Mac “Take One” Apple Store brochure collection (2005)

Mac mini (original) “Take One” store brochure (January 2005)—This 1-page brochure measures 4.375 x 6.5 inches. The front features a photo of the Mac mini and the headline “The most affordable Mac ever.” on a white background. The front also includes a diagram of the Mac mini set up with “your existing keyboard, mouse, and display.” and the iLife logo. The back has the headline “Moves at the speed of life.” and includes specifications of the two available configurations. The back has the headline “Introducing Mac mini” and includes a photo of the back of the computer (presumably to show its ports) and specifications of the two available configurations.

eMac “Take One” store brochure (May 2005)—This 1-page brochure measures 4.375 x 6.5 inches and features an eMac on a white background on the front with various features highlighted. The back has the headline “Fast. Affordable. Simply amazing.” and includes specifications of the two available configurations.

Mac mini “Take One” store brochure (July 2005)—This 1-page brochure measures 4.375 x 6.5 inches and features a Mac mini on a light blue background on the front with various features highlighted. The back has the headline “Full featured, compact, Mac mini” and includes a photo of the back of the computer (presumably to show its ports) and specifications of the two available configurations.

iBook G4 “Take One” store brochure (July 2005)—This 1-page brochure measures 4.375 x 6.5 inches and features an iBook G4 on a light blue background on the front with various features highlighted. The back has the headline “Moves at the speed of life.” and includes specifications of the two available configurations (12-inch and 14-inch).

iMac G5 “Take One” store brochure (October 2005)—This 1-page brochure measures 4.375 x 6.5 inches and features the headline “The new iMac G5” on a gray-blue background on the front. The front photo shows a hand holding a white Apple Remote pointing at the iMac G5 screen with the Front Row (media) interface. The back includes specifications of the 17- and 20-inch configurations.

The Apple Store Holiday 2004 catalog (2004)

I remember picking up this catalog at an Apple Store in 2004. It is large for a catalog at 11 x 17 inches and is printed on heavy matte paper. Each spread features “lifestyle” photos of people using then-current Apple products in everyday settings. Each product is then described in detail including features, uses, and available peripherals. Full-page “case studies” from regular people using the products in real life are also included.

The first product featured is iPod. The 2004 models included iPod with scroll wheel (with a monochrome display), iPod Photo (color display), and iPod mini (monochrome display and available in four colors).

The next spread highlights the iMac G5. These were Apple’s second flat-panel iMac models that were available with 17 or 20-inch “widescreen flat panel” displays. The iLife apps are mentioned here in holiday contexts.

Apple “notebooks” are shown next, including the white 12 and 14-inch iBook models and the 12, 15, and 17-inch PowerBook G4 models. The AirPort Express is mentioned as a solution for streaming music and wireless printing in the home.

The last 2-page spread includes “A day in the life of a Genius,” and highlights in-store workshops and presentations.

The back page shows a map of the United States and the locations of all Apple Stores worldwide. Six happy Apple customers are also featured with their Apple Store purchases across the US.

Apple CD and DVD media (2006)

My collection of Apple CD and DVD media includes operating systems, applications, software collections that shipped with devices, promotional media, diagnostic tools, and educational content. In general, Apple-branded CD or DVD examples in original packaging have been presented separately, while single discs or collections of discs are presented chronologically.

Apple CDs and DVDs from 2006 include:

  • iLife ’06 Install DVD (Version 6.0, 2Z691-5672-A, 2006)
  • iMac G5 Mac OS X Install Disc 1 (Mac OS version 10.4.7, AHT version 3A111, Disc version 1.0, 2Z691-5859-A, 2006)
  • Mighty Mouse Software (Version 1.2, 2Z691-5799-A, 2006)
  • Apple Remote Desktop 3 (Version 3.0, 0Z691-5595-A, 2006)
  • iWork ’06 CPU Drop-In Kit, Trial, Not For Resale

Apple CD and DVD media (2005)

My collection of Apple CD and DVD media includes operating systems, applications, software collections that shipped with devices, promotional media, diagnostic tools, and educational content. In general, Apple-branded CD or DVD examples in original packaging have been presented separately, while single discs or collections of discs are presented chronologically.

Apple CDs and DVDs from 2005 include:

  • Xcode 2 Development Tools (Version 2.0, 691-5145-A, 2005)
  • Mac OS X Learning Center X for Districts, Version 10.4 (691-5495-A, 2005)
  • Mighty Mouse Software For Mac OS X (Version 1.0, 2Z691-5529-A, 2005)
  • Software Bundle (2Z603-6467-A, eMac Media, 2005)
  • iMac G5 Mac OS X Install Disc 1 (Mac OS version 10.4, AHT version 2.5.1, Disc version 1.0, 2Z691-5317-A, 2005)
  • eMac Mac OS X Install Disc 1 (Mac OS version 10.4, AHT version 2.5, Disc version 1.1, 2Z691-5518-A, 2005)
  • iPod + iTunes (2Z691-5513-A)
  • Soundtrack Pro, Install, Version 1.0, Not for resale
  • Apple Loops for Soundtrack Pro, Version 1.0
  • Apple Pro Training, Final Cut Studio Tutorials, Version 1.0
  • Apple Pro Training, Final Cut Studio, DVD Tutorial, Version 1.0
  • Motion 2, Install, Version 2.0, Not for Resale
  • DVD Studio Pro 4, Install, Version 4.0, Not for Resale
  • Final Cut Studio, Install, Version 1.0, Not for Resale
  • LiveType, Media 1, Version 1.0
  • LiveType, Media 2, Version 1.0
  • iPod (2Z691-5248-A)
  • iLife ’05 Install CD (iPhoto 5, iMovie HD, iTunes 4.7), Version 5.0, For systems without a DVD drive
  • iWork ’05 Install DVD, iWork 1.0 (1Z691-5086-A), NFR (Not for Resale)
  • iWork ’05 Trial Version

By 2005 Apple was shipping software bundles in clear plastic packaging.

Apple Mouse (white, M5769, 2003)

The Apple Mouse was very similar in design to the Apple Pro Mouse released in 2000. However, the Apple Mouse was white and removed the ability for the user to control the click-force setting on the bottom of the mouse.

The surface of this mouse was crystal clear acrylic with a base insert in white that matched the keyboard that shipped with it.

This mouse was included with the Power Mac G4 (mirrored drive door), Power Mac G5, eMac, iMac G4, and iMac G5. 

Source: Wikipedia.com

Apple Mouse (white, unopened, M5769, 2003)

The Apple Mouse was very similar in design to the Apple Pro Mouse released in 2000. However, the Apple Mouse was white and removed the ability for the user to control the click-force setting on the bottom of the mouse. The surface of this mouse was crystal clear acrylic with a base insert in white that matched the keyboard that shipped with it.

This mouse was included with the Power Mac G4 (mirrored drive door), Power Mac G5, eMac, iMac G4, and iMac G5. 

Source: Wikipedia.com

iMac G5 2.0 20-inch (2005)

The iMac G5 featured a 2.0 GHz PowerPC 970 (G5) processor, 512 MB of 400 MHz PC3200 DDR SDRAM, a 250 GB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA hard drive, a vertically-mounted slot-loading 8X DVD-R/CD-RW SuperDrive, and built-in stereo speakers at the bottom of the display. The screen was a 20-inch TFT Active Matrix LCD at 1680×1050. Wired ports included FireWire 400 and USB 2.0. Wireless connections included AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR.

Like its predecessors, the iMac G5 rested on an aluminum stand with an adjustable hinge. It also supported the VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) mounting interface standard which allowed the iMac to be mounted directly on a kiosk, wall, or arm. The iMac G5 also had an Ambient Light Sensor under the edge of the display that dims the sleep indicator light when the room is dark.

Source: EveryMac.com