Charge in style: Spigen's Apple Watch stand channels vintage iMac vibes
At the back, the Charger Stand features a translucent plastic enclosure, and there are four color options available for you to choose from. The colors, of course, match Apple's original Mac: Tangerine, Graphite, Bondi Blue, and Ruby. Bondi Blue is the color that's mostly associated with the iMac G3. The Apple Watch charging cable is pulled through the back of this mini iMac, and the cable can be tucked away wherever you see fit. Spigen's C1 accessories are all inspired by classic Apple products. The series also includes a range of iPhone cases and cases for AirPods, all featuring iconic looks and designs. The new Apple Watch charger stand is now available and you can purchase it from Spigen's website.
As for the iMac G3, the device was sold from 1998 to 2003 and was originally released as the iMac. The iMac was Apple's first major product release after Steve Jobs returned to the company as CEO. The iMac was designed as a consumer desktop product that would connect to the Internet.
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