Apple iMac G4 (2002)

✅ Apple iMac G4

The iMac G4, unveiled by Steve Jobs at Macworld in January 2002, famously abandoned the "egg" shape of its predecessor for a design that resembled a futuristic desk lamp, earning it the nickname "iLamp." Its internal components—including a PowerPC G4 processor and a tray-loading optical drive—were packed into a compact, 10.6-inch hemispherical base, which supported a slim, high-resolution LCD via a chrome-plated stainless steel tilting and swiveling arm. This articulating neck allowed the screen to be adjusted with a single finger, a feat of engineering meant to highlight the freedom of flat-panel technology over bulky CRT monitors. While it was praised for its ergonomics and debuted with Apple’s distinctive "Pro Speakers," the design's complexity made it expensive to manufacture, and the 20-inch model eventually required a heavy internal counterweight to prevent the base from tipping. Ultimately, the iMac G4 was discontinued on August 31, 2004, as Apple shifted to the "integrated-behind-the-screen" design of the iMac G5 to accommodate the cooling requirements of more powerful processors.

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