Introduction

This is it. I'm going to do it. Others have tried, but as far as I have been able to find, none have succeeded. There has been a thread going on for more than 3 years at MacRumers.com of people who were interested in this, but nobody's figured it out. I plan on figuring it out.

The obvious question is "why?". The answer is simple: the iMac G4 is the most beautiful personal computer I have ever seen. Ever since its release in 2002, I have wanted one. In 2004, Apple moved on to the new, slimmer look of the G5. However, to this day, not even Apple has come out with a computer that is a worthy successor. This is why I am determined to have the best of both worlds. I want the beauty and elegance of this 7 year old computer but also the functionality of a new machine.

When I'm done, I want the transition to be seamless. My goal is to have it look and work as if it just came from apple: functioning I/O ports, single power cable, original sphere speakers, DVD drive... As close to original functionality as I can get.

This project is extremely ambitious. I am a college junior graphic design major with a love of mods but very little actual experience. I am by no means wealthy and am looking to do this with the smallest possible budget. That being said, I have no illusions; this project isn't going to be cheap.

I am going to be documenting my entire process here including pictures, commentary, lists, and I'm sure a few dumb jokes.

Wish me luck...