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Goodbye, boring computers!

Before continuing reading, ask yourself: 
"What is a RETRO-COMPUTING without Software"?

Being an Apple enthusiast, I have collected RARE and VALUABLE hardware and software for my co-sentimental Apple companions.

The lucky Macintosh Apple enthusiast can supplement his/her collection with this legendary collector's item: the "iMac Bondi Blue G3 400Mhz", which Apple introduced in 1999. That's "more then 20 years ago"! 
So you are bidding on a TIME machine. Including software of yesteryear, ready to use – and to give you a glimp of Apple's history.

The original iMac is known by the moniker of "Bondi Blue" — inspired by the waters lapping up to the shore of Bondi Beach, a suburb of Sydney in Australia. The original iMac G3 was introduced in 1998 and started the “i” revolution. With the iMac, Apple returned to Jobs’ vision of an "all-in-one" computer, with all of the guts in the same case as the display. In a world of messy PCs, the iMac stood out as a simple, elegant computing solution. While most of the computers at the time were beige boxes — the iMac G3 was Bondi Blue, curvy and translucent. 

This 400Mhz Bondi Blue iMac marks the start of "the second batch of updates" to the machine. In other words: this is the BETTER MODEL. Bondi Blue was one of the original "five" fruity colors.

On a technical level, the entire computer is "disassembled, cleaned, checked and assembled again". The computer has been cleaned inside & outside (dust-free). The keyboard and mouse have also been completely disassembled and professionally cleaned. See the dozen of pictures.

// WHY BID / BUY?
This 100 % working, professionally checked “Vintage” bundle includes "tons of pre-installed software*", ready to use and to give you a glimp of the past! 

– Adobe Photoshop 7;
– Adobe Illustrator 10;
– Adobe Pagemaker 7;
– Microsoft Office 2001.

This is an excellent opportunity for both the "Apple Fan" and the "Graphic Designer / student". In addition to being a "today" still perfectly usable "Desktop Publishing (DTP)" Computer, this "iMac" is also a true collector's item, which can be used as a design object. It gives you the best of both worlds! 

The standard RAM of "64 MB" got a real BOOST (on this device) to "192 MB". This is to speed up "rendering" within the graphic ADOBE applications. The screen is COLOR-CALIBRATED * – Adobe RGB 1998 – by myself (I am a professional "Graphic Designer/ Teacher" for 30 years now). Color-Calibration* is a must for every Graphic Designer / Typographer / DTP'er – and for students at "Graphic courses". 

>> Disclaimer:
The computer only includes software* that is classified as "abandonware" (= from the Public Domain, distributed over the internet and available freely, easily and readily). The software is supplied "free of charge" as a free service (for the retro-computing fan).

// A BRIEF HISTORY LESSON
Designed by "Jonathan Ive" – also responsible for the iPod – this computer became a true icon. 

After the return of "Steve Jobs" to "Apple", the colorful, distinctive and revolutionary design – revolutionized the history of the computer (it became the crown of the tech industry). The leading "MOMA museum New York" has the legendary iMac G3 in its collection for a reason. If you're making an investment … this is a good one!

The highly-desirable translucent "Bondi Blue iMac" was announced by "Steve Jobs" at the "MacWorld Expo" in San Francisco. The iMac 400Mhz was a major jump forward in Apple's consumer strategy. The iMac 400Mhz was convection cooled, and as a result needed no internal fan, making it the quietest mac since the "Macintosh 512k". It also lacks the internal metal housing for a more TRANSLUCENT appearance. 

The iMac 400Mhz has a slot loading DVD-ROM drive as well as dual Firewire "400" ports (indispensable if you want to use modern equipment!).

It also came with a sound system designed by "Harmon-Kardon" which really stood as a stand-out feature of the device. Bytheway: the speakers still sound as before!

// MAC OS 9: SOME LOVE FOR THE CLASSICS !
Long before the current "macOS Big Sur" or even before any of the OS X systems, there was Mac OS 9. While not as aesthetically pleasing compared to current day operating systems, Mac OS 9 was sleek, super responsive and a joy to use. In fact. It still is!

This iMac comes with a clean install of "System 9.2.2". 
Thus: "plug-and-play"!

// IMPORTANT NOTES
– the computer works as it should (extensively tested!). There is only one downside: the CD player ejects difficult, but this is a wellknown problem with all slot-loading G3 and G4 CD players (as an alternative I carefully use tweezers on the rare occasions that I still use a CD) – You can also plug-in an external USB CD player (= a better alternative);

– there are "normal signs of use" (which are to be expected with a device of this age). I would say this iMac is in "good to mint" condition. As to be expected, "the items" shows signs of "wear and tear", such as tiny scratches and scuffs (but no discoloration or cracks, only a minor barely noticeable one, underneath the machine > see pictures). 
View the numerous images to make your own judgment!

– The entire "interior" of the transparent plastic has been professionally cleaned so that it is dust-free and looks brand-new!;

– A NEW pram battery is placed (to maintain certain system settings including the system clock).

// PORTS
– 2 times Firewire ;
– 2 times USB;
– Ethernet;
– Infrared port (for IR digital cameras and computers).
– Audio Line IN;
– Audio Line OUT.

// INCLUDING
– iMac all-in-one computer (serial number: #SG0160RAJ77);
– original RARE Apple's first USB keyboard* (model M2452), introduced in 1998 with the first iMac desktop Macintosh. Color: Bondi Blue;
– original RARE "Hockey-Puck" Mouse* (model M4848), Color: Bondi Blue;  
– original RARE Apple Rainbow power cable.
– tons of pre-installed Graphic & Office software;
– digital files on the hard drive, of the legendary “Apple Think Different” campaign of time-honored visionaries like "Nelson-Mandela", "Charlie Chaplin", the "Dalai Lama", "John Lennon & Yoko", "Muhammad Ali", "Einstein", "Picasso", etc. See pictures.

FYI:
The RARE Apple "keyboard" and "Mouse", they alone are worth the bid! 
Check other bidding websites for an idea of their value!

// DID YOU KNOW? 
The "i" in "iMac" stands for "internet", "individual", "instruct", "inform" and "inspire".

// IMPORTANT
As these are "vintage items", they are being sold as. Normal signs of use and wear. But as an experienced connoisseur I can guarantee that these items are in VERY GOOD condition (always keeping in mind their age). The numerous images are part of the meticulous description. Thus: judge yourself!

// PACKAGING & SHIPPING
The iMac bundle is packaged securely and carefully for safe shipment.
Moreover, the iMac bundle is shipped INSURED because of its precious value.
Since the package weighs more than 20 kg (including the protective packing material), 
the shipping costs are (sadly) much higher than normal.

Don't miss this unique opportunity. 
Great opportunities don't come everyday!

The most dramatically new macintosh since the original.
Will you have one?

Let the bidding begin and party like it's 1999!

Zustand: Sehr gut

Apple - iMac Bondi Blue G3 400 MHz "Grafikdesign-Bundle" - einschließlich Apples erster "USB-Tastatur" & - Mit Ersatzverpackung

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