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Vectronic's iMac


Introduced: January 5, 1999
Terminated: April 15, 1999


Logic Board
Processor:   PowerPC 750 (G3)
Processor Speed:   266 MHz
PMMU:   Integrated
FPU:   Integrated
Bus Speed:   66 MHz
Data Path:   64-bit
ROM Size:   1 MB (NewWorld - Boot ROM is around 1 MB, other instructions loaded in RAM)
Level 1 Cache:   64K
Level 2 Cache:   512K (backside)
Expansion Slots:   none
Battery:   3.6V Lithium

Memory
RAM Type:   SO-DIMM
RAM Slots:   2
Min - Max RAM:   32 MB - 256 MB
Minimum RAM Speed:   10 ns
Install in groups of:   1
RAM Sizes:   16, 32, 64, 128 MB
Onboard RAM:   none



Vectronic's iMac
iMac G3/266 ports



Ports
ADB:   none
USB:   2 x USB 1.1
FireWire:   none
Video:   none
Floppy:   none
SCSI:   none
Modem:   Built-in 56.6K (RJ-11 connector)
Ethernet:   Built-in 10/100Base-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
AirPort Ready:   No
Mic Type:   PlainTalk
Other Ports:   Speaker, headphone
Audio:   Built-in stereo speakers with SRS 3D stereo sound


Graphics Support
Minimum SGRAM:   2 MB (onboard)
Maximum SGRAM:   6 MB (onboard)

Display Resolution:
  • 640 x 480, 32-bit (2 MB), 32-bit (6 MB)
  • 800 x 600, 32-bit (2 MB), 32-bit (6 MB)
  • 1024 x 768, 16-bit (2 MB), 32-bit (6 MB)
Note:
  • 144-pin SGRAM. Use only a SGRAM SO-DIMM. Do NOT use EDO DRAM or SDRAM-based video memory. System uses ATI Rage Pro.


Vectronic's iMac
iMac G3/266 CD-ROM drive



Storage
Optical Drive:   24x CD-ROM
Internal Hard Drive:   ATA (6 GB)
Floppy Disk Drive:   none

Operating System
Addressing Modes:   32-bit
Original OS:   8.5.1

Compatible MacOS:
8.5.1
8.6
9
9.1
X v10.1 (Puma), 9.2 - 9.2.2 (Classic)
X v10.2 (Jaguar)
X v10.3 (Panther)

Note:
  • Due to limited RAM, OS X on this system is not advisable. X v10.3 is officially supported. X v10.4 (Tiger) can generally be installed using XpostFacto 4.

For additional information on operating systems:
See this article

Miscellaneous
Codename:   Lifesavers
Flavors:   Strawberry, Blueberry, Grape, Tangerine, Lime
Form Factor:   iMac
Dimensions (Inches):   15.8 H x 15.2 W x 17.6 D
Average Weight (lbs):   40
Original Price:   $1200 US


Vectronic's iMac
Vectronic's iMac G3/266


Comments
The iMac G3/266 was the second computer to carry the iMac moniker. Apple introduced the iMac G3/266 on January 5, 1999 and soon all potential iMac buyers could be heard asking, "What flavor iMac should I choose?" The beautiful but singular bondi blue color of the original iMac gave way to 5 flavors: blueberry, grape, tangerine, lime, and strawberry. Blueberry was the most popular flavor.

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Vectronic's iMac G3/266