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Apple eMac (2005) vs Apple eMac (ATI Graphics, 2003)

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Overview
ReleasedMay 2005May 2003
Performance
ProcessorPowerPC G4 7447A (1.42 GHz)PowerPC G4 0.8 GHz (eMac ATI Graphics) or PowerPC G4 1 GHz (eMac ATI Graphics)
CPU cores11
GraphicsATI Radeon 9600ATI Radeon 7500 (32 MB DDR)
Memory256 MB, 512 MB or 1 GB128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB or 1 GB
Storage80 GB to 160 GB40 GB to 80 GB
CPUConsumer Combo and SuperDrive versions have a 1.42 GHz PowerPC G4 with 512 KB full-speed L2 cache and no L3 cache. The separate education-only CD or no-optical-drive configurations use 1.25 GHz and Radeon 9200 hardware; their figures are not applied to this consumer record.800 MHz or 1 GHz PowerPC G4 with Velocity Engine, 256 KB full-speed on-chip L2 cache and 133 MHz system bus. EveryMac's exact-model processor inventory identifies PowerPC 7445; Apple publishes the G4 family and clocks.
GPUATI Radeon 9600 on an AGP 4× bus. The retained Apple support table prints 63 MB DDR video memory; contemporary AppleInsider launch coverage reports 64 MB. The discrepancy is retained rather than silently changing the maker table.ATI Radeon 7500 with AGP 4× support and 32 MB dedicated DDR video memory
Memory type184-pin PC2700 DDR333 SDRAM in two slots; Combo includes 256 MB and SuperDrive includes 512 MB, expandable to Apple's stated 1 GB maximum. The guide also allows PC3200 DIMMs, running at DDR333 speed without a performance benefit.128 MB PC133 SDRAM standard with CD-ROM or Combo drives; 256 MB with SuperDrive. Two user-accessible 168-pin DIMM slots support Apple's 1 GB maximum using 128 MB, 256 MB or 512 MB DIMMs.
Storage typeUltra ATA/100 7200 rpm hard drive, 80 GB with Combo drive or 160 GB with SuperDrive. Combo reads DVDs and writes CDs. SuperDrive supports 8× DVD±R writing, 4× DVD±RW writing and 2.4× double-layer DVD+R writing.800 MHz CD-ROM model has a 40 GB Ultra ATA disk; 1 GHz Combo has 60 GB; 1 GHz SuperDrive has 80 GB. CD-ROM reads at 32×. Combo reads DVD at 8× and writes CD-R at 32×, CD-RW at 10×. SuperDrive writes DVD-R at 4×, CD-R at 16× and CD-RW at 8×. These are the generation's published base pairings; unspecified cross-configuration drives are not assumed.
Display
Screen size17″17″
Resolution1280 × 9601280 × 960
PanelCRTCRT
Display typeFlat 17-inch CRT with 16-inch viewable area. Apple's retained specification labels 1280 × 960 as native resolution; this is an analogue CRT supported mode rather than a fixed pixel matrix. A refresh figure is not published in this exact support sheet.Flat 17-inch CRT with 16-inch viewable area and 0.25 mm dot pitch. Five supported screen modes from 640 × 480 to 1280 × 960 are analogue CRT modes, not a fixed pixel matrix. External VGA timing figures are not substituted for internal display refresh.
Connections
Ports3 × USB-A, Ethernet, headphone jack3 × USB-A, Ethernet, headphone jack
Ethernet0.1 Gb/s0.1 Gb/s
Wi-FiOptional AirPort Extreme 802.11gOptional AirPort Extreme 802.11g
BluetoothOptional Bluetooth 1.1–
Back portsThree USB 2.0 ports on the computer, plus two USB 1.0 ports on the supplied keyboard; two FireWire 400 ports; 10/100BASE-T Ethernet with Auto-MDIX; mini-VGA; audio line-in; side headphone output; optional-wireless hardware. The Combo/SuperDrive table lists a V.92 modem.Three USB 1.1 ports on the computer, shared across two 12 Mbps controllers, plus two on the keyboard; two FireWire 400 ports sharing 8 W; mini-VGA; headphone and audio line-in; built-in 10/100BASE-T Ethernet and 56K V.92 modem. A D-Link USB Bluetooth adapter is an optional accessory; no built-in Bluetooth is specified.
External displaysMini-VGA RGB output supports display mirroring up to 1280 × 960; optional Apple Video Adaptor provides S-video or composite television output. Extended desktop is not supported.VGA display mirroring through an optional Apple VGA Display Adapter; S-video/composite through an optional Apple Video Adapter. Published VGA modes include 1280 × 960 at 75 Hz, 1024 × 768 up to 100 Hz and lower resolutions up to 120 Hz. Extended desktop is not supported.
SpeakersBuilt-in stereo speakersIntegrated stereo system with internal 16 W digital amplifier
MicrophonesBuilt-in microphone at the upper left of the displayBuilt-in microphone
Keyboard and mouseApple Keyboard and Apple Mouse; the manufacturer's exact 2005 product image includes both.Apple Keyboard, Apple Mouse and modem cable; optional Tilt and Swivel Stand
Design and power
TypeAll-in-oneAll-in-one
Weight22.7 kg22.7 kg
Width × depth × height406 × 433 × 406 mm406 × 433 × 406 mm
Operating systemmacOSmacOS
Size and weight detailApple's metric specification gives 40.6 × 40.6 × 43.3 cm (height × width × depth) and 22.7 kg. These metric figures are retained; the inch values in the same table do not convert exactly.Maker metric dimensions and reference weight retained. Weight varies with configuration and manufacturing process; published centimetre and inch values do not convert exactly.
Power supplyThe user guide states that the eMac does not have a universal power supply. Check the voltage requirements printed inside the optical-drive door for the particular regional unit.Configured for 100 V AC or 220 V AC according to country; 47–63 Hz, single phase
Power use–Maximum continuous electrical power 170 W
ColoursWhiteWhite
In the boxComputer, keyboard, mouse and AC cord; telephone cable where modem supplied. Launched with Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger and Classic application support. May 2005 sale evidence comes from contemporary AppleInsider launch coverage, not the March printing date of the user guide.Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar and iLife. Apple's exact footnote permits native Mac OS 9 startup only on CD-ROM and Combo configurations; all can run Mac OS 9 applications through Classic in Mac OS X. AirPort Extreme works only in Mac OS X. Apple confirmed immediate consumer sale on 6 May 2003.

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