iDock for iMac G3

Description

The iDock is a late-1990s expansion accessory from CompuCable (iPeripheral), designed specifically to sit beneath the original tray-loading Bondi Blue iMac G3 and later complement the slot-loading models. Released as the iMac was redefining the consumer Mac in 1998-1999, the iDock solved two practical problems at once: it added a swiveling base so the all-in-one could be rotated 30 degrees in either direction, and it restored the legacy connectivity that the iMac had famously dropped. Through a single USB connection to the host iMac, the iDock provides three downstream USB ports plus two Apple Mini-DIN-8 serial/GeoPort connectors and a DB-25 parallel port, allowing owners to keep using their StyleWriters, ImageWriters, LocalTalk peripherals, and PC parallel printers. Bundled PowerPrint-style drivers handle the serial ports and parallel printer support under Classic Mac OS.

What’s included:

• iDock swivel base / hub unit (Part #I-DOCK)
• DC 6V power adapter
• USB Type-A to Type-B cable (translucent)
• Non-slip foam pad for top of base
• iDock Setup Disk (CD-ROM) with driver software
• Printed setup instructions
• Original retail box with inner foam packaging

Ports on rear panel:

• 1x USB Type-B (Host, to iMac)
• 3x USB Type-A (D1, D2, D3 – downstream devices)
• 2x Apple Mini-DIN-8 Serial / GeoPort (Geo1, Geo2)
• 1x DB-25 Parallel (for PC parallel printers)
• DC 6V power input

Condition notes:

Unit is unused, new old stock. Outer box shows shelf wear, scuffing, and minor edge creasing consistent with age and storage. Contents inside the box are pristine. Drivers are intended for Classic Mac OS 9 and earlier. The USB hub function will operate as a standard hub on later systems.