Retailers get to purchase non-bundled iMacs; G3 internal modem and SCSI card availability

iMac bundles Initially, Apple said it would sell the new colored iMacs to retailers only in bundles of five (one of each color). However, Apple-authorized wholesalers (Ingram Micro & Pinacor) will now sell individual iMacs to retailers.

G3 Modem Meanwhile, we have word that the 56K internal modem for the new G3 will be available for purchase within about 2-3 weeks.

G3 SCSI card Finally, as it turns out Apple's SCSI card for the new G3s may never materialize - at least not from Apple. We have word that the card will only be available as a third party option (presumably from Adaptec). In this regard, Ronald Guest notes that the Apple Store, while still listing an SCSI card as an option, was not accepting orders for it.

Another reader states: The Adaptec card (2906) does not support booting from connected devices. The Apple card (assuming it still exists) claims to be similar except that it does support booting.