The eMac (short for education Mac) is a discontinued all-in-one Mac desktop computer that was produced and designed by Apple Computer. Released in 2002, it was originally aimed at the education market but was later made available as a cheaper mass-market alternative to Apple's "Sunflower" iMac G4 .

The eMac was announced on 29 April 2002 (), exclusively sold to educational customers as a low-cost update to the iMac G3. [1] It upgrades the processor to the PowerPC G4 series, and simplifies the iMac G3 design to "snow white" glossy plastic.

Nov 2, 2024 · Tech specs for all Apple eMac models (2002-2005). Dates sold, processor type, memory info, storage details, configuration options, model numbers and more.

Herb's Stuff: iMac eMac G4 G3 machines and parts. Most recent revision date NOv 14 2024. This page lists EXAMPLES of Apple's G3 and G4 Macs. Earlier systems are also shown on my site, at the links below. For technical descriptions and version information, check the "Low End Mac" Web site at this link. We are primarily selling older Mac PARTS.

Mar 1, 2007 · There is barely any noticeable difference between the eMac and iMac G4. The only one I can think of is the size and the G4's graphics card is a bit more advanced. Panther loves RAM. The more the better, however, it is also very picky about it's RAM. More RAM = faster performance = happier Mac.

The eMac was a low-cost alternative to other Apple computers and was aimed at the education market, so it retained a similar design to the previous iMac G3 introduced in 1998. The eMac featured a G4 processor and a 17-inch CRT (cathode …

Mar 27, 2018 · This grey G3-powered all-in-one debuted months before that first iMac, giving translucent plastic and curves a test drive in schools before debuting the new style across Apple's lineup by...

Introduced in April 2002, the eMac brought G4 power and a 17 inch monitor to the familiar iMac form factor. Based on the same architecture as the flat panel iMac, the eMac was initially available only for educational markets.

Apr 26, 2010 · I have a 1.42 GHz eMac and it is indeed better than the iMac G3. Though it's heavier (the one thing about eMacs I don't like), it has a better display, and the 2004-2006 models had USB 2.0 ports,...

Aug 24, 2018 · But in 1998, the concept of the personal computer was about to change forever. And it was all thanks to the iMac G3. This machine was a revolutionary product that featured a colorful egg-shaped...