Foreword: This is the fastest iMac G4 model: 1.25GHz! Let's all reflect for a moment on the iMac G4’s 20th anniversary. // THE GREATEST MAC EVER MADE – 20 YEARS LATER 2002 – Twenty Years ago, Apple introduced the iMac G4*, and the company again turned the market on its head. And in doing so, it created the greatest Mac it has ever made. The design was truly unique – and Apple got the ergonomics right! The best part of the iMac’s design was the "cantilevered metal arm" that held the LCD**. Last-but-not-least: the Tournesol launched the digital hub. * The iMac G4 is also know as the "Tournesol", "Sunflower" or "iLamp". ** the Tournesol was the first desktop Mac to use a flat-panel LCD (Liquid-Crystal Display). To this day, the iMac G4 stands out in a mundane world of desktop computers—current Macs included (even Apple’s designs nowadays are relatively "safe" compared to the iMac G4). The iLamp was quirky, fun, and functional, but more importantly, the design proved that Apple’s success with the original iMac wasn’t a fluke. // TAKE A CHANCE ON ME! Fellow Macintosh Apple enthusiast … This is your chance! You can supplement your collection with the most loved and recognizable iMac model. Behold the legendary collector's item: the "Apple iMac G4". FYI: This is the large-screen 17 inch model (not the more-common 15 inch-screen model)! Again … this is NOT the regular 15 inch version. This is the more unique 17-inch version. Because of the higher price tag this model wasn't sold as much as the 15-inch version. That makes the 17-inch more rare and unique. Furthermore, this bundle is shipped, with "NEW" (old stock) accompanying external PRO SPEAKERS: Two spherical "Harman/Kardon" Apple Pro Speakers. These are amazing sounding speakers and the ball design is fabulous. The ice-white Pro Keyboard & Mouse are also the original ones. // IMPORTANT – WHY BUY FROM ME? (instead of other sellers) I am a Mac user from way back in the Legacy Era. I offer Vintage Apple computers as I would buy them myself. My admiration for Steve Jobs' legacy is so great that I want the Macs I sell, to stand "the test of time". Furthermore I only sell items I have "passion" for. Hardware-wise, all my sold computers are completely disassembled, cleaned – and, if necessary, repaired – in order to extend their lifespan. See pictures. // ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST, BATTERY ACID & THERMAL PASTE – DUST: the inside of a 20-year-old computer looks the same as "the collection-container of a vacuum cleaner" (read: a dust bunny). And as you know "dust" can ruin your electronics; – LEAKS: 20-year-old batteries will someday leak, causing irreversible damage to the computer. So, if "time and date" are not displayed correctly, you sadly will know what time it is; – HEAT & THERMAL PASTE: the biggest killer of electronics is heat. Whenever opening an old Mac (e.g. for replacing de pram battery), one must redo the CPU & GPU thermal paste. I'd hate to see a great machine like the iMac G4 killed needlessly (because the seller is unknowledgeable). Long-Story Short. Computers from other vendors may look the same on the outside. I can guarantee you that the inside is very different! So if you want to enjoy your investment for as long as possible, choosing "wisely" is advisable. // FOR YOUR INFORMATION – Usually the ventilation holes and the fan, are filthy ... and the inside of the bulb is "dusty and dirty" (which does not benefit the operation). – Usually the speakers (internal and external) and the DVD-R/CD-RW SuperDrive doesn't work anymore. Speakers and SuperDrive are REFURBISHED! They work "prefectly"! – Usually not all key (of the keyboard) work. The keyboard is repaired and fully working! // HARDWARE & SOFTWARE It was Steve's vision to intertwine hardware and software. Retro-computing without software is therefore – in my opinion – "meaningless". Therefore, all my macs are packed with "tons of pre-installed software of yesteryear", ready to use – and to give you a glimp of Apple's history. This 100% working and technically checked “Vintage” bundle comes with “working software”. E.g. Adobe Creative Suite 2 (including the applications: "Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign"), Apple Software (Keynote, Pages, iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, Garageband, etc) – and Office Suite for MAC X (including the applications: "Word, PowerPoint, Excel"). Furthermore: including additional Value Pack (Templates, Fonts, Clip-Arts, etc). All software has already been activated! >> Operating system: TIGER OSX 10.4 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). Both the applications and the operating system are installed in ENGLISH. >> To Sum Up: This is an excellent opportunity for both the "Apple/ Macintosh Collector" and the "Graphic Designer / Student". In addition to being a "today" still perfectly usable "Desktop Publishing (DTP)" Computer, this "iMac" is also a true collector's item, which can be used as a design object. It gives you the best of both worlds! // GERM-FREE 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 brand-new! In my opinion it is my responsibility (as a seller) to provide a Germ-Free keyboard (a 2018 study found that 96% of the keyboards were contaminated with bacteria). So, I think we can agree that nobody wants a nasty, infected keyboard. IMPORTANT Some pictures show the "wrong" keyboard. I was cleaning the "right one" on the moment of photographing. This bundle includes the Apple Pro Keyboard (model #M7803). Be aware that this type of keyboard has a yellowish color cast (due it's aging). The same holds true for the "plastic around the screen" of the iMac. It's made out of a type of plastic that yellows during the years. The "plastic around the screen" also got "loose" (see detailled pictures at the end). Its advisable to glue this part again when it's letting loose completely. For now … I would leave it as is. It doesn't botters (you only need to be careful). // WHAT IS TOURNESOL? It was originally known as "the New iMac". Apple advertised the iMac G4 as having the ADJUSTABILITY of a desk lamp, and was nicknamed the "iLamp". It was also known as the "Sunflower" (or "Tournesol" in French). The so-called "Tournesol" was - as we are used to from Apple - an innovative machine. Lightweight and also smaller than its predecessors and the competition. The processing speed and RAM capacity was impressive. Many users were therefore impressed in 2002. The so-called BULB has achieved a CULT STATUS because of its "futuristic appearance". Although the machine is 100% functional, it can also be displayed as an "eye-catcher and showpiece". The internal components are housed in an attractive 10.6 inch HALF SPHERE in ICE "WHITE" housing with a chrome stainless steel neck that supports a 17 "TFT Active Matrix LCD display. ”Unlike some previous iMac models which are convection cooled, the iMac" Flat Panel "series is cooled by a silent internal fan. // MULTI-MEDIA COMPUTER – UPGRADE > the standard RAM of "256 MB" was doubled to "512 Mb", to really use this machine to its full potential, and speed up "rendering" within the graphic ADOBE programs from the Creative Suite. As a result all applications launch very fast. This is a great computer for anyone looking to be able to handle digital images, audio and video in a stable environment. // INCLUDING – iMac all-in-one computer Power PC G4; The pram battery has been replaced so that date, time and all other personal settings are preserved. > 800Mhz PowerPC 7445 (G4) processor (fastest iMac G4 processor); > Ultra ATA/66 hard drive (80GB); > 17.0" TFT active matrix display with a native resolution of 1440x900px; > Tray-loading 2X "SuperDrive; > NVIDIA GeForce4 MX graphics with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM; > UPGRADED RAM > 512 MB PC2700 DDR SDRAM (instead of the default 256 MB); > Standard Ethernet: 10/100Base-T; > Firewire Ports: 2 (400). > USB Port 2.0: 3 ports – original RARE Apple Pro Keyboard (model M7803)*, the case is made from clear transparent plastic, with white keys; – original RARE Apple Pro Mouse (model M5769)*; – original Apple power cable. // APPLE [HERMAN KARDON] PRO SPEAKERS [M6531] – external Apple pro Speakers. Apple made the speakers in collaboration with audio manufacturer Harman Kardon. The Imac G4's dedicated audio minijack output has a special connector that controls both the audio signal and the power supply. FYI: The RARE Apple Pro/ Herman Kardon Speakers, they alone are worth the bid! – tons of pre-installed software, including value packs; – 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". // 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 GREAT condition (always keeping in mind their age). There are "normal signs of use" (which are to be expected with a device of this age). I would say this iMac is in "very good condition. As to be expected, "the items" shows little signs of "wear and tear", such as tiny scratches, some stains and scuffs (but no heavy discoloration or cracks > see pictures). View the numerous images to make your own judgment! – the computer FULLY works as it should (extensively tested!). Only the CD tray needs some manual assistance (sometime) when closing the tray. But the CD works 100% (repaired!). // PACKAGING & SHIPPING The IMAC G4 TOURNESOL bundle is packaged securely and carefully for safe shipment. Moreover, the PLUS bundle is shipped INSURED because of its precious value. Because of the precious content extra attention is paid to the CUSTOM packaging. This extra cost is included in the shipping price. "One More Thing" – Steve Jobs quote Don't miss this unique opportunity. Great opportunities don't come everyday! Let the bidding begin … for this legendary "100% fully-working" IMAC G4 17 INCH TOURNESOL. "One More Thing" When in doubt, check my positive customer reviews ;) (… because there are some "copycats" out there who copy my style/text and pretend to be me). There is only one "VISENTO"! That's me ;)