"Bondi Blue" iMac G3 Computer

We have a "Bondi Blue" iMac G3 Computer in our Technology through Time Collection.

The iMac G3 was a series of personal computers which Apple marketed between 1998 and 2003. It was designed to be an affordable desktop computer.

It had an "all-in-one" design, which was based around a cathode ray tube display, and a striking "teardrop-shaped", blue translucent plastic case. It did not include "older" technology such as floppy disc drives, but instead focused on newer technology such as USB ports.

Although the design attracted some criticism, with people citing that the mouse was uncomfortable to use and the lack of older technology was unhelpful, the computer series was extremely successful, and became Apple's fastest-selling computer with more than five million in sales.