iMac G3 (1998)
iMac G3 (1998): specs, launch, marketing campaign and known flaws.
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Specs
| Reference | M4984 |
| Release | 1998-08-15 |
| Chip | PowerPC G3 750 · 233 MHz |
| RAM | 32 MB |
| Storage | 4 GB · CD-ROM |
| Display | 15″ CRT (13.8″) · 1024×768 |
| Weight | 17.3 kg |
| Ports | 2× USB · Ethernet 10/100 · 56k modem |
| OS | Mac OS 8.1 |
| Price | 1,299 USD |
Launch
Unveiled by Jobs on 6 May 1998; Jony Ive design in Bondi Blue.
Marketing
«Hello (again)» tagline; dropped the floppy in favor of USB.
Flaws and fixes
The round «puck» mouse was awkward; replaced by the Pro Mouse in 2000.
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