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Apple eMac (ATI Graphics, 2003) vs Apple eMac (USB 2.0, 2004)

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AppleeMac (ATI Graphics, 2003)AppleeMac (USB 2.0, 2004)
Overview
ReleasedMay 2003April 2004
Performance
ProcessorPowerPC G4 0.8 GHz (eMac ATI Graphics) or PowerPC G4 1 GHz (eMac ATI Graphics)PowerPC G4 7447A (1.25 GHz)
CPU cores11
GraphicsATI Radeon 7500 (32 MB DDR)ATI Radeon 9200 (32 MB DDR)
Memory128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB or 1 GB256 MB, 512 MB or 1 GB
Storage40 GB to 80 GB40 GB to 160 GB
CPU800 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.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 7500 with AGP 4× support and 32 MB dedicated DDR video memoryATI Radeon 9200 with AGP 4× support and 32 MB dedicated DDR video memory
Memory type128 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.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 type800 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.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 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.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
Back portsThree 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.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 displaysVGA 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.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.
SpeakersIntegrated stereo system with internal 16 W digital amplifierIntegrated stereo speakers with an internal 16 W digital amplifier
MicrophonesBuilt-in microphoneBuilt-in microphone
Keyboard and mouseApple Keyboard, Apple Mouse and modem cable; optional Tilt and Swivel StandApple 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 detailMaker metric dimensions and reference weight retained. Weight varies with configuration and manufacturing process; published centimetre and inch values 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 supplyConfigured for 100 V AC or 220 V AC according to country; 47–63 Hz, single phaseConfigured for 100–120 V AC or 200–240 V AC according to country; 50–60 Hz, single phase
Power useMaximum continuous electrical power 170 WMaximum continuous electrical power 230 W; distinct from the audio amplifier rating
ColoursWhiteWhite
In the boxMac 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.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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