Apple iMac G3/350 (Slot Loading - Blueberry) 350 MHz PowerPC 750 (G3)

Introduction Date: October 5, 1999 Discontinued Date: July 19, 2000
Details: The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.

Also see: All Macs introduced in 1999.
Processors: 1 Architecture: 32-Bit
Details: Also see: All models with a 32-Bit processor courtesy of EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Sort.
Geekbench 2 (32): 162 Geekbench 2 (64): N/A
Details: This model only is compatible with the 32-bit Geekbench 2 benchmark. These numbers reflect an average of user provided 32-bit and 64-bit results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit and 64-bit Geekbench 2 user submissions for Macs with the PowerMac2,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.

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Geekbench 3 (32): N/A Geekbench 3 (32): N/A
Details: The Geekbench 3 benchmark does not support this model. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the PowerMac2,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.

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Geekbench 3 (64): N/A Geekbench 3 (64): N/A
Details: The Geekbench 3 benchmark does not support this model. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the PowerMac2,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.

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Processor Speed: 350 MHz Processor Type: PowerPC 750 (G3)
Details: N/A
Turbo Boost: N/A Custom Speeds: N/A
Details: N/A
Processor Upgrade: Soldered FPU: Integrated
Details: The processor is soldered to the motherboard in this model.

Also see: Is the CPU on the iMac G3 upgradable? How is it mounted? Are third-party processor upgrades available?
System Bus Speed: 100 MHz Cache Bus Speed: 175 MHz
Details: N/A
ROM/Firmware Type: Open Firmware EFI Architecture: N/A
Details: The Boot ROM is roughly 1 MB, other instructions are loaded into RAM.
L1 Cache: 64k L2/L3 Cache: 512k (backside)
Details: The 512k of backside cache has a 175 MHz bus.
RAM Type: PC100 SDRAM Min. RAM Speed: 10 ns
Details: Officially uses 168-pin PC100 SDRAM memory modules, but PC133 SDRAM is backwards compatible and may be used as well.

Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the iMac G3 models? How much RAM of what type do these systems support?
Standard RAM: 64 MB Maximum RAM: 1 GB*
Details: *Apple reports that this model can support a maximum of 512 MB of RAM. "Unofficially" this model can support 1.0 GB of RAM (two 512 MB modules).

In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells memory -- as well as other upgrades -- for this iMac.

In Australia, site sponsor RamCity sells memory and other upgrades for this iMac.

Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.
Motherboard RAM: None RAM Slots: 2
Details: N/A
Video Card: Rage 128 VR 2D/3D VRAM Type: SDRAM
Details: ATI Rage 128 VR 2D/3D video with 8 MB of VRAM.

Also see: What type of video processor is provided by the iMac G3 models? Is it upgradable?
Standard VRAM: 8 MB Maximum VRAM: 8 MB
Details: The video cannot be upgraded.
Built-in Display: 15.0" (13.8") Native Resolution: 800x600*
Details: *15.0" (13.8" viewable area) display supports 640x480 at 117 Hz, 800x600 at 95 Hz, and 1024x768 at 75 Hz.
2nd Display Support: None 2nd Max. Resolution: N/A
Details: N/A
Standard Hard Drive: 6.0 GB Int. HD Interface: Ultra ATA
Details: This model does not support hard drives larger than 128 GB.

Also see: How do you replace or upgrade the hard drive in the iMac G3 models? Do these models support "big drives"?

In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells storage upgrades for this iMac.
Standard Optical: 24X CD-ROM Standard Disk: None
Details: 24X slot loading CD-ROM drive.

Also see: What are the capabilities of the optical drive provided by the iMac G3 models? How do you replace or upgrade the optical drive?
Standard Modem: 56.6k (Internal) Standard Ethernet: 10/100Base-T
Details: N/A
Standard AirPort: 802.11b (Optional) Standard Bluetooth: None
Details: Internal support for AirPort (802.11b), but not pre-installed. Adapter needed.

Also see: Which iMac G3 models support AirPort? How do you install or replace the AirPort card?
USB Ports: 2 (1.1) Firewire Ports: None
Details: This system has two USB 1.1 ports.

Also see: Which iMac G3 models have Firewire "400" ports?
Expansion Slots: AirPort Expansion Bays: None
Details: N/A
Incl. Keyboard: Apple USB Keyboard Incl. Input: Apple USB Mouse*
Details: *This model shipped with an oft maligned "hockey puck" mouse.
Case Type: All-in-One Form Factor: iMac (Slot Loading)
Details: All-in-one case design offered in blueberry (royal blue).

Also see: Which iMac G3 models were offered in which colors? How many colors were available in total?
Apple Order No: M7469LL/A Apple Subfamily: Slot Loading No FW
Details: The Apple order number should be unique to this system.
Apple Model No: M5521 (EMC 1821) Model ID: PowerMac2,1
Details: Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.

Also see: All Macs with the M5521 Model Number, the 1821 EMC Number, and the PowerMac2,1 Model Identifier.

For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section.
Battery Type: 3.6V Lithium Battery Life: N/A
Details: N/A
Pre-Installed MacOS: 8.6 Maximum MacOS: X 10.3.9
Details: This system cannot run versions of MacOS X more recent than 10.3.9.
Minimum Windows: N/A Maximum Windows: N/A
Details:
MacOS 9 Support: Boot/Classic Mode Windows Support: Emulation Only
Details: This model is capable of booting in Mac OS 9 and using Mac OS 9 applications within the Mac OS X "Classic" environment.

Site sponsor OHS specializes in heavily upgraded Macs capable of running both Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 applications.
Dimensions: 15.0 x 15.0 x 17.1 Avg. Weight: 34.7 lbs. (15.7 kg)
Details: *In inches - height x width x depth (38.1 cm x 38.1 cm x 43.4 cm).