PM 6500/300 to Intel iMac in one leap

I hope to jump from a PowerMac 6500/300 (OS 9.1)to a new iMac soon. I'm also borrowing my Mum's eMac (OS 10.3.9) as well at the moment and have them both LANned together via a Netgear 614 v2 Router.
What concerns me is will I still be able to play software like Riven and Myst III Exile after I upgrade? These programme work fine on the PM and the eMac right now.

Hmm. Since Classic software is pretty much everything I have, it sounds like I'm going to have to either get hold of a PowerMac version of iMac (or G5) before they are all gone - or get a PC (Hisss!). The latter is most likely though seeing as most of my numerous game software titles are PC/Mac and PowerMacs may no longer be available. This is a shame because I like my Macs.
PCs are now dual core intel processors too I notice.

Similar Messages

  • Using Apple's Wireless Keyboard on Intel iMac

    I would like to use an Apple Wireless Keyboard on my intel iMac (the one that comes in white and has an extended keyboard). Can I do this?
    I tried to set it up but the intel imac doesn't recognize it, plus the G5 (which is in close proximity) keeps recognizing it instead.
    Any thoughts?

    Hello Nathan:
    Delete it from the G5. Turn the G5 off. Then try to pair it with the new computer.
    Barry

  • External drives that can boot up Intel iMac

    I have just bought an Intel-based iMac.
    My previous computer was an iMac G5 (PowerPC). If I needed to boot up from an external drive, it had to be a Firewire drive.
    Does anyone know if the Intel iMac is the same? If something were to happen to that system and I needed to boot up from an external drive, does the external have to be Firewire, or will USB 2.0 work as well?
    Incidentally, this Intel iMac has one Firewire 800 port. I read a review (although it could have been from last year) that if you have Firewire 400 peripherals, you won't be able to plug them into the FW 800 port unless you have an adapter. Did I read that right? I would have thought that they're simply backward compatible and work just as a USB 1.1 device would if plugged into a USB 2.0 port (the device would just run at the lower 1.1 speed). So where does one get these adapters (if needed)? Does the Apple Store sell them?

    or will USB 2.0 work as well?
    Yes.
    Did I read that right?
    Yes. The ports are physically different.
    So where does one get these adapters (if needed)?
    Click here for an example of what's needed.
    Does the Apple Store sell them?
    Yes. Click here.
    (46152)

  • Intel iMac sound only works out of one speaker, but both headphones...

    Hello.
       I've run into a very interesting problem with the sound of my 20" Intel iMac's sound. Ever since I moved into my new appartment, my Logitech computer speakers have only worked out of the left speaker. The strange bit is that if I plug any pair of headphones into the same jack I get perfect sterio sound. I've check my sound preferences to make sure the sound is balanced, checked multiple pairs of headphones (that are all known to work perfectly), multiple pairs of computer speakers (that are all known to work perfectly), I even plugged in my M-Audio fast track USB audio interface with the same results (left channel only with speakers, sterio with headphones) Another weird thing is that I tested both pairs of computer speakers with my roommate's 20" Intel iMac (same model) and both worked just fine.
      I feel like I've run the gambit of things I could do to eliminate a faulty component. Do you think I have a faulty jack? something wrong with my software/hardware? I'm completely stumpped...anyone have any ideas?

    You've done a lot of testing such that it sounds like the jack and plug combination of the Logitechs and the iMac are just a hair short now, and the move is the only thing that changed. Can you compare the headphone plug and the Logitech plug side by side for length? Is one of them a straight plug and the other a 90 degree such that it can't get all the way in now? I'm sure you've tried pushing it in extra hard or wiggling a bit. One guy on here awhile back sent pix of his headphone port and the one right beside it on the back of his iMac, and the headphone one was recessed slightly deeper into the iMac's body.

  • 2nd Intel iMac Death - am I the only one?

    My 95 day old 20" Intel Imac stopped booting a couple of weeks ago even though the light came on. I took it in for repair to the local Apple store. Got it back finally when they got a new logic board in, and within 90 minutes had the *exact same problem.*
    Needless to say, I'm pretty peeved at this. I can't believe I'm the only one having massive issues like this, and am pretty sure it's not the logic board now.
    Is anyone else having major iMac death problems like this? I'm ready to just tell them to get me a brand new machine since there appears to be something wrong with this one.

    I have been using my iMac, but at lunch time I left him doing nothing. When I was back not save screen was activated, and neither keyboard nor mouse provided effect after touching them. I decide to turn it off after more than one attempt pressing keyboard. When I turn it on, I got only a white screen and a noisy hard-disk.
    My firt Apple, 17" Intel Imac, died after 32 days (100 hours of working time). This happend on 11 march '06, although the store told me that the failure is in the hard disk !! (but could the logic board) after 28 days I still waiting to receive it back repaired.
    Is it always like this ? The store it is not in the position to give me a forecast of when I'll get back. Shall I do something ? I'm using my old PC to write this reply. Regards

  • I have a late model Intel iMac. Is it possible to have two Firefox browsers at one time? Currently, I have Safari and Firefox. I prefer Firefox. Thanks!

    I have an Intel iMac. I am using Safari 5.0.5 and Firefox 9.0.1. I would like to be using two Firefox browsers, Is that possible? With Firefox I am not tracked. I like my privacy! With Safari I am being tracked. I have a new app called "Cookie", and I found out how rampant the tracking is with Safari. What happened to privacy? Is it too much to ask to have a bit of privacy? Anyway, thank you!
    JPVG78

    yes you can install two different browser!

  • Intel iMac or stay with iMac G5 Power PC?

    I am considering buying an Intel iMac. I currently have a Imac G5 with a Power PC processor. I use my computer for iMovies (over 300 gb's), iTunes (7000 tracks) and iPhoto (6500 photos). All of this is dual backed up on external Lacie drives as I would hate to lose any of it. I have also cloned my hard drive onto one of the Lacies's.
    If I decide to take the plunge and switch to Intel can I expect to encounter any problems with any of these programmes. I am familiar with the Intel system emulator which will slow the running speed of some programmes but I am of the impression that iLife programmes are not affected.
    I would be grateful to hear about any problems that may occur.
    Thank you.
    David.

    Hi David,
    I too had a PPC G5 (1/2005) and pretty much use the same apps as you mentioned with the LaCie backup drive. I traded up to the 24" intel machine with 2GB RAM and the bigger graphics card. My G5 was backed up on the LaCie which was partitioned into two drives, one to backup the complete system (bootable) and one from my Home folder.
    When I moved to the new machine I simply copied my applications folder from the system backup into the new applications folder and all my apps went over without a hiccup. I would avoid using the migration assistant as that caused a few problems. I can't remember exactly what they were as it was almost two months ago.
    After that apps were over I did the same with my Home folder and then all my data was on the new machine.
    As for the speed. It's night and day and in particular the noise level is about non-existent. Couldn't say that about my G5 which as extremely loud when you tasked the processor at anything over 40% capacity.
    The experience was so good with the 24", I purchased a 17" for the kids and the process was again repeated with no problems.
    Best of luck in your decision. From my perspective the Intel iMac's are awesome machines. PPC G5 doesn't even come close. Same software, but the speed and noise of this machine makes it soooo much more enjoyable.
    Nano
      Mac OS X (10.4.9)  

  • IMac G4 800 vs  20 in Intel Imac

    Every 6 yrs or so I like to upgrade my Mac
    I have owned and loved the LISA, original Mac, Mac 512, Mac +, LC, Mac II, PM 6500 and currently , the Lampshade G4 iMac 800
    Is it time to go to the intel Mac 20"
    Methinks yes, but some honest, current user of th intel Mac feedback is sought
    Thanks

    Don't forget these other compelling reasons to upgrade:
    The new (intel) imac has an option for a 256 MB video card, the largest card available in an imac to date (the G5 imac maxes out at 128MB).
    and (my favorite)
    The new imac supports extended desktop. This feature alone convinced me it was worth upgrading. I am hooked on using two monitors in extended mode (currently use my powerbook with an external monitor). Once you've tried it, you really get spoiled with the extra screen space. Anyway, I was pretty much set on getting one of the new imacs when they were announced at Macworld expo, but I've always regretted that imacs were limited to mirrored mode with external monitors. When I heard the news (about extended desktop support) that was the clincher! The new imac will be ordered within the week (a 20" model, with 2GB RAM and the 256MB video card)!
    I am also upgrading from a "lamp" style G4 imac (1 Ghz, 17" model), so I am sure I will see a big jump in performance, even with Rosetta translation. And I am confident that new universal software (including games) will be rapidly coming down the pipe. I had actually quit buying games for my old imac because performance (with 64 MB VRAM) was getting outdated when it came to newer games (like Doom).
    I was a buyer of one of the original bondi imacs (still have it, running Panther), and I want to be an owner of one of these first machines to start off the next era of Apple computers.
    Pismo 400 / 17" 1 GHz imac G4/ Bondi Rev B Mac OS X (10.4.4)

  • Emagic mt4 and intel iMac does not work with 10.4.5

    Hi there,
    after updating my iMac on 10.4.5 my MT4 does not work any longer. It is still shown in the system profiler! But that`s it! After I`ve installed the latest driver (emagic v1.7), it was not shown in the audio/midi preferences. On my G4 with 10.3.9 it is still working properly. I have tried to use it with Garage Band 3, while I am waiting for Logic Pro 7.2 . It worked in the begining, but now the USB connection on the MT4 does not light up, but the midi devices. My question is: Do I need a driver using Logic Pro 7.2 with an Intel iMac? Includes the update the driver for Emagic MT4?
    thanks a lot for any reply, experiences and clues
    jay markus
    iMac Intel core 20''   Mac OS X (10.4.5)  

    Hi Glyn,
    I will try to get some driver information of apple. Emagic is apple now, so who else could that know?! I use an m-audio fw audio-interface. For that m-audio got a driver and it works by now. Fortunately! I will tell you if apple got a clue.
    Thanks for reply ( So I am not the only one in universe with that problem!)
    Best regards
    Jay
    iMac Intel core 20''   Mac OS X (10.4.5)  

  • Intel iMac won't recognize external display with Dynex mini-DVI adapter

    I've got an original Intel iMac with a Mini-DVI connection on the back. I'm attempting to hook it up to an external display (a plasma screen, in fact). I picked up a Dynex Mini DVI to Video Adapter DX-AP100 for Apple. This connector has a mini-DVI connector on one end, and both a video-out and an S-video-out on the other.
    When attempting to use the adapter, the iMac does not recognize that there is an external display connected. Here are the facts:
    The external display: I've tried this with a Panasonic Plasma screen connected directly through S-video, as well as a Pioneer receiver (one that switches video) connected both through s-video and composite video. And yes, I've got the settings on the TV correct. I've also tried this with a Polaroid LCD TV connected via S-video and composite video.
    I did notice that when I click "Detect Displays" while the Plasma was connected, the plasma briefly "flashed", implying SOMETHING was happening, but still no dice.
    Anyone have any experience with this Dynex DX-AP100 that could share some wisdom?
    OS: v10.5.6
    System Profiler:
    ATI Radeon X1600:
    Chipset Model: ATY,RadeonX1600
    Type: Display
    Bus: PCIe
    PCIe Lane Width: x16
    VRAM (Total): 128 MB
    Vendor: ATI (0x1002)
    Device ID: 0x71c5
    Revision ID: 0x0000
    EFI Driver Version: 01.00.068
    Displays:
    iMac:
    Resolution: 1440 x 900
    Depth: 32-bit Color
    Core Image: Hardware Accelerated
    Main Display: Yes
    Mirror: Off
    Online: Yes
    Quartz Extreme: Supported
    Built-In: Yes
    Display Connector:
    Status: No display connected

    Yeah, I realize S-video is limiting, but I'm trying to keep things as simple as possible. The TV is mounted to the wall and there are not currently any DVI or HDMI cables coming out of it. There's an S-video input from my receiver that I'd prefer to use since it's readily accessible already. In the end my goal is to use Netflix "Watch Now" on the TV, so I'm not too worried about video quality.
    and before someone asks if I considered that the receiver's S-video input might be the problem...I tried taking the s-video wire from the stereo and plugging it directly into the adapter. No dice.
    ONE ADDITIONAL PIECE of information...while trying to get this to work on an LCD monitor, I plugged the composite video connection from the TV into the adapter. Suddenly the Mac recognized an additional monitor, but it saw it as a VGA monitor, not as s-video or composite video, and no signal went to the TV.
    I'm considering trading in this adapter for a mini-DVI to VGA adapter, but that really won't help me with the connection to the TV.

  • Microsoft Office 2004 (Word) unable to save files  I have been running Office 2004 on my Intel iMac with Snow Leopard for some time and all of a sudden I cannot save a document. Word just stopped responding and I have to force quit. I can open Word and cr

    Microsoft Office 2004 (Word) unable to save files
    I have been running Office 2004 on my Intel iMac with Snow Leopard for some time and all of a sudden I cannot save a document. Word just stopped responding and I have to force quit. I can open Word and create a new document but I cannot save it. I reinstalled Word but that didn’t help. Then went to the Internet and found at least one other Mac user having the same problem which it suggests is caused by a recent Mac Security Update:
    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/mac/forum/macoffice2004-macword/word-2004-wil l-not-open-or-save-documents/b04eb870-9b0d-4f3b-bb47-b122301e36f6
    So I check for a new Mac Security Update and sure enough there was one. I downloaded it and now Word seems to be working, as it should. I can both open and save files. The only problem remaining is that when I open Word I get the following error message “An unexpected error occurred while trying to load the Microsoft Framework library”. I contacted Apple but they were unable to help.
    How can I get rid of this error message?

    Look, I realize you might have to get your machine working, so this is how you revert back.
    Restore proceedure to pre-Security Update 2012-001 v 1.0 & v 1.1
    #1 Backup your personal data off the machine.
    Backup files off the computer (not to TimeMachine). If you don't have a external drive, get one and connect to the USB/Firewire port and simply drag and drop copy your User folder to the external drive, it will copy all your files. It's best to have two backups of your data off the machine when trying to restore.
    Disconnect all drives now to prevent any mistakes from occuring.
    #2 Reinstall OS X 10.6 from disk
    Get out your 10.6 install disk and make sure it's clean and polished (very soft cloth and a bit of rubbing alcohol, no scratches) If your disk is borked, you'll have to order a new one from Apple with your serial number.
    Hold c boot off the 10.6 disk (wired keyboard, internal optical drive), use Disk Utility First Aid to >Repair Disk  of your internal drive  (do not format or erase!!), Quit DU and simply re-install 10.6.
    Note: Simply reinstalling 10.6 version from disk (without erasing the drive) only replaces 10.6.8 with 10.6.x and bundled Apple programs, won't touch your files (backup anyway)  or most programs, unless they installed a kext file into OS X itself. (only a few on average do this)
    #3 Update to 10.6.8 without Security Update 2012-001 v1.0 or v1.1
    Reboot and log in, update to 10.6.8 via Software Update, but EXCLUDE THE Security Update 2012-001 by checkinig the details and unchecking the blue check box.
    #4 Reinstall any non-working third party programs
    When you reboot, make sure to reinstall any programs that require kext files installed into OS X, you'll know, they won't work when you launch them or hang for some reason as they are missing the part they installed into OS X.
    If for some freakish reason you get gray screen at any time when booting (possible it might occur when you reinstall older programs), hold the shift key down while booting (Safe Mode, disables kext files) and update your installed third party software so it's compatible with 10.6.8.
    https://support.apple.com/kb/TS2570
    That's it really.

  • An Intel iMac AND a MacBook Pro for Logic Pro?

    I am torturing myself over this issue lately so any input you guys could offer would be welcome!
    This is the situation:
    After 3 months of serious debating whether to purchase a 20" Intel iMac or a MacBook Pro for Logic Pro, I went ahead about 3 weeks ago and got the iMac. My reasoning behind this was that even though I found the portability of the MBP very desirable, the iMac simply represented a better value with the big screen and bigger hard drive. Since getting it, I must say I love this machine and I have not had one single problem with it. Logic 7.2 runs like a dream on it. By the way, aside from maintaing my iTunes Library, occasional iLife stuff and web surfing with Safari, this iMac is for music production only.
    But here's the problem:
    Still, I can't seem to shake the desire for OCCASSIONAL portability. Keep in mind, I am only a "serious" music hobbyist; I create instrumental hip-hop, trip-hop, electronica style of music mainly with software instruments, loops and breakbeats. So needless to say, I don't tour or do a lot of travelling. But the prospect of being able to compose tracks or make beats in Logic anywhere is DESIRABLE to say the least. I could compose while sitting on the couch watching a game or laying in bed - even though I have no idea of how often I'd actually do that, just having the ability to do it is VERY APPEALING to me. Throw in the fact that the iMac currently shares deskspace with a PC that my wife uses - meaning that I often have to stop what I'm doing to let her use the space. With a laptop, I could move and still continue my flow. Lastly, I unfortunately have bad knees and a bad back so after a couple of hours (or 3 or 4) of sitting at the desk working on Logic, I am seriously hurting. Not comfortable at all. At least owning a MacBook would give me the option to move around to some place more comfortable if I desire.
    So...
    Even though I recently bought a wonderful iMac that works great, I'm seriously considering getting a 1.83 MBP with at least 1GB of RAM and the 100GB/7200 RPM drive to accompany it just for the portability factor. Sure, I could get a used G4 PowerBook or iBook, but all I own is the Universal Binary of Logic Pro; I would have a hard time accepting the decrease in speed I've gotten use to on the Core Duo. Besides, I inherently have a problem buying something (even used) that I know is old and out of date when the latest and greatest is available.
    So here is the $25,000 question: Am I nuts for even considering this? Am I placing too much of a premium on the portability as I would use it?
    This could easily be justified if I was a working musician on the road, but that ain't me. And you can believe that I'm definately not rich and thus don't have money lying around.
    But I have obsessed over this so much lately, I feel that I almost have to get it just to put my mind at ease! I even briefly considered putting the iMac on eBay and just buying a MBP to replace it, but I love the screen real estate I get with the 20" iMac and I question if I'll be truly satisfied with a 15.4" screen FULL TIME. 17" might be better, but I doubt if I can wait until June for them to arrive. In addition, everything would connected via my wireless LAN and .Mac so file sharing should not be an issue.
    Help!!!
    What would you do? Sell the iMac or just get a MBP as cheap as I can?
    Opinions, Please!
    20" iMac Core Duo, 2GHz, 2 GB RAM, 250 GB HD, 128MB VRAM   Mac OS X (10.4.4)  

    I love the portability my powerbook gives me. You can use a PB in your setup. You can run an external monitor for either PB or MBP. You can node. Universal Binary menas it is an application which has the components written for both PPC and Intel chips-so you don't need to do conversion. Nodes won't require you buy a nother license. so the answer is down to how much the 2 upgrades and 1 crossgrades will set you back vs how much use you'll get out of them. IMO the iMac is inexpensive (I mean that in a good way-worth hooding on to). Maybe just look at a refurb PB unless you really have the extra cash.

  • Intel iMac randomly relaunching Finder. RAM problem?

    Several months ago I bought a new 3.06 GHz Intel iMac with 2GB of RAM. I also bought CS4 so I maxed out my RAM at 4GB with a 2x2GB RAM kit from Other World Computing.
    I've noticed in the lately that everything will suddenly hang, the Dock won't appear when I cursor to the bottom, and then my desktop pic will change. I have my prefs set to choose a random one each day but this isn't happening at the right time, it's random. Not only that but if I open Dashboard after that it has to reload all of my widgets again. Plus any docked Finder or app windows pop back out to the desktop. It's like the Finder is being relaunched or something.
    I'm wondering if this could be an issue with bad RAM or not having enough. With email, browser, FTP, time logger, and a few smaller apps going I can never really have more than a couple of the CS4 apps open without things getting sluggish. I try to avoid having more than 2 open at any one time. I've even dropped Photoshop's RAM usage settings from 70% to 60% to see if it makes any difference.
    The problem is still happening and it seems to be happening more frequently. Things just relaunched and I went into Mail to minimize an email window. As soon as I clicked the yellow button things hanged again but not in the same way. No windows would minimize, the Dock wouldn't appear and I couldn't switch Spaces. When I went to restart, as soon as my cursor rolled over the Dock item in the Apple menu it stalled there for a short time before I was able to go down to restart. Then the restart sequence stalled and I had to force a shut down.
    This is really frustrating as I was expecting a great new machine and software to replace my aging PowerMac G4 and older apps. Is there a way to test for bad RAM or does this sound like a known issue with CS4 or iMacs in general? I don't have the original 2x1GB RAM sticks any more, I sold them after installing my new RAM.
    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    I've been trying a few things here and there when I've had time, giving time in between to see if the problem reoccurs. So far I've done the following:
    1. Repaired Permissions. No effect.
    2. Used Onyx to clean the System, User and Font cache options listed by default. It also told me that S.M.A.R.T., startup volume, Permissions and Prefs are all ok. No effect.
    3. I removed the RAM, inspected the boards and the slots. Can't see any sort of damage to either. I replaced the boards but swapped slots. Both boards are firmly seated. Also no effect.
    I'm going to try running 1 board at a time, swapping slots if the problem continues. If it does I'll try creating a 2nd admin account and go from there.
    I've also noticed at times when the hang happens it seems to be when I click on an item in my Dock (usually a folder of items). There have also been times that after it happens I'll switch to another space and the windows for different apps will have disappeared. The apps are still open but if I try choosing the missing window under View or Window they still won't appear. Same goes with trying to use Show All under the Finder menu.

  • Intel iMac stuck at desktop screen, no menu bar, no finder, spinning ball

    Hi, I've just run into a serious problem with my 24" Intel iMac not starting up properly. At first it was getting stuck on the gray screen, then I got it to the blue screen, and now finally I can get it as far as loading the desktop picture, the cursor comes up and is responsive to the mouse, but has now become the spinning beachball. There is no menu bar, and the finder will not load. It's been in this state for about ten minutes. What I did to get it to this state is:
    1. Disconnect all peripherals. I'm using an Apple wireless keyboard and mighty mouse, too.
    2. Reset the PRAM.
    3. Reset the PMU.
    4. Used the installation disc to run Apple Hardware Test (the short version) successfully...no problems.
    5. Used the installation disc to run Disk First Aid. Corrected a minor problem with the file structure.
    6. Used the installation disc to run Disk First Aid. Repaired permissions.
    7. Performed a Safe Boot, and got to the log-in screen, did not log in, but restarted normally as suggested in one of the Apple support articles.
    8. Am now staring at my desktop picture without the menu bar or the Finder, but the spinning beachball is chugging along and is responsive to my mouse.
    If it is of any help, I've noticed for several months that the computer would occasionally fail to wake from sleep, and I'd need to force a shut down by holding the power button for several seconds. Could this have been a precursor to the current problem?
    At this point, I'm not certain which version of 10.5 I have, because I can't check. But I've installed all the Apple updates that have come through, so I must be at the current version of 10.5. I can't remember exactly how much RAM I have installed, either, but it might be 3 GB. I installed a second memory module at the time of purchase, which I bought from Crucial.com.
    I'm having to write this on my ancient PowerBook G4, which is still performing admirably under OS X 10.4.11. Thanks for any help or suggestions anyone can provide! : )

    It appears to have been a short of some sort on my power supply...it blew a capacitor somehow, though I don't know how/when that happened. Computer is on a surge protector, and generally sleeps during day while I'm away, but no power outages or other electrical issues occurred while I was out that I'm aware of.
    Anyway, I had a new power supply installed by an Apple certified technician...opted not to do it myself...and discovered that the HD is perfectly fine. No data loss. Phew! Just two weeks w/o my computer, and no way to recover backup files on Time Capsule in the meantime.
    Thanks for all the help and advice!

  • Intel iMac stuck in reboot loop

    Since the last few days, my 6 month old Intel iMac is stuck in a reboot loop.
    Configuration:
    Model Name:          iMac
    Model Identifier:          iMac12,1
    Processor Name:          Intel Core i5
    Processor Speed:          2.5 GHz
    Number of Processors:          1
    Total Number of Cores:          4
    OS: 10.6.8 (with patches applied as they become avaliable)
    It is connected to a UPS at all times.
    I always put it to sleep at night. Sometimes it stays in the Sleep mode for a couple of days (i travel and wife does not use for some time). But it always would "wake" up from Sleep on a keyboard touch. Magic mouse battery died a few days ago, so put in a new pair of battery, had the usual problem of "pairing", fixed that and continued on.
    (Coincidentally, it almost also marks where my problems started).
    Now, when i press any key, the iMac reboots. And then just before it looks like it will show the wallpaper, it reboots. and this continues on - sometimes 10-15 times. I press the power key and switch it OFF. Press the power key again, no go - stuck in the reboot loop. Run the Apple Hardware Test (exhaustive one included - it reports no issue found). Do a SMC reset (take off the power cord from the back of the iMac for 35 seconds) and put it back. Switch off the mouse and attach a USB mouse and press the Shift key to boot into the Safe mode. This works! Installed Pacifist to check for any non-Apple kernel extensions, none found...
    Since AHT reports all fine - can hardware be ruled out?
    Could it be the magic mouse? Need to try it (just wary of the reboot loop )?
    If it is the mouse, is it covered in the 12 month initial warranty (I am in India)?
    Console log reports this line:
    08/06/12 7:20:59 PM
    configd[13]
    Sleep: Success - AC
    com.apple.message.domain: com.apple.powermanagement.sleep
    com.apple.message.signature: Success
    com.apple.message.value: 0
    com.apple.message.result: Success
    com.apple.message.uuid: A9EDA79D-440F-4CD5-B3FA-5A6451E6677B
    and this:
    08/06/12 7:20:59 PM
    configd[13]
    Wake: Drivers Failure - AC - HDEF SATA
    com.apple.message.domain: com.apple.powermanagement.wake
    com.apple.message.signature: Drivers Failure
    com.apple.message.result: Failure
    Is it the HDD?
    Any/all help is appreciated. I am going to carry it in to an Apple Care tomorrow, but was curious to see what the community had to say.
    Thanks,

    Well, it is getting odder now...when i read your message and click the console icon on the dock, the iMac just crashed and rebooted!
    Here are the console messages just before and after the most recent crash (at 12:07):
    08/06/12 11:53:34 PM
    Console[919]
    asl_file_open_read() failed on path /var/log/DiagnosticMessages/2012.06.04.asl with error Invalid Data Store
    08/06/12 11:53:35 PM
    Console[919]
    asl_file_open_read() failed on path /var/log/DiagnosticMessages/2012.06.04.asl with error Invalid Data Store
    08/06/12 11:53:36 PM
    Console[919]
    asl_file_open_read() failed on path /var/log/DiagnosticMessages/2012.06.04.asl with error Invalid Data Store
    08/06/12 11:53:37 PM
    Console[919]
    asl_file_open_read() failed on path /var/log/DiagnosticMessages/2012.06.04.asl with error Invalid Data Store
    09/06/12 12:07:00 AM
    com.apple.launchd[1]
    *** launchd[1] has started up. ***
    09/06/12 12:07:18 AM
    com.apple.launchd.peruser.501[87]
    (com.apple.ReportCrash) Falling back to default Mach exception handler. Could not find: com.apple.ReportCrash.Self
    09/06/12 12:07:21 AM
    com.apple.launchd.peruser.501[87]
    (com.apple.Kerberos.renew.plist[112]) Exited with exit code: 1
    09/06/12 12:07:22 AM
    com.hp.messagecenter.launcher[115]
    ThrottleProcessIO: throttling disk i/o
    09/06/12 12:07:23 AM
    com.apple.launchd[1]
    (com.apple.xprotectupdater[20]) Exited with exit code: 252
    09/06/12 12:08:37 AM
    [0x0-0x14014].com.google.Chrome[147]
    [0609/000837:INFO:breakpad_mac.mm(177)] Breakpad disabled
    09/06/12 12:08:43 AM
    [0x0-0x14014].com.google.Chrome[147]
    [147:-1273409536:105210075659:ERROR:backend_impl.cc(1148)] Critical error found -8
    Here are the console messages just before and after the most recent crash (at 12:07):
    Jun  8 23:53:01 localhost Console[919]: asl_file_open_read() failed on path /var/log/DiagnosticMessages/2012.06.04.asl with error Invalid Data Store
    Jun  8 23:53:32: --- last message repeated 18 times ---
    Jun  8 23:53:32 localhost Console[919]: asl_file_open_read() failed on path /var/log/DiagnosticMessages/2012.06.04.asl with error Invalid Data Store
    Jun  8 23:54:02: --- last message repeated 5 times ---
    Jun  9 00:07:00 localhost com.apple.launchd[1]: *** launchd[1] has started up. ***
    Jun  9 00:07:04 localhost DirectoryService[15]: Improper shutdown detected
    Jun  9 00:07:04 localhost blued[17]: Apple Bluetooth daemon started
    Jun  9 00:07:12 localhost fseventsd[34]: event logs in /.fseventsd out of sync with volume.  destroying old logs. (14259 14 14295)
    Jun  9 00:07:12 localhost fseventsd[34]: log dir: /.fseventsd getting new uuid: 848839F3-1F7D-409B-A5F1-14170B9CD90D
    Jun  9 00:07:12 localhost bootlog[41]: BOOT_TIME: 1339180618 0
    Jun  9 00:07:15 localhost mDNSResponder[29]: mDNSResponder mDNSResponder-258.21 (May 26 2011 14:40:13) starting
    Jun  9 00:07:16 localhost com.apple.usbmuxd[22]: usbmuxd-268.5 on Jan  5 2012 at 03:34:01, running 64 bit
    Jun  9 00:07:16 localhost /System/Library/CoreServices/loginwindow.app/Contents/MacOS/loginwindow[30]: Login Window Application Started
    Jun  9 00:07:16 localhost com.apple.kextd[10]: Can't load /System/Library/Extensions/IOSerialFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns/InternalModemSu pport.kext - no code for running kernel's architecture.
    Jun  9 00:07:16 localhost com.apple.kextd[10]: Failed to load /System/Library/Extensions/IOSerialFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns/InternalModemSu pport.kext - (libkern/kext) requested architecture/executable not found.
    Jun  9 00:07:16 localhost com.apple.kextd[10]: Load com.apple.driver.InternalModemSupport failed; removing personalities.
    Jun  9 00:07:16 localhost configd[13]: network configuration changed.
    Jun  9 00:07:16 localhost configd[13]: bootp_session_transmit: bpf_write(en1) failed: Network is down (50)
    Jun  9 00:07:16 localhost configd[13]: DHCP en1: INIT-REBOOT transmit failed
    Jun  9 00:07:18 localhost loginwindow[30]: Login Window Started Security Agent
    Jun  9 00:07:18 localhost loginwindow[30]: Login Window - Returned from Security Agent
    Jun  9 00:07:18 localhost loginwindow[30]: USER_PROCESS: 30 console
    Jun  9 00:07:18 localhost com.apple.launchd.peruser.501[87] (com.apple.ReportCrash): Falling back to default Mach exception handler. Could not find: com.apple.ReportCrash.Self
    Jun  9 00:07:21 localhost configd[13]: network configuration changed.
    Jun  9 00:07:21: --- last message repeated 2 times ---
    Jun  9 00:07:21 localhost com.apple.launchd.peruser.501[87] (com.apple.Kerberos.renew.plist[112]): Exited with exit code: 1
    Jun  9 00:07:22 localhost com.hp.messagecenter.launcher[115]: ThrottleProcessIO: throttling disk i/o
    Jun  9 00:07:23 localhost XProtectUpdater[20]: Ignoring new signature plist: Not an increase in version
    Jun  9 00:07:23 localhost com.apple.launchd[1] (com.apple.xprotectupdater[20]): Exited with exit code: 252
    Jun  9 00:07:32 localhost warmd[21]: [fetcher_open_file:936] open("/var/db/dyld/dyld_shared_cache_x86_64") => -1 (errno: 2)
    Jun  9 00:07:35 localhost ntpd[19]: time reset +0.205296 s
    Jun  9 00:08:37 localhost [0x0-0x14014].com.google.Chrome[147]: [0609/000837:INFO:breakpad_mac.mm(177)] Breakpad disabled
    Jun  9 00:08:43 localhost [0x0-0x14014].com.google.Chrome[147]: [147:-1273409536:105210075659:ERROR:backend_impl.cc(1148)] Critical error found -8
    Here is the system.log when the iMac was first sought be woken up from sleep:
    Jun  8 07:21:47 Manoj-Satis-iMac loginwindow[30]: no spins reported for this wake
    Jun  8 07:22:46 Manoj-Satis-iMac loginwindow[30]: loginwindow SleepWakeCallback WILL sleep
    Jun  8 07:22:54 Manoj-Satis-iMac loginwindow[30]: loginwindow SleepWakeCallback will power on, Currenttime:6/8/2012 7:22:54.006 AM - Waketime:6/8/2012 7:22:53.330 AM = Deltatime:0.676087976
    Jun  8 07:22:54 Manoj-Satis-iMac applepushserviced[125]: <APSCourier: 0x106741520>: Stream error occurred for <APSTCPStream: 0x107315250>: Error Domain=NSPOSIXErrorDomain Code=57 UserInfo=0x107539b80 "The operation couldn’t be completed. Socket is not connected"
    Jun  8 07:22:54 Manoj-Satis-iMac applepushserviced[125]: <APSCourier: 0x106741520>: Stream error occurred for <APSTCPStream: 0x107529760>: Error Domain=kCFErrorDomainCFNetwork Code=2 UserInfo=0x107318360 "The operation couldn’t be completed. (kCFErrorDomainCFNetwork error 2.)"
    Jun  8 07:22:54 Manoj-Satis-iMac configd[13]: bootp_session_transmit: bpf_write(en1) failed: Network is down (50)
    Jun  8 07:22:54 Manoj-Satis-iMac configd[13]: DHCP en1: INIT-REBOOT transmit failed
    Jun  8 07:22:54 Manoj-Satis-iMac configd[13]: network configuration changed.
    Jun  8 07:22:58 Manoj-Satis-iMac mDNSResponder[29]: DeregisterInterface: Frequent transitions for interface en1 (FE80:0000:0000:0000:E6CE:8FFF:FE5D:48C6)
    Jun  8 07:22:58 Manoj-Satis-iMac configd[13]: Sleep: Success - AC - Software Sleep
    Jun  8 07:22:58 Manoj-Satis-iMac configd[13]: Wake: Success - AC - EHC2
    Jun  8 07:22:58 Manoj-Satis-iMac configd[13]: Hibernate Statistics
    Jun  8 07:22:58 Manoj-Satis-iMac configd[13]: network configuration changed.
    Jun  8 07:23:05 Manoj-Satis-iMac loginwindow[30]: loginwindow SleepWakeCallback WILL sleep
    Jun  8 19:20:45 localhost com.apple.launchd[1]: *** launchd[1] has started up. ***
    Jun  8 19:20:48 localhost DirectoryService[15]: Improper shutdown detected
    Jun  8 19:20:48 localhost blued[17]: Apple Bluetooth daemon started
    Jun  8 19:20:55 localhost fseventsd[34]: event logs in /.fseventsd out of sync with volume.  destroying old logs. (319516 12 362581)
    Jun  8 19:20:55 localhost fseventsd[34]: log dir: /.fseventsd getting new uuid: 42A22C99-8FAD-40F4-AC9A-8DE55586FDCF
    Jun  8 19:20:55 localhost bootlog[41]: BOOT_TIME: 1339163443 0
    Jun  8 19:20:58 localhost mDNSResponder[29]: mDNSResponder mDNSResponder-258.21 (May 26 2011 14:40:13) starting
    Jun  8 19:20:58 localhost com.apple.usbmuxd[22]: usbmuxd-268.5 on Jan  5 2012 at 03:34:01, running 64 bit
    Jun  8 19:20:59 localhost configd[13]: Sleep: Success - AC
    Jun  8 19:20:59 localhost configd[13]: Wake: Drivers Failure - AC - HDEF SATA
    Jun  8 19:21:19 localhost com.apple.launchd[1]: *** launchd[1] has started up. ***
    Jun  8 19:21:24 localhost DirectoryService[15]: Improper shutdown detected
    Jun  8 19:21:25 localhost blued[17]: Apple Bluetooth daemon started
    Jun  8 19:21:26 localhost bootlog[41]: BOOT_TIME: 1339163476 0
    Jun  8 19:21:29 localhost mDNSResponder[29]: mDNSResponder mDNSResponder-258.21 (May 26 2011 14:40:13) starting
    Jun  8 19:21:30 localhost com.apple.usbmuxd[22]: usbmuxd-268.5 on Jan  5 2012 at 03:34:01, running 64 bit
    Jun  8 19:21:56 localhost com.apple.launchd[1]: *** launchd[1] has started up. ***
    Jun  8 19:22:01 localhost DirectoryService[15]: Improper shutdown detected
    Jun  8 19:22:02 localhost blued[17]: Apple Bluetooth daemon started
    Jun  8 19:22:03 localhost bootlog[41]: BOOT_TIME: 1339163515 0
    Jun  8 19:22:06 localhost mDNSResponder[29]: mDNSResponder mDNSResponder-258.21 (May 26 2011 14:40:13) starting
    Jun  8 19:22:33 localhost com.apple.launchd[1]: *** launchd[1] has started up. ***
    Jun  8 19:22:38 localhost DirectoryService[15]: Improper shutdown detected
    Jun  8 19:22:39 localhost blued[17]: Apple Bluetooth daemon started
    Jun  8 19:22:40 localhost bootlog[41]: BOOT_TIME: 1339163552 0
    Jun  8 19:22:43 localhost mDNSResponder[29]: mDNSResponder mDNSResponder-258.21 (May 26 2011 14:40:13) starting
    Jun  8 19:22:44 localhost com.apple.usbmuxd[22]: usbmuxd-268.5 on Jan  5 2012 at 03:34:01, running 64 bit
    Jun  8 19:23:07 localhost com.apple.launchd[1]: *** launchd[1] has started up. ***
    Jun  8 19:23:13 localhost DirectoryService[15]: Improper shutdown detected
    Jun  8 19:23:14 localhost blued[17]: Apple Bluetooth daemon started
    Jun  8 19:23:15 localhost bootlog[41]: BOOT_TIME: 1339163587 0
    Jun  8 19:23:18 localhost mDNSResponder[29]: mDNSResponder mDNSResponder-258.21 (May 26 2011 14:40:13) starting
    Jun  8 19:23:19 localhost com.apple.usbmuxd[22]: usbmuxd-268.5 on Jan  5 2012 at 03:34:01, running 64 bit
    Jun  8 19:23:46 localhost com.apple.launchd[1]: *** launchd[1] has started up. ***
    Jun  8 19:23:51 localhost DirectoryService[15]: Improper shutdown detected
    Jun  8 19:23:52 localhost blued[17]: Apple Bluetooth daemon started
    Jun  8 19:23:53 localhost bootlog[41]: BOOT_TIME: 1339163625 0
    Jun  8 19:23:54 localhost fseventsd[34]: event logs in /.fseventsd out of sync with volume.  destroying old logs. (147 9 179)
    Jun  8 19:23:54 localhost fseventsd[34]: log dir: /.fseventsd getting new uuid: 09B8A63F-56EF-4D9A-9E5C-A6D27EFCD26C
    Jun  8 19:23:56 localhost mDNSResponder[29]: mDNSResponder mDNSResponder-258.21 (May 26 2011 14:40:13) starting
    Jun  8 19:25:04 localhost com.apple.kextd[9]: Safe boot mode detected; invalidating system extensions caches.
    Jun  8 19:24:28 localhost com.apple.launchd[1]: *** launchd[1] has started up. ***

Maybe you are looking for