Market hungry for Apple

Apple's iMac efforts appear to be paying off but some are decrying the shortages for high-end G3 notebooks.

CNET News staff

Aug. 12, 1998 2:00 p.m. PT

As Apple Computer prepares to roll out its new all-in-one computer, the iMac, to stores on Saturday, anticipation for the product and its own marketing efforts appear to be paying off. However, the availability of high-end, high-margin G3 PowerBooks continues to be a problem.

G3 notebook dearth decried
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New Apple G3 computers coming
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