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iMac (Summer 2000)

code name: Kihei

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Overview

The Summer 2000 iMacs introduced a new color scheme and require Mac OS 9.0.4 or later. They also mark Apple's adoption of DVD-ROM as the new standard in optical drives - at the same time the Windows world was making CD-RW the norm.

In terms of features and specifications, these are almost identical to the Oct. 1999 "Kihei" iMac.

These iMacs include FireWire support (but not on the 350 MHz model). AirPort is supported, but it requires a special adapter card to hold the AirPort card in place.

There were four versions of the Summer 2000 iMac:

iMaciMac (350 MHz)

The 350 MHz indigo iMac was the runt of the litter. It had 64 MB of RAM, a 7 GB hard drive (vs. 6 GB in its predecessor), and a 24x CD-ROM. This was one of two slot-loading iMac that didn't include FireWire support. It retailed for US$799, Apple's lowest price ever for an iMac - or any Mac until the Mac mini shipped in Janury 2005.

iMac DV (400 MHz)

The next step up was the 400 MHz iMac DV, which was available in indigo and ruby. It had a 10 GB hard drive and a 24x CD-ROM drive. It includes two FireWire ports and sold for US$999 - the same price as the previous 350 MHz iMac.

iMac DV+ (450 MHz)

Next in the new iMac line was the 450 MHz iMac DV+, which had a 20 GB hard drive and a DVD-ROM drive. It retailed at US$1,299 and could be purchased in indigo, ruby, or sage. It was the only iMac ever to ship in sage.

iMac DV SE (500 MHz)

At the top of the heap was the 500 MHz iMac DV SE, which had a 30 GB hard drive, 128 MB of RAM, and came in snow and graphite. It had 25% more power than the previous DV SE and retailed at the same US$1,499.

These iMacs were replaced by 400-600 MHz ones in February 2001.

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