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 Mac mini (G4)
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 iMac G5 (2004)
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| Overview | ||
| Released | Jan 22, 2005 | Sep 1, 2004 |
| Launch price | $499 | $1,299 |
| Chip | PowerPC G4, 1.25 GHz | PowerPC G5 (970FX), 1.6 GHz |
| Status | Vintage | Vintage |
| Display | ||
| Size | - | 17-inch or 20-inch |
| Type | - | Widescreen TFT LCD |
| Resolution | - | 1440 x 900 (17-inch), 1680 x 1050 (20-inch) |
| Chip | ||
| Chip | PowerPC G4, 1.25 or 1.42 GHz | PowerPC G5 (970FX), 1.6 GHz and faster |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 256 MB (512 MB from mid-2005), expandable to 1 GB | 256 MB DDR (512 MB on some models), expandable to 2 GB |
| Storage options | 40 or 80 GB 2.5-inch PATA hard disk | 80 to 160 GB hard disk; slot-loading Combo or SuperDrive |
| Ports | ||
| Ports | 2 USB 2.0, FireWire 400, DVI, 10/100 Ethernet, 56k modem, audio out | 3 USB 2.0, 2 FireWire 400, mini-VGA, Ethernet, audio in and out |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Optional AirPort Extreme (802.11g) | - |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 5.1 x 16.5 x 16.5 cm (2 x 6.5 x 6.5 in) | - |
| Weight | 1.3 kg (2.9 lb) | 8.4 kg (18.5 lb) for the 17-inch |
| Depth | - | 5.1 cm (2 in) |
| Software | ||
| Launch OS | Mac OS X 10.3 Panther | Mac OS X 10.3 Panther |
| Latest supported OS | - | Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | ATI Radeon 9200, 32 MB | Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 Ultra, 64 MB |
| Availability | ||
| Announced | January 11, 2005 | August 31, 2004 |
| Released | January 22, 2005 | September 1, 2004 |
| Discontinued | February 28, 2006 | October 12, 2005 |
| Launch price | $499 | $1,299 |
| Colors | ||
| Finishes | Aluminum and White | White |
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