Snow White, "Go On, Have A Bite!" I have another nice object to auction off. I proudly present: the "iMac G5 1.8" – this is the last generation of iMac that can run CLASSIC programs. A lot of Apple Fans prefer an Apple computer with a "Power PC Processor", because it is able to run smoothly both the "old classic programs on OS 9.2", and programs up to the level of this computers current installed operating System X ["10.5.1 LEOPARD"]. This iMac G5 1.8 is a beautiful machine overall, and it works like a charm. I am definitely very enthusiastic about this item. No capacitor plague for this unit. Every generation of iMacs has featured a radically different design, and that of the G5 model really brings the machine back to its "all-in-one" roots. The iMac G5 is a computer completely built into a flat-panel monitor (Polycarbonate casing – mounted on an Aluminum stand). It is still surprisingly compact, when you consider what the insides of a Power Mac G5 look like. This is a great computer for anyone looking to be able to handle Digital Images, Audio and Video in a stable environment. Fifteen years ago, the iMac finally inheriting a G5 processor – and Apple created the perfect machine for Demanding Users, like Graphic Designers, Photographer and Musicians. And still today, this iMac G5 offers "stability" and the "ability" to handle Graphics and Audio quickly. // WHY BID – BUY? This is an excellent opportunity for both the "Apple Fan" and the "Demanding User". In addition to being a "today" still perfectly usable "Desktop Publishing (DTP)" Computer, this "iMac G5" is also a true collector's item, which can be used as a design object. It gives you the best of both worlds! This 100 % working, professionally checked bundle, includes "tons of pre-installed software* (clean install after testing/ formatting the hard drive!): – Adobe Creative Suite 2 (CS2), including the applications "Adobe Photoshop", "Adobe Illustrator", "Adobe InDesign", "Adobe Imageready", "Adobe Version Cue". – Office Suite for MAC X, including the applications "Microsoft Word", "Microsoft PowerPoint", "Microsoft Excel", "Microsoft Entourage" and "Microsoft Messenger". All software has already been activated – and can therefore be used "permanently and free of charge" (so that the monthly high subscription costs of the software packages are a thing of the past). This is also an excellent opportunity for the "Graphic Designer / student" or "Musician". Note: Both the applications and the operating system are installed in ENGLISH. >> Disclaimer: The computer only includes software* that is classified as "abandonware" (= from the Public Domain, distributed over the internet and available freely, easily and readily). The software is supplied "free of charge" as a free service (for the retro-computing fan). // RAM BOOST & COLOR CALIBRATED! The standard RAM of "256 MB" got a real BOOST (on this device) to "768 MB" to really use this machine to its full potential, and speed up "rendering" within the graphic ADOBE programs from the Creative Suite. The screen is COLOR-CALIBRATED * – Adobe RGB 1998 – by myself (I am a professional "Graphic Designer/ Teacher" for 30 years now). Color-Calibration* is a must for every Graphic Designer / Typographer / DTP'er – and for students at "Graphic courses". // DISINFECTED GERM-FREE KEYBOARD As a seller, I believe, that it's my responsibility to ensure "goods" are in good condition. I strongly believe nobody want a nasty "infected" keyboard. So I carefully clean all my keyboards before selling it. It's recommended to always check carefully at ads. Do other sellers clean their keyboard to? // MORE INFORMATION & FEATURES In terms of connectivity, the iMac's ports are located on the back of the unit, a fairly neat place to plug in. There are: – two Firewire 400 ports (indispensable if you want to use modern equipment!); – three USB 2.0 ports; – 10/100 Ethernet; – a video connection for outputting to a VGA monitor or S-Video … – ethernet port. In terms of audio, there's a headphone output that doubles as an optical output and microphone input, and the iMac's speakers, powered by a 12 Watt amplifier (located on the bottom of the unit) so that the sound is output downwards and reflected off the desk on which the computer is standing. The results is a well defined sound and adequate bass response. While not as mobile as a laptop, the iMac G5 is still fairly portable compared to most desktop computers and significantly more powerful than Apple's Powerbook line-up from that era. This model, has a 17-inch display and a 1.8 GHz G5 processor. In the models released in the 2004 and 2005 period, there were a number of modifications that set The Apple iMac brand apart. A number of these features came in the form of the iMac G5. It had an Ambient Light Sensor that helped dim the sleep indicator light when there was less light available such as in a dark room. Like the aluminium-clad Apple Cinema Displays, the iMac G5 is suspended by an aluminum stand with an adjustable hinge, and support the "Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) mounting interface standard" which makes it easy to mount the system directly on a kiosk, wall, or articulating arm. // Specifications: – 1.8 GHz PowerPC 970 (G5) processor – with an optimized AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processing unit; – over the years, I have maxed out the memory to 768 MB (default is 256 MB); – a 60 GB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA hard drive – this means the internal drive is perfectly fast enough for recording audio without having to connect an external Firewire hard drive – a vertically-mounted slot-loading 4X DVD-R/CD-RW "SuperDrive"; – NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra graphics with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM (AGP 8X); – built-in stereo speakers underneath the 17" TFT Active Matrix LCD (1440x900) display designed to "bounce sound off the desk below". – The iMac G5 series is cooled by three "ultra-quiet blowers that draw cool air into the system" through the speaker grill and a slit in the top of the back of the case allows heat to dissipate. // "RARE" ICE WHITE PRO KEYBOARD & MOUSE The "iMac" comes with the accompanying RARE ice white Apple "Pro" keyboard and mouse. Those objects alone are already worth a fortune on auction websites. The keyboard is completely disassembled and cleaned professionally (see pictures). It looks and feels brand-new! // IMPORTANT As these are "vintage items", they are being sold as. Normal signs of use and wear. But as an experienced connoisseur I can guarantee that these items are in EXCELLENT condition (always keeping in mind their age). Only one little scratch on top of the frame (see picture). The numerous images are part of the meticulous description. Thus: judge yourself! // TO SUM UP – Elegant design > PRESTINE condition! – Powerful CPU; – Big, wide-format screen; – SuperDrive; – More than sufficient RAM; – Graphic Design Software & Microsoft Office pre-installed; – Original Apple input devices (keyboard & mouse). – digital files on the hard drive, of the legendary “Apple Think Different” campaign of time-honored visionaries like the Dalai Lama, John Lennon & Yoko, Muhammad Ali, Einstein, Picasso, etc. See pictures. // DID YOU KNOW? The "i" in "iMac" stands for "internet", "individual", "instruct", "inform" and "inspire". // PACKAGING & SHIPPING The iMac bundle is packaged securely and carefully for safe shipment. Moreover, the iMac bundle is shipped INSURED because of its precious value. Since the package weighs more than 15 kg (including the protective packing material), the shipping costs are (sadly) much higher than normal. "One More Thing" – Steve Jobs quote Don't miss this unique opportunity. Great opportunities don't come everyday! Let the bidding begin …