another option is the Sonnet upgrade which is also a G3 500 but with
fire wire.
only $300 US
http://www.sonnettech.com/product/harmoni_g3.html#compatibility
I also think it is possible that Apple hasn't updated their memory
recommendations
for the rev. A's, since there have been larger (than 128MB) Dimms.
Apple history says 512MB, But I haven't tried it.
http://www.apple-history.com/gallery.html
I think the Hard drives can be upgraded fairly easily as well.
On Monday, January 14, 2002, at 09:08 AM, Chet Johns wrote:
>
> Did a little research for you. You have already max'd out on the memory
> if
> you have the rev A Bondi Blue iMac. Apple only recommends 128 MB. I know
> sometimes apple understates maximum ram as I have an indigo 400 MB which
> apple says takes a maximum of 500MB and I have 1 GB inside working fine.
>
> You do have an option for an acceleration upgrade. At Otherworld
> computing
> they advertise an accelerator which will take your computer to 500MHz.
> The
> PowerLogix iForce. Bad news it's $339. You might just consider buying a
> new
> older model iMac going for around $699, getting firewire in addition to
> faster speed and more memory space. I know a lot of places which are
> selling
> reconditioned iMacs if you are interested. Apple also carries
> reconditioned
> later edition models at the apple store.
>
> Anyway, take a look at http://www.otherworldcomputing.com
>
> Chet
>
> On 1/14/02 7:21 AM, "good-dog_at_northshore.net" <good-dog_at_northshore.net>
> wrote:
>
>>
>> Can anyone tell me how much memory I can cram into my imac? I have
>> 160mb in it now.
>>
>> Is there a way to upgrade it by a firmware update?
>>
>> Mark
>
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