IMac G4 and Bluetooth

Is the iMac G4 compatible with a Logitech Cordless NB Mouse (Apple)?
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Logitech-Cordless-NB-Mouse-Apple/15085068

Hello and Welcome to Apple Discussions.
Most iMac G4s didn't have Bluetooth built-in, you can check in  > About This Mac > More Info... > Bluetooth.
If it isn't built in then almost any cheap USB Bluetooth dongle (about $10 - here's one) will add Bluetooth to your Mac (no extra drivers needed). Personally I prefer none-Bluetooth wireless mice, you have to use a different USB dongle but the speed of response (particularly waking from sleeping) is far better in my experience.
I recently went for a MS Wireless Optical 2000 Mouse for £4, I see Walmart do the same mouse for $16 with a keyboard:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Microsoft-Wireless-Optical-Desktop-2000-Mac-PC/1432149 6
cheers
mrtotes

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The internal components are housed in an attractive 10.6" half-sphere, ice white case with a chromed stainless steel neck that supports a 17" TFT Active Matrix LCD display. This model shipped with MacOS X 10.2 "Jaguar" (and cannot boot into MacOS 9), as well as an ice white Apple Pro Keyboard, Mouse, and Speakers. Unlike some earlier iMac models that are convection-cooled, the iMac "Flat Panel" series is cooled by a quiet internal fan.
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February 4, 2003
Discontinued Date:
September 8, 2003
Processor Speed:
1.0 GHz
Processor Type:
PowerPC 7445 (G4)
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Processors:
1
Geekbench:
539
Processor Upgrade:
Soldered
FPU:
Integrated
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133 MHz
Cache Bus Speed:
1.0 GHz (Built-in)
ROM/Firmware Type:
Open Firmware
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1 MB
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64k
L2/L3 Cache:
256k (on-chip)
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PC2100 DDR SDRAM
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266 MHz
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256 MB
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RAM Slots:
2*
Video Card:
GeForce4 MX
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DDR SDRAM
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Standard VRAM:
64 MB
Maximum VRAM:
64 MB
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17.0" TFT
Native Resolution:
1440x900
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Mirroring Only*
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1024x768*
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80 GB (7200 RPM)
Int. HD Interface:
Ultra ATA/100
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4X "SuperDrive"
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None
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10/100Base-T
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802.11b/g (Optional)
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1.1 (Optional)
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3 (1.1)
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2 (400)
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M8935LL/A
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M6498 (EMC N/A)
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3.6V Lithium
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N/A
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X 10.2.3
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X 10.5.8
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Classic Mode Only*
Windows Support:
Emulation Only
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13.03 x 16.7 x 10.6*
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22.8 lbs. (10.4 kg)
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US$1799
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US$250-US$400
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I have worked with a lot of folks in this forum to help figure out how they can apply this firmware update effectively — so I'll cite a few threads that I hope will help you, too. Here is a recent example. ( A ) and ( B ) are examples where several participants provided feedback after succeeding. ( C ) is a recent case involving a D-Link DBT-120 adapter in which jump (the individual posting) explained some fine points that s/he thought might be helpful to others.
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Warm regards,
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