Power Macintosh G4 (Gigabit Ethernet)
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Essentials
Family: PowerMac G3/G4/G5
Codename: Mystic
Gestalt ID: 406
Minimum OS: 9.0.4
Maximum OS: 10.4.11
Introduced: August 2000
Terminated: January 2001
Processor
CPU: PowerPC 7400 "G4"
CPU Speed: 400/2x450/2x500 MHz
FPU: integrated
Bus Speed: 100 MHz
Register Width: 32-bit
Data Bus Width: 64-bit
Address Bus Width: 32-bit
Level 1 Cache: 32 kB data, 32 kB instruction
Level 2 Cache: 1 MB backside, 1:2
ROM: 1 MB ROM + 3 MB toolbox ROM loaded into RAM
RAM Type: PC100
Minimum RAM Speed: 100 MHz
Onboard RAM: 0 MB
RAM slots: 4
Maximum RAM: 2 GB (1.5 in OS 9)
Expansion Slots: 3 64-bit 33 MHz PCI, 1 2x AGP (filled)
Video
GPU: ATI RAGE 128 Pro
VRAM: 16 MB
Max Resolution: all resolutions supported
Video Out: VGA/DVI, ADC
Storage
Hard Drive: 20/30/40 GB
ATA Bus: ATA-66
Zip Drive: optional
Optical Drive: DVD-ROM/RAM
Input/Output
USB: 2
Firewire: 2
Audio Out: stereo 16 bit mini
Audio In: stereo 16 bit mini
Speaker: mono
Networking
Modem: 56 kbps
Ethernet: 10/100/1000Base-T
Wi-Fi: optional 802.11b
Miscellaneous
Power: 338 Watts
Dimensions: 17" H x 8.9" W x 18.4" D
Weight: 30 lbs.
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Announced in July 2000, the PowerMac G4 (Gigabit Ethernet) added dual-processor power to the G4 line. Available with a single 400 MHz G4, or dual 450 or 500 MHz G4s, The new PowerMac G4 also included onboard 1000Base-T Ethernet as standard equipment, an industry first.
The PowerMac G4 (GE) shipped in three configurations: The single-processor 400 MHz configuration included 64 MB of RAM and 20 GB hard drive, for $1599. The dual-processor 450 MHz configuration included 128 MB of RAM and a 30 GB hard drive for $2499. Finally, the dual-processor 500 MHz configuration included 256 MB of RAM, a 40 GB hard drive, and a DVD-RAM drive, for $3499. All configurations included a 56 kbps modem, Apple's Pro Mouse, and the innovative new Apple Display Connector (ADC) which passed video, power, and USB to new Apple Monitors from a single connection.
Picture Credits:
Apple, Inc.