In 1998, Steve Jobs introduced the first iMac, and it revolutionized the personal computer—not to mention giving new life to a struggling Apple. The iMac was a big hit, but after four years, Apple needed to update the computer. The updated iMac not only had to usher in new technologies, but also had the daunting task of proving that Apple’s design innovation wasn’t a fluke.
So in 2002, Apple introduced the iMac G4, and the firm again turned the market on its head. And in doing so, it created the greatest Mac it has ever made. Here’s why it still holds up two decades later.
THE DESIGN WAS TRULY UNIQUE
Very early on in its history, Apple was known for, which even predates the Mac, was Apple’s first PC to house the display and components in a single case. As late as the G3 iMac in 1998, all-in-ones were designed around huge CRT displays, and Apple had to create enclosures to conceal large tubes, while at the same time looking great and providing good functionality.
