{"product_id":"apple-imac-g5-isight-17in-powerpc-1-9ghz-1gb-ddr2-150gb-hdd-mac-os-x-retro-wty","title":"Apple iMac G5 iSight 17in PowerPC 1.9GHz 1GB DDR2 150GB HDD Mac OS X Retro | Wty","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#222;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:8px;\"\u003eApple iMac G5 iSight 17-Inch — PowerPC All-in-One with Built-In Camera\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Apple iMac G5 iSight is the landmark third-generation G5 all-in-one — the first iMac to feature a built-in iSight camera. Powered by a PowerPC G5 at 1.9GHz with 1GB DDR2 RAM and 150GB storage, this is the definitive collector's G5 iMac, running Mac OS X. Backed by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in iSight camera:\u003c\/strong\u003e The iMac G5 iSight was the first all-in-one Mac to integrate a webcam — a hallmark of its historical significance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.9GHz PowerPC G5:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly faster than earlier G5 models — the fastest PowerPC G5 iMac 17-inch produced\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDDR2 memory:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1GB DDR2 for improved bandwidth and future memory expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e150GB hard drive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generous storage for a machine of this era — ample space for Mac OS X and period applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The iSight model represents the final chapter of the PowerPC iMac before Apple's Intel transition\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully tested:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graded and hardware-verified by Reboot IT before dispatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;\"\u003ePerformance in Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iMac G5 iSight is the most complete version of the G5 all-in-one line. At 1.9GHz with DDR2 RAM, it delivers the best performance of any G5 iMac in the 17-inch form factor. Mac OS X Leopard (10.5) runs well, and the full iLife suite — iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, and iDVD — performs as Apple intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated iSight camera enabled iChat AV video conferencing at its launch in 2005 — a feature that was groundbreaking at the time and is now a standard expectation. For collectors, this camera makes the iSight model distinctly more desirable than earlier G5 variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis machine is ideal for collectors seeking the definitive PowerPC iMac, for vintage Mac enthusiasts running period software, or as a fully functional display piece representing an important moment in Apple history. It is not compatible with modern macOS and is not intended as a primary work computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;\"\u003eTech Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:10px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:40%;\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIBM PowerPC G5, 1.9GHz, Single-Core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eRAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1GB DDR2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e150GB HDD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e17-inch LCD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eBuilt-in Camera\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eiSight Webcam (integrated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eOperating System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMac OS X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eArchitecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePowerPC (G5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eOptical Drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDVD-ROM \/ CD-RW (SuperDrive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eUSB Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUSB 2.0 x3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eFireWire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFireWire 400 x2, FireWire 800 x1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWired Network\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10\/100\/1000 Ethernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eiMac G5 iSight 17-inch (A1144)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12 months (Reboot IT)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;\"\u003eIs It Right for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:10px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #0060a9;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest For ✓\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #0060a9;text-align:left;\"\u003eNot For ✗\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApple collectors wanting the definitive G5 iMac\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModern web browsing or cloud applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVintage Mac enthusiasts and computing historians\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePrimary work or office computer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePeriod-correct Mac OS X Leopard setups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRunning modern macOS (not supported)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePowerPC software developers and legacy Mac users\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUsers needing current software compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;\"\u003eCondition Grades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:10px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #0060a9;text-align:left;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #0060a9;text-align:left;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eA — Excellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMinimal cosmetic marks for age, fully functional including iSight camera, display tested. 30-day hardware warranty.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eB — Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLight wear and minor marks consistent with age and use. Fully functional. 30-day hardware warranty.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eDoes the iSight camera still work?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-left:12px;\"\u003eYes, the built-in iSight camera is tested as part of our grading process. It works natively with iChat and compatible applications on Mac OS X Tiger and Leopard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eWhat version of Mac OS X does it run?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-left:12px;\"\u003eThe iMac G5 iSight supports Mac OS X up to version 10.5 Leopard. It does not support Intel-based macOS versions including Snow Leopard and later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eHow does this differ from earlier iMac G5 models?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-left:12px;\"\u003eThe iSight model adds a built-in webcam, a faster 1.9GHz G5 processor, FireWire 800, and an ambient light sensor — making it the most feature-complete and collectible of the G5 iMac line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eDoes it include a keyboard and mouse?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-left:12px;\"\u003eNo. A USB keyboard and mouse are required. Original Apple USB peripherals from the era or modern USB HID devices both work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-left:12px;\"\u003eAll Reboot IT products include a 12-month warranty covering hardware faults. If a fault develops within 12 months, we repair or replace at no cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eWhat are the shipping costs?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-left:12px;\"\u003eShipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;\"\u003e12-Month Warranty \u0026amp; Trust\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background:#f4f8fc;border-left:4px solid #0060a9;padding:12px;\"\u003eEvery Apple iMac G5 iSight sold by Reboot IT carries a full \u003cstrong\u003e12-month warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e. We've been refurbishing and selling IT equipment since 2001 from our Melbourne workshop. Each unit is powered on, inspected, hardware-tested including the iSight camera, and graded before dispatch. 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