Apple · 2004
Apple iMac G5
The whole computer hidden behind the screen.
Then vs now
| Maker | Apple |
|---|---|
| Released | 2004 |
| Processor | PowerPC G5, 1.6 GHz |
| Memory | 256 MB |
| Storage | 80 GB hard disk |
| Launch price | $1,299 (about $2,160 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 G5 come out?
The Apple iMac G5 was released in 2004 by Apple.
How much did the Apple iMac G5 cost when it was new?
About $1,299 for the base model at launch, roughly $2,160 in 2024 US dollars after inflation (US Consumer Price Index).
How much memory and speed did the Apple iMac G5 have?
256 MB of memory and a PowerPC G5 processor at 1.6 GHz. A typical 2025 flagship phone has about 32 times more memory.
How many people had the Apple iMac G5 as their first computer?
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Where was the Apple iMac G5 popular?
It was especially popular in USA, worldwide.
Can you still buy the Apple iMac G5?
Only second-hand. Working units turn up on eBay and at retro computing fairs; boxed, tested machines cost the most. Check sold listings rather than asking prices to judge what one is worth.