FireWire 400</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/g3/" rel="tag">G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac/" rel="tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/slot-load-imac/" rel="tag">slot-load iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/usb-1-1/" rel="tag">USB 1.1</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> </footer> --> <!-- #entry-meta --> </article><!-- #post-2345 --> </div> <div class="entry-div LEM-entry-div"> <article id="post-2382" class="post-2382 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-imac category-imac-g3 category-articles category-tech-specs tag-firewire-400 tag-imac tag-imac-g3 tag-slot-load-imac tag-summer-2000 tag-usb-1-1"> <div class="entry-header-div"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lowendmac.com/2000/imac-g3-summer-2000/" title="Permalink to iMac G3 (Summer 2000)" rel="bookmark">iMac G3 (Summer 2000)</a></h2> <div class="entry-meta"> LEM Staff, <span class="cat-links"> <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> - </span> 2000.07.19 - </div><!-- .entry-meta --> </header><!-- .entry-header --> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <p>Apple broadened the iMac line from three models and two speeds to four models and four speeds in July 2000, also introducing a new color palette (indigo, ruby, sage, and snow in addition to graphite). The new iMacs shipped with Mac OS 9.0.4. The entry-level 350 MHz indigo iMac was a slight step up from […]</p> <!-- <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft" src="/imacs/art/imac-2000-group-240.jpg" alt="iMac 2000" width="240" height="64" />Apple broadened the iMac line from three models and two speeds to four models and four speeds in July 2000, also introducing a new color palette (indigo, ruby, sage, and snow in addition to graphite). The new iMacs shipped with Mac OS 9.0.4.</p> <p>The entry-level <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2000/350-mhz-imac-mid-2000/">350 MHz indigo iMac</a> was a slight step up from the earlier <a href="http://lowendmac.com/1999/350-mhz-imac-late-1999/">350 MHz blueberry model</a>. Graphics are better with the Rage Pro 128, and it has a slightly larger hard drive – 7 GB vs. 6 GB. As with its blueberry predecessor, this entry-level iMac does not include FireWire.</p> <p>The <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2000/400-mhz-imac-dv-summer-2000/">400 MHz iMac DV</a> shipped in indigo and ruby. It was the only “DV” iMac that didn’t come with a DVD-ROM drive. Instead, it had the same 24x CD-ROM drive as its 350 MHz sibling. However, unlike the entry-level model, this one includes the important FireWire port, making it possible to use an external boot drive, CD- or DVD-burner, Apple’s iSight webcam, and other FireWire peripherals.</p> <ul> <li>Got an iMac? Join our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml">iMac Group</a> or iMacs & eMacs Forum.</li> <li>Our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/lists/macos9.html">Mac OS 9 Group</a> is for those using Mac OS 9, either natively or in Classic Mode.</li> <li>Our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/lists/puma.html">Puma Group</a> is for those using Mac OS X 10.1.</li> <li>Our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2006/low-end-macs-os-x-10-2-jaguar-group/">Jaguar Group</a> is for those using Mac OS X 10.2.</li> <li>Our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/lists/panther.html">Panther Group</a> is for those using Mac OS X 10.3.</li> <li>Our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/lists/tiger.html">Tiger Group</a> is for those using Mac OS X 10.4.</li> </ul> <p>The next step up is the <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2000/450-mhz-imac-dv-summer-2000/">450 MHz iMac DV+</a>, the only iMac ever to ship at 450 MHz. It includes a 4x DVD-ROM drive and could be purchased in indigo, ruby, or sage – the only Mac ever available in sage.</p> <p>At the top of the Summer 2000 iMac line is the <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2000/imac-dv-se-summer-2000/">500 MHz iMac DV Special Edition</a>, which came in snow and graphite. It was the only iMac in this family to ship with 128 MB of RAM, and it shipped with a 30 GB hard drive.</p> <h3>Mac OS 9</h3> <ul> <li>If you are running Mac OS 9.1 or later, <a href="https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1283" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow">iMac Firmware Update 4.1.9</a> should be installed. If you are using Mac OS X, you <em>must</em> boot from a Mac OS 9.1-9.2.2 writeable partition (not a CD or network disk) prior to updating. You cannot update to OS X 10.3 or later unless you first install Firmware Update 4.1.9.</li> <li>For more information on firmware updates, see <a href="https://support.apple.com/kb/HT2560" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow">iMac: When to Install Available Updaters</a>.</li> </ul> <h3>Mac OS X</h3> <p>Non-Apple upgrades and peripherals (such as unsupported USB devices, replacement drives, and third-party memory) may cause problems when installing or booting into Mac OS X.</p> <p>Be sure to read and follow Apple’s “Read Before You Install” install instructions to increase the likelihood of getting OS X installed and running on the first try.</p> <h3>Details</h3> <ul> <li>announced 2000.07.19</li> <li>Requires Mac OS 9.0.4 through <a title="Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger" href="http://lowendmac.com/2005/mac-os-x-10-4-tiger/">OS X 10.4.x Tiger</a></li> <li>CPU: 350-500 MHz PPC 750</li> <li>Bus: 100 MHz</li> <li>RAM: 64/128 MB, expandable to 1,024 MB using two PC100 SDRAM (3.3 V, 64-bit, 168-pin, 100 MHz)</li> <li>VRAM: 8 MB SGRAM</li> <li>Video: supports resolutions of 640 x 480, 800 x 600, and 1024 x 768 using ATI RAGE Pro 128 chip set</li> <li>Display: 15″ CRT (13.8″ viewable) multiscan to 1024 x 768</li> <li>L2 cache: 512 KB backside cache</li> <li>Hard drive: 7/10/20-/30 GB EIDE drive. Maximum IDE drive size is 128 GB without third-party support. See <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2005/how-big-hard-drive-imac-emac-power-mac-powerbook-ibook/">How Big a Hard Drive Can I Put in My iMac, eMac, Power Mac, PowerBook, or iBook?</a> for your options.</li> <li>CD-ROM: 24x (350/400 MHz)</li> <li>DVD-ROM: 4x (450/500 MHz)</li> <li>USB: 2 separate USB 1.1 ports and controllers</li> <li>FireWire 400: 2 ports</li> <li>Modem: built-in v.90 56k modem</li> <li>Ethernet: 10/100Base-T</li> <li>WiFi: 802.11b AirPort Card, requires AirPort Card Adapter</li> <li>Microphone: internal</li> <li>Power supply: 150W</li> <li>PRAM battery: 3.6V half-AA</li> <li>Height: 15.0 in/38.1 cm</li> <li>Width: 15.0 in/38.1 cm</li> <li>Depth: 17.1 in/43.5 cm</li> <li>Weight: 34.7 lb/15.8 kg</li> <li>family numbers: M5521</li> <li>Model identifier: PowerMac2,2</li> </ul> <h3>Online Resources</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/deals/best-imac-g3-prices.html" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow">Best iMac G3 deals</a>.</li> <li><a href="http://lowend">Best Classic Mac OS Deals</a>. Best online prices for System 6, 7.1, 7.5.x, Mac OS 7.6, 8.0, 8.1, 8.5, 9.0, 9.2.2, and other versions.</li> <li>Best Mac OS X 10.0-10.3 Deals. Best online prices for Mac OS X 10.0, 10.1, 10.2, and 10.3.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac00-20">Best Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger Deals</a>. Best online prices for Mac OS X 10.4.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2005/which-imac-is-it-low-end-mac-guide-to-g3-imacs/">Which iMac is it? A quick guide to differentiating CRT G3 iMacs</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2005.02.02. Two form factors, nine CPU speeds, and fifteen different colors. How can anyone keep this straight?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/campbell/08ic/best-version-of-mac-os-x.html">What’s the Best Version of OS X for My Mac?</a>, Ian R Campbell, The Sensible Mac, 2008.02.28. Which version of Mac OS X is best for your hardware depends on several factors.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2013/low-end-macs-compleat-guide-to-mac-os-9/">Low End Mac’s Compleat Guide to Mac OS 9</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2008.05.12. Mac OS 9 remains fast and stable, but Classic software hasn’t kept up with the changing internet. Which Macs support OS 9, where to buy it, and how to update to 9.2.2.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/the-imac-legacy-the-g3-era/">The iMac Legacy: The G3 Era</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2008.08.15. 10 years ago today, the original iMac went on sale. One of the most popular lines of computers ever, the G3 iMac would be Apple staples for nearly five years.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/herlihy/08ph/upgrade-options.html">Know Your Mac’s Upgrade Options</a>, Phil Herlihy, The Usefulness Equation, 2008.08.26. Any Mac can be upgraded, but it’s a question of what can be upgraded – RAM, hard drive, video, CPU – and how far it can be upgraded.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/overclocking-a-slot-loading-imac/">Overclocking a slot-loading iMac G3</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2009.02.12. Instructions for overclocking a slot-loading iMac (350 MHz to 500 MHz). Proceed at your own risk.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/wifi-hardware-for-desktop-macs-running-os-x/">WiFi Hardware Compatible with Desktop Macs Running OS X</a>, MetaPhyzx, Mac Daniel, 2009.03.11. USB, ethernet, PCI, and other wireless hardware compatible with Mac OS X.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/wifi-for-desktop-macs-running-mac-os-9/">WiFi Adapters for Desktop Macs Running Mac OS 9</a>, MetaPhyzx, Mac Daniel, 2009.02.10. USB, ethernet, PCI, and other wireless hardware compatible with the Classic Mac OS.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/10mr/mb0120.html">Back to Pismo, Power Mac G4 CPU vs. video upgrades, faster YouTube with older Flash, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.01.20. Also still using an Apple IIGS, Delete vs. Backspace key, old iBook and PowerBook power consumption, iSlate speculation, and more.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/bashur/09db/old-imac-new-tricks.html">Teaching an old iMac some new tricks</a>, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2009.10.02. Using a G3 iMac as part of your home entertainment center with remote control, audio out to your stereo, and video out to your TV.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/the-future-of-up-to-date-browsers-for-powerpc-macs/">The Future of Up-to-Date Browsers for PowerPC Macs</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2009.08.31. With Intel-only “Snow Leopard” shipping, software support for PPC Macs will continue its decline. Also, a look at SeaMonkey 2 and Camino 1.6.9.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/09mr/mb0715.html">New ‘Books have better displays, digital vs. analog audio I/O, Craigslist restrictions, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2009.07.15. Also three browsers – Opera, Stainless, and Cruz – compared, and installing Mac OS X from DVD on a Mac that can’t mount DVDs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/optimized-software-builds-bring-out-the-best-from-your-mac/">Optimized Software Builds Bring Out the Best in Your Mac</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac’s Online Tech Journal, 2009.06.30. Applications compiled for your Mac’s CPU can load more quickly and run faster than ones compiled for universal use.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/tips-for-installing-or-reinstalling-mac-os-x-10-4-tiger/">Tips for Installing or Reinstalling Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger</a>, Adam Rosen, Adam’s Apple, 2009.06.10. Mac OS X 10.4 uses less memory than Leopard, supports Classic Mode on PowerPC Macs, and, unlike Leopard, is supported on G3 Macs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/is-it-worth-maxing-the-ram-in-old-g3-and-g4-macs/">Is It Worth Maxing the RAM in Old G3 and G4 Macs?</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2009.04.15. Increasing memory can make your old Mac faster and make you more productive, but it probably won’t improve resale value by the amount you spend.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/09mr/mb0114.html">Overheating PowerBook, 7200 rpm in a G3 iMac, getting online during blackouts, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2009.01.14. PowerPC support in iLife 09 a pleasant surprise, no overheating issues with 7200 rpm drive in an iMac, and dialup access as a good backup plan for power failures.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/09mr/mb0107.html">Blackouts and Web access, death of a Kanga, the future of PowerPC Macs, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2009.01.07. Also another email client suggestion and whether a G3 iMac can handle a 7200 rpm hard drive without overheating.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/practical-imac-g3-applications-and-upgrades/">Practical iMac G3 applications and upgrades</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2008.12.22. Used G3 iMacs are going for a song these days, but are they worth spending money on, let along upgrading?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/bookrev/08br/1219.html">4 GB RAM problem persists after firmware update, TriBook concept MacBook, DIY Mac netbook, and more</a>, The ‘Book Review, 2008.12.19. Also using third-party monitors with ‘Late 2008’ MacBooks, MacMagSaver protects MagSafe cord, $25 802.11g USB adapter, bargain ‘Books from $500 to $2,299, and more.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/08mr/safe-os-x-updates.html">The ‘Better Safe Than Sorry’ Guide to Installing Mac OS X Updates</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2008.12.16. Most users encounter no problems using Software Update, but some preflight work and using the Combo updater means far less chance of trouble.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/why-you-should-partition-your-macs-hard-drive/">Why You Should Partition Your Mac’s Hard Drive</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2008.12.11. “At the very least, it makes sense to have a second partition with a bootable version of the Mac OS, so if you have problems with your work partition, you can boot from the ’emergency’ partition to run Disk Utility and other diagnostics.”</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/hatchett/08jh/new-economy.html">Old Macs in the new economy</a>, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2008.11.25. “We are the kings of making our computers last, last, and last some more.”</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/payne/08ap/useful-to-someone.html">Every working computer is useful to someone</a>, Allison Payne, The Budget Mac, 2008.11.19. Whether it’s a PowerBook 1400, G3 iMac, or Power Mac G4, it could be all the computer someone needs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/how-to-clone-mac-osx-to-a-new-hard-drive/">How to clone Mac OS X to a new hard drive</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2008.10.07. Whether you want to put a bigger, faster drive in your Mac or clone OS X for use in another Mac, here’s the simple process.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/getting-the-most-from-your-g3-mac/">Getting the most from your G3 Mac</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2008.10.03. Most G3 Macs can be upgraded so they can run Mac OS X 10.4 ‘Tiger’ quite nicely. Here’s how.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/9-browsers-for-g3-and-older-g4-macs/">9 browsers for G3 and older G4 Macs compared</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2008.09.26. The latest versions of Opera, Safari, Shiira, iCab, Radon, Firefox, Demeter, Sunrise, and Camino that run on Mac OS X 10.4 “Tiger”.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/hatchett/08jh/g3-imac-pismo.html">There’s still a place for G3 Macs in the Age of Leopard</a>, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2008.09.09. Whether it’s a sage iMac or a Pismo PowerBook, G3 Macs can be very productive with Mac OS X 10.4 ‘Tiger’.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/are-g3-macs-still-viable-work-machines/">Are G3 Macs still viable work machines?</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2008.09.08. For basic tasks – writing, email, and using the Web – a G3 Mac with Mac OS X 10.4 and sufficient memory provides plenty of power.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/myturn/0808my/brown-internet-radio.html">Using low end Macs for Internet radio</a>, Gordon R. Brown, My Turn, 2008.08.18. When the local public radio station moved classical music to HD radio, it was time to find another way to listen. An old iMac with iTunes solved the problem.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/thomas/08tt/imac-g3-falling-apart.html">How the G3 iMac crumbles</a>, Tommy Thomas, Welcome to Macintosh, 2008.01.18. The green light of death, failing powerboards, and crumbling plastics are some of the problems old CRT iMacs face as they age.</li> <li><a href="http://djonmac.com/cudareset.html">Hot so Reset the Cuda/PMU in a G3 iMac</a>, How to Upgrade Your iMac</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2007/g3-macs-in-the-tiger-age/">Bringing G3 iMacs and other G3 Macs into the Tiger Age</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2007.12.07. Tips on hard drives, memory, WiFi, and getting Mac OS X 10.4 installed on G3 iMacs and other older G3 Macs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/1203.html">Leopard on a G3 iMac (with a G4 upgrade), flashed video card problems, the cheapest G4 Mac, and More</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.12.03. More unsupported Leopard reports point to the importance of a good video card, success on a CRT iMac with a G4/550 upgrade, and whether Sawtooth or Quicksilver is a better buy.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/first/1st07/1203.html">Switching to Mac tripled my productivity</a>, Ted Bragg, My First Mac, 2007.12.03. Tired of losing work and tech support, Bragg bought an iMac, switched to Mac versions of his apps, and tripled his output the first year.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/1012.html">Road Apple nominations, OS X 10.5 on MDD Power Macs, UMPCs and Apple, and a broken power button</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.10.12. Whether some additional Macs merit the ‘Road Apple’ label, Leopard on Mirrored Drive Doors Power Macs, the usefulness of ultrasmall computers, and dealing with an iMac with a broken power button.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/musings/mm07/0913.html">The future of G3 iMacs in the Age of Leopard</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2007.09.13. From August 1998 through December 2001, G3 iMacs were Apple’s hot consumer computers. Which ones are best for OS X, and which should be avoided?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/0913.html">Tiger on a G3 iMac and Pismo, running OS 9 from a flash drive, 7200 rpm drive heat, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.09.13. Also iMac upgrade advice, iBook G3 video chip resoldering, and how to get your website indexed by Google.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/0911.html">Choosing and upgrading a 12″ PowerBook, too much about Windows, the blue iMac blues, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.09.11. Also the pros and cons of running Mac OS X 10.4 ‘Tiger’ on a blue and white G3 and one more tip for burning CDs that will work on old Macs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/0726.html">iPhone cost, Low End Mac on the iPhone, using an LCD display with a G3 iMac, getting files off SCSI drives, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.07.26. Also sources for used Mac games and problems with Low End Mac’s home page in Safari.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/0725.html">External video options for a G3 iMac</a>, Dan Knight and Kris Finkenbinder, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.07.25. Many G3 iMacs are fuzzy at 1024 x 768. What are the options for connecting an external monitor and disabling the built-in display?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/newsrev/mnr07/0720.html">Software to darken iMac display, columnist returns iPhone, Logitech introduces air mouse, and more</a>, Mac News Review, 2007.07.20. Also a USB turntable for turning your record albums into MP3s, a retractable flash drive, iPhone: The Missing Manual, Parallels Desktop 3 a major update, and more.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/musings/07/0618.html">Even if Leopard leaves G3 behind, Tiger users will still be able to run up-to-date apps</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2007.06.18. While Apple may drop G3 support in OS X 10.5, there will continue to be plenty of options for 10.4 users who want to run up-to-date browsers, email clients, and instant messaging programs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/07/0529.html">Making new Mac users with old iMacs and Tiger, buying newer vs. upgrading, booting Compact Flash, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.05.29. Getting seniors online with old iMacs, buying a newer Mac rather than upgrading an old one, booting PowerBooks from Compact Flash, and questions about video conferencing.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2007/the-truth-about-crts-and-shock-danger/">The Truth About CRTs and Shock Danger</a>, Tom Lee, Online Tech Journal, 2007.05.22. You’ve been warned that CRT voltage can injure and even kill. The truth is that this danger is overstated – and takes attention away from a greater danger.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2007/why-apple-must-continue-g3-support-in-mac-os-x-10-5-leopard/">Why Apple must continue G3 support in Mac OS X 10.5 ‘Leopard’</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2007.05.08. “We’re worried about what happens if Apple unchecks that box in Xcode to include the instructions necessary to run OS X on G3 processors at all.”</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/07/0319.html">Troubleshooting an iMac and possible Pismo overheating</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2007.03.19. Figuring out what’s wrong with a G3 iMac that won’t boot properly and possily spurious temperature readings from Gauge Pro.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/hodges/06/1116.html">How much Mac do you really need to run OS X?</a>, Ted Hodges, Vintage Mac Living, 2006.11.16. You don’t need dual-core Intel processors to read email or use the Web. Here are some 1999-2001 Macs that could be all you need.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/jay/06/0810.html">Is the G3 still a practical choice?</a>, Matthew Jay, Macs to the Max, 2006.08.10. Although the G3 is several generations old, it has enough horsepower for most of the things we do on our computers.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/thompson/06/0801.html">Customizing Mac OS 9</a>, Nathan Thompson, Embracing Obsolescence, 2006.08.01. Fiddling with themes, picking a browser, and making the Classic Mac OS work just the way you want it to.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2006/a-25-imac-its-a-steal-but-what-to-do-with-it/">A $25 iMac! It’s a steal, but what to do with it?</a>, Adam Robert Guha, Apple Archive, 2006.07.28. A $25 iMac (less mouse and keyboard) from the local thrift shop was a great find, but what would be the best way to put it to use?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/thompson/06/0718.html">Panther on a G3 iMac, B&W G3 sold, and the state of my other Macs</a>, Nathan Thompson, Embracing Obsolescence, 2006.07.18. Although running OS X 10.3.9 on a 6-year-old iMac, the author still maintains his stable of older Macs running the Classic Mac OS.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/06/0717.html">More ways to add OS 9 features to OS X, modem problems with MacBook and USB modem, Opera problem, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2006.07.17. Also potential problems using Target Disk Mode to install the OS, using Classic on Intel Macs, value of Pismo G4 upgrades, “Tiger” on a G3 iMac, better laptop ergonomics, and more.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/newsrev/06/0714.html">‘Argh’ moments switching to OS X, Mac OS 9 ‘amazingly fast’, make your own anti-spam machine, and more</a>, Mac News Review, 2006.07.14. Also Mac OS X Routine Maintenance page updated, developer notes for education-only iMac, and a new SATA enclosure for the Mac.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2006/installing-os-x-10-4-tiger-on-dvd-challenged-macs-using-firewire-target-disk-mode/">Installing OS X 10.4 ‘Tiger’ on DVD-challenged Macs using FireWire Target Disk Mode</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2006.07.10. Mac OS X ships on a single install DVD, which Apple will exchange for CDs at $10. But if you have access to a DVD-equipped Mac and a FireWire cable, you’re good to go.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/06/0629.html">Getting IE 4.5 to work with Low End Mac, 7200 rpm drive heat in an iMac, upgrading OS X on a white iBook, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2006.06.29. Configuring Internet Explorer 4.5 to work with CSS-based websites, overheating issues with iMacs, positive results with OS X upgrades, and problems getting an SD flash card to work in a PowerBook 1400.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/hodges/06/0411.html">Making the move from Jaguar (OS X 10.2) to Panther (10.3)</a>, Ted Hodges, Vintage Mac Living, 2006.04.11. One advantage of Apple’s “no upgrades” policy for OS X – someone can give you their old copy after upgrading without worrying about violating their license.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/06/0130.html">FastMac’s $190 8x dual-layer SuperDrive for PowerBooks and dual USB iBooks</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2006.01.30. For US$190-250 you can replace the CD-ROM, CD-RW, Combo, or slow old SuperDrive in most PowerBooks, white iBooks, slot-loading iMacs, and Cubes with a faster, dual-layer drive.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/thompson/06/0103.html">Web browser tips for the classic Mac OS</a>, Nathan Thompson, Embracing Obsolescence, 2006.01.03. Tips on getting the most out of WaMCom, Mozilla, Internet Explorer, iCab, Opera, and WannaBe using the classic Mac OS.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2005/the-best-browsers-for-powerpc-macs-and-the-classic-mac-os/">The best browsers for PowerPC Macs and the classic Mac OS</a>, Nathan Thompson, Embracing Obsolescence, 2005.12.16. Two browsers stand out from the pack: iCab 3 is modern and remains under development, and WaMCom brings Mozilla to older Macs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2005/how-big-hard-drive-imac-emac-power-mac-powerbook-ibook/">How Big a Hard Drive Can I Put in My iMac, eMac, Power Mac, PowerBook, or iBook?</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2005.10.24. A lot of older Macs don’t know how to deal with drives over 128 GB in size. We look at three options.</li> <li><a href="http://db.tidbits.com/getbits.acgi?tbart=07978" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow">Upgrading an old iMac to Mac OS X</a>, William Porter, TidBITS, 2005.02.07. Preparing a pair of 2001 iMacs for OS X and then getting Jaguar up and running on them.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/macdan/04/0910.html">Why the slot loading iMac Is a good choice for OS X</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2004.09.10. With prices starting at just over US$200, a tray-loading iMac can be a great choice for running OS X.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/imacs/slot-up.html">Upgrades for the slot-loading iMac</a>, Dan Knight, iMac Channel, 2003.05.15. Overview of memory, hard drive, media drive, and CPU upgrade options for slot-loading iMacs.</li> <li><a href="http://www.insanely-great.com/news.php?id=1984">500 MHz G4 upgrade for slot-loading iMacs</a>, Insanely Great Mac, 2003.04.15. G4 power, a bigger level 2 cache, and 500 MHz speed. US$307 shipped.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2003/upgrading-your-g3-imac/">Upgrading your G3 iMac</a>, Evan Kleiman, Mac Daniel, 2003.03.07. Three types of upgrades that can improve your old iMac for less than the cost of buying a new one.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2001/shot-in-the-foot-again-firmware-upgrade-disables-ram/">Shot in the foot again: Firmware update disables RAM</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 3/25. “…we should not be at risk of losing some or all of the memory in our Macs because of a firmware update.”</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2000/scsi-and-firewire-disk-modes/">SCSI and FireWire Disk Modes</a>, Paulo Rodrigues, Tangerine Fusion, 11/29. How to use SCSI Disk Mode and FireWire Target Disk Mode for ultra fast file transfers.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/imac/index.shtml">The iMac channel</a></li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml">The iMac List</a>, an email list iMac users</li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20010808015030/http://www.advergence.com/newspage/">The iMac NewsPage</a></li> <li>Apple Specs for <a href="https://support.apple.com/specs/imac/iMac_Summer_2000.html">iMac (Summer 2000)</a></li> </ul> <h3>Cautions</h3> <ul> <li>You cannot plug the iPod shuffle directly into the iMac’s USB port – <a href="http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300526">it will not fit</a>. It will not charge if plugged into a keyboard USB port or an unpowered USB hub. To charge it while using it with your iMac, you must us a USB extension cable, powered USB hub, iPod shuffle dock, or a USB power adapter.</li> <li><a href="http://db.tidbits.com/getbits.acgi?tbart=06973" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow">Update Firmware Before Installing Jaguar!</a>, Geoff Duncan, TidBITS, 2002.10.28. If your firmware isn’t at version 4.1.9, you need to boot into OS 9.1 and install it before attempting to install Jaguar (OS X 10.3) on your slot-loading CD-ROM or DVD iMac.</li> <li>You must have the keyboard plugged directly into an iMac USB port to boot with the power key (Eject on the Apple Pro Keyboard); it will not work if the keyboard is attached to a hub.</li> <li>The iMac loads the MacOS Toolbox into RAM, unlike other Macs which use it from ROM. You lose the use of 3 MB of memory but gain faster performance.</li> </ul> --> </div><!-- .entry-content --> <!-- <footer class="entry-meta"> <span class="cat-links"> Posted in <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> <span class="tag-links"> Tagged <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire-400/" rel="tag">FireWire 400</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac/" rel="tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac-g3/" rel="tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/slot-load-imac/" rel="tag">slot-load iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/summer-2000/" rel="tag">Summer 2000</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/usb-1-1/" rel="tag">USB 1.1</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> </footer> --> <!-- #entry-meta --> </article><!-- #post-2382 --> </div> <div class="entry-div LEM-entry-div"> <article id="post-2379" class="post-2379 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-imac category-imac-g3 category-articles category-tech-specs tag-500-mhz tag-firewire tag-firewire-400 tag-imac tag-imac-g3 tag-slot-load-imac tag-summer-2000 tag-usb-1-1"> <div class="entry-header-div"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lowendmac.com/2000/imac-dv-se-summer-2000/" title="Permalink to iMac DV SE (Summer 2000)" rel="bookmark">iMac DV SE (Summer 2000)</a></h2> <div class="entry-meta"> LEM Staff, <span class="cat-links"> <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> - </span> 2000.07.19 - </div><!-- .entry-meta --> </header><!-- .entry-header --> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <p>The new iMac DV Special Edition, available in Graphite or Snow, increased speed from 400 MHz on the original DV SE to 500 MHz and boosted the hard drive from 13 GB to 30 GB – all without increasing the price. The 2000 iMac DV Special Edition ships with the Apple Pro Mouse and Apple […]</p> <!-- <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft" src="/imacs/snow.jpg" alt="Snow iMac" width="94" height="85" align="bottom" />The new iMac DV Special Edition, available in Graphite or Snow, increased speed from 400 MHz on <a href="http://lowendmac.com/1999/400-mhz-imac-dv-se-late-1999/">the original DV SE</a> to 500 MHz and boosted the hard drive from 13 GB to 30 GB – all without increasing the price.</p> <p>The 2000 iMac DV Special Edition ships with the Apple Pro Mouse and Apple Pro Keyboard. <a href="https://lowendmac.com/2000/imac-dv-se-summer-2000/#more-2379" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> --> </div><!-- .entry-content --> <!-- <footer class="entry-meta"> <span class="cat-links"> Posted in <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> <span class="tag-links"> Tagged <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/500-mhz/" rel="tag">500 MHz</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire/" rel="tag">FireWire</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire-400/" rel="tag">FireWire 400</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac/" rel="tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac-g3/" rel="tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/slot-load-imac/" rel="tag">slot-load iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/summer-2000/" rel="tag">Summer 2000</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/usb-1-1/" rel="tag">USB 1.1</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> </footer> --> <!-- #entry-meta --> </article><!-- #post-2379 --> </div> <div class="entry-div LEM-entry-div"> <article id="post-2343" class="post-2343 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-imac category-imac-g3 category-articles category-tech-specs tag-350-mhz tag-802-11b tag-airport tag-imac tag-imac-g3 tag-indigo tag-kihei tag-mac-os-9 tag-mac-os-9-0-4 tag-rage-pro-128 tag-slot-load-imac tag-usb-1-1"> <div class="entry-header-div"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lowendmac.com/2000/350-mhz-imac-mid-2000/" title="Permalink to 350 MHz iMac (Summer 2000)" rel="bookmark">350 MHz iMac (Summer 2000)</a></h2> <div class="entry-meta"> LEM Staff, <span class="cat-links"> <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> - </span> 2000.07.19 - </div><!-- .entry-meta --> </header><!-- .entry-header --> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <p>A Limited Mac The indigo iMac 350 replaced a virtually identical model that came in blueberry – but at US$200 less. The 350 MHz indigo iMac ships with the Apple Pro Mouse and Apple Pro Keyboard.</p> <!-- <h3><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft" src="/imacs/indigo.jpg" alt="indigo 350 MHz iMac" width="76" height="69" align="bottom" /><a href="http://lowendmac.com/roadapples/imac-350.html">A Limited Mac</a></h3> <p>The indigo iMac 350 replaced <a title="350 MHz iMac (Late 1999)" href="http://lowendmac.com/1999/350-mhz-imac-late-1999/">a virtually identical model</a> that came in blueberry – but at US$200 less.</p> <p>The 350 MHz indigo iMac ships with the Apple Pro Mouse and Apple Pro Keyboard. <a href="https://lowendmac.com/2000/350-mhz-imac-mid-2000/#more-2343" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> --> </div><!-- .entry-content --> <!-- <footer class="entry-meta"> <span class="cat-links"> Posted in <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> <span class="tag-links"> Tagged <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/350-mhz/" rel="tag">350 MHz</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/802-11b/" rel="tag">802.11b</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/airport/" rel="tag">AirPort</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac/" rel="tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac-g3/" rel="tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/indigo/" rel="tag">indigo</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/kihei/" rel="tag">Kihei</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/mac-os-9/" rel="tag">Mac OS 9</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/mac-os-9-0-4/" rel="tag">Mac OS 9.0.4</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/rage-pro-128/" rel="tag">Rage Pro 128</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/slot-load-imac/" rel="tag">slot-load iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/usb-1-1/" rel="tag">USB 1.1</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> </footer> --> <!-- #entry-meta --> </article><!-- #post-2343 --> </div> <div class="entry-div LEM-entry-div"> <article id="post-2377" class="post-2377 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-imac category-imac-g3 category-articles category-tech-specs tag-450-mhz tag-firewire tag-firewire-400 tag-imac tag-imac-dv tag-imac-g3 tag-slot-load-imac tag-summer-2000 tag-usb-1-1"> <div class="entry-header-div"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lowendmac.com/2000/450-mhz-imac-dv-summer-2000/" title="Permalink to 450 MHz iMac DV+ (Summer 2000)" rel="bookmark">450 MHz iMac DV+ (Summer 2000)</a></h2> <div class="entry-meta"> LEM Staff, <span class="cat-links"> <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> - </span> 2000.07.19 - </div><!-- .entry-meta --> </header><!-- .entry-header --> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <p>The iMac DV+, available in Indigo, Ruby, and Sage, boosts performance over iMac DV by 50 MHz. This is the only 450 MHz iMac model. The iMac DV+ sells for the same price as the 1999 iMac DV and ships with the Apple Pro Mouse and Apple Pro Keyboard.</p> <!-- <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright" src="/musings/art/imac_colors.jpg" alt="Summer 2000 iMacs" width="162" height="128" align="bottom" />The iMac DV+, available in Indigo, Ruby, and Sage, boosts performance over <a title="400 MHz iMac DV (Summer 2000)" href="http://lowendmac.com/2000/400-mhz-imac-dv-summer-2000/">iMac DV</a> by 50 MHz. This is the only 450 MHz iMac model.</p> <p>The iMac DV+ sells for the same price as the <a title="400 MHz iMac DV (Late 1999)" href="http://lowendmac.com/1999/400-mhz-imac-dv-late-1999/">1999 iMac DV</a> and ships with the Apple Pro Mouse and Apple Pro Keyboard. <a href="https://lowendmac.com/2000/450-mhz-imac-dv-summer-2000/#more-2377" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> --> </div><!-- .entry-content --> <!-- <footer class="entry-meta"> <span class="cat-links"> Posted in <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> <span class="tag-links"> Tagged <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/450-mhz/" rel="tag">450 MHz</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire/" rel="tag">FireWire</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire-400/" rel="tag">FireWire 400</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac/" rel="tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac-dv/" rel="tag">iMac DV</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac-g3/" rel="tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/slot-load-imac/" rel="tag">slot-load iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/summer-2000/" rel="tag">Summer 2000</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/usb-1-1/" rel="tag">USB 1.1</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> </footer> --> <!-- #entry-meta --> </article><!-- #post-2377 --> </div> <div class="entry-div LEM-entry-div"> <article id="post-2361" class="post-2361 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-imac category-imac-g3 category-articles category-tech-specs tag-cd-rom tag-firewire tag-firewire-400 tag-imac tag-imac-dv tag-imac-g3 tag-slot-load-imac tag-usb-1-1"> <div class="entry-header-div"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lowendmac.com/2000/400-mhz-imac-dv-summer-2000/" title="Permalink to 400 MHz iMac DV (Summer 2000)" rel="bookmark">400 MHz iMac DV (Summer 2000)</a></h2> <div class="entry-meta"> LEM Staff, <span class="cat-links"> <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> - </span> 2000.07.19 - </div><!-- .entry-meta --> </header><!-- .entry-header --> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <p>This model, available in Indigo and Ruby, replaced the earlier iMac DV. Both models share a 400 MHz processor. Other than colors, the biggest difference between the new iMac DV and the previous model with the same name is the use of a CD-ROM drive instead of DVD.</p> <!-- <p>This model, available in Indigo and Ruby, replaced the earlier iMac DV. Both models share a 400 MHz processor. Other than colors, the biggest difference between the new iMac DV and the previous model with the same name is the use of a CD-ROM drive instead of DVD. <a href="https://lowendmac.com/2000/400-mhz-imac-dv-summer-2000/#more-2361" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> --> </div><!-- .entry-content --> <!-- <footer class="entry-meta"> <span class="cat-links"> Posted in <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> <span class="tag-links"> Tagged <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/cd-rom/" rel="tag">CD-ROM</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire/" rel="tag">FireWire</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/firewire-400/" rel="tag">FireWire 400</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac/" rel="tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac-dv/" rel="tag">iMac DV</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac-g3/" rel="tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/slot-load-imac/" rel="tag">slot-load iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/usb-1-1/" rel="tag">USB 1.1</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> </footer> --> <!-- #entry-meta --> </article><!-- #post-2361 --> </div> <div class="entry-div LEM-entry-div"> <article id="post-2337" class="post-2337 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-imac category-imac-g3 category-articles category-tech-specs tag-350-mhz tag-802-11b tag-airport tag-blueberry tag-g3 tag-imac tag-imac-g3 tag-kihei tag-mac-os-x-8-6 tag-rage-128 tag-slot-load-imac tag-usb-1-1"> <div class="entry-header-div"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lowendmac.com/1999/350-mhz-imac-late-1999/" title="Permalink to 350 MHz iMac (Late 1999)" rel="bookmark">350 MHz iMac (Late 1999)</a></h2> <div class="entry-meta"> LEM Staff, <span class="cat-links"> <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> - </span> 1999.10.05 - </div><!-- .entry-meta --> </header><!-- .entry-header --> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <p>A Limited Mac At 350 MHz, it may not seem a whole lot faster than the Revision D iMac, but the new “Kihei” iMac uses a 100 MHz system bus – plus RAGE 128 graphics and 2X AGP for superior video performance. In addition to regular iMac features, the new iMac has two separate USB […]</p> <!-- <h3><a href="http://lowendmac.com/roadapples/imac-350.html">A Limited Mac</a></h3> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft" src="/imacs/blueberry.gif" alt="Blueberry 350 MHz iMac" width="115" height="81" align="bottom" />At 350 MHz, it may not seem a whole lot faster than the <a title="iMac (Rev. D)" href="http://lowendmac.com/1999/imac-rev-d/">Revision D iMac</a>, but the new “Kihei” iMac uses a 100 MHz system bus – plus RAGE 128 graphics and 2X AGP for superior video performance.</p> <p>In addition to regular iMac features, the new iMac has two separate USB controllers and room for an AirPort card. <a href="https://lowendmac.com/1999/350-mhz-imac-late-1999/#more-2337" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> --> </div><!-- .entry-content --> <!-- <footer class="entry-meta"> <span class="cat-links"> Posted in <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> <span class="tag-links"> Tagged <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/350-mhz/" rel="tag">350 MHz</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/802-11b/" rel="tag">802.11b</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/airport/" rel="tag">AirPort</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/blueberry/" rel="tag">blueberry</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/g3/" rel="tag">G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac/" rel="tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/imac-g3/" rel="tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/kihei/" rel="tag">Kihei</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/mac-os-x-8-6/" rel="tag">Mac OS X 8.6</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/rage-128/" rel="tag">Rage 128</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/slot-load-imac/" rel="tag">slot-load iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/tag/usb-1-1/" rel="tag">USB 1.1</a> </span> <span class="sep"> | </span> </footer> --> <!-- #entry-meta --> </article><!-- #post-2337 --> </div> <div class="entry-div LEM-entry-div"> <article id="post-2375" class="post-2375 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-imac category-imac-g3 category-articles category-tech-specs tag-firewire-400 tag-imac tag-imac-g3 tag-kihei tag-slot-load-imac tag-usb-1-1"> <div class="entry-header-div"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lowendmac.com/1999/late-1999-imac-g3/" title="Permalink to Late 1999 iMac G3" rel="bookmark">Late 1999 iMac G3</a></h2> <div class="entry-meta"> LEM Staff, <span class="cat-links"> <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/" rel="category tag">iMac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/imac/imac-g3/" rel="category tag">iMac G3</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/articles/" rel="category tag">Low End Mac</a>, <a href="https://lowendmac.com/category/tech-specs/" rel="category tag">Tech Specs</a> </span> <span class="sep"> - </span> 1999.10.05 - </div><!-- .entry-meta --> </header><!-- .entry-header --> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <p>Development of the slot loading “Kihei” iMac began the day after the first iMac shipped. The new model is an evolutionary development of Apple’s 2,000,000 unit best seller and requires Mac OS 8.5 or later. The new iMac design boasts slot-loading CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives, a 100 MHz system bus, RAGE 128 graphics on a […]</p> <!-- <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright" src="/imacs/backside.jpg" alt="Late 1999 iMac" width="233" height="86" align="bottom" />Development of the slot loading “Kihei” iMac began the day after <a href="http://lowendmac.com/1998/original-imac-rev-a/">the first iMac</a> shipped. The new model is an evolutionary development of Apple’s 2,000,000 unit best seller and requires Mac OS 8.5 or later.</p> <p>The new iMac design boasts slot-loading CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives, a 100 MHz system bus, RAGE 128 graphics on a 2x AGP bus, a Harmon Kardon sound system (with an optional subwoofer), and support for Apple’s 802.11b AirPort Card (optional adapter required). The new case design allows for air cooling (just like the old <a href="http://lowendmac.com/1986/mac-plus/">Mac Plus</a> and Volkswagen Beetle), so there’s no cooling fan. The new model is a bit smaller and lighter than the <a href="http://lowendmac.com/imacs/tray-loading-imacs.html">tray-loading iMacs</a>, and this was the first time the iMac was available in more than a single speed.</p> <ul> <li>Got an iMac? Join our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml">iMac Group</a> or iMacs & eMacs Forum.</li> <li>Our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/lists/macos9.html">Mac OS 9 Group</a> is for those using Mac OS 9, either natively or in Classic Mode.</li> <li>Our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/lists/puma.html">Puma Group</a> is for those using Mac OS X 10.1.</li> <li>Our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2006/low-end-macs-os-x-10-2-jaguar-group/">Jaguar Group</a> is for those using Mac OS X 10.2.</li> <li>Our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/lists/panther.html">Panther Group</a> is for those using Mac OS X 10.3.</li> <li>Our <a href="http://lowendmac.com/lists/tiger.html">Tiger Group</a> is for those using Mac OS X 10.4.</li> </ul> <p>The <a title="350 MHz iMac (Late 1999)" href="http://lowendmac.com/1999/350-mhz-imac-late-1999/">350 MHz entry-level model</a> is available only in blueberry, has a CD-ROM drive and 6 GB hard drive, and is the only member of this family that doesn’t include a FireWire port. It shipped with 64 MB of RAM, expandable to 1 GB.</p> <p>The <a title="400 MHz iMac DV (Summer 2000)" href="http://lowendmac.com/2000/400-mhz-imac-dv-summer-2000/">400 MHz iMac DV</a> is available in the same five colors as the <a title="266 MHz iMac (Rev. C)" href="http://lowendmac.com/1999/imac-rev-c/">Revision C</a> and <a title="333 MHz iMac (Rev. D)" href="http://lowendmac.com/1999/imac-rev-d/">Revision D</a> iMacs. It includes a 10 GB hard drive, a DVD-ROM drive, and a FireWire port, which provided support for external hard drives, CD- and DVD-burners, Apple’s iSight webcam, and more.</p> <p>At the top of the line is the <a title="400 MHz iMac DV SE (Late 1999)" href="http://lowendmac.com/1999/400-mhz-imac-dv-se-late-1999/">400 MHz iMac DV Special Edition</a>, available exclusiverly in graphite. It is distinguished from the DV model by its color, a 13 GB hard drive, and the inclusion of 128 MB of RAM.</p> <h3>Mac OS 9</h3> <ul> <li>If you are running Mac OS 9.1 or later, <a href="https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1283" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow">iMac Firmware Update 4.1.9</a> should be installed. If you are using Mac OS X, you <em>must</em> boot from a Mac OS 9.1-9.2.2 writeable partition (not a CD or network disk) prior to updating. You cannot update to OS X 10.3 or later unless you first install Firmware Update 4.1.9.</li> <li>For more information on firmware updates, see <a href="https://support.apple.com/kb/HT2560" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow">iMac: When to Install Available Updaters</a>.</li> </ul> <h3>Mac OS X</h3> <p>Non-Apple upgrades and peripherals (such as unsupported USB devices, replacement drives, and third-party memory) may cause problems when installing or booting into Mac OS X.</p> <p>Be sure to read and follow Apple’s “Read Before You Install” install instructions to increase the likelihood of getting OS X installed and running on the first try.</p> <h3>Details</h3> <ul> <li>introduced 1999.10.05.</li> <li>Requires Mac OS 8.6 through <a title="Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger" href="http://lowendmac.com/2005/mac-os-x-10-4-tiger/">OS X 10.4.x Tiger</a></li> <li>CPU: 350/400 MHz PPC 750</li> <li>Bus: 100 MHz</li> <li>RAM: 64/128 MB, expandable to 1 GB using two PC100 SDRAM (3.3 V, 64-bit, 168-pin, 100 MHz)</li> <li>VRAM: 8 MB SGRAM</li> <li>Video: supports resolutions of 640 x 480, 800 x 600, and 1024 x 768 using ATI RAGE 128 VR chip set and 2x AGP, has VGA port for external monitor, which can only display same resolutions as internal monitor</li> <li>Display: 15″ CRT (13.8″ viewable) multiscan to 1024 x 768</li> <li>L2 cache: 512 KB 160 MHz (5:2) backside cache</li> <li>Hard drive: 6/10/13 GB EIDE drive. Maximum IDE drive size is 128 GB without third-party support. See <a href="http://lowendmac.com/2005/how-big-hard-drive-imac-emac-power-mac-powerbook-ibook/">How Big a Hard Drive Can I Put in My iMac, eMac, Power Mac, PowerBook, or iBook?</a> for your options.</li> <li>CD-ROM: 24x (350 MHz model)</li> <li>DVD-ROM: 4x (400 MHz models)</li> <li>SCSI: none</li> <li>PCI slots: none</li> <li>USB: 2 separate USB 1.1 ports and controllers</li> <li>FireWire 400: 2 ports</li> <li>Modem: built-in v.90 56k modem</li> <li>Ethernet: 10/100Base-T</li> <li>WiFi: 802.11b AirPort Card, requires AirPort Card Adapter</li> <li>Microphone: internal</li> <li>Power supply: 150W</li> <li>PRAM battery: 3.6V half-AA</li> <li>Height: 15.0 in/38.1 cm</li> <li>Width: 15.0 in/38.1 cm</li> <li>Depth: 17.1 in/43.5 cm</li> <li>Weight: 34.7 lb/15.8 kg</li> <li>family numbers: M5521</li> <li>Model identifier: PowerMac2,1</li> </ul> <h3>Online Resources</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/deals/best-imac-g3-prices.html" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow">Best iMac G3 deals</a>.</li> <li><a href="http://lowend">Best Classic Mac OS Deals</a>. Best online prices for System 6, 7.1, 7.5.x, Mac OS 7.6, 8.0, 8.1, 8.5, 9.0, 9.2.2, and other versions.</li> <li>Best Mac OS X 10.0-10.3 Deals. Best online prices for Mac OS X 10.0, 10.1, 10.2, and 10.3.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac00-20">Best Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger Deals</a>. Best online prices for Mac OS X 10.4.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2005/which-imac-is-it-low-end-mac-guide-to-g3-imacs/">Which iMac is it? A quick guide to differentiating CRT G3 iMacs</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2005.02.02. Two form factors, nine CPU speeds, and fifteen different colors. How can anyone keep this straight?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/campbell/08ic/best-version-of-mac-os-x.html">What’s the Best Version of OS X for My Mac?</a>, Ian R Campbell, The Sensible Mac, 2008.02.28. Which version of Mac OS X is best for your hardware depends on several factors.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2013/low-end-macs-compleat-guide-to-mac-os-9/">Low End Mac’s Compleat Guide to Mac OS 9</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2008.05.12. Mac OS 9 remains fast and stable, but Classic software hasn’t kept up with the changing internet. Which Macs support OS 9, where to buy it, and how to update to 9.2.2.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/the-imac-legacy-the-g3-era/">The iMac Legacy: The G3 Era</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2008.08.15. 10 years ago today, the original iMac went on sale. One of the most popular lines of computers ever, the G3 iMac would be Apple staples for nearly five years.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/herlihy/08ph/upgrade-options.html">Know Your Mac’s Upgrade Options</a>, Phil Herlihy, The Usefulness Equation, 2008.08.26. Any Mac can be upgraded, but it’s a question of what can be upgraded – RAM, hard drive, video, CPU – and how far it can be upgraded.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/overclocking-a-slot-loading-imac/">Overclocking a slot-loading iMac G3</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2009.02.12. Instructions for overclocking a slot-loading iMac (350 MHz to 500 MHz). Proceed at your own risk.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/wifi-hardware-for-desktop-macs-running-os-x/">WiFi Hardware Compatible with Desktop Macs Running OS X</a>, MetaPhyzx, Mac Daniel, 2009.03.11. USB, ethernet, PCI, and other wireless hardware compatible with Mac OS X.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/wifi-for-desktop-macs-running-mac-os-9/">WiFi Adapters for Desktop Macs Running Mac OS 9</a>, MetaPhyzx, Mac Daniel, 2009.02.10. USB, ethernet, PCI, and other wireless hardware compatible with the Classic Mac OS.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/10mr/mb0120.html">Back to Pismo, Power Mac G4 CPU vs. video upgrades, faster YouTube with older Flash, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2010.01.20. Also still using an Apple IIGS, Delete vs. Backspace key, old iBook and PowerBook power consumption, iSlate speculation, and more.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/bashur/09db/old-imac-new-tricks.html">Teaching an old iMac some new tricks</a>, Dan Bashur, Apple, Tech, and Gaming, 2009.10.02. Using a G3 iMac as part of your home entertainment center with remote control, audio out to your stereo, and video out to your TV.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/the-future-of-up-to-date-browsers-for-powerpc-macs/">The Future of Up-to-Date Browsers for PowerPC Macs</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2009.08.31. With Intel-only “Snow Leopard” shipping, software support for PPC Macs will continue its decline. Also, a look at SeaMonkey 2 and Camino 1.6.9.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/optimized-software-builds-bring-out-the-best-from-your-mac/">Optimized Software Builds Bring Out the Best in Your Mac</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac’s Online Tech Journal, 2009.06.30. Applications compiled for your Mac’s CPU can load more quickly and run faster than ones compiled for universal use.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/tips-for-installing-or-reinstalling-mac-os-x-10-4-tiger/">Tips for Installing or Reinstalling Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger</a>, Adam Rosen, Adam’s Apple, 2009.06.10. Mac OS X 10.4 uses less memory than Leopard, supports Classic Mode on PowerPC Macs, and, unlike Leopard, is supported on G3 Macs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2009/is-it-worth-maxing-the-ram-in-old-g3-and-g4-macs/">Is It Worth Maxing the RAM in Old G3 and G4 Macs?</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2009.04.15. Increasing memory can make your old Mac faster and make you more productive, but it probably won’t improve resale value by the amount you spend.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/09mr/mb0114.html">Overheating PowerBook, 7200 rpm in a G3 iMac, getting online during blackouts, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2009.01.14. PowerPC support in iLife 09 a pleasant surprise, no overheating issues with 7200 rpm drive in an iMac, and dialup access as a good backup plan for power failures.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/09mr/mb0107.html">Blackouts and Web access, death of a Kanga, the future of PowerPC Macs, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2009.01.07. Also another email client suggestion and whether a G3 iMac can handle a 7200 rpm hard drive without overheating.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/practical-imac-g3-applications-and-upgrades/">Practical iMac G3 applications and upgrades</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2008.12.22. Used G3 iMacs are going for a song these days, but are they worth spending money on, let along upgrading?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/bookrev/08br/1219.html">4 GB RAM problem persists after firmware update, TriBook concept MacBook, DIY Mac netbook, and more</a>, The ‘Book Review, 2008.12.19. Also using third-party monitors with ‘Late 2008’ MacBooks, MacMagSaver protects MagSafe cord, $25 802.11g USB adapter, bargain ‘Books from $500 to $2,299, and more.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/08mr/safe-os-x-updates.html">The ‘Better Safe Than Sorry’ Guide to Installing Mac OS X Updates</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2008.12.16. Most users encounter no problems using Software Update, but some preflight work and using the Combo updater means far less chance of trouble.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/why-you-should-partition-your-macs-hard-drive/">Why You Should Partition Your Mac’s Hard Drive</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2008.12.11. “At the very least, it makes sense to have a second partition with a bootable version of the Mac OS, so if you have problems with your work partition, you can boot from the ’emergency’ partition to run Disk Utility and other diagnostics.”</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/hatchett/08jh/new-economy.html">Old Macs in the new economy</a>, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2008.11.25. “We are the kings of making our computers last, last, and last some more.”</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/payne/08ap/useful-to-someone.html">Every working computer is useful to someone</a>, Allison Payne, The Budget Mac, 2008.11.19. Whether it’s a PowerBook 1400, G3 iMac, or Power Mac G4, it could be all the computer someone needs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/how-to-clone-mac-osx-to-a-new-hard-drive/">How to clone Mac OS X to a new hard drive</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2008.10.07. Whether you want to put a bigger, faster drive in your Mac or clone OS X for use in another Mac, here’s the simple process.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/getting-the-most-from-your-g3-mac/">Getting the most from your G3 Mac</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2008.10.03. Most G3 Macs can be upgraded so they can run Mac OS X 10.4 ‘Tiger’ quite nicely. Here’s how.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/9-browsers-for-g3-and-older-g4-macs/">9 browsers for G3 and older G4 Macs compared</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2008.09.26. The latest versions of Opera, Safari, Shiira, iCab, Radon, Firefox, Demeter, Sunrise, and Camino that run on Mac OS X 10.4 “Tiger”.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/hatchett/08jh/g3-imac-pismo.html">There’s still a place for G3 Macs in the Age of Leopard</a>, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2008.09.09. Whether it’s a sage iMac or a Pismo PowerBook, G3 Macs can be very productive with Mac OS X 10.4 ‘Tiger’.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2008/are-g3-macs-still-viable-work-machines/">Are G3 Macs still viable work machines?</a>, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2008.09.08. For basic tasks – writing, email, and using the Web – a G3 Mac with Mac OS X 10.4 and sufficient memory provides plenty of power.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/myturn/0808my/brown-internet-radio.html">Using low end Macs for Internet radio</a>, Gordon R. Brown, My Turn, 2008.08.18. When the local public radio station moved classical music to HD radio, it was time to find another way to listen. An old iMac with iTunes solved the problem.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/thomas/08tt/imac-g3-falling-apart.html">How the G3 iMac crumbles</a>, Tommy Thomas, Welcome to Macintosh, 2008.01.18. The green light of death, failing powerboards, and crumbling plastics are some of the problems old CRT iMacs face as they age.</li> <li><a href="http://djonmac.com/cudareset.html">Hot so Reset the Cuda/PMU in a G3 iMac</a>, How to Upgrade Your iMac</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2007/g3-macs-in-the-tiger-age/">Bringing G3 iMacs and other G3 Macs into the Tiger Age</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2007.12.07. Tips on hard drives, memory, WiFi, and getting Mac OS X 10.4 installed on G3 iMacs and other older G3 Macs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/1203.html">Leopard on a G3 iMac (with a G4 upgrade), flashed video card problems, the cheapest G4 Mac, and More</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.12.03. More unsupported Leopard reports point to the importance of a good video card, success on a CRT iMac with a G4/550 upgrade, and whether Sawtooth or Quicksilver is a better buy.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/first/1st07/1203.html">Switching to Mac tripled my productivity</a>, Ted Bragg, My First Mac, 2007.12.03. Tired of losing work and tech support, Bragg bought an iMac, switched to Mac versions of his apps, and tripled his output the first year.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/1012.html">Road Apple nominations, OS X 10.5 on MDD Power Macs, UMPCs and Apple, and a broken power button</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.10.12. Whether some additional Macs merit the ‘Road Apple’ label, Leopard on Mirrored Drive Doors Power Macs, the usefulness of ultrasmall computers, and dealing with an iMac with a broken power button.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/musings/mm07/0913.html">The future of G3 iMacs in the Age of Leopard</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2007.09.13. From August 1998 through December 2001, G3 iMacs were Apple’s hot consumer computers. Which ones are best for OS X, and which should be avoided?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/0913.html">Tiger on a G3 iMac and Pismo, running OS 9 from a flash drive, 7200 rpm drive heat, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.09.13. Also iMac upgrade advice, iBook G3 video chip resoldering, and how to get your website indexed by Google.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/0911.html">Choosing and upgrading a 12″ PowerBook, too much about Windows, the blue iMac blues, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.09.11. Also the pros and cons of running Mac OS X 10.4 ‘Tiger’ on a blue and white G3 and one more tip for burning CDs that will work on old Macs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/0726.html">iPhone cost, Low End Mac on the iPhone, using an LCD display with a G3 iMac, getting files off SCSI drives, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.07.26. Also sources for used Mac games and problems with Low End Mac’s home page in Safari.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/mb07/0725.html">External video options for a G3 iMac</a>, Dan Knight and Kris Finkenbinder, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.07.25. Many G3 iMacs are fuzzy at 1024 x 768. What are the options for connecting an external monitor and disabling the built-in display?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/newsrev/mnr07/0720.html">Software to darken iMac display, columnist returns iPhone, Logitech introduces air mouse, and more</a>, Mac News Review, 2007.07.20. Also a USB turntable for turning your record albums into MP3s, a retractable flash drive, iPhone: The Missing Manual, Parallels Desktop 3 a major update, and more.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/musings/07/0618.html">Even if Leopard leaves G3 behind, Tiger users will still be able to run up-to-date apps</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2007.06.18. While Apple may drop G3 support in OS X 10.5, there will continue to be plenty of options for 10.4 users who want to run up-to-date browsers, email clients, and instant messaging programs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/07/0529.html">Making new Mac users with old iMacs and Tiger, buying newer vs. upgrading, booting Compact Flash, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.05.29. Getting seniors online with old iMacs, buying a newer Mac rather than upgrading an old one, booting PowerBooks from Compact Flash, and questions about video conferencing.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2007/the-truth-about-crts-and-shock-danger/">The Truth About CRTs and Shock Danger</a>, Tom Lee, Online Tech Journal, 2007.05.22. You’ve been warned that CRT voltage can injure and even kill. The truth is that this danger is overstated – and takes attention away from a greater danger.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2007/why-apple-must-continue-g3-support-in-mac-os-x-10-5-leopard/">Why Apple must continue G3 support in Mac OS X 10.5 ‘Leopard’</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2007.05.08. “We’re worried about what happens if Apple unchecks that box in Xcode to include the instructions necessary to run OS X on G3 processors at all.”</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/07/0319.html">Troubleshooting an iMac and possible Pismo overheating</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2007.03.19. Figuring out what’s wrong with a G3 iMac that won’t boot properly and possily spurious temperature readings from Gauge Pro.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/hodges/06/1116.html">How much Mac do you really need to run OS X?</a>, Ted Hodges, Vintage Mac Living, 2006.11.16. You don’t need dual-core Intel processors to read email or use the Web. Here are some 1999-2001 Macs that could be all you need.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/jay/06/0810.html">Is the G3 still a practical choice?</a>, Matthew Jay, Macs to the Max, 2006.08.10. Although the G3 is several generations old, it has enough horsepower for most of the things we do on our computers.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/thompson/06/0801.html">Customizing Mac OS 9</a>, Nathan Thompson, Embracing Obsolescence, 2006.08.01. Fiddling with themes, picking a browser, and making the Classic Mac OS work just the way you want it to.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2006/a-25-imac-its-a-steal-but-what-to-do-with-it/">A $25 iMac! It’s a steal, but what to do with it?</a>, Adam Robert Guha, Apple Archive, 2006.07.28. A $25 iMac (less mouse and keyboard) from the local thrift shop was a great find, but what would be the best way to put it to use?</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/thompson/06/0718.html">Panther on a G3 iMac, B&W G3 sold, and the state of my other Macs</a>, Nathan Thompson, Embracing Obsolescence, 2006.07.18. Although running OS X 10.3.9 on a 6-year-old iMac, the author still maintains his stable of older Macs running the Classic Mac OS.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/06/0717.html">More ways to add OS 9 features to OS X, modem problems with MacBook and USB modem, Opera problem, and more</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2006.07.17. Also potential problems using Target Disk Mode to install the OS, using Classic on Intel Macs, value of Pismo G4 upgrades, “Tiger” on a G3 iMac, better laptop ergonomics, and more.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/newsrev/06/0714.html">‘Argh’ moments switching to OS X, Mac OS 9 ‘amazingly fast’, make your own anti-spam machine, and more</a>, Mac News Review, 2006.07.14. Also Mac OS X Routine Maintenance page updated, developer notes for education-only iMac, and a new SATA enclosure for the Mac.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2006/installing-os-x-10-4-tiger-on-dvd-challenged-macs-using-firewire-target-disk-mode/">Installing OS X 10.4 ‘Tiger’ on DVD-challenged Macs using FireWire Target Disk Mode</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2006.07.10. Mac OS X ships on a single install DVD, which Apple will exchange for CDs at $10. But if you have access to a DVD-equipped Mac and a FireWire cable, you’re good to go.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/mail/06/0629.html">Getting IE 4.5 to work with Low End Mac, 7200 rpm drive heat in an iMac, upgrading OS X on a white iBook, and more</a>, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2006.06.29. Configuring Internet Explorer 4.5 to work with CSS-based websites, overheating issues with iMacs, positive results with OS X upgrades, and problems getting an SD flash card to work in a PowerBook 1400.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/hodges/06/0411.html">Making the move from Jaguar (OS X 10.2) to Panther (10.3)</a>, Ted Hodges, Vintage Mac Living, 2006.04.11. One advantage of Apple’s “no upgrades” policy for OS X – someone can give you their old copy after upgrading without worrying about violating their license.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/misc/06/0130.html">FastMac’s $190 8x dual-layer SuperDrive for PowerBooks and dual USB iBooks</a>, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2006.01.30. For US$190-250 you can replace the CD-ROM, CD-RW, Combo, or slow old SuperDrive in most PowerBooks, white iBooks, slot-loading iMacs, and Cubes with a faster, dual-layer drive.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/thompson/06/0103.html">Web browser tips for the classic Mac OS</a>, Nathan Thompson, Embracing Obsolescence, 2006.01.03. Tips on getting the most out of WaMCom, Mozilla, Internet Explorer, iCab, Opera, and WannaBe using the classic Mac OS.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2005/the-best-browsers-for-powerpc-macs-and-the-classic-mac-os/">The best browsers for PowerPC Macs and the classic Mac OS</a>, Nathan Thompson, Embracing Obsolescence, 2005.12.16. Two browsers stand out from the pack: iCab 3 is modern and remains under development, and WaMCom brings Mozilla to older Macs.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2005/how-big-hard-drive-imac-emac-power-mac-powerbook-ibook/">How Big a Hard Drive Can I Put in My iMac, eMac, Power Mac, PowerBook, or iBook?</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2005.10.24. A lot of older Macs don’t know how to deal with drives over 128 GB in size. We look at three options.</li> <li><a href="http://db.tidbits.com/getbits.acgi?tbart=07978" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow">Upgrading an old iMac to Mac OS X</a>, William Porter, TidBITS, 2005.02.07. Preparing a pair of 2001 iMacs for OS X and then getting Jaguar up and running on them.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/macdan/04/0910.html">Why the slot loading iMac Is a good choice for OS X</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel, 2004.09.10. With prices starting at just over US$200, a tray-loading iMac can be a great choice for running OS X.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/imacs/slot-up.html">Upgrades for the slot-loading iMac</a>, Dan Knight, iMac Channel, 2003.05.15. Overview of memory, hard drive, media drive, and CPU upgrade options for slot-loading iMacs.</li> <li><a href="http://www.insanely-great.com/news.php?id=1984">500 MHz G4 upgrade for slot-loading iMacs</a>, Insanely Great Mac, 2003.04.15. G4 power, a bigger level 2 cache, and 500 MHz speed. US$307 shipped.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2003/upgrading-your-g3-imac/">Upgrading your G3 iMac</a>, Evan Kleiman, Mac Daniel, 2003.03.07. Three types of upgrades that can improve your old iMac for less than the cost of buying a new one.</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2001/shot-in-the-foot-again-firmware-upgrade-disables-ram/">Shot in the foot again: Firmware update disables RAM</a>, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 3/25. “…we should not be at risk of losing some or all of the memory in our Macs because of a firmware update.”</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/2000/macs-and-digital-video/">Macs and digital video</a>, Charlie Ruggiero, Mac Daniel, 3/22. Starts out looking at video editing on Macs, then examines various video formats. A good read if you’re at all interested in video editing or buying a camcorder.</li> <li>The rack-mount iMac, Charles W Moore, Applelinks, 3/23. ISP repacks $1,000 iMac (less monitor) for a small, inexpensive, powerful server.</li> <li>Opinion: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20001205021800/http://www.kmsp.com:80/news/tech/story.asp?content_id=23820">Apple storms Hollywood with new movie software</a>, KMSP.com. “iMovie, in short, is probably one of the most compelling pieces of software available for the iMac. It’s also probably the most fun and one of the easiest multimedia titles.”</li> <li>Review: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20010214034024/http://macweek.zdnet.com:80/1999/12/12/imovie.html">Apple’s iMovie software</a>, MacWeek, 12/17/1999</li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/imac/index.shtml">The iMac channel</a></li> <li><a href="http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml">The iMac List</a>, an email list iMac users</li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20010808015030/http://www.advergence.com/newspage/">The iMac NewsPage</a></li> <li>Apple Specs for <a href="https://support.apple.com/specs/imac/iMac_Slot_Loading.html">iMac/iMac DV (Slot Loading CD-ROM)</a></li> </ul> <h3>Cautions</h3> <ul> <li>You cannot plug the iPod shuffle directly into the iMac’s USB port – <a href="http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300526">it will not fit</a>. It will not charge if plugged into a keyboard USB port or an unpowered USB hub. To charge it while using it with your iMac, you must us a USB extension cable, powered USB hub, iPod shuffle dock, or a USB power adapter.</li> <li><a href="http://db.tidbits.com/getbits.acgi?tbart=06973" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow">Update Firmware Before Installing Jaguar!</a>, Geoff Duncan, TidBITS, 2002.10.28. If your firmware isn’t at version 4.1.9, you need to boot into OS 9.1 and install it before attempting to install Jaguar (OS X 10.3) on your slot-loading CD-ROM or DVD iMac.</li> <li>You must have the keyboard plugged directly into an iMac USB port to boot with the power key; it will not work if the keyboard is attached to a hub.</li> <li>You cannot boot the iMac from an external USB drive.</li> <li>The iMac loads the MacOS Toolbox into RAM, unlike other Macs which use it from ROM. 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