Apple iMac G3/400 DV (Slot Loading – Fruit)

I have two main units (Blueberry and Strawberry),  two Appe Pro
keyboards and two Apple Pro mice.

type computer
country USA
year 1999
os MacOS 8.6
cpu PowerPC 750
speed 400 MHz
ram 64 MB
hd 10GB
dvd 4x DVD-ROM
graphic 15″ ATI Rage 128 VR 2D/3D 800×600
sound yes
ports usb (2), firewire (2), modem, ethernet

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The Apple iMac G3/400 DV (Slot Loading) — The iMac Evolves

The Slot Loading iMac G3, introduced in October 1999, represented a significant refinement of the original iMac design. The most visible change was the replacement of the tray-loading CD-ROM drive with an elegant slot-loading mechanism — a change that became a defining characteristic of Apple’s design language for the next two decades. The DV (Digital Video) models also added FireWire connectivity, making them capable of capturing and editing digital video — a significant feature at the time and one that positioned the iMac as a serious creative tool.

FireWire and Digital Video

The inclusion of FireWire (IEEE 1394) was a major differentiator from earlier iMac models. FireWire allowed users to connect digital video cameras and transfer footage at the high speeds required for video editing — something USB could not deliver. Combined with Apple’s iMovie software, the DV iMac made consumer digital video editing genuinely accessible for the first time, anticipating the digital media revolution that would define Apple’s strategy through the 2000s.

Design Refinement

The Slot Loading iMac maintained the distinctive Fruit Colors aesthetic but refined the design in numerous small ways. The slot-loading drive gave the front panel a cleaner appearance, and the revised port layout improved usability. The 400 MHz G3 processor with 64 MB of RAM provided smooth performance for Mac OS 9 and early Mac OS X.