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[edit] Mac OS 9?

Which eMac models can boot into Mac OS 9 and which will run only in Classic?

Why would you want to do that? Mac OS X lets you run classic programs.

Programs yes, but I for one have not been able to get classic system extentions and control panels to work in OS X. Also, could you please be careful not to delete other people's comments?

The 700, 800Mhz and 1Ghz eMacs can boot OS9.2. Kiand 15:44, 15 Feb 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Max memory for an eMac 1.25 Ghz... 1GB or 2GB?

This article claims, without citation, that the 2nd revision eMac "can be upgraded to a maximum of 2 GB DDR SDRAM". A few vendors make the same claim, implying up to 2 GB is supported, using two 1 GB DIMMs. But most memory vendors do not sell 1 GB DIMMs for the eMac.

However, this Apple Support spec indicates the max memory for the 2-slot 1.25 Ghz eMac is 1 GB, and the largest DIMM supported is 512 MB: "two 168-pin DIMM slots support up to 1GB using 128MB, 256MB, or 512MB DIMMs".

Which is correct? --Serge 22:14, 30 October 2006 (UTC)

I get the impression there may have been two 1.25 GHz eMac models, one with PC133 memory and one with PC2700 memory (compare this with Apple's specs). The one with PC2700 seems to support up to 2 GB (although not officially) while the one with PC133 supports up to 1 GB. More research (in the non-original sense) is needed. —204.42.17.193 20:33, 5 November 2006 (UTC)

From my take is that Apple seldom goes back to address possible changes that may allow for larger capacity memory modules that come later on as memory chips improve. Early iMac tray loading computers, for example would in theory take 2 - 512MB modules but became unstable. But using 2 - 256MB modules works just fine. According to Apple Specs limit was 256MB using 2 - 128MB SODIMM modules. Unfortunately what eMac can take, and what not, would have to come from 3rd party memory vendors, as to what they have already tested, and sell. So nothing is really cut and dry.

RonEJ 07:06, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Primary Statements Not Exactly Factual.

The eMac was never replaced by the iMac, nor vice versa.

From my recollection of events the eMac was introduced as an answer to Teachers and Educators in what they would like to see in a computer. For example the power button was moved to the rear side so students would not push the power button. Another example was, a larger display and to be able to utilize nearly the same footprint as the iMac. Unfortunately most of this was taken from a Webcast from Apple at the time of introduction. Later, due to the public outcry, and the telephone switchboard overload, Apple generously released to the eMac to the public. At first there was select models, (eMac 700Mhz, NVIDIA, CDRW, and modem), then about August of 2002 Apple opened all models for public. (Except for a few with no modems or optical drives available for the educational market)

So for the most part, the eMac was simply dropped from public sale back into the Educational market. They were available for a short time in the Educational market, or as an Apple Refurbished model in their Special Deals section.

(Please note I am a bit new to here, and never wish to come across mean or cruel. I find myself editing things till it looks better each time.)

RonEJ 06:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)