Collection of 13 original first- and second-generation Apple iMac G3 personal computers, all stored in their attractive original boxes, curated to feature all 13 of the colors and patterns released for the hugely popular series. From Bondi Blue to Tangerine, the vibrant colors of the iMac G3 proved essential to the marketing strategy of Steve Jobs and Apple. The G3’s mixture of speed, style, and affordability reinvigorated Apple Computer — the company went from losing $878 million in 1997 to making its first profit in three years in 1998. The computers, listed by generation and color, are as follows:
First Generation
1. Bondi Blue: Model No. M6709LL/A, with Mac OS 9.0, 233 MHz G3, 32 MB memory, and a complete accessory kit.
2. Strawberry: Model No. M7441LL/A, with Mac OS X 10.3.9, 333 MHz G3, and 32 MB memory; the accessory kit includes the keyboard, mouse, and power cord.
3. Tangerine: Model No. M7440LL/A, with Mac OS 8.6, 333 MHz G3, 32 MB memory, and a complete accessory kit.
Second Generation
4. Blueberry: Model No. M7469LL/A, with Mac OS 8.6, 350 MHz G3, 320 MB memory, and a complete accessory kit.
5. Blue Dalmatian: Model No. M8347LL/A, with Mac OS 9.2.1, 500 MHz G3, and 64 MB memory; the accessory kit includes the keyboard, mouse, and power cord.
6. Flower Power: Model No. M5521LL/A, with Mac OS 9.1, 500 MHz G3, and 192 MB memory; the accessory kit includes the keyboard, mouse, and power cord.
7. Grape (sealed): Model No. M7672LL/A, with Mac OS 9.0, 400 MHz G3, 64 MB memory, and a complete accessory kit.
8. Graphite: Model No. M7668LL/A, with Mac OS 9.0, 400 MHz G3, 128 MB memory, and a complete accessory kit.
9. Indigo: Model No. M8582LL/A, with Mac OS 9.0, 500 MHz G3, 128 MB memory, and a complete accessory kit.
10. Lime: Model No. M7674LL/A, with Mac OS 9.2, 500 MHz G3, and 128 MB memory; the accessory kit includes the keyboard, mouse, and power cord.
11. Ruby: Model No. M7652LL/A, with Mac OS X 10.3, 450 MHz G3, and 384 MB memory; the accessory kit includes the keyboard, mouse, and power cord.
12. Sage: Model No. M7676B/A, with Mac OS X, 450 MHz G3, 320 MB memory, and a complete accessory kit.
13. Snow: Model No. M7709LL/A, with Mac OS 9.2, 500 MHz G3, 256 MB memory, and a complete accessory kit.
The computers are all in functioning order, and the accompanying boxes are in overall very good to fine condition. A rare opportunity to amass the complete color collection of Apple’s game-changing and company-saving iMac G3 lineup, all housed in their rare original boxes.
Per Steve Jobs and his iMac introduction on May 6, 1998: ‘iMac comes from the marriage of the excitement of the internet with the simplicity of Macintosh. Even though this is a full-blooded Macintosh, we are targeting this for the number one use that consumers tell us they want a computer for, which is to get on the internet simply and fast. And that's what this product is targeted for…So we decided to put in a G3 processor running at 233 megahertz. We debated this quite a bit because there were cheaper, slower things we could have used. And we said, no, this has gotta be the computer that we want on our desk, too…I think that Apple is back on track, and I hope that what we've shown you today shows you how we are going to springboard ahead into the future of Apple Computer.’
