| Computer | Present | Original |
|---|---|---|
| Model | iMac rev. A (Columbus) | iMac rev. A |
| Chassis colour | (original) | Blueberry |
| Acquisition | (original - I am its first owner) | January 1998 |
| Processor | (original) | Power PC 750 Processor G3 with 233 MHz performance |
| Motherboard | (original) | iMac rev. A |
| Bus Speed | (original) | 67 MHz |
| Random Access Memory | 192 MB | 96 MB |
| Hard disk | 20 GB ATA QUANTUM FIREBALLlct15 20 |
4 GB ATA |
| Total partitions | 4 | 1 |
| CD-ROM drive | atapi MASHITA CD-ROM CR-173 (replaced) | atapi MASHITA CD-ROM CR-173 |
| Video | (original) | ATY, RagePro_C, GT-C |
| Video RAM | (original) | 6 MB |
| Peripherals | ||
| Keyboard | (original) | Apple USB Keyboard Model number M2452 |
| Mouse | Genius NetScroll+ Mini Traveler iRIS (USB) [Resolution: 400 dpi, © 2002 ] | Apple USB Mouse Model number M4848 |
| Screen | (original) | (original iMac screen, built into the computer), resolutions: 640 x 480 px, 800 x 600 px, 1024 x 768 px |
| Router | Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless Router Model WGR614 (conforming with the 802.11g and 802.11b standards) — but usually the iMac is disconnected | (none) |
| Modem | (original) | (original iMac modem, built into the computer) |
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Mac OS DK-8.5.3 (Danish) |
| PC Emulators | Virtual PC 3.0 | (none) |
Since 2004, the iMac was used chiefly as a game tool for my kids, as it was replaced by a Power Macintosh Quicksilver.
I recall that it had some malfunctions in the CD-ROM drive on the delivery, so I had to return it to the dealer. The present drive may, thus, not be of the same kind as when I bought the computer.
The Columbus was given away to my friend Henrik on August 20, 2007, who needed it for study purposes.
Links
- Explanation in Danish
- www.apple-history.com's gallery about iMac 233 MHz
- EveryMac's specifications about iMac 233 MHz (A & B)
- Low End Mac's description of the iMac 233 MHz, Revision A
