Apple · 2002
Apple iMac G4 (lamp)
The "desk lamp" iMac with a flat screen on a chrome arm.
Then vs now
| Maker | Apple |
|---|---|
| Released | 2002 |
| Processor | PowerPC G4, 700 MHz |
| Memory | 128 MB |
| Storage | 40 GB hard disk |
| Launch price | $1,299 (about $2,270 in 2024 dollars) |
| Big in | USA, worldwide |
Launch price is for the base model in its home market and is approximate. US prices adjusted with the US Consumer Price Index (BLS).
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When did the Apple iMac G4 (lamp) come out?
The Apple iMac G4 (lamp) was released in 2002 by Apple.
How much did the Apple iMac G4 (lamp) cost when it was new?
About $1,299 for the base model at launch, roughly $2,270 in 2024 US dollars after inflation (US Consumer Price Index).
How much memory and speed did the Apple iMac G4 (lamp) have?
128 MB of memory and a PowerPC G4 processor at 700 MHz. A typical 2025 flagship phone has about 64 times more memory.
How many people had the Apple iMac G4 (lamp) as their first computer?
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Where was the Apple iMac G4 (lamp) popular?
It was especially popular in USA, worldwide.
Can you still buy the Apple iMac G4 (lamp)?
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