Apple eMac G4/700

I have the main unit, keyboard and mouse.

type computer
country USA
year 2002
os MacOS 9.2.2
cpu PowerPC 7441 (G4)
speed 700 MHz
ram 128 MB
hd Ultra ATA/66 40 GB
graphic GeForce2 MX
color 4 gray scales
sound yes
ports Mini VGA, USB (3), Firewire (2), RJ-11, Ethernet, microphone, sound in/out, headphone

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The Apple eMac G4/700 — The Education Mac Returns

Released in April 2002, the Apple eMac (education Mac) was a machine born from practical necessity and shaped by nostalgia. Originally designed exclusively for the educational market as an affordable alternative to the flat-panel iMac G4, it was so popular that Apple began selling it to consumers as well. The eMac was the last Apple computer to use a CRT display — a deliberate choice driven by cost and durability requirements for school environments — and one of the few machines to use the PowerPC G4 processor in an all-in-one design.

Design

The eMac’s design was reminiscent of the original iMac G3, featuring a large integrated 17-inch CRT in a white plastic shell. This was no coincidence: Apple chose CRT over LCD specifically because CRTs were cheaper, more durable, and easier to repair — all important considerations for school environments where equipment takes heavy use. The G4/700 model used a 700 MHz PowerPC G4 processor with 256 MB of RAM and either a CD-ROM or combo DVD/CD-RW drive.

Legacy

The eMac remained in production until 2005, when it was discontinued as LCD prices fell and Apple transitioned away from PowerPC to Intel processors. It represents the end of an era — the last CRT Mac — and a reminder that Apple has always been willing to make pragmatic engineering decisions when the market demands them.