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Apple eMac (2005) vs Apple eMac (USB 2.0, 2004)

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AppleeMac (2005)AppleeMac (USB 2.0, 2004)
Overview
ReleasedMay 2005April 2004
Performance
ProcessorPowerPC G4 7447A (1.42 GHz)PowerPC G4 7447A (1.25 GHz)
CPU cores11
GraphicsATI Radeon 9600ATI Radeon 9200 (32 MB DDR)
Memory256 MB, 512 MB or 1 GB256 MB, 512 MB or 1 GB
Storage80 GB to 160 GB40 GB to 160 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.1.25 GHz PowerPC G4 with Velocity Engine, 512 KB full-speed on-chip L2 cache and 167 MHz system bus. EveryMac identifies this generation's processor as PowerPC 7447A; Apple publishes the G4 family and clock speed.
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 9200 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.256 MB PC2700 333 MHz DDR SDRAM standard; 512 MB and 1 GB order options. Two user-accessible 184-pin DIMM slots support the maker's 1 GB maximum using 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.Combo version has a 40 GB Ultra ATA/100 drive; SuperDrive has 80 GB. Maker order options include 80 GB and 160 GB drives. Combo reads DVDs at 12×, writes CD-R at 32× and CD-RW at 10×. SuperDrive writes DVD-R at 8×, CD-R at 24× and CD-RW at 10×. This is not the later double-layer 2005 SuperDrive.
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. Supported screen modes run from 640 × 480 to 1280 × 960; these are analogue CRT modes rather than a fixed pixel matrix. The external VGA timing table is not treated as a published internal CRT refresh specification.
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 / 802.11b
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 2.0 ports on the computer and two USB 1.1 ports on the supplied keyboard; two FireWire 400 ports with 8 W shared power; mini-VGA; headphone and audio line-in jacks; 10/100BASE-T Ethernet; built-in 56K V.92 modem. Internal Bluetooth is a build-to-order option, with no version published in the exact sheet.
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 video mirroring through an optional Apple VGA Display Adapter; S-video/composite output through an optional Apple Video Adapter. VGA modes include 1280 × 960 at 75 Hz, 1024 × 768 up to 100 Hz and lower resolutions up to 120 Hz. External displays show the same image as the built-in screen.
SpeakersBuilt-in stereo speakersIntegrated stereo speakers with an 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.Apple's published metric dimensions and reference weight; weight varies with configuration and manufacturing process. Metric centimetres and imperial inches in the retained sheet 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 100–120 V AC or 200–240 V AC according to country; 50–60 Hz, single phase
Power use–Maximum continuous electrical power 230 W; distinct from the audio amplifier rating
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.Launched with Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Classic environment and iLife ’04. Apple's 13 April 2004 retail notice says the consumer range is available immediately; a separate no-optical-drive education version is mentioned without applying its hardware to this consumer record.

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