Recent Acquisitions

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our collection has continued to grow this year with several new acquisitions including an iMac G3 and iMac G4! These machines add to our collection of Apple products like the Apple Macintosh II currently on display in the “IBM Versus Apple” exhibition.

In 1977 Apple produced the first ever color graphics computer, the Apple II. Ten years later the Apple Macintosh II was released with outstanding color graphics that helped transition the computer from a word- processor and game machine to other functions like photo editing. Although the Macintosh II was quite expensive for its time, the cutting edge color graphics and impressive processing speed ensured its popularity.

Two decades later in 1998, Apple released the iMac G3, which later earned the nickname “Bondi Blue” for its translucent colored plastic casing. The iMac was hugely influential for its innovative design and for forgoing traditional technologies like floppy disk and serial ports. The iMac G4 replaced the G3 in 2002, soon earning nicknames like “the Dome” and “the Lamp” for its cutting-edge form.

We are so grateful for donations like these that continue to increase the breadth, depth, and value of our collection.