The First iMac Introduction
Summary
TLDRApple's iMac is introduced as a consumer product marrying the excitement of the internet with the simplicity of Macintosh. Designed for ease of internet access, it's also suited for education and home use. The iMac boasts a G3 processor at 233 MHz, a 15-inch display at 1024x768 resolution, 32 MB RAM (expandable to 128 MB), and a 4 GB hard drive. It includes 100 megabit Ethernet, a fast modem, 4 megabit infrared, and USB ports. The iMac's standout design is translucent, with a sleek handle, integrated speakers, and a compact form factor, setting it apart as an innovative and user-friendly computer.
Takeaways
- 💻 iMac is introduced as a consumer product that combines the excitement of the internet with the simplicity of Macintosh.
- ⚡ iMac is designed for fast internet access, as it's the number one use case consumers want.
- 🏫 The iMac is also targeted at the education sector, as it's ideal for internet research and instructional activities.
- 🚀 It features a G3 processor running at 233 MHz for speed, and has a half-megabyte L2 cache for improved performance.
- 🖥️ The display is a 15-inch screen with a resolution of 1024x768, ensuring high-quality visuals.
- 📶 iMac comes with built-in 100 megabit Ethernet, supporting high-speed networking, especially for education and emerging home networks.
- 🔌 The iMac is equipped with modern I/O ports, including two 12-megabit USB ports, replacing outdated Apple I/O connectors.
- 🎵 It includes stereo surround sound, a high-quality keyboard, and an ergonomically designed mouse.
- ✨ The iMac design is translucent, allowing users to see inside, and features a stylish appearance with a handle for portability.
- 🌐 The iMac has built-in communication features, such as 4-megabit infrared, for wireless data transfer, including digital photos from cameras.
Q & A
What is the primary target use for the iMac as described in the script?
-The primary target use for the iMac is for consumers to get on the internet simply and fast.
What are the additional target markets for the iMac mentioned in the transcript?
-The additional target markets for the iMac include personal computer users and the education sector.
What is the significance of the iMac being 'born to network'?
-The phrase 'born to network' signifies that the iMac is designed with networking capabilities as a core feature, making it suitable for environments where connectivity is essential, such as educational institutions.
What processor does the iMac come with, as highlighted in the script?
-The iMac comes with a G3 processor running at 233 MHz.
How does the script describe the display quality of other consumer products compared to the iMac?
-The script describes other consumer products as having 'crummy displays' that are generally 13 or 14 inches with poor quality, whereas the iMac is designed with an Apple quality display that is much better.
What is the size and resolution of the display that the iMac is equipped with?
-The iMac is equipped with a 15-inch display running at 1024x768 resolution.
What are some of the memory and storage specifications of the iMac mentioned in the transcript?
-The iMac comes standard with 32 MB of memory, expandable to 128 MB, and includes a 4 GB hard drive and a 24x CD-ROM drive.
What networking capabilities does the iMac have according to the script?
-The iMac has 100 megabit Ethernet as standard, a fast modem, and 4 megabit infrared built-in for networking capabilities.
How does the script describe the design and build of the iMac's IO ports?
-The script describes the iMac's IO ports as part of a new generation, with 12 megabit Universal Serial Bus (USB) and two ports, moving away from the old Apple IO.
What are the unique design features of the iMac's keyboard and mouse as discussed in the script?
-The iMac's keyboard is described as nice with two USB connectors on either side for user convenience, and the mouse is referred to as the coolest mouse on the planet.
What does the script suggest about the iMac's overall design compared to other products?
-The script suggests that the iMac's overall design is unique and superior compared to other products, looking like it's from 'another planet' with better designers.
Outlines
🌐 Introducing iMac: Fast and Simple for the Internet
In this segment, the speaker introduces the iMac, a product designed to merge the excitement of the internet with the simplicity of the Macintosh. Despite being a full-fledged Macintosh, the iMac is aimed at consumers who primarily want a fast and easy way to access the internet. The product is also designed for educational use, offering simplicity and a wealth of online information. The iMac reflects Apple's mission to create better products by setting new standards in consumer computing with features like speed, high-quality display, networking, and ease of use.
💻 iMac's Revolutionary Features: Speed, Display, and Connectivity
This paragraph focuses on the key features that set the iMac apart from other consumer computers at the time. The speaker emphasizes its fast performance, thanks to the G3 processor running at 233 MHz and a half megabyte of L2 cache. The iMac boasts a 15-inch display with 1024x768 resolution, providing an Apple-quality viewing experience. The iMac comes with 32 MB of memory (expandable to 128 MB), a 4 GB hard drive, and a 24x CD-ROM. In terms of communication, it includes 100 megabit Ethernet, a fast modem, infrared capability, and two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for next-gen connectivity. Other features include stereo surround sound, a high-quality keyboard, and an innovative mouse design.
🔍 iMac's Cool Design: Translucent, Stylish, and Functional
The speaker transitions to showcasing the iMac's sleek, futuristic design, emphasizing its translucent case that allows users to see inside the device. The iMac features stereo speakers on the front, an infrared port, a centrally located CD-ROM drive, and dual stereo headphone jacks. The mouse is highlighted as being especially cool, while the rear handle and well-organized ports add to the aesthetic appeal. The iMac is described as looking better than its competitors, even from the back. The speaker reinforces that the device looks like it's from another planet, specifically a 'planet with better designers.' The keyboard and mouse, with dual USB ports for customization, are also praised for their functionality and innovative design.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡iMac
💡Internet
💡Macintosh
💡G3 processor
💡Display
💡Memory
💡CD-ROM
💡Ethernet
💡Universal Serial Bus (USB)
💡Design
Highlights
Introduction of iMac as a consumer product
iMac is designed for internet use and simplicity
iMac targets consumers' primary computer use
iMac is also suitable for educational purposes
iMac's design philosophy includes both networking and standalone use
Consumer products are typically slow and have poor displays
iMac features a fast G3 processor at 233 MHz
iMac includes a half-megabyte L2 backside cache
iMac boasts a 15-inch display at 1024x768 resolution
32 MB RAM standard with expandability up to 128 MB
Built-in 4 GB hard drive and 24x CD-ROM
iMac includes 100 megabit Ethernet for high-speed networking
Fast modem and 4 megabit infrared for data transfer
New generation IO with 12 megabit Universal Serial Bus
Stereo surround sound and a redesigned keyboard and mouse
iMac's innovative translucent design
All connectors are integrated into a single door for a clean look
iMac's handle and back design is more aesthetically pleasing than competitors
Wireless camera demonstration of iMac's unique design
Transcripts
well
today I'm incredibly pleased to
introduce iMac our consumer product and
iMac comes from the marriage of the
excitement of the
internet with the Simplicity of
Macintosh even though this is a
full-blooded Macintosh we are targeting
this for the number one use that
consumers tell us they want a computer
for which is to get on the internet
simply and fast
and that's what this product is targeted
for I also means some other things to us
we are a personal computer company and
Al this product is born to network it
also is a beautiful Standalone
product we're targeting it also for
Education they want to buy these and
it's perfect for most of the things they
do in instruction it's perfect for
finding tremendous source of information
over the internet and we hope as you see
the product it will inspire us all to
make even better products in the future
so we think iMac is going to be a really
big deal now what should it be well we
went out and we looked at all of the
consumer products out
there this is a picture of one of the
better
ones and we noticed some things about
them pretty much universally the first
is they're really slow they're very slow
they're all using last year's processor
very very slow second is they've all got
pretty crummy displays on them they're
generally 13in a few 14in and the
quality of them is very poor uh Apple
designs all its own displays so we're
used to something much better but these
are pretty bad likely no networking on
them some have it most
don't old generation IO devices and what
that means is they're lower performance
and they're harder to use and most of
them aren't so plug and playay and these
things are
ugly so
let me tell you about
iMac we decided to make this thing fast
so we decided put in a G3 processor
running at 233 MHz we debated this quite
a bit because there were cheaper slower
things we could have used and we said no
this has got to be the computer that we
want on our desk too a G3 running at 233
and we didn't forget the cash it's got a
half a megabyte L2 backside cash on it
this thing screams as you'll see in a
minute on displays we said what is the
largest display that you'd ever want in
one of these cons in a consumer computer
and the answer to us was a 15inch
display running at 1024x 768 let's go
ahead and build in the best in every
product and let's have our display
Engineers engineer it and it's gorgeous
it is an apple quality display that we
are very proud
of let's go ahead and put a lot of
memory in this thing thing 32 mbes
standard it's expandable to 128 4 GB
disc drive 24x CD
ROM and let's build in a lot of
communications this thing's got 100
megabit ethernet as standard now why
because a lot of our education customers
want to put these high-speed networks in
and because we're seeing it in homes
approximately 10% of the homes in
Silicon Valley now have class five
wiring in them we're starting to see
lots of home networks emerging
a fast modem and also 4 megabit infrared
built in you want to beam your digital
photographs in from your digital camera
built into every
product we are going to the new
generation of IO 12 megabit Universal
serial bus two ports we're leaving the
old Apple IO
behind stereo surround sound built into
every product and a great great keyboard
and
mouse now
this is what they look like today and I
would uh like to take the privilege of
showing you what they're going to look
like from today
on
this is
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iMac
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so can you go back there and do that
again go back and come back
thank
you so if I can get this screen switched
over we've got a wireless camera here
and I'd like to show you what this thing
looks like come on
in you got to see this thing in person
but I'll do the best I can with video
this is iMac the whole thing is trans
ucent you can see into it it's so cool
we've got stereo speakers on the front
we've got infrared right up here we've
got the CD ROM drive right in the middle
we've got dual stereo headphone Jacks we
got the coolest mouse on the planet
right
here come on around all of the
connectors are inside one beautiful
little door here the ethernet the USB
stuff around the back we've got a really
great handle here the back of this thing
looks better than the front of the other
guys by the way and then around the side
so let's take one more one more swing
around it so you can see this is what it
looks like and again you've got to see
one of these things in
person
great yeah I've got some slides of what
looks like too I mean this is incredible
compared to anything else out there it
looks like it's from another planet and
a good
Planet a planet with better
designers look at this keyboard it's so
nice two Universal serial bus connectors
on either side so you can plug the mouse
into whichever one you want whether your
right or left-handed and you have the
other one for peripherals look at this
mouse it's the most it's the it's the
most wonderful Mouse you've ever
used
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