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(1) (Generation 4) The fourth generation of a product, typically hardware rather than software. In contrast, "4G" refers to network generations (see cellular generations). (2) The fourth...

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Definition: G4

(1) (Generation 4) The fourth generation of a product, typically hardware rather than software. In contrast, "4G" refers to network generations (see cellular generations).

(2) The fourth generation of IBM's CMOS-based mainframes (Parallel Enterprise Servers), introduced in 1997. See IBM mainframes and Parallel Enterprise Server.

(3) A series of Mac desktops and PowerBook portables from Apple that used the 32-bit G4 chip based on Motorola's PowerPC 7400. Introduced in 1999, G4 models were the successor to the G3 series and supported up to 2GB of memory, 64-bit PCI slots and 4x AGP. The G4 CPU included the "Velocity Engine," a vector processor that provided sustained floating point capability up to one gigaflops. See G5, G3 and Apple.


G4

The G4 Cube Computer
In 2000, Apple's G4 Cube provided plenty of horsepower in a totally quiet unit. Due to its slick design, the Cube was showcased at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. See Mac mini. (Image courtesy of Apple Inc.)





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