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Nobody likes the G3 all-in-one
I agree with the sentiment that they look kinda like Gossamer, the Loony Toon.
Maybe there's a connection, then? Perhaps the designers knew it going in, and they gave it that codename as an "insider's joke"?
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Except the codename for the AIO specifically is Artemis. Gossamer was for the logic board, and was also used on the Desktop and Tower configs.
The G3 AIO is way too heavy. The shipping on them is a deal killer. If you can pick one up locally, it's nice, but if you have to have it shipped you'll be paying way more than the machine is worth.
Well, It is the heaviest Mac ever made. 60 pounds, I believe? I think the second heaviest Mac ever made was the eMac, I traded it since was taking up so much space.
I really wanted the one which my school was disowning a few years ago. But they would not let me have it, even though it was worthless. It was "government property" and must go through approved disposal avenue, whatever partnered tech liquidator company. It angers me so much, "the man" and "the power" and policy nonsense.
"government property" I don't think the IL government would want a really old Macintosh back.
Try shipping one from USA to Canada
We just don't see these up here too often but Uniserver had one kicking around. Being primarily for education, I had to have one. They are awesome beasts. I think the next heaviest is a Lisa (if you count it as a Mac).
How much does the Lisa weigh? I know the eMac weighs 50 and the G3 AIO is about 60...
I would love to get my hands on the MoBo drawer/guts of one for a re-case hack.
Looks like the Lisa is a svelt 48 lbs. The same site shows the eMac at 50lbs. I wonder if they counted the Lisa external Profile hard drive? That would add another 10 lbs at least
I like mine. Never turned it on yet, too many Macs on the backlog.
It might be humorous to use an LC as a stand for one.
Looks like Jobba the BananaPC.
The all-in-one Macs are generally my favorites but the G3 AIO is one I just never could appreciate. Some of them, like the TAM grew on me over time and the one in my collection certainly gets a lot of "what is that?!" reactions from people who are not so computer-savvy.
The fact that the G3 AIO was only available to the education market was a clear sign that Apple knew it was homely.
I personally don't like the look of the Flower Power iMac either but I do actually have one in my collection because it is such an interesting and bold design. If it weren't so massive I'm sure I would get my hands on one just because it is a curiosity in the Mac timeline. The size and weight are just enough to kill any possible interest I have in owning one.
And yes, it does look a lot like Gossamer from Looney Tunes. The two odd "bumps" on the top seal the deal.
The fact that the G3 AIO was only available to the education market was a clear sign that Apple knew it was homely.
I personally don't like the look of the Flower Power iMac either but I do actually have one in my collection because it is such an interesting and bold design. If it weren't so massive I'm sure I would get my hands on one just because it is a curiosity in the Mac timeline. The size and weight are just enough to kill any possible interest I have in owning one.
And yes, it does look a lot like Gossamer from Looney Tunes. The two odd "bumps" on the top seal the deal.
Yep, the size is crazy. I did some measurements and realized it would barely fit on my desk from a depth standpoint. That's what's keeping me from getting a G3 iMac as well, I just don't want the size to haul around for something relatively common. Rare things are worth the hassle.
I'm trying to recall where I've seen the eyes and mouth in that "Mon Dieu" piccie?
Come to think of it, the G3 AIO is the only CRT AIO I can think of with the display set at an ergonomically correct height. The CC's is closer, but you have to squint to see it, might as well have been a 9" Periscope for all that difference.
Come to think of it, the G3 AIO is the only CRT AIO I can think of with the display set at an ergonomically correct height. The CC's is closer, but you have to squint to see it, might as well have been a 9" Periscope for all that difference.
The Lisa is a much higher value machine than a G3 AIO so you can afford to pay $100+ for shipping and still keep the price within reasonable limits. Lisa's also appreciate faster than G3 AIO's so you'll get back that shipping charge when you resell.
I thought you purchased a roomful?