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.jpg) iMac G4 with speakers and peripherals | |
| Manufacturer | Apple Computer |
|---|---|
| Product family | iMac |
| Type | All-in-one |
| Release date | January 2002 |
| Discontinued | August 31, 2004 |
| Predecessor | iMac G3 |
| Successor | iMac G5 |
The iMac G4[a] is an all-in-one personal computer designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple Computer from January 2002 to August 2004. The computer is comprised of a hemispheric base that holds the computer components, including the PowerPC G4 processor, with a flatscreen liquid-crystal display (LCD) mounted above. The display is connected to the base via a stainless steel arm that allows the monitor to be tilted and swiveled.
Apple's previous release, the iMac G3 (1998), was a commercial success for Apple at a time when the company was close to bankruptcy. As component prices fell, Apple began envisioning a replacement based around an LCD instead of the G3's bulky cathode-ray tube. The resulting iMac G4 took two years to develop; its design was inspired by a sunflower and Apple CEO Steve Jobs's desire for each component of the machine to be "true to itself". The design eschewed the colorful translucency of the iMac G3 in favor of opaque white.
The iMac G4 was announced at Macworld San Francisco on January 7, 2002, and began shipping that month. The model was updated over the years with faster internal components and larger LCDs. The iMac G4 was a critical and commercial success for Apple, selling more than 1.3 million units in its first year. It was succeeded by the iMac G5 in 2004, which replaced the G4's bold design language with a more conservative look that would influence later iMac models.
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