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TITLE
iMac (Summer 2000): What's New and Different
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Article ID:
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Modified:
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58658
7/17/00
5/9/01
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TOPIC
This article provides a table of changes between the iMac (Slot Loading) product family and the iMac (Summer 2000) product family.
DISCUSSION
The iMac (Summer 2000) product family has four members; iMac, iMac DV, iMac DV+, and the iMac Special Edition.
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Feature
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iMac family of 1999
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iMac (Summer 2000)
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iMac
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iMac DV
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iMac DV+
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iMac DV Special Edition
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CPU speed
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350 or 400 MHz
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350 MHz
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400 MHz
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450 MHz
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500 MHz
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System bus speed
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100 MHz
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100 MHz
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Main memory
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64 or 128 MB, expandable to 512 MB
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64 MB expandable to 1 GB
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128 MB
expandable to 1 GB
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Graphics IC
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ATI RAGE 128 VR
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ATI RAGE PRO 128
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Graphics memory
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8 MB, plus AGP expansion
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8 MB
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8 MB
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8 MB
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8 MB
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Video Output
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Mirrored VGA on DV models
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No Mirrored VGA
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Mirrored VGA
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Hard disk drive
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6, 10, or 13 GB IDE drive
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7 GB IDE
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10 GB IDE
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20 GB IDE
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30 GB IDE
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CD drive
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Slot-load 24x CD-ROM or 4x DVD-ROM drive
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Slot-load 24x CD-ROM
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4x DVD-ROM
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Data ports
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Two USB and FireWire ports on DV models
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-Two USB
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-Two USB
-Two FireWire
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Communications
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Ethernet; 56 Kbps modem; opt AirPort
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-Ethernet
-56 Kbps modem
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-Ethernet
-56 Kbps modem
-AirPort ready
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Sound
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Stereo with enhanced AC-3 and surround
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Stereo with enhanced AC-3 and surround
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Keyboard
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Apple USB Keyboard
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Apple Pro Keyboard
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Mouse
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Apple USB Mouse
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Apple Pro Mouse
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Colors
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Grape, Lime, Strawberry, Tangerine, Blueberry, Graphite
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Indigo, Ruby, Sage, Graphite, Snow
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Note:
Wireless Internet access requires AirPort Card, AirPort Base Station, and Internet Access (fees may apply). Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort, including America Online. Range may vary with site conditions.
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