Apple iMac G4: Retro Review
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- Опубликовано: 1 фев 2017
- The Apple iMac G4 is one of the most unusual Mac designs ever conceived and I take a close look at it in this retro review.
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This is the most beautiful computer I've ever seen... even the interior looks like art
I wish Apple would bring back this design. It was their coolest looking Mac.
Microsoft sorta did :)
DetroitBORG Yes!!! That's exactly what I was thinking
This was my first ever Mac. I edited my first video on one of these, shot on MiniDV and imported via Firewire.
My cousin has one
Cool! My older brother has about 6 iMacs (2008-2010) he is sending me one from early 2008
And all that took about 10 hours :)))
I still have one of these in working order and used it to import mini DV tapes via firewire just last week!
Lucky
I got the iMac G4 17" during the summer of 2016. I got it off of a local garage sale for $5 and thought it was a steal!
That really is a steal! $5 for an iMac G4? I'd say it's worth more even as a decoration piece!
That is! they normally sell for over 100 bucks on ebay.
Damn i thought the one i got for $30 was a steal
I thought a imac g4 for 88 dollars on eBay was a good deal
55 dollar shipping
looks like the pixar lamp
Isaac Roebuck pixar is owned by steve jobs brother
diabetes Steve Jobs doesn’t have a brother
tog theking its a phrase
Isaac Roebuck OMG yes
SAVGEAGE
really hard to believe this is from 2002. looks like its from 2013 tbh
yeah its design is outstanding
Looks great but definitely not 2013
2018
it kinda looks like EVE from walle
Yeah. If the display were widescreen and larger. This would easily looks like a new iMac.
If I had the time and money I probably would try hacking new mac mini components into it. This has to be the best looking computer out there.
It's easy to see where Microsoft took inspiration for the new surface studio.
NTech10 Doesn't even look anything close.
Of course, Microsoft never even caught a glimpse at Wacom's Cintiq line or the various stands available for them ...
《•KÏƏ•》 seriously are u looking closely mate.
$100? That's amazing for it to even just sit around.
They get cheaper. But for anybody interested in playing with one it's totally worth it.
yours is pristine too
I seen pictures of people turning their old g4's into lamps
I got my 17" at a local Thrift Store for $30. It is a beautiful design. :)
I have 5 of these and they’ve all held up so well. Still using em for art installations and digitizing analog content. Favorite Mac ever next to SE/30
I owned one of these - my first Mac after years of Windows hell - and it was seriously the best computer I’ve ever owned. Subsequent Macs I’ve owned (currently own and use a retina MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and iPhone XS for my particular workflow) might be more powerful, but none of them have ever given me the joy that this model did: it was always a real pleasure to use. I was able to keep that thing relevant and running for almost 12 years before the hard drive finally gave up - and good luck finding a new PATA to fit in it - and I decided to upgrade. Now it sits in the corner of my office as a piece of the décor; it still doesn’t look out of place.
Congrats for hitting the 1 million!! And thanks for all the amazing videos!
This video was astonishing. No other retro reviews have the same production value as these, I would love to see this as a series!
I like it. Can you next review Macbook White from 2009 ? thank you
I'm looking for one in good condition, apparently they frequently cracked.
DetroitBORG they definitely cracked alright. We had them at my school and where always cracked somewhere
I'm looking foward to it. It can be used today for light stuff like browsing the internet, listening to music, office work.. I'm thinking to get one aswell!
My mother has one in perfect condition, but she is using it nowadays yet haha. We do had to change the bottom case at Apple Store years ago, at least it was for free because there were a replacement program.
So far every one I've looked for is cracked around the hinges which explains why that model was so short-lived. It's actually one of the few Apple products I didn't buy from 2009 onward (including the previous Mac Pro).
This is the most beautiful computer ever designed, I used to fantasize about it. Truly iconic! Apple should do an updated version for fun, a limited edition, with all the latest tech, including the M1 chips 🕊
How about a similar design but updated and modernized,
I got one of these a few weeks ago for $20. Can't do much with it other than watch DVD's and listen to music. It's just so cool to look at, like a piece of art.
Only $100? Holy shit
Petter Vosveld I got one of the first Intel iMacs on eBay for 120 dollers I think its from 2006
And it's in a great shape for a 10yr old Mac.
JTech625 its frmm 1995
I got mid2011 21.5" iMac for just $280 on eBay. Added SSD and 16Gb of RAM(it can handle even 32Gb), and it flies on Sierra like a jet now.
It would probably blow your mind then that the G5 iMac in this video was only $25 on eBay. It's really remarkable how cheap they are, it really comes down to their abundance and the fact that Apple stops supporting software updates which often drives them into premature obsolescence.
Fantastic video; please do some more retro reviews of Apple products!
Just got one brand new in the box today. Amazing. Just amazing to feel what it felt like to have a computer that was art.
Please continue this series! It's great looking back at classic and vintage products such as these
This is one of the most comprehensive iMac G4 videos on RUclips. I love it and it was shot really well, and shows off its beauty! Man it was nice to see a new video pop up about an iMac G4. Looking forward to more PowerPC videos. Subscribed!
It's my all time design icon from Apple so far!
Congratulations Mike for reaching 1 million subscribers. Well deserved! Loved the video. Keep up your awesome work!
I LOVE these iMacs. They are one of my favorites.
It comes with a headphone jack :D
But no bluetooth :(
DetroitBORG can you please do a review on the dji mavic pro
this is probably where Microsoft's engineers got their inspiration
nazhif1 the hing looks better than the one on the surface studio
nazhif1 in the end we're just going in circles..
My ass! Don't rotate on the Surface Studio.
They didn't get inspiration on from this.
It's just there's only so many ways you can make a computer with current technology.
You brought me years back in time!!! I remember as a teenager I was working in a computer shop building PCs when I first saw an iMac G3 and I got one for myself. I then decided to go for the upgrade with this exact model! Unfortunately due Apple's unusual design I didn't notice the thermal paste when I opened it to upgrade the RAM. I ended up burning the logic board and I had to replace it. It served me well for 8 good years until I got my first macbook pro.
congrats on 1 million subscribers Michael. God Bless and keep making videos we love to watch!
This video is just amazin
Advance congo for 1M, more 1.6K to go❤
I still have this computer. It still works. It was my mother’s.
Nice review of a neat product! Very informative and interesting, with great camera-work. I also like your professional, no-bullshit narration. You're probably the best tech reviewer on RUclips. You don't do that obnoxious, "WHAT'S UP GUYSSSS?!?! TODAY WE'RE GONNA LOOK AT, UH, SOME STUFF!!" Keep up the nice work man.
Love it! Keep it up with these retro reviews/restores!
You're headed towards 1 million... freaking congrats dude! :D
Congrats on 1 million subscribers. Keep up the great work.
iceplanetRC almost
In 2 years he only gained 200k!? Wtf
Please do more retro reviews. I’m loving them at the moment
CONGRATS ON I MILLION!! I knew you could do it! Woo!!
This brings back memories.
I always thought that this is an very interesting design and I love how the arm swivels around to adjust the Display around. I wish that Apple would use this type of stand on their new I-Macs.
I loved this video, videos about older computers and how they work is always fun to watch(: please make more, thank you!
An amazing video review and teardown/how to on an amazing vintage mac! I owned an iMac just like this and it's one of my favorite designs from Apple. Back then, Apple really took a lot of pride making hardware and I'm glad to see that it still holds up. I remembered seeing these iMacs at a few shops/stores for cashier kiosks.
Please do more of these types of videos! They're awesome!
Great Review! This is one of my all-time favorite computers!
This is just AMAZING!!! I enjoy it so much especially when I see you make the inside clean from dirty.
Enjoyed this video tremendously. Please do more! Thank you!
I'd love to see more retro reviews!
Love it. Hope you continue doing them.
CONGRATS ON 1 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS DETROITBORG!!!!!!!
It's impressive that a 14 year old Mac will still run, very cool video Mike, thanks for sharing your vintage find and I would love to see you do more vintage Mac videos in the future since your content is always top notch.
Would love to see a modern mac with this exact look
this is so beautiful
Simply amazing!
Waiting for more retro reviews!
Congrats!
This is such a cool video! My dad used to have this computer until he bought a new Mac at least 5 years ago. It was probably longer... but seeing this specific model of Mac again gives me nostalgia😌
I love this video so much, it's amazing!
First time you've done a retro review since 2010
Very nice review!!! Brings back old memories!!!!
Congrats on 1 Million !!
1,660k subs till 1mil!!!!!
JT Smith Now past a million!
congratulations 1 million
YESSSSSSS
OMG HE HEARTED MY COMMENT! IM LOSING MY MIND THANKS SO MUCH MIKE!!!!!
2002 my senior year of University 👩🏽🎓 I remember when our PC labs got this Mac desktop it was really cool
I loved this! I would love to see this older Macs
MIKE YOU DID IT. 1 MIL!! I'm so happy!!!
This was my very first mac!!
A fun project would be gutting the machine and sticking some modern hardware and a new screen into it.
Exactly my thoughts, I may actually attempt this. I can forgo the SuperDrive which should open up a lot of room.
Tipsy T-Rex it has been done
should be pretty simple with an itx board :)
Tom that would be retarded and pointless because you'd basically be building an entire new machine
You would be building a new machine with a beautiful case that you can't get otherwise. How's that more retarded and pointless than the people who spend hundreds on cases with transparent sides, neons, etc.?
I loved this video and learned a lot. I still have my Apple G4 which was a wedding present from my new husband at the same time the G4 came out. So this brought back LOTS of memories. Thanks!
At the time i did not have the money for one of these, i was a lot younger and raising the kids. However, i remember just how impressed i was with this machine and the lust i had for one. I really should get one now just for the nostalgia.
My mother had this for school when it was new and I played a lot of Tony Hawk Pro Skater on it.
Lol
Just picked up 2 of these for $10 at a garage sale :) no power cables though. It uses the same as the g3, right?
This was awesome! Do more of these types of videos!
I had one of these about ten years ago, 15" 1gz model, I upgraded the crap out of everything and even had the original box. I loved that computer!
Wow. Its gorgeous and has aged very very well.
How's the performance with the new RAM?
very bad
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@@majeda.a.abumghaiseeb149 Just like your channel.
early 2000 was great era for technology 😇
CONGRATS!! 1 mil subs!!
This was really fun to see! I love it =) Would love to see more retro reviews! ♥
Dude pls do more retro reviewed
9:19 "this computer was getting Wi-Fi for the first time in 14 years" If the machine could express their feeling probably it will Cry because of happiness that had been waiting to get Wi-Fi for over 14 years ... :')
Congrats on the 1 million subscribers Mike!!!
Awesome video Mike, please keep more of these coming. Thank you.
What about an Apple II?
I will eventually get there, that was actually the first computer I ever used and it was already ancient history at the time.
2k subs left to 1 million 👏👍👍
congrats man .. 1 million is a huge milestone 💛💛💛
Congrats on 1 Million Subscribers!
I want to buy one for decoration now :)
detoriborg, you eyeing the G4 Cube?
YES, haha
This video was so cool and well-done! And congrats on those 1,000,000 subs you'll have by the end of the day!
Fastest computer I currently own!
Lol
Sadly poor 😀😐😦😧😕🙁☹️😩😫😭
Sadly poor 😆😁😄😃😀🙂😐😕🙁☹️😔😣😖😫😩😭😭😭🥺🥺🥺🥺
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I had this and loved it. Stupidly I got rid of this.
FINALLY the first good retro review of this hot looking computer ! Thanks a lot ! :)
FYI, the SuperDrive on these Macs for the first few years, was a Pioneer Electronics DV-R! I help launch it and used to fly into Apple's manufacturing assembly plant at Elk Grove CA. I saw this Mac before it launched during QA of our drive! It was such a cool and exciting time!
i was the first person in my family to make the switch from windows to mac and it was with this very computer. this thing felt like the future. those goofy pod speakers, the PHENOMENALLY easy-to-adjust monitor, the keyboard that trapped every solid particle in the surrounding atmosphere...oh how i miss it **wipes tear**
Did I spot a battery in there? Might want to check that for leakage, as those old batteries are well known to leak and cause damage to motherboards.
I have been buying and selling those professionally. Those batteries never leaks. Those are lithium primary cells (not rechargeable) and not nickel cadmium.
Very nice! Reviews like this will stand the test of time! :)
Good video! Please keep doing the retro reviews!
I have one of those with like 1gb of RAM in perfect condition. Found it in a closet 🤗
I think this computer looks better than today's iMacs
i bet ya the removed it because it was making the others look to bad.
Just get one cheap that's not working and cannot be saved, tear it down, build a hackintosh in it. Profit :)
Péter Lukács I dont think you could find components that could fit inside that weirdly shaped case. Maybe a NUC or an arduino based. Not to mention parts with "hackintos" spec.
tired of that kind of lookey hating everything about apple but knows nothing
Hardware design wise its more future proof unlike most PC designs before and after and can still appeal to girls as well in my opinion Štěpán Pazderka!
I love this iMac and to my mind it’s one of Apple’s most appealing and wonderful designs. I read somewhere it earned a place in the museum of modern art (MoMA), and rightly so. I still have one, and even if it stopped working I’d keep it purely for the way it looks!
U ARE absolutely the most Lovely Guy in the world, No one can taking care of this old machine as u do. Please keep up this Retro Vloging. your respect to the cleanness of the vintage machine makes U totally valuable form other vloggers.
You opened it up... What about the warranty!?
LOL, this did have Apple Care on it, expired 11 years ago ;)
im pretty sure if you brought in an imac g4 the people at the genius bar would spin their heads round exorcist style
Back when Apple actually cared about their Macs.
The difference is Steve Job was still there. We really miss his creativity
@Jay Bee yeah my 2020 iMac is pretty good too
I still have this... and use it for a home media machine. Still works great for what it's used of now
This video was absolutely fantastic; I would love to see more like this!
This iMac looks like an inspiration for the Surface Studio
Thin screen attached by a chrome rod to the computer part