Camera · The Digital Hub · 2003
iSight
The cylindrical iSight made video chat feel polished on the Mac before webcams were built into every laptop lid.
iSight: key facts
When was the iSight released?
The iSight was released in June 2003. Apple discontinued it in December 2006.
How much did the iSight cost?
The iSight launched at $149 in 2003 — about $259 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the iSight’s specs?
The iSight used a N/A, with None of memory. It ran Driver / firmware support.
Why does the iSight matter?
Apple’s external webcam for iChat AV.
Full specifications
| CPU | N/A |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | None |
| Storage | — |
| Display | None |
| GPU | N/A |
| Ports | FireWire |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | External FireWire webcam |
| Operating system | Driver / firmware support |
| Released | June 2003 |
| Discontinued | December 2006 |
| Launch price | $149 |
How the iSight compares to today
Launched at $149 in 2003 — about $259 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
It is the kind of model collectors use to map Apple’s complicated family tree.
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Last updated: 2026-06-27