iMac G5
17”
History
[specific to 17” model]
Introduced: August 31, 2004
Discontinued: January 10, 2006
Original Retail Price: $1,299
Model #: A1058
Tech Specs
Display: 17” TFT LCD
Processor: 1.8 GHz PowerPC G5
RAM: 1.5 GB (upgraded)
Hard Drive: 160 GB
Optical Drive: Combo
OS: 10.5.8
Condition & Notes
This unit is in great condition, with a few small scratches at the top of the front face. It is complete with all the original packaging, power cable, modem cable, keyboard, mouse, software CDs, and documentation.
All the capacitors appeared to be in good condition when I purchased it, with most appearing to be the authentic capacitors with the “K” top. There are a few in the lower section that have the “Y” top, which are sometimes the counterfeit capacitors that inundated nearly all computers from this era. I don’t plan to mess with anything internally unless it becomes necessary.
This particular machine is the 17” model introduced in mid-2005 (featuring an ambient light sensor under the edge of the display) - slotting between the original models introduced in 2004 and the iSight models introduced in October 2005.
It is in fully working order and is currently running Mac OS X 10.5.8.
Packaging
iMac
Unlike later iMac G5 models, the power button is on the rear right side and the I/O is arranged vertically above it.
A label on the “foot” of the machine lists its serial number and technical specifications. Also visible is the speaker and vent grille.
The iMac up and running!
Accessories
Keyboard, mouse, power cable, modem cable, documentation, and software CDs.
All the documentation and CDs spread out: User’s Guide, OS X Tiger guide, software coupons, software license agreement, warranty, regulatory, and AppleCare info, Apple stickers, and Mac OS X Install discs 1 and 2.
System Specs
Comparison with late 2005 20” iMac G5
My 17” iMac G5 is a mid-2005 model (second revision), whereas my 20” model is from late 2005 (third and final revision). Aside from the obvious difference in size and the iSight camera, these two revisions are very different other ways as well.
The 20” has the characteristic sloped rear design of the late 2005 models, whereas the earlier 17” has a completely flat back. The two machines are built completely differently: the flat-back models are disassembled by removing the rear panel with stand, whereas the curved-back (later) models are disassembled by first removing the front housing and display.
The power button is at right-rear on the 17”, but is located at left-rear on the 20”. The I/O layout is also completely different between the two. The 20” also has a small fan grille tucked behind the stand, which the 17” model does not have.
The packaging for the two revisions is somewhat different, although this image of the iMac is used on at least one side for both models.