Power Mac G4 (Gigabit Ethernet)
Gigabit Ethernet as a standard feature, plus the first dual-G4 tower.
Overview
The Gigabit Ethernet G4 was the first personal computer with gigabit networking as a standard feature, which suited video and publishing workgroups moving large files. It also debuted the Apple Display Connector, a single cable carrying video, power and USB to the new flat-panel Apple displays.
Processors came in a single 400 MHz version and dual 450 and 500 MHz models, with an ATI Rage 128 Pro graphics card at 16 MB on AGP 2x. Memory started at 64 MB of PC100, and hard disks from 10 to 40 GB.
Enthusiasts see it as a transitional model between the original G4 and the better-designed Digital Audio, but it was valued for its dual processor option.
Why it mattered
It put gigabit networking and dual processors into the Mac mainstream.
At a glance
- Announced
- July 19, 2000
- Released
- July 19, 2000
- Discontinued
- January 9, 2001
- Launch price
- Not available
- Chip / processor
- PowerPC G4, 400 to dual 500 MHz
- Storage
- 10 to 40 GB hard disk
- Status
- Vintage
Highlights
- Standard gigabit Ethernet
- Dual 450 and 500 MHz G4 options
- Debut of the Apple Display Connector
- AGP 2x graphics
Tech specs
Specifications as published at launch. Some values (like battery life) are manufacturer estimates.
Chip
- Chip
- PowerPC G4, 400 MHz single or 450/500 MHz dual
Memory
- RAM
- 64 to 256 MB PC100 SDRAM
- Storage options
- 10 to 40 GB hard disk, 5400 or 7200 rpm
Graphics
- GPU
- ATI Rage 128 Pro, 16 MB, AGP 2x
Connectivity
- Ethernet
- 10/100/1000BASE-T
Software
- Launch OS
- Mac OS 9.0.4
- Latest supported OS
- Mac OS X 10.4.11 and Mac OS 9.2.2
Design
- Dimensions
- 43.2 x 22.6 x 46.7 cm (17 x 8.9 x 18.4 in)
Ports
- Ports
- USB, FireWire 400, Gigabit Ethernet, modem, Apple Display Connector
Availability
- Announced
- July 19, 2000
- Released
- July 19, 2000
- Discontinued
- January 9, 2001
Colors
- Finishes
- Graphite
How it compares
More in the Power Mac G4 family
Power Mac G4 (PCI Graphics)
The first G4 desktop, billed as a supercomputer on your desk.
Power Mac G4 Cube
A silent G4 suspended in a clear acrylic cube.
Power Mac G4 (Quicksilver)
A silver, restyled G4 tower with a clean new case.
Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors)
The loud, dual-processor G4 with two drive doors on the front.