iMac Review
Apple, Inc. originally introduced the iMac, a desktop computer, on August 15, 1998. The latest in the iMac line were released on March 3, 2009. Models in this series include the iMac G3, iMac G4, iMac G5 and the Intel-based iMac. Over the years, iMacs have been noted for their trendy looks, ease of use and, of all things, USB port. The “i” in iMac stands for Internet as Apple sought to stress its connection to the rest of the world with this computer.
The iMac was the first Macintosh to utilize a USB port. The USB was the only peripheral interface in the original iMac. Although the USB connection was made by Intel, it was rarely found in PCs. Apple’s decision to use the port helped popularize it, inspiring other peripheral creators to make sure that they designed their products to use the interface. The USB port allowed hardware manufacturers to ensure their creations were compatible with both Macs and PCs. With the success of the USB port, Apple started to eliminate other interfaces from its products in favor of this universal connector.
The G3 was the original iMac. This computer, which had a PowerPC CPU, was designed to be self-contained with the processing component and monitor all in one unit. The first iMac looked like a brightly colored egg that had been flattened at one end. It was originally available in one color—bondi blue. Later, the computer became famous for its brightly colored, translucent body that was available in over 10 brilliant shades that included grape, ruby, lime, blueberry and snow. The computer had a 233MHz processor, 32MB of memory and a 4GB hard drive.
In 2002, the iMac G4 made its first appearance. The G3 had looked entirely different than any computer before or after. The G4, which was produced until mid 2004, replaced the G3. The G4 looked entirely different than the former iMac. It was composed of a flat screen that sat atop a spherical base. This desktop included a LCD screen, a tray loading CD and DVD drive and a monitor that was easy to adjust due to the fact that it sat on an adjustable, flexible, neck-like pillar.
On August 31, 2004, the G5 debuted. This new version of the iMac looked nothing like the others. The adjustable neck that defined the G4 was gone. The G5 was styled in a sleek, slim fashion that made it look like a flat screen television. The base on which it sat was minimalist and almost indiscernible. The keyboard and mouse finished off the display, making the iMac G5 the ultimate modern-looking computer.
Because all of the hardware was contained in the assembly housing the screen, the first G5, although flat, was fairly thick. In October 2005, a new version premiered that was thinner.
The newest iMac, which is Intel based, was introduced on March 3, 2009. It included a new Mini-DisplayPort and NIVIDIA chipsets. For the first time the iMac used the Intel Core 2 Duo as its CPU and a 3.06GHz processor.
Since its introduction over a decade ago, the iMac has continuously redefined the concept and look of what an all-in-one desktop computer should be. The latest models are powerful, versatile and distinctive. Check out more mac reviews and find your used iMac using our website http://usedmacdeals.com/.
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