| Quick Facts | 15-inch iMac G3 |
|---|---|
| Introduced | October 5, 1999 |
| Discontinued | July 19, 2000 |
| Part Number | M7469LL/A |
| Processor | 350MHz PowerPC G3 |
| L2 Cache | 512KB 140MHz |
| Frontside Bus | 100MHz |
| Memory | 64MB 100MHz SDRAM |
| Hard drive | 6GB 3.5″ ATA |
| Optical drive | 24x CD-ROM |
| Original Price | $999 USD |
Slot Loading | Blueberry
The 350MHz model was only available in Blueberry. This model was the low end of the “slot loading” product line but offered significant improvements over its predecessors.
Along with a faster processor and slot loading CD-ROM, memory was doubled to 64MB, bus speed increased from 66MHz to 100MHz and video performance was enhanced by the addition of the ATI Rage 128 VR. There were also minor improvements to the storage system.
Like its slot loading siblings, the 350MHz lacked an internal system fan and would rely on convection cooling.
distinguishing features
Slot loading CD-ROM drive, 6GB hard drive
system software
Installed OS: Mac OS v8.6
etymology
[1] iMac: From Internet + Mac
[2] The “i” in iMac originally stood for Internet but eventually developed into a marketing symbol for a wide range of Apple products.
[3] The Slot loading designation is derived from the slot loading optical drive. Previous iMacs were tray loading.
Photo credit: Apple
