iMac G4 (17-inch, 1.25 GHz, September 2003) (2003)
Apple announced this 17-inch iMac G4 on September 8, 2003 at 1799 USD in the United States, with immediate availability announced. Its 1440 × 900 LCD sits on an adjustable arm above a compact base.

Resized, no crop or retouching.
Original labelled schematic, not a photograph or scale drawing.
Specs
| Announcement | 2003-09-08 |
| CPU | PowerPC G4 · 1.25 GHz |
| Display | 17″ LCD · 1440 × 900 |
| Standard RAM | 256 MB 333 MHz DDR SDRAM |
| Disk | 80 GB Ultra ATA/100 · 7200 rpm |
| Graphics | GeForce FX 5200 Ultra · 64 MB |
| Optical drive | SuperDrive DVD-R/CD-RW · 4× |
| Ports | 2 FireWire 400 · 3 USB 2.0 |
| Wireless | Supports optional internal 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme 802.11g and Bluetooth. |
| System and apps | Mac OS X Jaguar · iLife |
| Audio | Apple Pro Speakers |
| Announced price | 1799 USD |
History and documentation
Apple announced this 17-inch iMac G4 on September 8, 2003 at 1799 USD in the United States, with immediate availability announced. Its 1440 × 900 LCD sits on an adjustable arm above a compact base.
Design and specifications
The standard configuration combines a 1.25 GHz PowerPC G4, 256 MB 333 MHz DDR SDRAM and a 80 GB Ultra ATA/100 disk at 7200 rpm. The GeForce FX 5200 Ultra GPU has 64 MB graphics memory. The SuperDrive DVD-R/CD-RW · 4× drive distinguishes this configuration from other pieces in the family.
Use and context
Includes Apple Pro Speakers, two FireWire 400 ports and three USB 2.0. Supports optional internal 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme 802.11g and Bluetooth. 333 MHz DDR memory and USB 2.0 distinguish this September revision from the February models.
Notes and image
Includes Mac OS X Jaguar and iLife: iTunes 4, iPhoto 2 and iMovie 3; DVD burning requires SuperDrive. Apple presented it for home music, photography and video. That use proposition is not a performance test or proof of individual deliveries.
Sources
- Apple · 2003-09-08
- Apple · LCD
- dimensionapple.com · Original schematic illustration
- imac-g4-17-early-2003
- imac-g4-17-early-2003 ⇄ iMac G4 (17-inch, 1.25 GHz, September 2003)