The 1998 release of the iMac G3 marked a turning point in tech history with its bold, colorful, all-in-one design. Its debut sparked massive excitement, drawing long lines at stores and becoming a key factor in Apple’s remarkable recovery from near bankruptcy. | History In Pictures

The iMac G3, released in 1998, marked a turning point for Apple, debuting as the first major product after Steve Jobs’ return. Its bold, colorful Bondi Blue design broke away from the traditional beige look of computers, making it instantly recognizable and iconic. With a 233 MHz PowerPC G3 processor, 32 MB of RAM, and a 4 GB hard drive, the iMac was modest by today’s standards but competitive for its time. It was also one of the first to popularize USB ports, eliminating older connections like