RetroMacCast: Recent Episodes
James & John
James and John discuss eBay finds: Dash 30fx Clone, Apple corporate training manuals, and never used Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh. Attila from AJ Design talks about the Lost Legend of Mr. Macintosh and with Eric Shapiro, they discuss the Return of The Grouch. News includes the Snow emulator, insulator sheet for your classic Mac, Retrodio internet radio, KansasFest, and VCF: Southeast.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple employee "hello" pin, Macintosh SE with green CRT, and Dr. J's Fat Mac. They look at Apple 1 hardware emulators, and news includes the Apple 2TS Apple ][ Emulator, the Franken-Lisa Project, and their interview in Compute's Gazette.
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Briel Apple 1 Replica 1 Plus
A-ONE
Apple 1 SmartyKit One
Brain Board II
James and John discuss eBay finds: PowerBook 145B, Classic II, and LC III. James and John look back to June 1986 in Macworld magazine, and news includes WWDC stickers, WWDC swag, and The Apple Ad that Broke Microsoft.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: iPhone launch water, 17" PowerBook G4, and Mac/Lisa Development Team package. James shares an article about him and his collection from his local paper in 2007, and news includes porting an iPhone 17 image to Macpaint on an original Mac, the Return of the Grouch, the Mr. Macintosh App, and the Virtual OS Museum.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple 1 replica, Mac/Apple 2 service binders, and classic Mac coasters. They look back at May 1986 in Macworld magazine, and news includes Steve Jobs in Exile, Long Island Museum: 50 Years of Apple Collection, the Kevin Lenane Collection, and USB to LocalTalk adapter.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: retro Apple mouse pad, unreleased Mac 128k developer manuals, and Macintosh II. Scott joins the podcast to show the Hartmut Esslinger Frog Design MacBook concept he brought to life. News includes an Apple Lisa created with an FPGA, turning a $20 AliExpress clock into a functioning Mac, and the LaCie FM Radio Tuner.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh Portable, Macintosh Picasso glass sign, and Macintosh 128k. James shares from Make Something Wonderful and news includes new Porsche in Apple livery and an Apple 2 laptop.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: a pair (1/2) of Finnish Macintosh posters, a MacAddict award, and a 50th Apple anniversary paper cup. John shows how aging LCD panels can be repaired, and news includes the MonsterMac Clip-On, MacOS on an ESP32 weather display, and the Apple //e Fruit Jam Enclosure.
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James, John discuss eBay finds: Apple/Canon sign from Japan, PowerBook 100 in box, and NIB Macintosh numeric keypad. They take look at the Apple PowerCD, and news includes porting Mac OS X to Nintendo Wii, an excerpt from David Pogue's new book, RetroGate, and the Steve Jobs Archive.
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James, John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh cloth banner, Mac-in-a-Maclock, and Apple 50th company giveaways. They look back on their lives' intersection with Apple's 50 years, and news includes Apple's 50 year exhibition, the new book iCollect, USB-C mod for classic Macs, and Apple inspired Retro 68 keyboard.
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James, John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh SE, Macintosh G3 AIO, and colorful Apple computer covers. They pick some favorites from Marchintosh, and news includes the iNSPIRE: 50 Yearsa of Innovation from Apple, Fast Company: How Apple became Apple, LA Times: Inside the 1979 Silicon Valley demo that made Apple what it is today, and Apple: 50 Years of Thinking Different.
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I 3D Printed a vintage Mac that NEVER EXISTED
Using FireWire on a Raspberry Pi
Transfer Point
Big Maclock
VHS - Apple User Group Connection July 1991
Home Computer Museum - Trip to the Netherlands
James, John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh floppy drive with original box, American Girl mini Macintosh, and Leading the Way Apple Computer tote bag. They look at what lead to Lil Finder Guy, and news includes the M2x2 Mac in a Lego brink, Wakcas floppy MagSafe stand, Computer History Museum Five Decades of Thinking Different, and David Pogue's "Apple: The First 50 Years".
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James, John, and Ron discuss eBay finds: 20th Anniversary Macintosh, Macintosh TV, and two-tone Macintosh II. Ron talks Marchintosh, and news includes Apple Museum Poland, retro AirPods case, CBS Sunday Morning's Apple: The first 50 years, CHM: Historic Apple Buildings Walking Tour, and Lil Finder Guy.
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Ron's Computer Videos
James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh/Canon desk sign, A-Max Macintosh emulator for Amiga, and sealed AppleShare File Server software. They welcome in Marchintosh, and news includes a retro wallet, Computer History Museum Techfest: Happy Birthday Apple, a Lego Apple 2.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: 1989 Macintosh brochure, Macintosh SE, and Macintosh LCIII. They look at an Apple Certification Training binder from 1985, and news includes CHM and the largest Mac Plus, bringing back the iPod, and retro Mac inspired Spigen cases.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Dove MacSnap card, 1983 Servicing Macintosh VHS tape, and Macintosh Team nametag. They go back to February 1986 in Macworld magazine, and news includes Rockbox iPod mod, Maclock turned into a mini Mac, and I'm a Mac/I'm a PC returns (sort of).
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YouTube: Servicing Macintosh Video
James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple Computer Racing press items, Mac Picasso accessories kit, and Apple Computer rainbow wall art. James and John declare Retrolutions for 2026, and news includes an iMac G3 inspired shell for your Mac mini, classic Mac inspred case for iPhone, new Macintosh book, Lego Apple Calculators, and Apple items for auction.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple Computer Racing press items, Mac Picasso accessories kit, and Apple Computer rainbow wall art. James and John declare Retrolutions for 2026, and news includes an iMac G3 inspired shell for your Mac mini, classic Mac inspred case for iPhone, new Macintosh book, Lego Apple Calculators, and Apple items for auction.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: 1992 Montgomery Ward newspaper ad, lot of Mac Nubus/PCI cards, and a Macintosh on RISC SDK. They look at iPhone Pocket and look back at iPod Socks. News includes a Macintosh Classic bug and Floppy Flopper.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: 1992 Montgomery Ward newspaper ad, lot of Mac Nubus/PCI cards, and a Macintosh on RISC SDK. They look at iPhone Pocket and look back at iPod Socks. News includes a Macintosh Classic bug and Floppy Flopper.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Power Macintosh 9600, NIB Macintosh Plus, and SuperBowl XIX Apple items. James shows his collection of boxed copies of Mac OS, and news includes a 68060 modded Mac, Apple's Failed Foray Into Mac Clones, the original Mac calculator design and extended interview footage from Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa.
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James and John discuss eBay finds:
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James and John discuss eBay finds: NIB Macintosh System Software Update Verion 5.0, Power Macintosh 8600/300, and Macintosh II. News includes CHIP-8 emulator for classic Macs, 5 1/4" floppy connected to a phone, and System 7 ported to X86.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: 1985 MacCollege binder, Macintosh TV, and 1989 Macintosh Pink OS binder. James opens up another bin of Apple stuff from his colleciton, and news includes a USB-to-ADB keyboard adapter and an archive of Mac programming books.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: six-color Apple decals, NIB Macintosh Plus, and Lionel Apple well car.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: 1983 Apple hoodie, Twentieth Anniversary Crystal Apple, and "What to do next" poster. James rummages through a container full of Apple collectibles, and news includes an RR Auction Apple collection update, great vintage Apple watchface, the ESP32 SoftCard Expansion Card for Apple II, retro Mac sticker, and DockLite G4.
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James and Matthew from MAC Museum discuss eBay finds: Tonka Apple computer crate, 1983 Mac developer's binder, and Mac II with IIfx logicboard. James opens his Collector's Edition Pico-Mac-Nano from 1-bit Rainbow. News includes upgrading iBook soldered RAM and Universal Control for a Macintosh Classic.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh advertisement "Best way to evaluate a computer", Power Macintosh 4400, and Apple beach towel. They look back at July 1995 in Macworld magazine, and news includes the Power Mac G4 Cube 25 years later, and Before Macintosh: The story of the Apple Lisa in Hackaday,
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James and John discuss Etsy finds: 90s Macintosh poster, Apple 2 stained glass sign, and sealed box of MacX networking software. John shows us his new scale mouse, and news includes Frame of Preference (A history of Mac settings 1984-2004), and the LisaGUI Lisa Office System recreation in your browser.
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James and John discuss Etsy finds: sealed Guided Tour of Macintosh cassette tape, restored Color Classic II, and PowerPC 603 paperweight. James looks at the book "20 GOTO 10" by Steven Goodwin, and news includes James Wages' SE/30 Retrofit video and Ron's interview with Bill Appleton.
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James and John discuss Etsy finds: Macintosh keychains, 3D Mac icon wallart, Apple logo socks. They look at Conway's Game of Life for Mac, and news includes the end of FireWire, Spigen iMac shaped Watch charger stand, a miniature Mac how-to, Mac-colored filament, and a Mac Classic emulator called Snow.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple plush rat, Macintosh IIsi, and Pioneer MPC-LX100 clone. They look back at June 1985 in Macworld magazine, and news includes the wokyis Mac mini docking enclosurenand the 1-bit rainbow pico-mac-nano.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh II, Apple IIc, and $100M Marketing Team Award. They look at the Apple feature in the May/June 1985 issue of Comminication Arts, and news includes a detail foud in Macintosh System 1.0 and revisiting Nanoraptor.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Power Macintosh G4 with Studio Display, Power Macintosh G3 All-In-One, and SE/30 case with color LCD mod. John digitizes some old Apple VHS tapes revealing the 1984 Macintosh Commercial Epilogue from 1995, and news includes a MacOS software server, and some great retro Mac videos from This Does Not Compute.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple "Ripple" poster, Power Computing PowerBase 180, and Macintosh PowerBook 180c. They check out James's iPhone coaster display, and news includes Apple's vintage/obsolete products, and converting a vintage Mac using a Raspberry Pi.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple "Surfs Up" poster, Apple National Account Support Dealer sign, and AirPods retail display. They look back at Macworld magazine in April 1985, and news includes the Atomic Keyboard, the NTATV Project, and Pico Micro Mac Adapter.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple ceramin plate, Macintosh IIfx, and a Macintosh museum. They highlight some projects from last month's Marchintosh, and news includes A Look Inside MacPaint, Lumon Terminal Pro, and Own a Macintosh video.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh Demo CD-ROM, Apple Adjustable Keyboard, and Apple Computer Dealer Sign. They look at more Apple auctions at RR Auction, and news includes an article on Infinite Mac and a look back at iMac.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh Demo CD-ROM, Apple Adjustable Keyboard, and Apple Computer Dealer Sign. They look at more Apple auctions at RR Auction, and news includes an article on Infinite Mac and a look back at iMac.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh Quadra 650, Apple ImageWriter, and Apple Performa rolling duffel bag. They look at the RR Auction Apple prototype lots, and news includes the Synch030/S 256MB PDS card for SE/30.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple tablecloth, Macintosh 512K, and Apple pin set. They look back at Macworld Magazine February 1985, and Mac SE and SE/30 clear case, iBook clamshell battery how-to, Jobs' bow tie auction, more rare apple auctions, and Marchintosh.
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James, John, and Matthew discuss eBay finds: Macintosh sailboat poster, Timex iMac alarm clock, and Flower Power iMac. John shows off his 3D-printed classic Mac project, and news includes Apple teasing a new member of the family, Apple IIc HDMI/VGA adapter, and USB-C for a Power Mac G4 tower.
James, John, and Matthew discuss eBay finds: Macintosh Quadra 700, Microsoft MacEnhancer, and custom painted red Macintosh 512k. Matthew tells us the story of Matthew's Apple Computer Museum, and news includes a look back at the Macintosh release 41 years ago.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: "I'd rather be driving a Macintosh" bumper stickers, Macintosh Quadra 900, and Apple Computer rug. They look back at Macworld magazine January 1985, and news includes an Apple collection in the Design Museum in London, and a tour of Matthew's Apple Computer Museum.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: iMac G3 piggy bank, Apple TechStep, and Mac mini clock. They share their retrolutions for 2025, and news includes 1-Bit daily artwork, Mac mini G4 for retro-gaming, and a new poster from Apple Muzeum Polska.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: 1984 Macintosh x-ray poster, Mac 128k bare logicboard, and 1982 and 1983 Apple Santa posters. They review their holiday shopping gift ideas, and news includes a Lego Mac build video and amzing Kevin Noki's amazing build of an Esslinger FlatMac concept.
Apple Museum Poland calendar, G3-inpired iPhone Cases , Throwboy Pillows, MacEffects, 3D Apple Logo, keyboard shortcuts throw, Apple logo LED lamp, JMBricklayer set, floppy disk coasters, Classicbot.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh IIx, Macintosh 512K, and Painting on a Monitor III canvas. John tries emulating older Mac OS versions on his new Mac mini, and news includes a 3D printed Mac mini enclosure and an M4 powered iMac G4.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: 1984 Apple Macintosh Picasso poster, Macinosh SE motherboard, and rare Apple "The Personal Computer" wooden box. John shows off his MacRecorder, and news includes the Mac IIvx, Apple Twiggy Macintosh auction, and overclocking an LC475/Quadra 605/LC575 and Mystic Color Classic to 40 MHz and beyond.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: I'd rather be driving a Macintosh bumper sticker, Power Mac G3 AIO, and Apple IIe Card of Macintosh. Ron (Ron's Computer Videos) and Jason (Gutbomb) drop by to discuss their Mini SE desktop case, and news includes Teaching an Old Mac New Tricks, and Kankakee Mac Users Group celebrates 40 years.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac OS 8 Sherlock banner, Picasso dealer sign without base, and 1987 Apple Computer wooden plaque. John gives an update on his collection of G3 iMacs, and news includes a video on MacRecorder clone TashRecorder, new merchandise at Throwboy.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac OS 8 Sherlock banner, Picasso dealer sign without base, and 1987 Apple Computer wooden plaque. John gives an update on his collection of G3 iMacs, and news includes a video on MacRecorder clone TashRecorder, new merchandise at Throwboy.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: black NIB Apple //e Card, boxed Power Macintosh G4, and Mac OS X banner. They look at the results of the most recent RR Auction sales, and news includes recent Apple announcements, Apple screensavers, Understanding the Apple //e book, and a 3D printed Mac.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple cafeteria tray, Wheels for the Mind Vol 2 No 4, and Apple baseball cap. James shows his Apple baseball cap collection, and news includes Christie's Auction of Paul Allen computer collection and the 3D-printed Brewintosh.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Lisa 2/10, ELO touchscreen iMac, and Power Macintosh cap. Jason shares his Mac Plus Plus Max, and news includes Apple items at RR Auction and a new episode at Mac Folklore Radio podcast.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mr. Macintosh button, Wheels for the Mind bookmark, and 1981 Apple Computer hot air balloon poster. John reports back from Vintage Computer Festival Southeast, and news includes a new Apple IIc USB-C power adapter, TechStep recreation, Mac Plus Plus, and lots of vintage Apple stuff at RR Auction.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple stained glass and stickers, Happy Mac Face dust cover, NYC Macworld Expo mirror. They take a look at James's collection of Apple stained glass, and news includes Apple II/Mac optical mice, Windows NT on a Mac, PC emulation on iOS, BeOS on Mac Folklore Radio, and Dotto on Data. new Wizardry retro nod, Weatherbot, PowerBook 520c with modern insides, and Macquariums.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple lighted sign, Apple stained glass, and Steve Jobs signed Macintosh Office poster. They look back at Macworld magazine July/August 1984, and news includes new Wizardry retro nod, Weatherbot, PowerBook 520c with modern insides, and Macquariums.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple Super Bowl seat cushion, Power Mac G4 and Studio Display, and vintage Apple lot. They discuss Jean-Michel Folon and Mr. Macintosh, and news includes retro Mac OS Sequoia wallpaper.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh XL Screen Kit, small lot of Power Mac G4s, and Mac Plus wooden diskette storage box. They look back at May/June 1984 in Macworld magazine, and news includes WWDC 2024 retro goodness, retro emulators, and Reparing an Unreleased Prototype Mac.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple-owned Macintosh IIx, Color Classic II, and Power Macintosh 9600/300. John shows off the colorful innards of his clear Macintosh SE/30, and news includes the end of I'm a Mac, make a modern Mac retro, KansasFest, and VCF Southeast.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple/Cleveland Indians watch, Macintosh collection, and Apple TechStep. John resurrects recaps his Macintosh Classic, and news includes counterfeit Apple employee badges, Calculator 1984 for iOS, and Lisa retrobrite.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple III, NIB Performa 588, and a collection of Macs. John shares a few recent purchases, and news includes an Apple Lisa on Pawn Stars and David Greelish in the news.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh SE, System 7.1 Golden Master CD-ROM, Macintosh Duo System poster, and miniature Mac collectible. John shares a few recent purchases, and news includes FloppyEmu Disk II enclosures, recreated Lisa boxes, and a homemade Apple IIe FloppyEmu retail box.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple Computer sales & service sign, Apple Macintosh Portrait Display, and Black Performa 5420. They take a look at a bunch of Marchintosh projects, and news includes Apple II styled FloppyEmu enclosures, RR Auction Apple auctions, an article on the original Macs delivered to Drexel and Making a Macintosh Studio.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: BYTE Magazine February 1984, inflatable Flying Toaster, NIB Apple StyleWriter. They look back at March 2004 in MacAddict magazine, and news includes It's a Coco! No, It's an Apple II!, a black iPod Hi-Fi, and Marchintosh.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: NIB System Software 6.0, Macintosh Portable, and Lisa 2/10. They look back at the history of PodBrix, and news includes Vlado Vince's restoration of a Macintosh SE/30 and running MacOS on a Nintendo DS.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple color plotter paper, Macintosh 128k, and Bicycle for the Mind poster. They look at MacintoshPi, a full-screen emulator for Mac OS 7/8/9 for Raspberry Pi, and news includes an article on Jimmy Grewal's Apple collection, Mac Quadra 840av Easter Egg, and the Macintosh Librarian runs Classic Mac OS on the Apple Vision Pro.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh Software Team poster, Macintosh Portable backlight upgrade kit, NIB Microsoft Excel, and Macworld #1. They look back at the first issue of Macworld magazine from 1984, and news includes Throwboy's 15th anniversary and how Tim Cook commemorated the 40th anniversary of Macintosh.
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James and David discuss eBay finds: PowerBook Duo 280c, PowerBook G3 Pismo, PowerBook G4, and iBook G3 Clamshell. David Greelish releases his documentary, Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa, and news includes the Computer History Museum Insanely Great: The Apple Mac at 40.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: lot of vintage Macs, Macintosh 5 1/4" floppy drive, and Apple Computer jacket. They celebrate their 17 year anniversary of RetroMacCast, and news includes the AirTalk Pro and the AYANEO Retro Mini PC.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: lot of vintage Macs, Macintosh 5 1/4" floppy drive, and Apple Computer jacket. They celebrate their 17 year anniversary of RetroMacCast, and news includes the AirTalk Pro and the AYANEO Retro Mini PC.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: 1987 Macintosh poster, NIB Macintosh 68000 Development System, Apple mug warmer, and Apple 2 carrying case. They chat with Grant about is Mac27 Collection, and news includes a new Mac t-shirt and AI-generated retro Mac scenes.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: First 10 Yers of Macintosh poster, Apple dealer sign, and Mac IIcx/ci team jacket. They look back at December 2003 in MacAddict magazine, and news includes a signed Steve Jobs check, DOS_deck, and flashing Mac ROMs.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple Macintosh 1st 10 Years poster, Apple II+ motherboard, and Macintosh Quadra 950. They list off their top 10 gift ideas for retro Mac fans, and news includes new innter bezels for you iMac from MacEffects.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh IIfx workstation, 80 platinum ADB mice, and Apple authorized dealer sign. John breaks down his latest retro Mac workplace setup, and news includes a System 7 emulator, Basilisk II guide, and Mac27's collection.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple/Parker Pen, Macintosh 512K, and Power Macintosh 8600. Appropriately, they discuss the original DIablo, news includes the AYANEO Retro Mini PC, and Adrian's collection of Macs.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple letter opener, Media TookKit CDROMs, and NOS Macintosh II logicboard. They try to figure out the Apple Media Program, and news includes LCG Auction results, and Teensy 4.1-based MCL68+ Processor Emulator.
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James, John, and special guest Joe discuss eBay finds: Macintosh Picasso pin, Apple wooden toy truck, and 1987 Apple Computer ornament. They look back at October 1993 in Macworld magazine, and news includes, demystifying classic Mac video signals, rare and pricey monitor dongles, and more NIB Apple auctions.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: JLPGA PowerBook, Macintosh Classic II, and Macintosh II. Joe from Joe's Computer Museum repairs John's problem SE/30 logic boards, ands news includes iMac inspired iPhone cases, OpenEmulator, and an Apple themed Geo Metro.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: MACBCOOL fan, sealed Macintosh IIvx, and Power Macintosh G3 with display. MacEffects Mark has a new Kickstarter project: Apple IIc case, and news includes the Microsoft Excel launched on Macintosh 38 years ago.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple 1, MacVideoProcessor, and stained glass Apple logo. They look back at September 1993 in Macworld magazine, and news includes the RayCue 128K and Wifi on a Macintosh Portable.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac Portable battery with original packaging, Mac 512k set with boxes, and Dr. Martin Luther King Think Different proof poster. They checkout some recent RR Auction Apple related auctions, and news includes Joshua Stein's Mac Portable with Wi-Fi and Action Retro's Macintosh TVs.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple blankets, Macintosh IIx, and Apple Credit sales it. James shows his Lionel Apple Computer train set, and news includes the PicoRC, PicoPSU, and Bay Area Classic Mac Meetup.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple //c LCD, lot of 90 classic macs, and protototype Macintosh Portable. John demos the Thunderware LightningScan for his Apple IIGS, and news includes a miniature classic Mac as a wedding gift and an interesting new Apple patent.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: 6 NIB Mac II video cards, 1993 JLPGA Powerbook 145B, and 1986 NYC Macintosh Business Seminars postcard. They look back the August 2003 issue of MacAddict magazine, and news includes the value of Microsoft's $150M investment 26 years later, another Apple 1 auction, and Lisa projects (AppleLisaClone, Lisa-PCBs & Twiggy Drive Project).
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh messenger bag, Pippen SDK, Macintosh Division hat, and computer voodoo doll. John reports back from KansasFest, and news includes Designing the First Apple Macintosh: The Engineers' Story, and Apple T-Shirts book.
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James and Steve (Mac84) discuss eBay finds: 1982 Macintosh publications binder, Mac SE balloon, and Microsoft Office 98 advertising cube. Steve talks about his trip to the System Source computer museum/swap meet, and he has an update on Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa. News includes the $190K sale of a sealed original iPhone, and an auction for Apple branded sneakers.
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John and Trina discuss eBay finds: Lot of Apple computers, bundle of Macintosh PowerBook Duos, and Mac-Port-Adapter. John is joined by Trina aka Technobabble to hear her retrocomputing story.
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James, John, and Javier discuss eBay finds: QuickTime Conferencing Kit, pile of 50 90's era Macs, and an Apple 1 in the koa wood case. Javier Rivera previews KansasFest 2023 and shows his Kickstarter Apple II floppy drive clear face plate project. News includes new ThrowBoy blanket, mini Raspberry Pi-based Mac, and Apple Strange creations.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Genius Bar sign, Mac security kit, and "Help is Here!" poster. They assess the potential of Apple's Vision Pro, and news includes the other WWDC announcements.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple G3 Swatch Watch, Macintosh IIcx in box, and Macintosh TV. They look back at historical Apple product announcements, and news includes a great Mac setup, Apple's Secret Burial, and Nanoraptor creations.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple watch, Mac Picasso sign, and Mac IIfx poster. John finds a rare Macintosh programming book, and news includes a new Marathon, Steve Jobs signed check auction and Nanoraptor creations.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: lot of 8 Apple modems, 1991 Apple printer ad, and Emplant Mac emulator board. John goes looking for treasures in his attic, and news includes the 25th anniversary of iMac plue Nanoraptor creations.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: large Macintosh banner, 3 banners from 1999, 5 banners from 2023, and an Apple 2 clone. They look back at MacAddict April 2003, and news includes a big iPhone theft, Lisa video, NanoRaptor's Pascal poster, and hidden bitcoin document in MacOS.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: original LaserWriter, lot of Macs, and Newton prototype. John learns something new about Apple mice, and news includes prices from the Juliens auctions, WWDC announcement, Infinite Mac, and Steve Jobs Archive announcement.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: old Apple sign, Macintosh TV, and Newton display sign. They talk about the unreleased Apple PenLite, and news includes "The Apples" auction.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac System 7.5 poster, Apple EDucation safari hat, and an early Apple dealer sign. James talks about his Great American Trivia Challenge board game, and news includes an Apple auction, and Nanoraptor creations.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac ViewFrame, Apple Adjustable Keyboard, and Apple license plate. They look back to March 1993 via Macworld magazine, and news includes an Apple collection auction, QuickTake 100 review, and papercraft.
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James and Steve (Mac84) discuss eBay finds: iMac watch, Lisa 1, and Macintosh XL Screen Kit. They talk about the Outbound Outrigger monitor with a SCSI interface, and news includes a visit by Ron (Ron's Computer Videos) to preview Marchintosh.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: TI-81 Calculator emulator for Macintosh, Quadra 950, and Apple Director's Chair. They explore the history of the Apple Catalog, and news includes NanoRaptor creations plus a surprise visit by Steve (Mac84) to talk about a rare Macintosh auction.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh/Canon gold sign, NIB Mac M0120 numeric keypad, and a Rally NYC Mac logo t-shirt. They celebrate 30 years of SimCity 2000, and news includes the video from the Apple Lisa 40th birthday and Macstodon for Mastodon.
John and guest Joe from Joe's Computer Museum discuss eBay finds: Mac Portable bag, 1984 Mac handbook, Powerbook 1400c, and 2013 Mac Pro. Joe talks about the new BlueSCSI v2, and news includes VCF SE 2023. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
James discusses eBay finds: Winter 1984 Macintosh Buyer's Guide, AMax II+ Mac emulation cord, Summer 1993 Apple Catalog. They discuss the Apple Display Connector, and news includes HyperCard FPS game, add VGA and WiFi to Apple II, and a mini Apple iMac G3. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
James discusses eBay finds: Performa desk mats, AST Mac86, and Summer 93 Apple Catalog. James shares his Apple coffee mug collection, and news includes the Lisa anniversary and code release as well as Nanoraptor creations. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
James and John discuss eBay finds: 1985 Apple Christmas Sales Kit, Spectre GCR Macintosh emulator for Atari ST, and Apple face masks. They look back at January 1993 in MacUser magazine, and news includes Apple's biggest hardware flops. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
James and John discuss eBay finds: 1990 Macintosh-Aided Design Calendar, large lot of vintage Macs, and original Macintosh sales training. Ron McAdams provides updates on his projects and a look at new projects, and news includes auctions for the original Apple sign and Woz's toolbox plue Safari turns twenty years old.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: PowerBook 550c, UMAX C600, and Byte magazine Apple advertisement. John shares the details of his holiday Mac display, and news includes RR Auction results, updating an Apple keyboard. Plus news on the new Lisa Documentary from special guest Mac84 Steve!
James and John discuss eBay finds: 20th Mac anniversary crystal, Duo Dock, and Test Drive a Mac luggage tag. They share their gift giving ideas for retro Mac fans, and news includes RR Auctions, MOOF support for Floppy Emu, and preorders for the 1.6 Emu Apple //e emulator.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: set of 7 System 7 pins, 2 Quadra 950s, and a vintage Apple totebag. They look back at December 1992 in Macworld magazine, and news includes totebags at an Apple Store opening, the newest Shargeek Retro Charger, System 7 in a browser, 3D printed tiny G3 hackintosh, and Nanoraptor creations.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Daystar Clone, Mini in a Plus,Think Different Sign, and a Brainstorm Accelerator. John finds a Power Mac G4 Cube and a Cinema Display case in his garage, and news includes the Shargeek Retro Charger and Nanoraptor creations.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac 128k empy case, IIcx and IIci lot, and a Beck-Tech upgraded Mac 128k. They celebrate Halloween by playing a little Warlock, and news includes the results from that Bonhams Auction.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac 128k empy case, IIcx and IIci lot, and a Beck-Tech upgraded Mac 128k. They celebrate Halloween by playing a little Warlock, and news includes the results from that Bonhams Auction.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh 512k, Apple 2c poster and Apple Collection. They look back at After Dark!, and news includes a Mac SE used in Steve Jobs' office.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh 512k, Apple 2c poster and Apple Collection. They look back at After Dark!, and news includes a Mac SE used in Steve Jobs' office.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh IIfx black SCSI terminator, six-color Apple sign, and Motorola 68k wafers. They look back at MacAddict magazine in October 2002, and news includes NACintosh, replica Apple 1 manual, Big Mess o' Wires, and NanoRaptor creations.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh IIfx black SCSI terminator, six-color Apple sign, and Motorola 68k wafers. They look back at MacAddict magazine in October 2002, and news includes NACintosh, replica Apple 1 manual, Big Mess o' Wires, and NanoRaptor creations.
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James, John and Steve (Mac84) discuss eBay finds: Apple sliding puzzle, Mac LC475 with //e card, and JLPGA PowerBook 170. Steve tells the story behind the rare prototype original Macintosh, and news includes a ceramic Macs, and more NanoRaptor creations.
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James, John and Steve (Mac84) discuss eBay finds: Apple sliding puzzle, Mac LC475 with //e card, and JLPGA PowerBook 170. Steve tells the story behind the rare prototype original Macintosh, and news includes a ceramic Macs, and more NanoRaptor creations.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh IIfx, custom painted Mac Plus, and Power Mac G3 tower. They fondly remember Apple's Icon Garden, and news includes a prototype Macintosh auction and AI Mac designs.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh IIfx, custom painted Mac Plus, and Power Mac G3 tower. They fondly remember Apple's Icon Garden, and news includes a prototype Macintosh auction and AI Mac designs.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Bell & Howell Apple II Plus, Apple IIGS Woz Edition, and Apple 2GB external hard drive. They look back at September 2002 in Macaddict Magazine, and news includes David and Steve at VCF Midwest and Nanoraptor creations.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: 1995 Apple Corporate Idenity Standards, Nitrozac Apple-escent painting, and Apple Computers display decal. They discuss the Apple PC 5.25" Floppy Drive, and news includes the Steve Jobs Archive, Paper Mac, NanoRaptor, Hydra Systems Andor One software search, and Big Sur on older Macs.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: 1995 Apple Corporate Idenity Standards, Nitrozac Apple-escent painting, and Apple Computers display decal. They discuss the Apple PC 5.25" Floppy Drive, and news includes the Steve Jobs Archive, Paper Mac, NanoRaptor, Hydra Systems Andor One software search, and Big Sur on older Macs.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac 128k cutaway poster, Apple 5.25" external floppy drive, and nearly complete set of Inside Macintosh. John picks up something Mac-related at Dragon Con, and news includes an Apple Event recap, Eve Jobs' t-shirt collection, and a QuickTake lens mount adapter.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac 128k cutaway poster, Apple 5.25" external floppy drive, and nearly complete set of Inside Macintosh. John picks up something Mac-related at Dragon Con, and news includes an Apple Event recap, Eve Jobs' t-shirt collection, and a QuickTake lens mount adapter.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple gym bag, Mac SE with Apple Bose speakers, and Issey Miyake mock turtleneck. They remember Issey Miyake and his influence on Steve Jobs, and news includes the upcoming Apple Event, Apple's vintage products list, and creations by NanoRaptor, and Apple Strange.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple gym bag, Mac SE with Apple Bose speakers, and Issey Miyake mock turtleneck. They remember Issey Miyake and his influence on Steve Jobs, and news includes the upcoming Apple Event, Apple's vintage products list, and creations by NanoRaptor, and Apple Strange.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple banner/tablecloth, Apple TechStep, 1992 Apple Sales Video VHS, and Sam Sung's Apple business card. James shows off his Apple Radio Lunchbox, and news includes a great collection on Reddit, and creations by NanoRaptor, and Apple Strange.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: LaserWriter transparencies, external 400k floppy drive with box, and Apple tea infuser. John shows us Apple items gifted from Bob, and news includes an Apple 1 prototype auction update, more NanoRaptor creations, cool Apple miniatures, and Apple infographic prints.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac SE homework advertisement, PowerCD, and Mac bag with box. They talk about Fractal Design's Painter, and news includes an Apple 1 prototype auction, and NanoRaptor creations.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Picasso Mac Polo Shirt, HD20 with SCSI conversion, collection of Macs and more. They look back at Macworld magazine July 1992, and news includes MacintoshPi and NanoRaptor creations.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: lot of Mac logic boards,Color Classic II (upgraded), and Macintosh TV. James talks about his billion dollar Apple goblets from 1982, and news includes Steve Jobs awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom, and Apple software history calendar.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple neon sign, Color Classic with //e card, and Apple 2 carrying case. Jimmy Grewal stops by to talk about his recent Apple 1 auction, and news includes embarrassing Apple products, Steve Jobs to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple Facts booklets, Apple employee crystal bell, and Fortune magazine with Jobs and Gates. John plays a little Giants: Citizen Kabuto, and news includes Apple products worth big money, evolution of MacOS, and Claude VonStrokes' Bay Area.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac IIvi/IIvx poster, Iomega Zip Drive, and collection of Apple logo items. They look at the history of Iomega, and news includes Matias creations and new MacEffects Store offerings.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple Computer playing card, Mac Plus with Brainstorm accelerator, and G3 desktop painted black. Earl Baugh gives us a preview of Vintage Computer Festival Southeast 9.0, and news includes a WWDC recap and Doom on A/UX.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple jacket, Power Mac 7200, and Jimmy Grewal's Apple I. They look back at Macaddict June 2002, and news includes a WWDC preview, old school charger, Old School Icon Set, Newton 30 year anniversary, and a Pocket Mac concept.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple logo glass marble, Gravis MouseStick II, and Apple computer collection. John plays some Myth III The Wolf Age, and news includes NanoRaptor creations, and an iMac based cosplay creation.
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James, John, and Ron discuss eBay finds: Sears print ad, Radius display card for SE/30, and Performa 560 Money Magazine Edition. Ron from Ron's Computer Videos talks about his Universal Plus/SE/Classic TTL Video Adapter, and news includes Jason Snell's old Mac nostalgia, A-Max Mac emulator for Amiga, and Susan Kare exhibit.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: authorized service center sign, MacPhone, and M5000 prototype server. They look back at April 2022 in MacAddict magazine, and news include upcoming WWDC and System 7 and OS 8 emulators in a browser.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac sales literature, Mac 512, and the Snail poster. John shows us his Mac10 external serial drive, and news includes Apple logo design with circules and NanoRaptor creations. Join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac LC II, SE/30, and Mac Office Technical Procedures. James shares his Created on a Macintosh booket, and news includes SystemSix and Yellowstone Universal Disk Controller.
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John, Joe Strosnider and Ron McAdams discuss eBay finds: Mac 512k Accessory Kit, Mac Classic for parts, and Mac G4 Cube. Joe and Ron talk all about Marchintosh 2022, and news includes the new Mac Studio announcement.
James and John discuss eBay finds: Bongo's Dream Dorm poster, 128k Mac, and NIB Twentieth Anniversary Mac. They look back at March 2002 in MacAddict magazine, and news includes upcoming Apple Event rumors and Marchintosh.
James, John, and guest Scott Baret discuss eBay Finds: Hypercard training shirt, Mouse Master, and 1984 Macintosh Sales Training. They chat with Scott about his vintage Macintosh Lab, and news includes NanoRaptor creations, NIB TAM and other Apple auctions.
James, John, and Mark from MacEffects discuss eBay Finds: Twentieth Anniversary Mac in box, junk SE/30, and Apple Computer Credit Salesman Information Box. Mark talks about his latest Kickstarter for an Apple IIc keyboard, and news includes Mac in a keyboard patent application, fusion of nostalgia and Apple design, and even more NanoRaptor creations.
John and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple employee blanket, Macintosh II, and 1984 Apple Collection catalog. John boots his G4 Mac mini into OS 9, and news includes event rumors, a new Apple IIc keyboard, and retro Mac keycaps.
John and Derek discuss eBay Finds: PowerBook 5300cs, HyperDrive kit, and Macintosh 128k. They look back at MacAddict February 2002, and news includes more Nanoraptor creations, iMac G4 inspired iPhone charger, and M1 powered iMac G4.
James and John discuss eBay Finds: Macintosh Portable Battey Charger, Mac Classic II, and 1st generation AppleTV. John gets a mystery PCMCIA device working, and news includes installing Leopard on a 1st gen AppleTV and the naming of the original Macintosh fonts.
James and John discuss eBay Finds: Macintosh Demo Series, tiny Mac laptop trinket, and Apple kite. They look back at Episode #1, and news includes the Macintosh anniversary and the 1984 commercial.
James and John discuss eBay Finds: American Girl desk and Mac, icon trash bag, and Apple Game Team jacket. John gets his RaSCSI working, and news includes 3D printed Apple logo and iMac found on Twitter.
James and John discuss eBay Finds: Approaching Macintosh sweatshirt, different Think poster, and a lot of Macs. They look back at 2021 and plan for 2022. News includes iMac G4 20th anniversary, hidden Mac icons, and photos from MacAttic.
James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple seat cushion, Macworld 2000 Pro Mouse, and framed Picasso Mac poster. They offer their favorite gift ideas, and news includes a changing image file and Inside Apple Park.
James, John, and Dave discuss eBay Finds: Macintosh Portable, Mac IIfx in box, and Apple III. They learn more about Dave's YouTube channel Dave's Vintage Apple Tech, and news includes the iPod 20th anniversary with Panic's stealth prototype and the Mac Underground website.
James and John discuss eBay Finds: Mac motherboard collectible, clever 128k Mac listing, and interesting original Mac floppy disk auctions. James chats with Myra Burg, the designer of the Apple latch-hook rug kits and Apple wall hangings. News includes the Seiko WristMac auction.
James and John discuss eBay Finds: Picasso Mac book cover, Macintosh IIfx, and Mac SE balloons. They chat to Roberto Hoyos from ThrowBoy about Iconic Pillow Collection 2, and news includes Apple's Self Service Repair, and Dave's Vintage Apple Tech install of Sorbet Leopard.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Power Mac 4400, Through the Looking Glass, and 1998: The Year of Thinking Different. They look back at November 1991 in Macworld magazine, and news includes the Chaffey College Apple 1 auction and new ThrowBoy Kickstarter.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Macintosh TV, and MacVision, Apple service sign. John demos the MacVision video digitizer, and news includes Adam Rosen's collection update and Super Mario Kart for Mac.
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James and Steve (Mac84) discuss eBay Finds: dual SCSI enclosure, M0110A keyboard, and Apple game paddles. Steve talks about Tinker Different, and news includes Steve's trip to VCF East.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple banner, original iPod, and Say hello to iPod banner. John shows us his recapped compact Macs, and news includes the iPod 20th birthday and recent Apple announcements.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Moof beer, WGS 9150, and Kyoto Apple Store t-shirt. They look back at October 2001 in MacAddict magazine, and news includes an Apple IIc flat panel and RetroChallenge 2021.
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James, John and Steve (Mac84) discuss eBay Finds: Lisa 2 in Australia, G3 AIO, and 90s Macintosh advertisement brochure. Steve shares his experiences from Vintage Computer Festival Midwest, and news includes more Flappy Mac from Action Retro and an update on Mac84.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: I'd Rather be Driving a Macintosh bumper stickers, Mac G4 tower with Studio Display, and Mac SE cutaway poster. John shows off his Apple Portrait Display, and news includes the recent Apple Event, and iPod Classic 2021 Concept.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: 1984/2004 poster, Macintosh SE, Apple license plate frame. James talks latch hook rugs, and news includes an Apple media event preview, replacement clamshell logos, and DIY dust covers.
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James and Steve (Mac84) discuss eBay Finds: unique medical Mac poster, Atari/Mac lot, and boxed System 6. They look back at Sept 2001 in MacAddict magazine, and news includes iPhone driver's licenses, and Flappy Mac.
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James, John and Steve (Mac84) discuss eBay Finds: AppleFest poster, recapped Color Classic, and Monitor III/Disk III. They look back at Applied Engineering, and news includes another Myst reboot plus upcoming Mac84 videos.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple III print ad, Macintosh IIci, and Macintosh IIsi. They plays some Oids, and news includes an RR Auction recap, that Apple watch, and even more NanoRaptor creations.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: HD20 external hard drive, Color Classic II, and wooden floppy disk box. They look back at August 1991 in Macworld magazine, and news includes a CanadianComputerCollector tour, thrift store find, and more NanoRaptor creations.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Mac SE reloaded logic board, Mac 128k lot, and Apple tablecloth. Earl Baugh previews Vintage Computer Festival Southeast 8.0, and news includes Apple auctions at RR Auction.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: DogCow watch, MacQuarium tank, and rare server prototype. John shares his virtual KansasFest experience, and news includes Vintage Computer Festival Southeast, and more NanoRaptor creations.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple sign, SE/30, and Apple rug. They chat with Ms. Fox about her YouTube show, Macintosh Librarian, and news includes iDOS 2 and a large Apple collection.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: NIB StyleWriter, Apple IIc Plus, and Gizmo watch. John made a Gizmo Clock, and news includes an Apple Pippin teardown, and the return of Banana Jr.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: PowerBook 180 with rare case, Apple jewelry set, and framed Macintosh SE logic board. They are joined by Paul Hagstrom who previews KansasFest, and news includes Woz on Cameo, Apple hardware calendar, early portrait Macintosh, and new Throwboy blankets.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Mac Software Sampler catalog, AudioVision monitor, and MacNifty. They talk to Chris about Macintosh Garden, and news includes the Motion Design Mac commercial, Vestaboard, and MacSD.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: denim Apple necktie, Apple rubber stamps, and Apple cups. James revisits his Dilbert cel, and news includes new Powerbook 100 battery and upcoming Apple museum in Europe.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple PC 5 1/4" floppy drive, Mac TV with box, and Maple Ridge Auction items. They talk about the Wombat from Big Mess o' Wires, and news includes WWDC outcome, Apple seller awards, great collection on Reddit, and coffee table idea.
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James and Derek from Mac Folklore Radio discuss eBay Finds: Mac global sales training card, Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh, and Apple apron. We get an update on MFR, and news includes the upcoming WWDC, an important Jobs email, a Mac tattoo, and NanoRaptor creations.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Inside Macintosh Promo Edition, Mac Colour Classic, and iPhone Sales Training Workbook. Michael Mulhern joins to discuss Internet archiving, and news includes Apple Lossless Audio, Why Mac returns, a new Apple museum.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: postcard pair, boxed Colour Classic, Newton MessagePad 100, and Apple sales poster. John works with the BlueSCSI, and news includes repurposing a TAM, shipping woes, System 7 anniversary, Apple Identity Guide.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: iMac piggy bank, Apple IIGS Woz Edition, and black Quadra 700. Jeremy returns to the podcast with a show of his own, Jeremy's Retro Bar. News includes classic Mac NFTs on iPad, Lego Mac Plus, and BlueSCSI.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: 128k Mac with box, Alice reproduction floppy, and Newton dummy. They get Mission Starlight and Sky Shadow running, and news is all about the Apple Spring Loaded event.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Test Drive a Mac brochure, Microloop 1100 Spirometer, Braun/Apple calculator. They look back at Macworld April 1991, and news includes upcoming Apple event rumors, faux Mac BBS, and chimes of death.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: JLPGA PowerBook 170, LaserWriter Plus, and Macintosh IIfx. They examine the Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh Experience CDROM, and news includes WWDC announced, OS 9.2 on Switch, and latest NanoRaptor creations.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Elements of Design, PowerBook 180c, and Quadra 605. They look back at MacAddict April 2001, and news includes MacFilm, and the best and worst Apple products of all time.
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James and Steve from Mac84 discuss eBay Finds: lot of eight Macs, Mac 400K external floppy drive with box, and Apple Shinjuku store opening pin. Steve gives us an update on his Mac84 projects, and news includes the 20th anniversary of Mac OS X, and the Mac SE/30 logic board recreation.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Original Mac Picasso box, Powerbook Duo 230 plus DuoDock, and Blue Dalmatian iMac. James recovers photos from an old Olympus digital camera, and news includes iMac Pro discontinued, classic icons on your iPhone, and Justin gets real.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: TAM Experience CDROM, original iMac, and an oddly configured Macintosh SE. Mark and Frank join to discuss the MacEffects Apple //e keyboard Kickstarter and an upcoming project, and news includes HomePod discontinued, obscure Apple products, and startup sound history.
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John and Ron discuss eBay Finds: original Mac, Thunderscan, and floppy gears . Ron McAdams talks all things Marchintosh, and news includes and old retail Apple sign for auction and iMac colors?
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple "Freedom of Expression" printer poster, Mac lot, and Tecmar serial hard drive. John makes 1-bit wallpaper, and news includes Throwboy towels and a 3D-printed retro Mac enclosure.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: MacEffects Mac Portable 8MB card, computer lot, and PowerBook 550c. John talks about a SCSI hard drive replacement, and news includes Action Retro Libretto Hackintosh, System 7 Today return, Lisa X Fusion X 360 Project, Floppy Emu update, and recreating a Mac SE logic board.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Mac Guided Tour audio cassette, Quadra 950, Apple umbrella. They look back at February 2001 in MacAddict magazine, and news includes mini vMac on your calculator, and a GameBoy as an Apple TV remote control.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Macintosh TV remote control, Think Different crystal, and Apple 1. James opens his Apple VideoPhone Kit, and news includes Apple's quarterly report and Spotify iPod.
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James, John and Steve discuss eBay Finds: Power Computing 100, SuperMac C600, and Power Computing Field Vest. Steve from Mac84 introduces his series, "The Rise and Fall of the Macintosh Clones" and news includes the Macintosh birthday.
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James & John discuss eBay Finds: Power Mac G4 Cube prototype shell, Mac Classic II, and classic Mac lot . They turn on James's Macintosh TV, and news includes new iMac rumors, Baking an Apple Pi, and Mac84's new series on Apple clones.
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James & John discuss eBay Finds: Macintosh TV, Color Classic, and Macintosh 128k. They look back at MacAddict from January 2001, and news includes Apple car rumors, G5 Minecraft server, and more NanoRaptor creations. Join our Facebook page, watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
James & John discuss eBay Finds: Mac icons mug, collection of Steve Jobs magazines, and Chiat/Day newspaper congratulations. James unveils The Macintosh Office, and news includes a tiny all-in-one Macintosh LC, Captain's Quarters II, and NanoRaptor creations.
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James & John discuss eBay Finds: Bicycle for the Mind watch, Apple III, and Macintosh IIx. They share holiday gift ideas, and news includes AirPods Max, another clear case Mac prototype, and using a Quadra 700.
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James & John discuss eBay Finds: Macintosh Hello banner, Macintosh modem, and framed Mac Plus logic board. James provides an update on the big move, and news includes M1 reception, rainbow glasses, Apples Cork campus anniversary, Apple Archivist job listing, and NanoRaptor creations.
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James & John discuss eBay Finds: 1984 ad button, Think Different watch, and Woz's Apple sunglasses. They share their favorite "One More Thing" announcements, and news includes Apple 2 lid and blue box circuit board auctions.
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James, John discuss eBay Finds: solar car poster, Mac Plus driveway lot, and re-capped Mac SE/30. They look back at November 2000 in MacAddict magazine, and news includes the upcoming Apple Event and the Macintosh Librarian.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Olympus Sys-230, Mac 128k, and NOS Quantum 40MB hard drives. They share their lists of scary Mac issues, and news includes Apple quarterly results, As the Apple Turns, and NanoRaptor creations. Check out the YouTube channel for a special guest appearance by Steve aka Mac84 showing his new G3 AIO.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Saint Paul Craigslist find, Macintosh TV, and Macintosh IIfx. John reacquires a Syquest 44 drive, and news includes reusing a Mac case and MacZapper.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: pin assortment, Apple //e Christmas box sleeve, and Mac Plus floppy box. They look back at October 1990 in Macworld magazine, and news includes the Apple Event announcements and why people restore vintage computers.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: first Macworld issue, Macintosh Classic, and prototype PowerBook. They trace the history of Widgets through DAs, and news includes the 9th anniversary of Steve Jobs' death, Apple Event announced, pandemic uses for old Macs, and more NanoRaptor creations.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: PowerBook 180 poster, Mac 128k, and Macintosh IIx. Jack Miller from As the Apple Turns joined them, and news includes a Zip case housed classic Mac file server solution running Netatalk.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: red MacEffects Mac SE case, Mac Plus, and large Apple collection. They remember the PPC to Intel transition, and news includes a Mac-like Amazon product, As The Apple Turns, and Dana aka NanoRaptor.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh Portable prototype, interesting serial Mac HD, and Apple/Braun calculator. They recap the Apple Event, and news includes Newton, found Jobs audio, curved monitor G4 iMac, and more great NanoRaptor designs.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: OpenDoc watch, Mac Office poster, and OS8 boxers. They revisit September 1990 in Macworld magazine, and news includes an iMac/Raspberry Pi project and the upcoming Apple Event.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: happy Mac watch, Macintosh TV, and Macintosh IIvx. They look back at the transition to PPC from 68K, and news includes disguising an Apple Watch prototype, IIfx power supply, and the Macintosh Librarian.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh II, 512K, and PowerBook 160. John gives an update on his super-secretive PieMate project, and news includes an Apple Glasses patent and a tiny iMac.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Japanese Apple sign, Apple numeric keypad, and iMac watch. Sean aka Action Retro joins the podcast and tells the tale of his cursed SE. News includes a Raspberry Pi bridge to connect a Mac SE/30 to the Internet.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple dealer sign, black ADB Mouse II, and sealed Macintosh manual. Michael Mulhern joins to look back at August 1990 in Macworld magazine, and news includes Action Retro's cursed SE, and the Fortnite 1984 ad parody.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: 1993 JLPGA Polo Shirt, Picasso Macintosh poster reproduction, and Mac box holiday sleeve. They talk to Jimmy about his JLPGA PowerBook 170, and news includes Apple Fellows, new iMac, Apple v. Pear.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple stockings, clear case Fat Mac, and Power Mac G4 Cube. John puts an SSD in his Lime iMac, and news includes using an old iBook and Mac OS 8 Javascript app.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple goblets, Mac IIfx, and Mac My Day poster. John reports back from KansasFest, and news includes the Apple Eras, a MacTV, and the latest from NanoRaptor.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Buzz Aldrin poster, Mac collection, and Gulf Racing G5. James talks about the Apple livery RWB Porsche, and news includes Twitter hack, Apple Pencil, and MacEffects clear case SE review.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple iPod poster, Apple gym bag, and RWB Porsche 911 model in Apple livery. John demos his Apple II BOOTI USB Hard Drive Emulator card , and news includes Mac II development for Linux, big collection for sale, and Mac SE/30 modification.
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James, John and Steve discuss eBay finds: Apple playing cards, SE/30, and G3 All-In-One. They are joined by Steve from Mac84, and news includes Intel future predictions and early ARM Mini benchmarks.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple clock, glow-in-the-dark SE case, and WWDC bag. They recap the WWDC announcements, and news includes a new mouse inspired by an old one and AppleFritter news.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Through the Looking Glass, MacEffects color SE cases, and Apple service binders. They celebrate the 25th anniversary of Power Macintosh 9500, and news includes a WWDC preview plus major Mac processor changes over the years.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac II, TAM prototype, and Mac 5400. They talk about the classic Mac game Crystal Quest, and news includes upcoming WWDC and OpenCore's Velociraptor.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh Portable, ASCII art, and Quadra 950. They talk about the new YouTube live streaming option, and news includes Quadra 700 PC, AirPods Pro case, Macspotting.
James and John discuss eBay finds: iCare bear, massive Apple collection, and Drexel mouse. They look back at June 1990 courtesy of Macworld, and news includes iPhone 12 Max concept video, Apple watchbands, and Mac Pro skateboard.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple corduroy cap, MacRenderMan, and Apple brass belt buckle. They preview Kansasfest with Chris Torrance and Paul Hagstrom, and news includes AR glasses rumors, W95 startup sound, and Apple ad’s hidden classic Mac.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: boxed System Software 5.0 Update, FannyMac, and Color Classic iPad case. They look back at May 1990 in Macworld magazine, and news includes new MacBook 13”, iMac 22nd birthday and the Secret Passion of Steve Jobs.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: G3 beige tower, IIfx, and develop’s original Mac. They discuss the history of iTunes, and news includes the Worldwide Newton Conference, Apple race car, and how the Mac has thrived since 1984.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: PowerBook 1400 cover inserts, Apple settop box and NIB SE/30. They chat with Rocky Bergen about his extraordinary papercraft retro computers, and news includes Dana Sibera and Macs powered by Apple.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Quadra 800, MacEffects Clear Mac SE, and Corvette mouse cover. They play some classic Lode Runner, and news includes iPhone SE, Apple Music, HyperCard P.T. and Apple II.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Color Classic II, Apple Centre Ad, and Apple sign. John saves an Apple //e, and news includes Apple-Google COVID-19 project and Wombat update.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: iPad in a Mac, Mac cutaway poster, and 68k development system. They discuss how Palm relates to Apple, and news includes how to put an iPad in a a classic Mac and Danamania.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple Portrait Display, Quadra 605 with Apple 2 Card, Apple 2 HD prototype case, and clear case 512k. They look back at March 2000 in MacAddict, and news includes new MacBook Air, iPad Pro, and a Mac clone.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Picasso Mac poster, external floppy drive, and recapping service. They look back at Ambrosia Software, and news includes Apple store closures, WWDC 2020, and RR Auction results.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: 100 Apple decals, NIB Mac Plus, and unused Mac box. Mark from MacEffects talks about his latest Kickstarter: Clear Case for Apple IIe and IIgs. News includes the auction of Jerry Manock Apple items.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Think Different jacket, MacCharlie, and lot of classic Macs. They look back at February 2000 in MacAddict magazine, and news includes Larry Tesler and a big Apple auction.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple apron/oven mitt, Mac 512k, and Apple cookbook. John gets his SE/30 clear case, and news includes DaynaFile, attic finds, Mac Folklore Radio, and KansasFest.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple collection, SMUG banner, and dual-floppy LC. They talk to Jimmy about his amazing Apple collection, and news includes early Gates video, Mac intro story, and Pocket Pillows.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: MacBook banner, Apple 2 keypad, and PowerBook 170. James reviews Cult of Mac 2nd Edition, and news 36 years since the Mac intro, iMac patent, and SE/30 Spotify app.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac faceplate, classic Mac lot, and Herman Miller poster. The Retro Mac of the Week is Mac mini, and news includes The Unofficial Apple Archive and Cult of Mac 2.0.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac Portable mug, TAM in box, and Mac Sales Training Guide. They look back to January 1990 via Macworld, and news includes Mac Mini, iPhone-20SC hack, BeOS, Powerbook-Mini, and Dubai Mac collection.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple mugs, Apple II, and Apple 1. They review retrolutions from 2019 and renew for 2020. News includes the results of the Jobs-signed floppy auction, historical Mac prices, and Macintosh Plus.
James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple snowpants, SE/30 and Quadra 950. They tell the Twiggy Mac story, and news includes Retro Tech and Rewound.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Power Mac banner, cutaway Mac poster, and a lot of Mac cases. They share holiday gift ideas, and news includes a Steve Jobs-signed diskette and Jony Ive's legacy of design.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: NIB Macintosh II video card, lot of Macs, and Picasso Mac dust cover. John gets into SimCity, and news includes a 16" MBP and a Twiggy Mac up for auction.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac Portable batteries, beach towel, and unicorn poster. They look back at Macworld November 1989, and news includes AirPods case, Susan Kare, and Color Classic II webserver.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac advertising package, PowerBook 180 poster, and Apple director's chair. John interviews Mark from MacEffects and they discuss the Apple II clear case Kickstarter. News includes the Mac Portable turning 30 and memories of Adam Rosen.
James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple Network Server 700, DTP Laserdiscs, and Mac Portable prototype. They discuss Doom, and news includes the recent Apple announcements and the Kickstarter Apple 2 case project.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Tempest Mac, Apple leather wallet, and iMac cat bed. They discuss iMac G5, and news includes connecting an original Mac keyboard to an iPhone, SE/30 webserver, redesigned Airpods, and the new Apple Card.
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James and David Greelish discuss eBay finds: Apple sandals, Lisa software, and iPod socks. David recaps VCF West and updates us on his Lisa documentary,and news includes a retro iPhone, Clarus, and six-color rumors.
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Due to screw-ups on the part of the staff, this episode includes a segment which should have been included in Episode 500. - James
James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple wrench, Lisa bezel, and Apple bag. James and John reflect on 500 episodes, and news includes fonts, Flint Center, and Apple 1 manual auction.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple Computer Clubs membership kit, Fat Mac/coolerand reproduction signs. John interviews Brian Wiser to talk about his KansasFest experience, and news includes iPod Apple Watch stand and Windows classic tweets.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple sign, Wheels for the Mind poster, and Apple collection. John interview Kate Szkotnicki from KansasFest, and news includes Frog Design and Jony Ive.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: WWDC t-shirt, WWDC pin set, and WWDC jacket. James interviews Matt Maude from the documentary, General Magic, and news includes the WWDC announcements.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Software Sampler box, Macintosh TV, and a Quadra 950. They share their thoughts on the General Magic documentary, and news includes the Get a Mac ads, iPod Touch, and farewell to iTunes.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac 128k in box, Mac Classic II in box, and lot of Mac II cases. They discuss the Macs they would keep if they had to downsize, and news includes HyperCard, new MBP, WWDC coming, and Mac-related Kickstarter updates.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac IIfx, Mickey's Mac Club pin, and AOL floppy. They look back at Macworld May 1989, and news includes the Apple Park opening ceremony and the new Carnegie Library Apple Store.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Picasso poster, Mac design book, and Mac programming book. They talk David Greelish about his Lisa Documentary, and news includes the six-colored stage erected inside Apple Park.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple pocket watch, Apple III, and framed Apple 2 poster. John starts his SE/30 recapping project, and news includes Mac ice cube tray, ROM scarves, and Marathon update.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple Museum mug, Woz-signed Quadra 605 and Apple director's chair. They talk to talk about the game, The Colony, and news the announcement from the "It's Show Time" event.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac compatibility chart, MacEffects prototype case, and a Drexel Mac. They talk to Mark of MacEffects about their clear case project, and news includes the recent Apple hardware announcements and a pocket Apple Watch case.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: driveway lot, Takky Mac, and eWorld mugs. They look back at Macworld February 1989, and news includes foldable displays, 35th Mac anniversary, 1984 storyboard, and Advanced Mac Substitute.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple sign, IIGS upgrade, and the JLPGA PowerBook. John chats with Richard Moss, author of The Secret History of Mac Gaming, and news includes ContrAlto, a barn find, an SE/30 clear case project, and a Lisa gathering.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: color ImageWriter II ribbons, Apple TV promotional display, iPod Red Sox. They declare their retrolutions for 2019, and news includes an Apple catalog graphic, Mac84, and VCF Northwest.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: 1993 Developers CD-ROM set, beat-up //e, and an Apple computer lot. They look back at January 1989 in Macworld magazine, and news includes Bendgate, End of the Age of Apple, and Andy Cunningham interview.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: LaserWriter Plus, NIB MessagePad 120, and The Macintosh Story on VHS. John interviews Will Scullin and his website emulators , and news includes Apple computers built in the US, and a Bad Lip Reading.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac Picasso hat, Apple Balloon poster/pin, and crystal Apple award. They share their favorite retro-gift ideas, and news includes a Wifi SE/30 and Airpods rumors.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Color Classic II, Quadra 700, and Apple Interactive Television Box. They get a visit from David Greelish and talk about his new Lisa project, and news includes a conceptual iPod case for Apple Watch, and more on Apple sneakers.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: 17 Apple posters, Gemini iBook, and wool hat. They look back at November 1998 in MacAddict, and news includes the Apple Event and a Vintage Repair Program.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh brochure, prototype TechStep, and Macintosh Picasso dealer sign. They talk with Derek from Macintosh Folklore Radio, and news includes an upcoming Apple Event, and the Apple Museum Cafe.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Bell & Howell Apple II+, Macintosh TV, and Santa Cruz paper. They talk about Myst, and news includes Carnegie Mellon.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: PANIZZA, Mac 128k/Pro poster, and pre-print Apple logo poster. They talk about Claris, and news includes retro iMac concept, Myst at 25, Steve Jobs, and Classicbot.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: collection of signed Apple-related items, Mac 512k ED, and a lollipop. They talk HyperCard (finally), and news includes new Apple announcements and the Apple 1 sale.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: CompUSA Apple sign, Jasmine BackPac, and IIc LCD. They look back at September 1998 in MacAddict magazine, and news the upcoming Apple Event, Apple 1 auction, and new Throwboy pillows.
James and John discuss eBay finds: VHS cassettes, Apple sign, and a postcard from Apple. They look back at August 1988 in Macworld magazine, and news includes the books Creative Selection, Valley Genius, and Small Fry.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: MacWorks XL, Apple LCD, and Mac briefcase. They look back at August 1998 courtesy of MacAddict magazine, and news includes 1 trillion dollars, Guy Kawasaki, and iMacs in the Henry Ford Museum.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac OS X poster, Apple club patches, and Apple Survival Pak. John and Brian recap KansasFest, and news includes an important failure and almost every Mac OS wallpaper.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple organizer, 2c flat panel collection, and brass paperweight. They talk about General Magic, and news includes World Emoji Day, Apple employee #345, and using a IIsi today.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: NeXT brochure, pallet of Apple stuff, and TechStep. They chat with Noah Leon about Love Notes to Newton, and news includes MacBook Pro updates, General Magic, and cross-stitch Control Panel.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple Cool Sounds, Apple original logo banner, and Apple shoes. They look back at the Mac OS X Public Beta, and news includes retro AirPods, Apple 10 Year Anniversary, and Love Notes to Newton.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac Picasso poster, Steve Jobs business card, and original Mac brochure. They look back at July 1998 in MacAddict, and news include RIP Mac, and Steve Jobs videos.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: G5 poster, Apple wooden sign, and NeXT system. They remember the history of AirPort, and news includes WWDC and Susan Kare.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: set of Apple posters, 95 WWDC shirt, and a prototype LC. John rebuilds his Mac Portable battery, and news includes a look ahead to WWDC, and John Sculley learned from Steve Jobs.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple 2 poster, Mac LC expansion chassis, and SWAT bundle. They commemorate 20 years of iMac, and news includes a Mac 128k unboxing, collection sale, VCF East and a cool Apple CPU display.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: stained glass Apple, Lisa 1 mouse, and instant Mac museum. They look back at May 1998 through MacAddict, and news includes a Betamax copy of the 1984 ad, autographed Jobs Time cover, Apple retreat hotel, and the pure zen of using an old Mac.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: six-color Apple poster, Woz-autographed floppy, and a Peach Apple II clone. They delve into the Takky Mac, and news includes Susan Kare, the end of Airport, and Hap's prototype collection.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: classic Mac iPad mini mount, Powerbook clock, and custom sneakers. John talks to Earl Baugh from the Vintage Computer Festival Southeast, and the news includes leaks, 32-bit saying good-bye soon and Mac OS 8 on iPhone.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: SE/30, Color Classic, and Apple room sign. They catch up with Hap and his amazing prototype collection, and the news includes a Tim Cook interview, Apple processor switch, history podcast, and computer collecting tips.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Windows 3.1, IBM PCjr, and Zune. They pay tribute to Clippy, and news includes 80s rewind, and the Trenton Computer Festival.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: WWDC pins, original Apple logo banner, and Apple Pacific mug. John gets his Mac ROM-inator working, and news includes Hap's prototype auctions, and Sosumi.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple Acapulco patch, TAKKY Color Classic, and prototype IIcx. James and John look back at March 98 via MacAddict magazine, and news includes six-color logo return, Apple 1 restoration, and Steve Jobs' job application.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple blanket, Apple 1 replica, and Descent. James and John play some Descent, and news includes "What is a computer?", fast Apple II, and a computer battle.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple stapler, Think Different Watch, and Lisa 2. James reviews the Apple HomePod, and news includes an Apple VR goggle patent, and VCF Southeast.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Designed by Apple book, Woz business card, and Power Express 9700. News includes Apple financial results and VCF Pacific Northwest.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple Bowl stein, Apple beach towel, and rare VHS tape. John gets a new scarf, and news includes the Apple HomePod release.
James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple Park Memory Game, Woz IIGS glass apple, and retro Apple logo tin. They look back at MacAddict January 1998, and news includes battery woes and a Warhol auction. What happened to the outro?
James and John premiered the RetroMacCast by introducing themselves and looking back at the first Mac, the Picasso logo, an eBay rarity, and they discuss a few current Apple stories.
James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple briefcase, glass apple, and PodBrix 1984. They look back at Apple 11 years ago, and news includes Apple 2 PC case, classic iPhone skins, and ditching the Mac.
James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple knife, Smack-A-Mac, and NeXT poster. They name their turkey Macs, and news includes a Lisa 1 auction, Steve Jobs figurine, and 6 failed Apple products that were awesome.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: eMate pens, beach chair, and Apple settop boxes. They discuss great gifts for the holidays, and news includes HomePod delay, Apple Visitor Center opening, and Sapient Lisa boards.
James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple playing cards, set of 6 classic Macs, and unused Mac box. They discuss the Mac EvangeList, and news includes the end of Apple fanboyism, Apple MacBook sleeve, and Steve Jobs' BMW auction.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh IIfx, Apple 2 case, and Apple settop box. They look back at MacAddict October 1997, and news includes Woz U, RetroChallenge, and Dharma Apple II.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Kawasaki-autographed iMac brochure, Apple crayons, and iPod Nano retail display. John attempts to get his FastPath 4 working, and news includes FloppyEmu on Pippin, Amiga, and Apple Watches in the dugout.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple keychain, Apple Store poster, and Apple 1 pricelist. James and John share thoughts on all the Apple announcements, and news includes Ron Wayne, and iPod Nano obsolescence.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple III, museum posters, and Androbot Topo. John interviews Jeremy at KansasFest, and news includes another Apple 1 auction, 30 years of HyperCard, and Welcome to Macintosh podcast.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple Lisa 2, Apple sneakers, and questionable Apple posters. Adam Rosen from The Vintage Mac Museum reports on his trip to VCF West and Hap's Proto Preserve, and news includes a John Sculley interview, and a price guide to vintage Apple computers.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: clear Macintosh mouse, 10 year Apple award, and Apple specimen stock certificate. John shares his KansasFest experience, and news includes Apple financial results, AppleMCTom, iPods discontinued, and Macinbot.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple printers display, Gemini iBook, and NIB MP2000. John gives a tour of MacAttic, and we get an update from Michael Mulhern.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: G4 PowerMac, TechStep, and 2c LCD. They finish off the interviews from VCF SE 5.0, and news includes The Last Jedi trailer, iPhone 10th anniversary, and iPod in the movies.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple network poster, Woz museum poster, and 2c LCD. They preview KanasFest with Steven Weyhrich, and news includes USB Wombat, Apple 1 auction, and WWDC gifts.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: set of Apple mugs, Apple IIGS poster, and iPod HiFi. They recap WWDC, and news includes Apple Muzeum, sneakers, CHIP Apple 2, and Mac Wayback Machine.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac 128k, eMate, and B&H Apple ][+. Noah Leon talks about his Loves Notes to Newton, and news includes Apple Park, Retro USB, and classic networked Mac games.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple exec trading cards, Shufflepuck Cafe, and holiday Mac packaging. Adam and Rick share their VCF East experiences, and news includes MacPaw museum, BMOW, and iPhone 8 rumors.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: So Far, Apple logo mousepad, and Lisa 1. John shares his VCF-SE experience, and news includes iPhone stand, BMOW, toy mac Photoshop and a Newton documentary.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: unique iPod poster, Apple //e card, Corvette mouse. They talk to Charles from MacCaps, and news retro Mac stickers and Mac emulation at Archive.org.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Power Express 9700, Lisa mouse and original iPhone. Brad Arnold from VCF-SE gives us a preview, and news includes Apple 1 exhibit, Tick Different, and PowerBook G4 unboxing.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Arabic Mac keyboard, Newton MP2100, and Apple shoeshine kit. They look back at Macworld April 1987, and news includes the Mac Pro, Starcraft 2017, Lego Mac, and Floppy Table.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple Collection clock, Apple 2 Smart Drive, and Macintosh Watch. Charles from RetroConnector gives an update on his products, and news includes WWDC, Mac Buyer's Guide and VCF Southeast.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple 2 with external keyboard, IIgs MicroDrive and iMac banner. Sahil talks about upgrading Clamshell iBooks with G4s, and news includes Apple patent, Elk Cloner, and Apple II Forever.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple III poster, original Mac, and JLPGA Powerbook with rare bag. Rick joins to talk about installing SSDs in early Macs, and news another Apple I auction and a retro iPhone 7.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple Company Store mug, MacAquarium, and Mr. Macintosh button. They look back at March 1997 in MacAddict magazine, and news Apple's slide in education and a new iPad ad campaign.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac poster, Key Lime iBook,lighted Apple sign. John reviews some SSD solutions, and news includes found Apple documents and Apple Park.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Helocar tape, Color Classic II, and Macbook banner. John shares some favorite INITs, and news includes Cybercafe, Ron Wayne, influential PCs, and Mac SE at the Genius Bar.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: strange decal, Macintosh IIfx, and Milestone poster. They catch up with Jonathan Zufi, author of Iconic, and news includes Color Classic, FloppyEmu, and a class action suit.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple banner, Apple 2c NIB, and a lot of computers. John talks to Jeff Rule about his Pomona Mac creation, and news includes Seinfeld's Mac, the sale of Alex's collection, and the 1984 Super Bowl ad.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: barn find, lunchbox, and retail sign. They look back at January 1997 in MacAddict, and news includes iPhone 8 rumors, Elago Apple Watch stand, and the Vintage Mac Museum.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: 30th poster, Apple beer, and Apple employee t-shirt gift. They look back at January 1987 in Macworld, and news includes holiday gifts, Apple watch stand, and the end of Microsoft's supremacy.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: tiny iMacs, Apple banner, and iMac keychain. They talk to Javier about his tiny Mac project, and news includes AirPods, Today in Apple History, and Susan Kare.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: dollhouse Mac, Chiat Day 20th book, iPod socks, and iMac prop. Rick walks us through using Zip disks with classic Macs, and news includes Designed by Apple, Get A Mac, and top 15 Apple ads.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple attache, garment bag, and Jacksonville Story VHS tape. They look back at MacAddict December 1996, and news includes an old Apple classified ad, end of the dynasty, and obsolete Macs.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Tonka truck, Mac SD, and MACINTOSH button. They look back at Macworld November 1986, and news Apple's new book.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple windsock, Newton store display, and dealer sign. They mourn the loss of a MacBook characteristic, and news includes the iToilet and Nyan Cat.
James and John discuss eBay finds: boomerang, Mac OS 8 truck and early Apple II. John shares some scary classic Mac games, ands news includes a recap of the Apple Event and iMacquariums.
James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh desk sign, Mac SE notepaper, and marble Apple. The collection spotlight is on a variant of the Apple wooden disk box, and news includes the upcoming Apple event, IBM Macs, and Apple Corps.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple II+ puzzle, Mac Plus disk box, and Apple IIe Card. They look at BeOS, and newsNew Mac Candle, a throwback Porsche and an Apple-Lemon.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple kite, MacAddict CD-ROMs, and Mac Portable. They look back at MacAddict 20 years since it debuted, and news include an Apple themed controller, smashing iPhones, Apple rumors and a tiny arcade cabinet.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple pogs, Ertl truck, and Gold Club binoculars. They look back at Macworld September 1986, and news includes the Cult of Mac RMC article, Jobs stock certificate, Jobs photograph collection, and ProDOS update.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple I replica kit, NeXT Cube, and rare Apple software poster. John gets PC with his Performa 640CD, and news includes Apple I auction update, Tekserve Mac auction, and Craigslist Mac sale.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: WWDC collage, Apple IIc Plus NIB, and Apple pen set. John and Brian Wiser interview Mike Harvey at KFest (transcript), and news includes Apple I auction update, Alex and Jerry, and Tekserve auction.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: HD20, trivia board game, and Genius Bar sign. John chats with David Pierini from Cult of Mac at KFest, and news includes Apple I auction update, VCF West and top Apple ads.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Patagonia Apple jacket, evil empire jacket, and Apple Power jacket. John returns from KFest, and news includes BMOW, floppy disks, and an Apple I auction.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh t-shirt, Apple II Business Graphics, and Radio-Mac Mini. They preview KansasFest with Sean Fahey, and news some NSFW software.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple receiving sign, vinyl banner and mint TAM. They look back at July 1986 in Macworld magazine, and news includes Apple 1 facts and the closing of Tekserve.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple poster, $2B goblet set, glass coaster, and wooden Apple lobby sign. David Greelish updates us on the Computer Museum of America, and news includes WWDC.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: orange SE, NIB ImageWriter IIs, and vintage Apples. John delivers a Mini Mac, and news includes WWDC and Big Mess o' Wires.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: LocalTalk kit, B&H Apple 2, and MultiServer faceplate. Rick shares his experiences from VCF East XI, and news includes 15 years of the Apple Store, and Warren Buffet.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple t-shirt collection times two, and a NIB TAM. John talks about his VCF SE acquisitions, and news includes Alex, Mac poster, Hap, company store shirts, and Adam
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple 2, soft briefcase, and Lisa 2. They talk to Richard Moss about his Mac gaming book project, and news Mac sales decline and 11 Apple failures.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Lisa 2, PowerBook 2300c and Mac SE. John shares interviews from VCF-SE 4.0, and news includes modern eMac, Apple I, and VCF East.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple metal sign, Apple flag, and JLPGA PowerBook. John reports back from VCF-SE 4.0, and news includes the pirate flag, 40 years, system disks, and the last Think Retro.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple banner, Apple playing cards, and Apple mugs. John prepares for VCF-SE and news includes Loop In, USB-ADB, retro iMac and Wax-Woz.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mini in an SE, Apple flag, and license plate. They look back at Macworld March 1986, and news includes Loop In, Apple SE, QuickTake 150, and the 4 AM Collection.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mickey's Mac Club, Mac collection, and dinner with Woz. They preview VCF SE with Earl Baugh, and news includes BMOW, The Crazy Ones, and Think Different.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Steve Jobs script, press kit, and autographed photo. They examine the Steve Jobs movie extras, and news includes Siri for Mac, iPad Air 3, and Steve Jobs tattoos.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple vials, iMac G3 lot, NeXT Pi case, and crystal apple. They look back at Macworld February 1986, and news includes PiXL, iPhone bug, Apple failures, Apple 1, and Jobs sandals.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Encyclopedia of Multimedia, license plate, and lucite Apple. They look at vintage vs obsolete, and news includes Software Dispatch, SE/30 for developing apps, and NeXT introduction.
James and John discuss eBay finds: Pippin brochure, Portrait monitor, and Super Bowl cushion. John receives his TAM, and news favorite Apple ads, worst Super Bowl ads and other computer Super Bowl ads.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: NIB LaserWriter LS, NIB Apple //c, Apple boxer shorts and dust covers. They look back at January 1986 and the Hard Disk 20, and news includes iPad and wireless charging rumors and Think Retro.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple.com hat, Studio LCD, and lucite paperweight. John shares some favorite GUI hacks, and news includes PiXL, more Apple Watch docks, and building a mini Apple III.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: 5-year poster, Apple decals, and users group souvenir. Adam Rosen interviews Syd Bolton from The Computer Museum, and news includes Golden Globes, Oscar nominations, and KansasFest keynote announcement.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac 128k, Apple banner, and Woz-signed miniature IIgs. They discuss the history of OpenDoc, and news includes The Computer Show, 7.5.5 on iPad, and The History of Personal Computing podcast.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple pin, Apple baseball, and HP iPod poster. They review 2015, and news includes Banksy, holiday wish lists, and the Prague Apple Museum.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh II, Apple 2 playing cards, and OpenDoc jacket. They play some Deja Vu andEnchanted Scepters, and news includes Apple Campus 2 video, Apple car, Pencil and Newton, test patterns, and USB retro mice.
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James and John discuss eBay finds:Macquarium, Think Different poster set, and Apple logo poster. They go back to Nov '85 through Macworld magazine, and VNC on a 2c, eBay buyer's guide, and retro influences.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac Portable, re-cap service, and Portable training videos. They discuss Andy Warhol and Macintosh, and news includes the All About Apple Museum, Steve Jurvetson, and BMOW.
James and John discuss eBay finds: collection of prototypes, Think Different watch, and Apple windbreaker. James visited the National Museum of American History, and news includes iPad Pro shipping, lego Jobs, Warhol Mac, and iPhone 6S retro.
James and John discuss eBay finds: 128k Mac, NeXT Cube, and original iMac. David Greelish joins them to discuss the Steve Jobs movie, and news includes financial results, Apple TV, and iPad Pro.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple snack set, Picasso glass sign, and Mac museum. John talks more about running SheepShaver, and news the new iMac, Apple I for auction, and The Golden Apple.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac Office poster, Mac insides poster, and Apple history poster. They look back at October 1985, and news includes the Steve Jobs movie, Joanna Hoffman, and Blake's Apple IIGS watch face.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple plotter, Apple jewelry, and Quadra 950. James acquires a new Apple bag, and news includes El Capitan, another spaceship, and Doom.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple-Indians watch, Apple sign, and iMac banner. David Greelish interviews Adam Sommerfield about his PiXL/PiSA projects, and news includes Apple logos, 1996 Mac brochure, and failed Apple 1 auction.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Pascal poster, keychain, and The Visual Almanac. They recap the recent Apple Event, and news Apple TV history, insanely great poster, and latest Steve Jobs trailer.
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James and guest co-host David Greelish discuss eBay finds: Apple logo guidelines, Sharp Expert Pad, and Apple //e card. They discuss the proliferation of Steve Jobs movies, and news includes Apple Campus 2 construction, RetroConnector,Apple I auction, and upcoming Apple Event.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Woz t-shirt, Woz trading cards, and Woz yearbook. They discuss the MacCharlie, and news includes the upcoming Apple event, Power Mac G5, and Steve Jobs movie poster.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: laser printer beach towel, Apple II, and collection of Apple memorabilia. They look back at August 1985 through Macworld magazine, and news includes computer labs, the 4th cofounder, and rumors for September.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple poster, mug collection, NIB numeric keypad, and Mission Impossible poster. John interviews Cory Wiegersma from 68k MLA, and Steve Jobs opera, new Jobs trailer, and rumored Fall event date.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple 2 dealer announcement, Numerex Apple 2, and Sony TV. John and Brian Wiser interviews Rebecca Heineman and Jennell Jaquays, and news Apple IIc radio scripts, Apple visitors center, and theCoMacadore Plus.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: early Apple cassettes, Apple paper clip bench, and pristine Mac bag with original box. John shares his KFest experiences, and news Bloom County, IIGS 6.0.2, Jobs documentary, and the Macworld vault.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Lisa 2, Apple coaster, and business card collection. They talk about the classic Mac game Crystal Quest, and news includes iPod rumors, Floppy Emu video, TAM, and a National Museum of American History exhibit.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple golf balls, Picasso poster, and prototype set top box. Sean Fahey previews KansasFest, and news includes the Cinnamon II smartwatch, and the full Steve Jobs movie trailer.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple flutes, Pravetz 8C, and lot of Apples. They chat about Airborne!, and news includes Mac OS on Apple Watch, Seinfeld's apartment, and Mac/Amiga case signatures.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple cooler, Mac briefcase, and Apple rug. They look back at June 1985 in Macworld magazine, and news includes Taylor Swift and Big Mess O' Wires' Floppy Emu.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Jobs business card, MacSnap, JLPGA PowerBook 170, and Apple jacket. They recap WWDC 2015, and news includes the new iTunes icon, and Lonnie Mimms and his computer collection.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: IIGS lot, Apple buttons, and MacTable. James joins other podcasters from VCF SE 3.0, and news a magazine collection, Clarus, and Jobs vs Gates.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh Portable, Woz-autographed Apple //e, and Mac's Place coasters. James and John to talk to Michael about Oz Kfest, and news Apple 1 recycling, BeOS, wax Woz, Gates vs Jobs, and a Mac Phone.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: pewter Apple 2, Apple 1 replica, and huge Macintosh collection. James talks to Chris and Ben at VCF SE 3.0, and news includes the Steve Jobs trailer, Power Mac 7300, and Apple II to Cinema Display.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Woz business card, Sharp Expert Pad, Symbolics MacIvory Quadra 700, and Mac Plus lamp. James talks to David Greelish at VCF SE 3.0, and news includes Jobs business cards, Floppy Emu, ADB mouse hack, and old Apple photos.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Canon Cat, Kodak PowerCD, and Apple sign. Adam reports from VCF East X, and newsQuickTake 100, Flickr Apple.com homepage archive, and Floppy Emu Apple II compatibility.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac banner, blue Apple II+ and Apple 1 collection. James chats with DJ from Instructables about his Apple II Watch, and news Mac 1984 ad parody, G4 appletini bar, and the first Apple home page.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Star Wars Audio Clips, Visual Clips, and Star Warped. James and John look back at classic Star Wars Mac games, and news includes the Apple 2 Watch.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac factory brochure, test drive keychain, and lucite classic Mac. James and John open the Macworld time capsule from April 1985, and news includes 32x32, Apple Watch, and Tecnobytes teaser.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple ski sweater, knit hat, and Mission Impossible jacket. James and John check out Bill's BBS, and news includes a look back at the 12" PowerBook, Apple II floppy emulation, and a Silicon Beach ad.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple cooler, skyline poster, Smack-A-Mac 2. John's shares is Apple III progress, and news includes the Apple announcements and the Fassbender NeXT poster.
James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac promo set, NIB Apple //e card, and a rare t-shirt. James gets an update from Steve at Big Mess o' Wires, and news includes Apple Watch, new Jobs book, and Think Retro.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: NIB Power Mac 8600, prototype mouse, and Dec '77 Byte magazine. They preview VCF-SE 3.0 with Brad Arnold, and news includes Spring Forward, Lisa compatibility for Floppy Emu, and
Woz dares to invent the personal computer.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple Power banner, Adam Ant //c+ and Genius Bar sign. They look back at Macworld magazine in February 1985, and news includes the Apple car, Lisa teardown, and a haunted MacBook.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple coasters, Bongo poster, and picnic mat. James adds to his collection at Tech 15, and news includes the extras casting call, photos, and a release date for the upcoming Jobs biopic along with a Jobs documentary and the Mac ROM-inator.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple decals, Apple I in a II case, and Think Different novelties. John's walks us through his PowerBook Duo 280c upgrade, and news includes Apple Watch '95, MacUser UK RIP, and MacBook sightings.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple attache, Macintosh lot, and Apple calculator. James and John revisit January 1985 through Macworld magazine, and news includes about boxes, classic Mac facelift, and filming in the garage.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Muhammad Ali poster, Macintosh briefcase, and Apple sign. James and John take a look back at 2014 and look forward to 2015, and news includes another Apple lawsuit, iPod classic case concept, and lucky bags.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple mouse-shaped soap, letter opener, and leather mouse pad. James chats with Steve Chamberlin about Floppy Emu, and news includes iPod lawsuit, eMate, high school article, Apple 1 auction, and gift guide.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: MacRecorder, iLamp, and Edventure mug. They talk to modder extraordinaire Ben Heck, and news includes the Apple garage, adjustable keyboard, The Woz, Wayne documents, and FloppyEmu.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple tankard, Lisa jacket, Cinema prototype, and Apple sign. They talk to Jonathan Zufi about the updated version of ICONIC, and news includes FloppyEmu HD20 work, expensive Apples, Jobs biopic news, and pirate flags.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Picasso Mac keychain, Apple employee award, and replica Apple 1. They talk about an Ertl/Apple toy truck, and news includes Think Retro, Sorkin comments, MPW animation, and ET excavation.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple item collection, Apple stein, and varsity jacket. They remember the classic gameLode Runner and news includes old Mac uses, Apple timeline 2048, and 900 classic arcade games.
James and John discuss eBay finds: Newton MessagePad, Mac Software Sampler, and famous Apple III. They look back at Macworld November 1984, and news includes record Apple 1 sale, Jobs biopic casting, Pirates of Silicon Valley, Floppy Emu cases, history poster, and G5 furniture.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: iPhone poster, Podbrix Keynote, and MacOS watch. They share Macworld Expo memories, and news includes new Apple announcements, Christian Bale, and Apple's #1 fan.
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John and guest co-host Adam Rosen from the Vintage Mac Museum discuss eBay finds: Quark QC 20 hard drive, iMac banner, and Applied Engineering z-RAM card. Adam shares his collection of Picasso Mac artwork, and news includes an interview with Jony Ive, Apple event, and iOS adoption rate.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: prototype Unidisk, Jobs original art, and massive Apple collection. James reviews aJobs documentary, and news includes Capt Crunch, Jobs vs Dell, Jobs biopic, Slices of Apple, and Mac OS 9.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Andy Warhol's Macintosh, 2c portability kit, and Apple license plate. John gets a boxed copy of Marathon, and news includes bendgate, Retro MBA, Floppy Emu Lego case, and Fat MacMini.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: lost Apple commercial, Banana Jr inspired mug, and stained glass sign. Jeff and David from the History of Personal Computing podcast are interviewed, and news includes iPhone 6, Apple Watch, Macworld RIP, and the click-wheel.
James and John discuss eBay finds: Newton lab coat, Mac software developer poster, and Comic Capers. James chats with collector Hap, and news includes iCloud photos, Frog design, and old concept drawings.
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James and Derek discuss eBay finds: Apple wood crate, Porsche Test Drive poster, and acrylic paperweight. They discuss the Sawtooth Power Mac G4, and news include 9.9.2014, Mac Portable, and Multitouch Theater.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: NIB Workgroup Server 6150, NIB StyleWriter, and Apple velour jacket. They talk about aprototype Apple IIGS, and news includes Jim Yurchenco, and a Pages Easter egg.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: 128k Mac, Apple III+, and Apple lot. John chats with Brian Wiser, Bill Martens, Jason Scott, and Vince Briel. News includes iPhone 6 date and the Apple Catalog.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: iPod Nano display, developer CD collection, and prototype Mac Portable. John interviews Ken Gagne and Margot Comstock, and news includes a PCMCIA phone, Matt's StarLord, and Apple II training video.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Atarisoft games, Disk II SD card reader, and an Apple II. John reports from KansasFestand news includes Nibble Magazine, Stickers ad, and Flapple Bird.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mission Impossible Apple jacket, 1984 Podbrix, and Mac II prototype. John looks forward to KansasFest, and news includes Motter Tektura and Miniature Monitor II.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac briefcase, Apple umbrella, and Performa luggage. They talk about the PreviousNeXT computer emulator, and news includes Chris Espinosa and his mom's Mac, Blake's Lisa 2, Retro BattleStations, and MacDouble D-D, and Mac Plus video.
James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple stickers, Apple 2 license plate, and prototype Apple 2 power supply. They talk about the Micron Xceed Color 30HR video card for the SE/30, and news includes Apple //e and Raspberry Pi, iMac as a monitor to an Apple 2, Susan Kare talk, and Lego creations.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac SE Patch, Mac necklace, and Apple Logo briefcase. They look back at June 1994 courtesy of MacUser, and news includes kids reacting to an Apple 2, big iPhones, Vision in Black, and Apple sign auction.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Lisa 2, TAM, and TechStep. James talks about his strange Apple logo kite, and news includes WWDC, Finder icon, portrait Mac, and Tetris 30th.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Think Different pocket watch, Spectre VR, and Newton lot. John reviews the SCSI2SD adapter, and news includes Apple signs for auction.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: early Apple product info, Mac emulation board for Amiga, and Jobs custom Pixar car. John talks with folks at the Vintage Computer Festival Southeast 2.0, and news includes Beats, Unreal Tournament, MazeWars, and bumper stickers.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple //e clock stand, Apple Graphics Tablet, and tissue box cover. John reports fromVCF SE 2.0 and news includes Woz on 50th BASIC anniversary, SCSI drive data recovery, and Lisa I for auction.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple 1 replica, Apple III, and TechStep prototype. They chat with Brad Arnold from theVintage Computer Festival Southeast 2.0 and news includes Steves manga, recycling Macs, and KansasFest.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: iMac banner, wooden Disk II, and Mac clocks. Adam stops by to talk about the Vintage Computer Festival East, and news includes John Sculley and HBO's Silicon Valley.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: lot of classic Macs, Pepsi Lisa button, and rare Apple balloon. They discuss the Clear Light Superstar, and news includes Frog Design prototypes, Jobs tribute sculpture, and Jobs manga.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple windsock, Picasso manual, NIB Mac IIci, and Mac-n-PC. James looks at the JOBS blu-ray special features. News includes QuickTakes, Susan Kare, April Fools, and ideas for displaying Apple peripherals.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac II prototype, Apple II Pascal, and iTunes for Windows poster. James acquires yet another Apple sign, and news includes Christian Bale as Jobs and a massive Apple collection for sale.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple set-top box, Lisa 2/10, and 1984 Mac keychain. They look back at March 1994 using the MacUser time capsule, and news includes LaserWriter history and an abandoned Apple store.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Newton Power Organizer Pack, Apple 2 cassettes, iPod retail display, and translucent green Color Classic. James talks about his Freestyle tablet Mac, and news includes CarPlay, 5300 savior, Apple 1 project,Apple education video, and SCSI2SD card.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Future Power A10, Uthernet card, and Power Computing clone. James reviews the latest from Legend Toys, and news includes ugly Macs, ugly statues, and OldHex 2.0.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: 30th Mac t-shirt and poster, Dynamac, and custom Jobs leather jacket. Bob tells us about his rare Color Classic II prototype, and news includes Unitron, Jobs stamps, e-waste Jobs, and KansasFest keynote announcement.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Picasso Mac sweatshirt, HyperCard buttons, and an Apple museum. They chat with Steve Chamberlin from Big Mess o' Wires, and news includes American Cool, time capsule opened, and the real inspiration for the Picasso Mac logo.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: NeXT banner, Macintosh TV, and Mac banner. John talks about the SDFloppy II, and news includes Woz advice, clear prototypes, Celebrate the Mac, Mactracker, and vintage Mac reviews.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: System 7 button set, LOZ Steve Jobs, and boxed Mac Portable. James visits Hap to see new additions to his collection, and news includes Apple financials, 1984 Mac report, Insanely Great, and Smack-A-Mac.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple Gift Catalog brochure, Twiggy mouse, and boxed Mac 128k. James attends the Mac 30th Celebration, and news includes Apple marking the event, 128k teardown, Mac intro animation, and unseen Mac demo video.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: iPad Verizon poster, Mac display case, and Mac SE FDHD C-2. They chat with Steven Weyhrich about his new book on Apple 2 history, and news includes iPhone in China and Nest purchased by Google.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple pocket watch, NIB Mac Plus, and Apple prototype server. Jonathan Zufi returns for an update on ICONIC and the Special Edition, and news includes the upcoming Macintosh 30th Celebration.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: NeXTstation, Through the Looking Glass, and So Far. John talks to Michael Green, author of Zen & the Art of the Macintosh, and news includes Mac Pros shipping, Jobs on DVD, Adam's year in review, and OpenEmu.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Think Different Buzz Aldrin banner, Basis Apple II clone, and neon Apple sign. Hap talks about his collection of rare prototypes, and news includes signed Jobs document, surfing on a Plus, MacSmith, and Sophistication & Simplicity.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: 1997 calendar poster, Apple cufflinks, and Think Different book. They talk about the iPod Hi-Fi, and news includes Nelson Mandela, Jony Ive's Newton 110, Nerds the musical, and the Show Me Apple museum for sale.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh II poster, very colorful iBook, and lot of Power Mac towers. They chat with Adam about his Gemini iBook, and news includes Project RED auctions and the latest Apple 1 sale.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Power Mac G4 Cube, Apple 2 paddles and tapes, and autographed Apple belt buckle. They look back at November 1993, and news includes Jony Ive book, Apple 2 source code, Eddie Cue accepts for Steve, and CSS Macintosh Plus.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Inside Macintosh draft, MOS 6502 chip (1, 2), and Apple director's chairs. John chats with James Friend about the Mac emulator he ported to the web. News includes Innovation Uncensored and animated GIFs on an Apple 2.
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James and Jeremy discuss eBay finds: Mac II case, NIB Mac Plus, and Woz-autographed schematic. James catches up with Jeremy, and news includes Sweet 16, a review of the new Jobs book, Twiggy Mac auction, historic Jobs home, and browser-based Mac emulator.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Floppy Emu, AT&T EO, Apple sign, and Apple campus cookie. John interviews Brian Wiser and Bill Martens about WOZPAK, and news includes Campus 2, Jobs dolls, Chrisann's book, Homebrew, CloudPaint, and Woz in Moscow.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: stained glass Apple balloon, Apple /// magazine, and an old briefcase. Jonathan Zufi shares with us ICONIC: A Photographic Tribute to Apple Innovation, and news includes behind-the-scenes of the iPhone unveiling and the Cast of Jobs.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: PowerMac 9500, Apple pen holder, and Apple brass box. They talk to Shrine of Apple's Jonathan Zufi about the Twiggy Mac reunion, and news includes iMacs, iPhones, Jobs' childhood home, Mac Plus Nano dock, animated Mr. Macintosh.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple software guide, Apple Collection catalog, and Rethink poster. David joins them to talk about his Tiger Learning Computer, and news includes new iPhones, Microsoft parodies, John Sculley, and assembling the Lego Apple //c.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple 10-Year service award, Lisa 2, and lot of Mac stuff. They look at the Lionel Apple Train Car, and news includes the Colors of Apple, Nano Mac, and Oral History of Apple Design.
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James and Adam from the Vintage Mac Museum discuss eBay finds: NIB Apple //c, Lisa 1, and clear Macintosh SE. The Retro Mac of the Week is the 17" PowerBook G4, and news includes retro colored iPhones, and Woz visits Singapore.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: NIB Silentype printer, NIB Apple //e, and Chaplin Macintosh poster. John talks about his one-third scale Mac, and news includes Ballmer, iWork in the iCloud, and golden iPhones.
James and John discuss eBay finds: The Studio sign, Apple Network Server, and NIB Power Macintosh G5. They share their thoughts on JOBS the movie, and news includes the Tiger Learning Computer, Susan's Kare's Kutcher icon, Newton Remembered, and Twiggy Mac Lives!
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James and John discuss eBay finds: G3 Desktop, dollhouse Mac, and Mac Pro trash can. They look back at July 2003 via MacAddict magazine, and news includes quarterly results, Jobs, and hacking Apple.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Pete Marwick Mac bag, Mac 512k ED, and gift from Steve Jobs. Johns has begun work on his 1/3 scale Mac Plus, and news includes History of Mac, and Pebble.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: HD20, Macintosh IIfx, and TAM. Daniel Kottke speaks at VCF-SE (Part 4), and news includes Douglas Engelbart, Apple I sold, jOBS poster, aluminum Apple II, and MaCool.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: MacTable, Apple 2+ puzzle, and Apple 1 replica. Daniel Kottke speaks at VCF-SE (Part 3), and news includes more Apple Christie's auctions, Leisure Suit Larry Reloaded, Powerpig's Apple //c, and Todd McClellan's exploded Mac Classic.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: NIB Mac Plus, German Apple 2 clone, and Apple poster. Daniel Kottke speaks at VCF-SE (Part 2), and news includes Apple design mistakes, Apple 1 auction, Jobs trailer, eWorld, and Jobs documentary.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple Zippo Tool, Apple pencil cup, and set of Apple buttons. Daniel Kottke speaks at VCF-SE (Part 1), and news includes WWDC 2013.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple golf balls, iPod banner, and autographed monitor/diskette. James and John tour the Apple Pop-Up Museum, and news includes Lee Chow, Picasso inspired artwork, and Apple history print.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple 2 poster, Macintosh 128k poster, and Apple 1 replica kit. James talks to Jim Steiner about his mechanical Tic Tac Toe computer, and news includes forgotten Apple products, Colby Walkmac, iPad-floppy connection, and Apple I record auction sale.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple So Far book, Woz & Jobs Podbrix, and Redstone Apple //e clone. They talk to Mike Willegal about his Apple I and SCELBI replicas, and news includes iWatches, a G5 grill, and Apple I auction news.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple 1 replica, Woz-signed Apple award, and Outbound Mac clone. They interview 12-year-old Apple collector Alex, and Scott who has an unusual Macintosh SE. News includes a $110,000 dinner, countdown to 50 billion, and RetroPie.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple 2 lighter, Apple dealer sign, and Woz-signed Mac brochure. They interview Jonathan Zufi from Shrine of Apple, and news includes Fester Mudd, Apple I at auction, and Braun ET66.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple jean jacket, Jobs/Gates Fortune magazine, and priceless natural wonder. They speak with Apple Pop-Up Museum's Lonnie and Tereze, and news includes Jobs' //e, GOG games, iTunes history,quarterly results, WWDC, and charity lunch with Tim Cook.
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James and John take their show on the road to the Vintage Computer Festival Southeast 1.0. eBay Finds are slides of an Apple I and Apple logo, NeXT Cube case, and Lisa 1. David Greelish helps review iSteve followed by a trivia contest.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: international Apple poster, Apple note cube, and Apple rug. Steve Weyhrich from Apple2History.org talks about the Apple Disk II Disk Operating System, and news includes Apple Pop-Up Museum preview, OpenEmu, and Pathways into Darkness.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: PowerCD case, 1997 Macworld mug, and Apple flag. Johns talks about his compact-flash based Apple IIGS, and news includes historical Disk II docs, Steve Jobs remembered, schematic posters, historic Microsoft photo, and iSteve trailer.
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James and John are joined by Derek to discuss eBay finds: Apple Education button, Apple 2 brochure, and Apple sign reproduction. Derek shares his experience with Raspberry Pi, and news includes Lego Apples, Computer Chronicles, Steve Jobs' return to Apple, iMac chandeliers, and Jobs manga.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Networking in Hell poster, wooden Apple logo sign, and Apple company ID warning. John gives an update on his SSD-based SE/30, and news includes Basilisk II on Raspberry Pi, Jobs delay, iSteve, Lego Apple II, and Woz at Denver Apple Pi in 1984.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: rare Jobs' garage slide, Clarus the Dogcow beer, and Classic II. They look back at MacUser March 1993, and news includes an Atari 2600 iPhone dock, Matt Groening's Apple work, and Quickcam on an Apple //e.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple jigsaw puzzle, Apple-Bose speakers, and Apple chalice. James talks about the Hartmut Esslinger book Design Forward, and news includes Byte on Archive.org and the abandoning of the Newton trademark.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh Office poster, Pravetz Apple 2 clone, and Steve Jobs flower pot. David Greelish shares co-host duties and talks about the Vintage Computer Festival Southeast 1.0. News includes the actual iCar,abandoned Apples, a Macintosh pen holder, and the FloppyDays podcast.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: eWorld mug, Macintosh accessory box, and can of G3 soda. They interview Chris McVeigh about his Apple inspired Lego creations, and news includes mini Steve Jobs, Nose Jobs, VCF SE 1.0 on Kickstarter,Matt's eMate 300, Photoshop source code, and the 20th anniversary of Macintosh Color Classic.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: prototype 400k drive and TAM, Lisa 1, Wheels shirt, and two Apple Cafe jackets (1) (2). Brian reports on his trip to Macworld/iWorld, and news includes PBS's SIlicon Valley, five top Apple mods, and VCF Southeast 1.0.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Macintosh SE/30, Apple employee badge, BeBox, and Test Drive a Mac poster. James shares his Legend Toys Steve Jobs figure, and news includes Ashton at Macworld, Lisa quirks, Project Genesis, and Lego Mac.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: clear Newton MessagePad 110, Cyberdog pen, Apple decanter set, and neon Apple logo sign. James looks at the Macintosh Sales Training Guide, and news includes jOBS and 15 years of Apple.com.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple I replica, Lionel/Apple train car, and MultiServer. Collection Spotlight is on a TrueScale Apple Computer Porsche, and news includes the 30th anniversary of Lisa and Apple //e, iMac G4 mods, Leisure Suit Larry, Lode Runner Classic, and Riven.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: NIB Newton MP130, Macintosh 128k, and The North Face/Apple vest. They interview Gil Osher who ported mini vMac to Android, and news includes a Jobs memorial, IDEO founder David Kelley, Apple knockoffs, and NES emulator in a Mac Classic.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple TV poster, Apple lot, NeXT system, Woz-signed Apple 1 replica, and Apple set-top box. They review 2012 and preview 2013, and news includes jOBS opening, Jordan Mechner interview, Newton, and Silicon Valley PBS documentary.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Classic II, Bell & Howell Apple 2, Macintosh SE, and large Apple computer collection. They talk about WOZPAK, and news includes a Mac Plus clock, Design Forward, and Sophistication & Simplicity.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: NIB Power Macintosh G4, Apple icon watch, and Apple Store Genius sign. They offer their holiday shopping guide, and news includes Karateka, KansasFest, and Vintage Computer Festival Southeast.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: NeXT poster, WOZPAK, Apple sweater, and tie. They talk about running Apple emulators on Android tablets, and news includes startup sounds, Apple I auction, and Apple I collector interview.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac IIfx, Mac TV, and Mac 128k and TAM from Welcome to Macintosh. They talk about notable adult software for Apple computers, and news includes iTunes history, old Mac factory, Ashton as Steve, Pong World, Vectrex on iOS, Sonnet history, and Apple ad archive.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple watch, Woz envelope, NeXT Cube, Lisa, and clear SE. They give a brief history of Macintosh viruses, and news includes a Jobs signed chip, OSX on a Portable, prototypes, Woz with a Coz, and early Apple I photographs.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple paperweight, IIc t-shirt & tie, Androbot Topo II, lot of classic Macs, and 60 Mac collection. News includes details leaked on Steve Jobs movie, and interview with Walter Isaacson.
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James, John, and Jeremy discuss eBay finds: iPad poster, Apple and IBM wooden boxes, and Apple Boogie tape. We catch up with Jeremy, his collection, and podcasts. News includes a cool iPhone mod, lost Apple products, and Woz starring in a video game.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple flag, Apple 20SC hard drive, and Apple Macworld Expo turtleneck shirts. James reviews Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview. News includes iPad mini, classic games for OS X, the ugliest Apple product, and a Field Guide to the Land Before Macs.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac Plus prototype, Apple kites, unreleased Lisa logo badge, and unique Apple sign. They talk about the Golden Apple Club, and news includes the upcoming Apple announcement, 6 rare Macs, and a collection of Apple print ads.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Golden Apple Pin, Wicked Fast button, Portable banner, IIc LCD, Apple Wine, and Howard. News inclues Sculley and Jobs talks, Fremont factory, Steve Jobs remembered, Apple I, David Greelish, Andrey's museum, Pretender video, iOS 86, and 5 weird Macs.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Mac family poster, Mac launch briefcase, and Steve Jobs high school yearbook. They walk through steps upon getting an old Mac, and news includes wax Jobs, USB HD in a floppy drive, 128k t-shirt. Finally Charles is selling his Disk II Mac Mini.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Apple I replica, TAM, NIB //c+, G3 AIO, and NIB 4400. They talk about resources for finding old Macs, and news includes iPhone 5 and a spectacularly awesome tattoo.
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James and John discuss eBay finds: Super Bowl XIX lot, Apple History Poster, and Siemens NotePhone. They offer solid reasons for buying old Macs, and news includes iPhone 5 press event announced, previously unseen Steve Jobs pictures, and Project Genesis is looming.
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James and guest co-host Jonathan from Shrine of Apple discuss eBay finds: Woz yearbook, Quadra 950, and Apples III slot-machine sign. Jonathan gives an update on his Shrine of Apple, and news includes Blit, Apple I auction, floppy disk history, and Woz's trading card.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: 2 sets (2) of Apple buttons, an Apple blanket, Jobs name badge and an Apple pennant. The Retro Mac of the Week is the Quadra 700, and news includes the verdict, Ashton's 90s Jobs, classic system sounds in Mountain Lion, G4 table, and hidden SE ROM pics.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: 3 Apple set-top boxes (1,2,3), Power Macintosh business card desk clock, and billion dollar goblets. James talks about his rare laser-etched Apple floppy disk box, and news includes Shrine of Apple interview, bluetooth ADB mouse, and the Padintosh case.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Think Different poster set, Apple Cooler-Radio, and Apple belt buckle. James shares memories of his Apple Citibank Credit Card, and news includes Dan Kottke, Russian Apple Museum, Byte Cellar, Mac Team videos, and Apple vs Samsung.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Macintosh Test Drive glove, Apple umbrella, color Mac 128k, and early boxed, employee Macintosh. John talks about his effort to get a solid state drive in his SE/30, and news includes TRS-80 35th birthday, and Off the Mothership.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: TechStep, Apple II+ Developer System, and Apple Golden Club lot. Brian Wiser reports on his visit to KansasFest, and news includes disk-less Apple II, 1984 Easter Egg, Jobs on Wired, Pixar Image Computer, and the 1997 MacAdvocate CD-ROM.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: a clear Newton MessagePad 110, and a 128k Macintosh with box and without. James talks about when Apple logo items were plentiful and cheap, and news includes the iPad prototype and the tenth anniversary of iMac G4.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: John Sculley business cards, NIB SE/30, and German Apple catalog. They conclude their series on Apple modems with GeoPort, and news includes the Disk II wrench, what to do with an empty Mac case, and an awesome Apple II illustration.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: set of 1984-2004 posters, Apple II carrying case, and mysterious Apple bear. They talk about Apple modems for Macs, and news includes mini-iPad rumors, the most expensive Apple computers, AppleSoft in a browser, and the lost Steve Jobs interview on iTunes.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple IIc LCD, Apple Director's Chairs, and Profile Cases. James chats with Dave Cobb, Creative Director on the Apple Cafe project, and news includes Macintosh emulators and a Woz speech in 1984.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple Cafe jacket, Think Different watch, and prototype PowerBook 5300cs. They talk about modems for the Apple II, and news include Microsoft's iPad killer and running mini vMac on a B&W Nook.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: NIB iMac DV, garment bag, briefcase, pen, Apple III+, Portable, Apple I Replica, NIB PB270c, and Graphics Tablet. News includes the Apple I Sotheby's auction, Macintosh II birthday, Apple II+ teardown, and Apple Collection catalog.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple cigarette case, historic IMSAI, and Apple I. They talk more about the history of telephone modems in Part 2. News includes Sotheby's auctions, Apple II Byte article, clear SE, iOS Marathon, Newton Reconsidered, AllThingsD Jobs videos, and HyperCard 25th anniversary.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple timeline poster, Apple hockey jerseys, and original Macintosh. They start a series on modems, and news includes Matt's Starkintosh, updates on a pair of Steve Jobs biopics and a G5 Macquarium.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: HAVAC Apple II clone, eOne, and warehouse full of Apple computers. They discuss the Apple 1944 sales inspirational video for MacOffice, and news includes the Floppy Emu.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Lisa 1 with original box, clear eMate, and Twiggy prototype Macintosh. The Collection Spotlight is on an Apple Windsock, and news includes Lost Steve Jobs Tapes, awesome iPad case, magic ticket, quarterly earnings, and Scoopertino.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Macintosh IIfx, Macintosh banner, and rare Apple shirts. James interviews Evan Koblentz about the Vintage Computer Festival East, and news includes Ashton as Jobs, photos inside Apple HQ, and hope for an Apple museum in the new Mothership.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Bandai Pippins, New-In-Box Performa, and Apple IIGS watch. They go back to April 1992 in MacUser magazine, and news includes Matt's Macintosh look at the original Macintosh manual.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Macintosh 128k, Apple Tie, and iMac Advertising Proof. They talk about the Apple WALT, and news includes 3M iPads sold, KansasFest, Vintage Computer Festival East, and Cringely goes to the Computer History Museum.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Silentype printer, Apple IIGS poster, and Macintosh carrying case. They talk with Charles about his G4 Apple //c and other projects, and news includes Throwboy iCEO, WALT, and Jeff Dunham's Macintosh collection.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple III, Macworld Expo 2000 Mouse, Lisa Manuals. John and James perform part of The Agony and The Ecstasy of Steve Jobs, and news includes new iPad, Apple TV, Lego Apple Store and G4 Apple //c.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Think Different poster set, Apple Demo Days banner, and early Apple product information. John talks about his Japanese PowerBook G3, and news includes iOS86 theme, Not Another Apple Podcast, Jobs videos, Apple packaging, MacPaint history, and The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Newton lot, B&H Apple II+, and Lisa poster. They talk about the least desirable Macs, and news includes Mountain Lion, iOS 86, and CLOG.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Europlus, Apple //c, and German Mackintosh. They discuss their top 20 collection Macs, and news includes retro iPhone cases, Steve Jobs FBI file and Jerry Manock.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Macintosh TV, Lisa 2, and Apple award. They talk to Jay and his rare prototype Macintosh, and news includes an Apple IIGS e-book by Lim Thye Chean.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple Computer clock, Apple II, and new-in-box SE/30. They try OpenEmulator and news includes Inside Apple, mysterious NISHA drive, and Ron Wayne and Josh Rizzo at the Emerging Media Conference.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: tricked-out SE/30, NIB Classic, and Steve Jobs' high school yearbook. They talk to Egan about his Apple Game Server Online, and news includes the Apple education announcements, jailbreaking iPhone 4S/iPad 2, and an interview with Bob Cook from Sun Remarketing.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Bandley Shuffle magazine, Macintosh IIfx, and Newton store display. The Retro Mac of the Week is the iMac G4 and news includes a BBC interview with John Sculley and Apple III DVD.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: New-In-Box Apple //e Platinum, Woz and Jobs signed Apple ][+ lid, and Jobs signed iPod Shuffle. James shares with us iDesire, and news includes a Jobs graphic novel, an early note about Jobs, and iMAME.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple cafeteria trays, velvet Steve Jobs, and Apple I. They remember 2011, and news includes a $1.6M contract, The Apple Collection, Ron Wayne interviewed, Marathon 2, and the Entrepreneurs podcast.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Macintosh Portable prototype, Apple candlesticks, and interesting Apple MultiServer. They talk about the history of computer icons, and news includes a Computer History Museum tribute to Steve Jobs, and some gifts ideas for retro Mac fans.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: huge PowerMac lot, Pirates of Silicon Valley paintings, and Apple tombstone. They discuss the highlights of the Macintosh Production Introduction Plan, and news includes Stevenote.tv, Apple Computer contract auction, Susan Kare sketches, and Choplifter.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Clear Newton MP110, Apple Service Center sign, and Steve Jobs egg art. James reviews the Apple Design book, and news includes the Insanely Great History of Apple poster, and Susan Kare's ICONS book. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.
James and John discuss eBay Finds: pair of Apple Director's Chairs, Apple IIc poster, and Woz-signed blueprints. James finds and interesting Apple-related poster, and news includes a couple of Jobs interviews and Siri talks to a Macintosh 512k.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Blue Box, Apple kite, and Steve Jobs figures (1,2). They look back at the original iPod after ten years, and news includes a PBS Steve Jobs documentary, and newly unveiled 5th Ave Apple Store.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple Porsche model car, So Far book, and Steve Jobs mask. They talk about Steve Jobs figures for sale, and news includes the upcoming 60 Minutes interview with Walter Isaacson and last week's Apple company memorial.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Ninja Steve Jobs action figure, satin Apple jacket, and an apple-shaped potato chip. John delivers a primer on SheepShaver, and news includes Steve Jobs magazines and the release of iPhone 4S.
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James and John share their thoughts on the passing of Steve Jobs. eBay finds are a letter from Jobs, a Steve Jobs doll,bobblehead, and a coffee mug. News includes the announcement of iPhone 4S.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: lot of Apple mugs, Through the Looking Glass, and a large Mac collection. The Collection Spotlight is on James's Apple wine glasses, and news includes the iPad dockintosh, Glider for iOS, Matt's video on tablet prototypes, and keeping OS 9 alive.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: budget Steve Jobs action figure, odd Jobs statue, and Jobs Halloween mask. James talks with Jonathan from Shrine of Apple, and news includes the release of Ron Wayne's book, Adventures of an Apple Founder.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple cup and plate set, Apple 2 coffee mug, developer Apple Lisa. They look back at August 1991, and news includes Steve Jobs stepping down as CEO.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Bell & Howell Apple II+, NIB Apple //c, Macintosh 128k, and Matt Groening Apple Poster. The Collection Spotlight is on Apple Teddy Bears, and news includes Steve Jobs' biography, 30 years of the IBM PC, Macintosh keyboard mod, and goodbye to the TouchPad.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: NeXT poster, Apple 2 cassettes, and Apple wooden box. Vince Briel tells us about KansasFest 2011, and we take a look back at Copland presented on the Computer Chronicles in 1995.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Monster Mac 512k, eMac picture frame, and Atlanta Applekeychain. They talk about Steve Jobs and his return to Apple, and news includes iPhone 5 rumors, aLion Easter Egg, and Fake Apple Stores.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: iPod mini store display, Apple cycling jacket, and Santa and Elf Apple display. They talk about Gil Amelio's days as CEO of Apple Computer, and news includes Lion, new Macs, and KansasFest.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Outbound portable, lot of Apple computers, and Wheels for the Mind bag. They continue their series on Apple CEOs with Michael Spinder, and news includes Marathon for iOS, Andy Hertzfeld, Cube, and jailbreaking your iPad.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Steve Jobs Action Figure, Apple 2 beach towel, and Woz's remote control. Part 3 on Apple CEOs is on John Sculley, and news includes Marathon on iOS, CNBC Titans, Apple 2 Concert, and Everything is a Remix.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple employee cutout, IIGS Vulcan drive, Canon Cat, and Apple chocolates. They review Mike Markkula's time at Apple, and news includes a John Sculley appearance, interesting old computer display, Steve Jobs comic book, and a very odd Steve Jobs auction.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: G5 poster, Network Server 500, and Apple Student's Guide. They profile Apple's first CEO, Michael Scott, and news includes WWDC, Mothership plans, iSteve, and Richard Dreyfuss.
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James goes it alone this week to discuss eBay Finds: black SE/30, demonstration Macintosh Portable, and Mac mini in an SE. News includes a 10th anniversary Apple Store poster, a retro Apple logo case, and tweeting from your Newton.
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James and guest-host Derek Warren discuss eBay Finds: NTB Macintosh Plus, PowerBook 550c, and Nike/iPod shoes. The Retro Mac of the Week is the Power Macintosh G5, and news includes an interview with Michael Scott and MacPaint.org.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: leather Apple card wallet, selection of Macintosh items, and iPod nano store display. James shares his issue of the Apple Personal Computer Magazine and Catalog. News includes the Apple 1, Buxton Collection, iTV, retro iPad stand, and innovation.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: signed Markkula letter, Apple Computer goblet, and iMac coffee table. They discuss the history of PageMaker, and news includes new iMacs, Get a Mac ads, letting go of boxes, and AppleCrate II.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Macintosh IIsi new-in-box, Apple book cover, and Apple sales award. They talk about the AirPort introduction, and news includes white iPhones and location tracking.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple 2c LCD NIB, Macintosh TV, and the Twentieth Anniversary Mac (again). They talk to Macintosh super-collector Steve Abbott, and news includs white iPhones and iPhone 5 rumors.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: another new-in-box Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh, HD-20, and new-in-boxQuickTake 150. James shows us his Picasso Mac Jacket, and news includes old Apple videos, MacTracker 6.0, and Guy Kawasaki. There's a contest too!
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple promotional items, Think Different watch, and clear Macintosh SE case. James shares some audio of Ron Wayne and the early days of Apple, and news includes failed computers, Commodore 64, and Atari for iOS.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: NeXTSTEP, Macintosh 128k, and NIB Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh. They remember back to March 1991, and news includes Apple's 35th Anniversary, and the Apple Store playset.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Mac OS X banner, box o' gremlins, and rare Apple poster. They talk about making your new iPad retro, and news includes Jonathan Ive and iOS 5 rumors.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Muse Know Your Apple, Europlus, and Unicorn poster. They talk about the early days of Blizzard Entertainment, and news includes iCADE, Chris Espinosa's blog, and a Rob Janoff interview.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: PowerBook 1400c and Macintosh 128K. They talk about the line of Duo Docks, and news includes James's iPad 2 impressions.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple logo playing cards, die-cast Apple 2, and cross-stitch Macintosh art. The Retro Mac of the Week is the Power Macintosh 8100, and news includes iPad 2 and hidden tribute in Lion.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple playing cards, Lego Woz T-shirt, West Coast Computer Faire program, and Canon Cat. John bought some Softalk magazines, and news includes iPad 2, ActiveGS, Apple video, and Minecraft Apple II.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple vinyl banners, mysterious Woz award, and Macintosh poster. James shares his 7.0 Wisdom Book, and news includes Life computing history pictures and early Raskin Macintosh notes.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple Opus t-shirt, interesting poster, and an abused Xserve. They walk you through the making of an Apple logo lamp, and news includes the first Steve Jobs TV appearance and the new Apple 2 podcast, Open Apple.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: NeXT computer, Apple pins, and Lisa 1 software. They visit the new Revolution exhibit at the Computer History Museum, and news includes NeXTWORLD, Marathon on iPad, and details of the 1984 ad creation
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Lisa I, Lisa circuit schematics, iMac table kit, and Apple shopping bags. The Retro Mac of the Week is the Centris/Quadra 660AV, and news includes 10 billion app downloads and a Macintosh Plus server.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple business card holder, Podbrix Woz, Macintosh Portable prototype. They interview the Vintage Mac Museum's Adam Rosen. News includes the App Store, Verizon iPhone, Sierra gaming, and the 25th birthday of the Macintosh Plus.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Macintosh 128k, System 7.5 Beta, Mac Portable, Mac article collection, and Apple jogging suit. They interview Scott King who recently purchased an Apple IIc new-in-the-box. News includes a history of Apple displays and possible inspiration for the Finder icon.
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Here is our holiday greeting from 2008, but I thought it was worth recycling. We finally did get our miniature MacBook! Enjoy! - James
James and John discuss eBay Finds: Macintosh 128k, new-in-box Apple //c and Lisa 1. They talk about the periodical Wheels for the Mind, and news includes Woz on NPR and gift ideas for the holidays.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple ornament, BeBox, TAM, and Apple Tech Notesfrom 1982. They talk with Retro Computing Roundtable's David Greelish, and news include Steve Jobs as CEO of the Decade and an amazing action figure too.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: black Color Classic, transparent Macintosh SE, and iPod collection. The Retro Mac of the Week is the MacColby, and news includes Woz at the Computer History Museum, and toolbar wall art.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Performa 600, Apple static clings, and Apple/Steve Jobs mug. The Retro Mac of the Week is the 12" PowerBook G4, and news includes Beatles on iTunes, Floppy USB flash drive, and Charis Tsevis interview.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple settop box, Apple 10-year pin, and Picasso Macintosh towel. The Retro Mac of the Week is the JLPGA PowerBook 170, and news includes a linux powered SE and the end of Xserve.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple SE & Mac II award and Pascal box set. They talk about the history of CD-ROM and Macintosh, and news includes Steve Jobs' business card and an awesome iPhone 4 costume.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Mac-O-Lantern, NIB Through the Looking Glass, and NIB Macintosh SE and Classic II. John finishes his Banana Jr, and news includes all the Apple announcements of the past week.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Macintosh 128k, AppleDesign book, iPod shoes, and a dusty Apple //e. James talks about his Apple II+ jigsaw puzzle, and news includes the Game Changers Steve Jobs episode and an interview with John Sculley.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple necktie and flip flops. Niles Mitchell walks us through his Mac 512k server project, and news includes the Franklin Park Mac Museum sale and psychadelic Steve Jobs.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple Pro Mouse, vintage computer seller, and Macintosh Museum. Robert Hazelrigg joins them to talk about the auction of the Franklin Park Macintosh Museum, and Woz stars in an episode of The Big Bang Theory. To see all of the show notes and join our website, visit us at RetroMacCast.
James and John discuss eBay Finds: interesting apple-shaped joysticks, Bulgarian Apple 2 clone, and rare Macintosh magazine. James & John attend a local auction looking for good Mac deals. News includes smaller MacBook Air rumors.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Macintosh Portable, Apple banner, and Apple decals. They interview Michael Rosewich from Raskin Software, and news includes the tenth anniversary of Mac OS X, Newton OS on iPhone, and the first meeting of the Historical Computer Society.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: wooden MessagePad, Apple mousepad, and Apple seat cushions. James and John talk about Knowledge Navigator, and news includes an iPhone funeral, Newton iPhone case, and Raskin desktop software.
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James and Derek discuss eBay Finds: odd keyboard, original Macintosh, Apple II, and Apple I. James and Derek review the recent Apple product announcements, and news includes an air date for the Woz Big Bang Theory episode, and a review of the SuperMax hackintosh.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: NIB QuickTake 150, NIB Apple IIc Plus, and Apple III patent. John goes through the process of getting pictures from his QuickTake 150, and news includes the upcoming Apple music event, C64 PC, and Stan Veit.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: So Far book, Apple Cooler-Radio, and Graphics Tablet. James and John look at the Apple Graphics Tablet.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: rare Apple factory poster, Apple shoes, and new-in-box QuickTake 150. Johns gives a tutorial on opening a classic Mac case, and news includes an Apple tablet-iPad comparison, Verizon iPhone and iTV rumors.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Pearcom Apple 2 clone, set of six Apple mugs, and Apple 2 cassettes. They talk about the Apple //e card, and news includes rumors, an Apple history infograph, and Woz talks about Apple from Spain.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: prototype Apple 2c, green Apple //e, and LaserWriter. Mike Maginnis gives a report from KansasFest, and news includes new Macs, magic trackpad, a Lost Apple, and Woz to appear on the Big Bang Theory.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: mystery Apple part and G5 necklace. James shares his recent Apple ][ acquisition, and news includes MacPaint source code availability, kfest keynote, and Apple2History site renovation.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Lisa 2, original Macintosh, and Knowledge Navigator video. They rate Antennagate in the history of Apple PR disasters, and news includes rumors of new Macs.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: clear Apple 2c, US Festival shirts, and Lisa 1 front bezel. Andrew Stephens gives a report on his trip to the Vintage Computer Festival, and news includes iPhone 4 reception woes and Macs spotted recently on TV and film.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Smack-A-Mac, Picasso Dealer Sign, and Genius T-Shirt. They talk to Mark Johnson about his Mac Collection. News includes iPhone 4 and Ron Wayne in the news.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: iPod display models, red Color Classic, and West Coast Computer Faire poster. They look back twenty years at MacUser magazine and news includes iPhone 4 pre-orders and the new Mac mini.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Picasso hat, Raskin sweater, and divine apple. They look back at June 2000 in MacAddict magazine, and news includes WWDC announcements, iPad retro enclosures, and computer fest news.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple necklace and Folon Apple art. The Collection Spotlight is on an Apple cutting board. News includes D8 and Apple History Party.
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James talks to Bill Martens and Brian Wiser about their Applied Engineering repository. Derek Warren stops by to discuss eBay Finds: TechStep, PowerCD, and Bell & Howell Apple II. News includes WWDC rumors, retro games for iPhone, and an Italian Apple tribute video.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: computer shaped cake pan and unused Macintosh Classic. They also talk about the Test Drive a Macintosh promotion. News includes more Steve Jobs e-mail, the end of I'm a Mac, and How I Met Your Motherboard.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple II manual, developer-owned TAM, and Test Drive a Mac collection. The Retro Mac of the Week is the PowerBook G3 Lombard. News includes more lost iPhone news, iPad-Newton commercial similarities, and an iPad-Apple //e connection.
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James and John discuss eBay Finds: a box of Apple diskettes, an unused Apple //e, and a rare Apple t-shirt. The Collection Spotlight is on an Apple-sponsored board game. News includes an Apple settop box, Dynabook, and iPad in a Mac.
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James and John discuss the designs of Jonathan Ive. eBay Finds are an Apple clock, 128K Macintosh in the original box, and an Eddy with signed copy of iWoz. News includes the lost iPhone, close encounters with Steve Jobs, and a great retro iPad etching.Other related links from this episode:
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James is joined by Matt Pearce of "Matt's Macintosh" fame. eBay Finds are a Newton MessagePad Production Magic kit, MacRecorder, and Think Different poster set. News includes the Classic Computing video podcast, WarGames IMSAI, and KansasFest.
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Mark's Apple T-Shirts and his full collection
James and John discuss eBay Finds: Louvre Apple Store t-shirt, Apple notepad, and Apple sweat bands. James reviews his week with iPad, and news include iPhone OS 4 and things to do with old Macs.
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Apple Easter Eggs
Java for Apple II
Matt's Macintosh
DigitalRecycle
James and John discuss eBay Finds: gold Apple pin, Through the Looking Glass, and iPod Collection. They interview former Franklin Computer sofware engineer Bob Applegate. News includes an old interview with Steve Jobs on Paul Rand, steampunk iMac, and the cost of Apple products through the years.
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James interviews Dick and Cliff Huston (Apple employees 25 and 27) about the early days at Apple Computer. eBay Finds are a sampling from the Huston auctions: Newton Cadillac Prototype, first Apple 2 disk drive, and Woz-commissioned Apple sunglasses.
James and John discuss eBay Finds: PowerCD, Apple Cube Tissue Box, and giant iPod Nano. They interview Rob Griffiths from Many Tricks. News includes iPad preorders, Welcome to Macintosh, and running Snow Leopard on an original Macintosh.
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Ironic Sans: They Don’t Make Computer Manuals Like They Used To
Cult of Mac: Fabulous Pics Of The Apple Tablet That Never Was
Popular Science Archives
Instructables: Upgrade your original 1984 Macintosh to run OS X Snow Leopard
James and John discuss eBay Finds: Outbound laptop, Apple Olympic pins, and rare Steve Forbes signed Mac Plus. They look back at what was going on with the Mac in March 2000, and news includes iPad availability, interview with Jim Reekes, and Classilla.
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Anatomy of Apple Design
Creature24
James and John discuss eBay Finds: Timex iMac clock, Picasso Think Different banner, and broken glass. John talks about the early days of Photoshop, and news includes 10 billion iTunes downloads, a Tokyo store full of old Macs, and Roller Derby fan Steve Wozniak.
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Macintosh Garden: Photoshop
James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple TechStep, Chilton's Guide to Macintosh Repair, and Apple 1 replica. James tells us about his trip to Macworld Expo, and news includes the 20th anniversary of Photoshop and a possible authorized Steve Jobs biography in the works
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Web Designer Depot: 20 Years of Adobe Photoshop
Ars Technica: Macworld Expo 2010 Photo Gallery
Bill Atkinson's Twenty Years with Mac
Instructables: Colorful Classic MacPlanters
Adobe TV: Startup Memories
Gizmodo: The Definitive Photoshop Timeline
YouTube: Photoshop 1.0 on the iPhone!
Cult of Mac: Power Macs and Apple Newton make up wonderfully retro home server
Blog.Spoongraphics: How to Create a Retro Apple Wallpaper in Photoshop
James and John discuss the Workgroup Server 9150. eBay Finds are Jag's Shareware CDs, Matt Groening Apple poster, and Crazy Ones poster. News includes recycled Macs turned into clocks, a new Woz interview, and 300 Baud. Other related links from this episode: Join the website at RetroMacCast
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Hello Podcast
Bo's Giveaway
James and John share their impressions of iPad. eBay Finds are a rare Think Different poster, 128k Macintosh box, and Androbot Topo III. News includes a look back at a Newton review, Apple t-shirts, and funny iPad videos. Other related links from this episode:
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CollegeHumor: The iPad is a Comedy Gold Man
Funny or Die: Pee-Wee Gets an iPad!
James and guest co-host Derek discuss eBay Finds: shrink-wrapped box of System 7, new-in-box IIc Plus, and Crazy Ones store sign. They discuss the influences of Jef Raskin on Macintosh, and news includes MacMan, Jobs MacBook decal, vintage ads, and tablet bounties.
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Bo's Giveaway
Lisa/Macintosh XL Service Technical Procedures
DigiBarn: Jef Raskin
Macworld: Raskin's Moment
Photo of Jef Raskin by Aza Raskin
James and John discuss eBay Finds: a IIGS in a //e, a questionable swizzle stick, and the classic Mac game Gypsy. James shares his Apple logo winter hats. News includes tablet rumors, MacBook decals, and the Newton 2010 patches.
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Lisa Do-it-yourself Guide
Apple Classic Text Decals
Newton 2010 Patches
James and John discuss eBay Finds: a clear eMate, diskette box, and Apple t-shirt quilt. James gives a tour of Macca. News includes Operation Chokehold and the winners of the trivia contest.
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Juiced.GS
SignedByWoz
James and John discuss eBay Finds: a unique Picasso Mac display, Mission Impossible jacket, and IIci motherboard. The feature is a history of MacWrite. News includes renewing Think Different, tablet rumors, 1984 Christmas card, and retro-Panic box art.
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Juiced.GS
SignedByWoz
James and John discuss eBay Finds: a G3 iMac lamp and a dead man's Apple //c. The feature is a history of MacPaint. News includes a tangerine hackintosh, old tablet news, and an opinion on Apple's NeXT purchase decision from 1997.
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Folklore.org: MacPaint Evolution
Juiced.GS
SignedByWoz
James and John discuss eBay Finds: Apple II Europlus, Color Classic, and Newton Notepad. The Retro Mac of the Week is the Mac Mini G4. News includes taking a Plus to the Genius Bar, Boxer, and an interview with the Apple I seller.
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iFixIt: Mac mini Repair
Grackle68k: a Classic Mac OS Twitter app
CrunchGear: Jobs to The Little App Factory: Name change “Not that big of a deal”
Juiced.GS
SignedByWoz
James and John talk to the Nathan Hendler, the developer of Grackle68k. eBay Finds are an Apple-sponsored trivia game, Performa 5215CD new-in-box, and an Apple I with original packaging and documentation. News includes a microwaved Mac 512K and some gift ideas.
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Go Ape Shirts: Doesn't Fall Far From the Tree
Return to the Little Kingdom
James and John discuss the StyleWriter line of printers. eBay auctions are rare issue of Amateur Radio, prototype Macintosh Portable, and Apple II in a custom case. News includes a highlight video of Apple releases, iMac lamp, surprise upcoming interview, and Steve Jobs is the CEO of the decade.
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SignedByWoz
Apple II Transylvania Adventure
StyleWriter photo courtesy All About Apple, (photo by Marco Mioli).
From Museo All About Apple.
James and John talk about Dark Castle. eBay Finds are a B&H Apple 2, peculiar Apple light, and rare Lisa pin. News includes an Apple tablet that never was, an interview with an Apple I owner, OS 8 petition, and classic Nitrozac paintings.
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Super Happy Fun Fun
Macintosh Garden: Dark Castle
James and John discuss the Apple LaserWriter. eBay Finds are an Apple Plotter, red satin jacket, and NoHands Mouse. News includes new Apple product announcements, quarterly financial results, and vintage/obsolete definitions.
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Inside the Publishing Revolution: The Adobe Story
iMac-o-Lantern
James and John talk about the early Apple printers. eBay Finds are a set of Apple II/III slides, Yao/Vern PowerBook Display, and AppleCare Kit. News includes a Jurassic Mac video tour and results of the Roddenberry Macintosh sale.
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HitchHikers Guide to the Macintosh
10 Things We Wish Were On Gene Roddenberry's Hard Drive
John returns from a week off and joins James to discuss eBay Finds: Apple Visual Almanac Kit, original Mac with internal Hyperdrive, and set of educator Think Different posters. News includes trouble in logo-land, Grackle68k, and Halloween Throwboy pillows.
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Vintage Mac Museum
The Vintage Mac Museum Blog
James shares with us his Apple cooler. eBay Finds are a new-in-box Newton 120, flying toaster boxer shorts, and a curious card holder. News includes retro iPhone cases, 50 things we miss about Apple, a recently sold Apple 1, and a contest to win Apple hardware.
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Apple Tablet To Redefine Newspapers, Textbooks and Magazines
James and John talk about eBay Finds: an Apple Tablet prototype, Picasso glass sign, new-in-box iMac, iTunes poster, and Apple shoes. John reviews the book "Jobs & Woz", and news includes a teardown of the Macintosh Portable and Windows 7 parties.
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Technologizer: Macintosh Portable Vs. MacBook Air
YouTube: It's Party Time!
James and John are back after a week off to talk about the Xserve G4. eBay Finds are a pristine original Apple 2, rare Mac clone, and iMac hamster cage. News includes the auction of Gene Roddenberry's Macintosh.
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Gene Roddenberry's Mac to be auctioned
Beautiful Animation Made on a Retro Mac
History Lesson: How Dad Used To Save Files
Steve Wozniak: How I Invented the Personal Computer
Derek Warren from Macintosh Folklore Radio joins James this week. James shares his Apple II lighter. eBay Finds are a Bell & Howell Apple 2, black Mac SE, and Lisa 2. News includes an Apple Store smash and grab, Inside Steve's Brain Expanded Edition, and Welcome to Macintosh on iTunes.
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Macintosh Folklore Radio
The Retro Mac of the Week is the Power Macintosh 9500. eBay Finds are a Newton Bundle, new-in-box 20SC hard drive, and autographed John Sculley photo. News includes yet another worst Apple product list and the release of Snow Leopard.
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Low End Mac: Power Macintosh 9500
James talks to Eric Shepherd, the developer of Sweet16, an Apple IIGS emulator. eBay Finds are a Newton 120, Apple IIGS, and original painting. News includes a Mac t-shirt, Apple disasters, and Part 2 of Conversations with Woz.
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James talks about his stained glass Apple sign in the Collection Spotlight. eBay Finds are some After Dark flying toasters and VGA cards for your Apple 2. News includes tablet photos and Snow Leopard.
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Finally an authentic picture of the MacTablet
Welcome to Macintosh
Conversations with Woz
James and John talk about Apple IIGS emulators. eBay Finds are a Sherlock hat and a lot of classic Macs. News includes a QuickTake article and more tablet reports.
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KEGS
Free Tools Association
Sweet16
Apple IIGS ROM Grabber
What is the Apple IIGS?
James and John talk to Colin Klipsch, the developer of Catakig, an Apple II emulator. eBay Finds are a boxed cassette copy of AppleSoft BASIC, Mac OS X leather jacket, and huge inventory from an Apple repair shop. News includes Apple quarterly results, iPods with cameras, a logo harvester, guru bars, and more tablet rumors.
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James and John talk about Apple II Emulators for the Macintosh. eBay Finds are a Lisa 2, Apple /// license plate, and an Apple milk bottle. News includes Classilla, Apple articles in Gizmodo 79, and Apple.com circa 1983.
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4 Fun And Simple Things You Can Do Using Terminal
OSXII
CATAKIG
Virtual ][
Virtual Apple ][
AppleIIGo
KEGS
Apple II File Archives (ROMS)
James and John talk with Ryan Vetter of the Worldwide Newton Conference 2009. eBay Finds are an Apple 4th of July Poster and an Apple ][ Mini Manual. News includes a IIGS-3GS comparison, retro thumb drive, a IIci finally dies, and Mactracker for iPhone.
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The Vintage Mac Museum
Apple ][ Mini Manual (pdf)
James and John discuss the Retro Mac of the Week, the Quadra 630. eBay Finds are a IIsi with Portrait Display, PowerBook 180, System 7 floppies, and Mission Impossible jacket. News includes a C64 emulator for iPhone, RetroChallenge 2009 HP calculator apps, amazing Apple logo item collection, and Homebrew Computer Club 3D.
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The Vintage Mac Museum
BBS Documentary
Derek from MFR fills in for John this week, and he and James discuss the Preliminary Macintosh Business Plan. eBay Finds are the Created on a Mac book, System Software Update 6, and a framed original Macintosh box panel. News includes iPhone 3.0, 3G S, and Steve Jobs' surgery.
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Macintosh Folklore Radio
DigiBarn
Folklore.org
James and John talk with KansasFest Marketing Director Ken Gagne. eBay Finds are an Apple 2, Pascal Poster, and Think Different Watch. The big news from the week was the WWDC keynote.
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AppleLogic: Carte Blanche
Briel Replica I
Juiced.GS
The Retro Mac of the Week are the Flower Power and Blue Dalmatian iMacs. eBay Finds are an original Macintosh, Picasso Mac Lighted Sign, and a Picasso poster autographed by Steve Jobs. News includes the rumored return of Steve Jobs, historic Apple documents, and clamshell iBook greeting cards.
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Cult of Mac: Apple History: First Business Plan, IPO Now Public
Analysts not tickled pink over Apple's new colors
The Retro Mac of the Week is the Macintosh 840AV. eBay Finds are a Mac Portable training kit, NeXT system, lot of three great Macs, and IIGS blueprints. News includes iPhone rumors, Lisa OS Reference Manual, and iLodeRunner for iPhone.
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Low End Mac: Treasure Your Quadra 840AV
Gizmodo: What to do with an old Mac 128k
James interviews Rob Janoff who designed the original six-color Apple logo. eBay Finds are a disk notcher, an Apple pirate cap, and a Macintosh vs Windows videotape. News includes a look back at Apple's website design, 11 intriguing Apple designs, and iPhone rumors.
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Emaculation: Full-Screen SheepShaver Discussion
James talks to Maedi from the Macintosh Garden. eBay Finds are an original Apple ][, a Macintosh Test Drive keychain, and a unique mug shaped like a classic Mac. News includes three new Get a Mac ads and an exploded Mac 128 t-shirt.
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The Vintage Mac Museum
Mac Folklore Radio: Thunderscan
Delray Beach Film Festival
James and John talk to Steve Capps in Part 2 of their interview. eBay Finds are a MicroMac case kit, Lisa 2, and ThunderScan. News includes Myst for iPhone, FastMac 25th anniversary t-shirts, clear case SE, and Steve Jobs typography art.
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Fake Steve Capps
AliceX
iTunes App Store: Myst
Artwork of Steve Jobs by Dylan Roscover
James and John talk to Steve Capps about the development of the original Macintosh in Part I of our interview. eBay Finds are an Apple graphics tablet, a SCSI-Compact Flash adapter, and a Mac SE. News includes a Lego Mac and an Andy Warhol serigraph auction.
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AliceX
Folklore.org: Steve Capps Day
James and John talk about the HyperDrive. eBay Finds are NIB Laser 128EX Apple 2 clone and an Apple Tablet. News includes a billion apps downloaded, Alice on iPhone, and the return of the Macintosh Garden.
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HyperDrive Photos (JD Wages)
The End of Innocence at Apple: What Happened After Steve Jobs Was Fired
Festival Celebrates 20th Apple II Conference
KansasFest
(photo by Steve)
James and John recall the rich history of Castle Wolfenstein. eBay Finds are an Apple banner, Macintosh TV, and a pallet of classic Macs. News includes rumors of Steve Jobs returning in June, one billion app download countdown, and more Laptop Hunter ads.
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Virtual Apple
Rob Janoff
Endpoint Technologies: What Price Cool?
Hulu: 30 Rock "The Keynote"
The Retro Mac of the Week is the Macintosh IIvx. eBay Finds are Apple die-cast race car, 20th Anniversay Mac new-in-box, and perhaps the first published Hackintosh guide. News includes the end of Woz's dancing days, an interview with the Apple logo designer, a retro software archive, and Plush Jobs.
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Low End Mac: Macintosh IIvx
YouTube: Woz in Footloose
James and John look at the history of Apple scanners. eBay Finds are a rare and unique Apple invitation, 14 pounds of software, and some interesting Apple pins. News includes WWDC dates, Wolfenstein 3D reborn, and a new I'm a PC ad.
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VueScan
James plays excerpts from a dealer video for the original Macintosh. eBay Finds are a prototype PowerBook Duo, C-VUE LCD for the //c, and a lighter in the shape of an Apple computer. News includes dancing Woz, iPhone 3.0, the release of MacHeads DVD complete with contest.
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YouTube: Selling Macintosh
The Retro Mac of the Week is the Macintosh IIfx. eBay Finds are some items of questionable authenticity, a dubious //e, and a mysterious MacPhone. News includes dancing Woz, iPhone 3.0, and the new Shuffle.
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Low End Mac: Macintosh IIfx
Dancing with the Stars
AppleInsider: Apple orders 10-inch touchscreens for mystery product
James and John look back at the history of web browsers for the Mac. eBay Finds are a Lisa 2/10, "Dear Mr. Jobs" mug, and protoype iPhone. News includes the iCast, an SE/30 in Watchmen, and the Retr0bright Project.
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Web Browser History Timeline
Apple Collection Liquidation Sale
James and John talk to Vann Baker about the history of Bulletin Board Systems. The eBay Find of the Week is a Picasso Macintosh dealer sign from the original owner. News includes the Safari 4 Beta, Oregon Trail reborn on the iPhone and the birthday of Steve Jobs.
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MacKids Blog
Forkbombr: A Brief Interview with James and John of the RetroMacCast
Interview with Mike Harvey of Nibble Magazine
The Retro Mac of the Week is the Macintosh SE. eBay Finds are the Switcher Construction Kit, an original Macintosh Developer System, and a Picasso Mac hooded shirt. News includes coverage of the Mac mini in a Disk ][ case, possible leaked new mini video , and Mini vMac on your iPhone or iPod Touch.
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Old-Computers.com: Macintosh SE
Low End Mac: Macintosh SE
The Mac SE Support Pages
James and John talk about the Apple II operating systems. eBay Finds are a Macintosh TV, Apple III, and rare Apple poster. News includes Woz on Dancing with the Stars.
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Apple Computer: The Early Days A Personal Perspective
First Bytes into an Apple
Apple ][ History
OS news: GEOS
Syndicomm
Info-Mac
James and John chat with James Little about his MacMod of the Year for 2008. eBay Finds include a Lisa Widget/Profile emulator board, a lot of 42 Apple 2s, and rare Pizzamac LC. News includes G4 Mac obsolete/vintage status and nine-year old iPhone developer Lim Ding Wen.
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Welcome to Macintosh Screenings
James and John finish their series on the Macintosh OS with OS 9. eBay Finds are a new-in-box //c, System 6.0.8 floppies, and a real Apple. News includes James's article in Cult of Mac, the Tekserve museum, and Guy's 25th anniversary party photos.
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MacHeads the Movie
Mac OS 8 and 9 compatibility with Macintosh computers
OS 9 Helper
SheepShaver
iCab Internet Browser
Low End Mac's Compleat Guide to Mac OS 9, 2008 Edition
James and John are joined by Derek of Macintosh Folklore Radio to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Macintosh release. eBay Finds are an Apple clock, Apple III case, lot of macs, and two original Macs. News includes all the stories celebrating the 25th.
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Welcome to Macintosh
Forcedperfect.net
eBay: 128k Mac with Disks and Manuals
eBay: 128k Mac complete with Box
YouTube: 1984 Shareholders Meeting
Early Mac Serial Number Decoder
An Interview: The Macintosh Design Team
Macworld: 25 Years of the Mac
Computerworld: The Mac Turns 25
CNN: Apple fans mark 25 years of Mac devotion
iReport: Show us your vintage Macs
Cnet: The Mac at 25
James is back from Macworld Expo to share his experience. eBay Finds are a domain name, disk archiving service, and a classic Apple t-shirt. News includes the 25th anniversary of the Macintosh release.
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Macworld Podcast: Mac developer meets Mac collector
Macworld Expo Photos
Welcome to Macintosh
Welcome to Macintosh Q&A Video
MacHEADS the Movie
RescueMyClassicMac
The Mac Turns 25
Macintosh at 25
To celebrate their 100th episode, James and John interview former Apple employee Daniel Kottke. eBay Finds are a Bell & Howell Apple 2, an Apple belt buckle, and a Woz-Jobs bag. John gives us a tour of the MacCave and the duo reflect on 100 episodes.
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James and John and I are taking the week off to enjoy time with friends and family, but they will return next week with their 100th episode!
James and John continue their series on the Macintosh OS with 8.5 and 8.6. eBay Finds include an OS 8.5 t-shirt, Apple t-shirt blanket, and new-in-box Apple //c. News includes the end of Stevenotes at Macworld Expo.
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MacHEADS the Movie
Ning Blog: Go way back with the RetroMacCast
MacInTouch Mac OS 8.5 Special Report: Themes and Appearances
SFGate: Steve Jobs didn't make the first Macworld, either
Welcome to Macintosh
James chats with Rob Baca and Josh Rizzo, directors of "Welcome to Macintosh" about their DVD release. eBay Finds are a stylish jacket, t-shirt quilt, and Macintosh SE poster. News includes Apple's multi-dimensional desktop patent.
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Sticky Windows
Al DiBlasi's Holiday Hacking II (Cube Upgrade)
Tickets to "Welcome to Macintosh" at Macworld Expo 09
James and John continue their series on Macintosh System Software with Mac OS 8. eBay Finds are a custom Apple clock, Macintosh notepad, and Christmas ornament. News includes Mapple in the Simpsons and a video tour of the first Apple Store.
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Al DiBlasi's NeXT Cube Demo
Welcome to Macintosh available for Pre-Order
System 7 Compatibility Matrix
SE/30 with IIsi or IIfx ROM
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Macintosh
James and John continue their series on Macintosh System Software with System 7.5 and 7.6. eBay Finds are a Dynamac Mac clone, prototype Mac Air, and Lisa 1. News includes the iPhone 2.2 release and an autographed Mac Plus found on Flickr.
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Steve Jobs goes to Hollywood
Kathy on the Typical Mac User Podcast
Apple: Older Software Downloads
Edible Apple: Old school Steve Jobs flicks off IBM
Pagetable.com: Inside Macintosh Volumes I,II, III (PDF)
James and John continue their series on Macintosh System Software with System 7. eBay Finds are the Cari portable //c system, CL9 CORE Remote Control, and Romero Britto IIvx. News includes One Used Mac per Child, Crystal Quest for iPhone, and a wooden classic Mac.
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Throwboy Pillows
Apple Announces Toaster
Computer Chronicles: Macintosh System 7.0
Apple: System 7 Manuals
System 7 Today
WebSE System 7 Simulation
The Matrix Runs Windows
James and John continue their series on Macintosh System Software with System 6. eBay Finds are an Apple //e Enhancement Kit, and a Newton Store Display. News includes a possible Mac mini update, better iPhone podcast support, and photos of discarded Macs.
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Buy Apple's First-Ever Trade Show Sign, Steve Wozniak's Toolbox
Jag's House: Web Access for System 6 Macs
System 6 Heaven
Rudy's Page on System 6 for the Macintosh
Download System 6 from Apple
James and John begin a series on the Macintosh System Software starting with the very first through SSW 5.0. eBay Finds are a PowerBook 100, collection of MacWorld Expo pins, and a mouse cover. News includes many Halloween stories with retro Mac appeal and the return of Lemonade Stand.
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Diabologue Review of RetroMacCast
eBay: PowerMac 9700 Prototype
Apple: Macintosh System Software Version History
amacgenius.com: History of Mac OS
The Apple Museum: The Early Mac OS
Halloween DIY: Make your own Apple Mac costume
bad banana blog: Mac-O-Lanterns
Halloween Mac OS X Finder Pillows
Etsy: Throwboy Pillows
touchArcade: Lemonade Stand Now Available in App Store
Codenautics Lemonade Stand
iKnit: Soft & Fuzzy Vintage Mac
James and John talk about the history of Apple displays. eBay Finds are a rare Apple Basketball Tournament Blanket and an Apple Network Server 700. News includes new Apple ads, financial results, and the Worldwide Newton Conference 2009.
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Meninos: iPhone Icon Coaster Set
EveryMac.com: Apple Display Specs
The SE/30 That Does It All
Einstein NewtonOS Emulator
John interviews Brian Greenstone of Pangea Software. eBay Finds are an Outbound Mac clone, a collection of 19 Apple computers, and a Macintosh Portable. James and John also recap the Apple notebook announcements of last week.
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MacHEADS the Movie 2nd Trailer
Xenocide
Xenocide Documentation
James and John visit some of the popular topics in the RMC forums. eBay Finds of the Week are a Mac in a plexi-glass cube, Apple I replica kits, Macintosh IIfx, and a lot of 70 eMates. News includes speculation of the upcoming Apple event focusing on Mac notebooks.
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Higher Quality MacBook and MacBook Pro Case Photos Leaked
Apple Sues School For Using The Same Fruit In A Logo
The Retro Mac of the Week returns with the 512K. eBay auctions are a Mac Mini Classic, Obtronix Apple 1 Replica, Mac 512K with HD-20, and WozWear. James and John also find some great retro news of the past week.
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ataque mutante: Steve Jobs Paper Doll
Low End Mac: Macintosh 512K and 512Ke
MacWorld: A visit with Guy Kawasaki
BBC: Woz's words of wisdom
MacUpdate: Mac OS Classic Sound Pack 1.4
The Old Computer Dot Com: Apple ROMs
The Unofficial Apple Weblog: Original Mac appears in Season 2 of "Chuck"
James and John discuss the Think Different ad campaign. eBay Finds are a QuickTake 200, Apple putter, and PowerCD. News includes the latest iPhone killer.
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MacTech Article Archives
Electric Escape: Behind "Think Different"
eBay Guide to Think Different Posters
Low End Mac: 'Think Different': The Ad Campaign that Restored Apple's Repuation
The Missing Bite: Apple Posters
James and John interview Adam Rosen of The Vintage Mac Museum. eBay auctions are an Apple 2 once owned by Jef Raskin, a IIGS poster, and a new-in-box Apple //c+. News includes Microsoft's ad campaign.
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Apple/Macintosh Auctions by qualitysalessupreme
April 1995 Interview with Steve Jobs
Gizmodo: EFiX Dongle Perfectly Transforms PC to Mac
Gizmodo: Perfect Lego Mac Pro Is Two Computers in One
Windows: I'm a PC
James and John talk about the short-lived QuickTake series of digital cameras. eBay auctions include a five lot set of auctions for an Apple button collection, a pair of Pippins (1,2), and a Mac Portable with the original box. News includes a recap of this week's Apple iPod/iTunes event.
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J.D.'s Apple Orchard: The Apple Imaging Collection
Apple QuickTake Camera Manuals
QuickTake 200/Fuji DS-7
YouTube: iPhone Copy and Paste
Time: The Evolution of the College Dorm
James and John interview Jag of Jag's House. eBay Finds are a Macintosh Ex-Lisa, an original Macintosh, and a poster from an Apple sponsored concert event. News includes Swedish Macintosh SE art, a Japanese Woz and Jobs comic strip, and the upcoming Apple event.
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GNUStep
Welcome to Macintosh
Apple Lisa Redux
Naperville Independent Film Festival
Jag's MySpace Page
Macintosh Folklore Radio Podcast
James and John talk to Gil about his Mac Museum. eBay Finds are a very nice Apple 2, Picasso Mac Towel, and Steve Jobs PodBrix figure. News includes Mac mini mods, Myst coming to the iPhone, Seinfeld abandons the Mac, and rumors, rumors, rumors!
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touchArcade: Cyan Porting Myst to iPhone
Joy of Tech: Steve Jobs writes to Jerry Seinfeld
MacRumors: New iPod Nano, iPod Touch, iTunes 8.0, and Blu-Ray?
The Retro Mac of the Week is the Macintosh XL. eBay Finds are a diamond and gold Apple pin and a portable LCD monitor for the Apple //c. Finally, the news includes RetroChallenge results and the 10th anniversary of the iMac.
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The Mac Museum of Franklin Park, NJ
Lisa/Macintosh XL Do-it-yourself Guide
Low End Mac: Apple Lisa 2/Macintosh XL
Lisa Emulator Project
Wired: 10 Years of Cuddly, Friendly iMacs
Gizmodo: 10 Years of the iMac: A Visual History Through Ads
Macworld: iMac performance evolves through the years
James and John find a copy of AppleDesign and So Far on eBay along with a very nice Lisa 2. They also discuss the Switcher Construction Kit and the latest Apple news.
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The Mac 512: Switcher Construction Kit
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Guidebook: Switcher Obituary
Steve Jobs on MobileMe: the full e-mail
Operator Headgap Systems
Digibarn Computer Museum
James and John interview Adrian from Sydney Australia. Adrian has a large collection of Macs for a museum he is planning. eBay Finds are an Apple logo poster, NeXT Cube, and Macintosh Portable Award.
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Adrian's Mac Museum
MacTalk: The Australian Macintosh Community
AppleInsider: Apple warns resellers of Mac and iPod drought, says load up now
Computerworld: Rumor: MacBook updates to include glass trackpad, other goodies
Mac2Sell
Diesel Sweeties
Derek from Macintosh Folklore Radio joins James and John to discuss A/UX. eBay Finds are a curious, homemade Apple 2 and a sealed Power Macintosh G3.
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Applefritter: A/UX
Jagubox's Home of Lots of Neat A/UX Stuff
Tenon Intersystems
Internet Archive
MacDaily News: RUMOR: Apple's secret product is 'MacBook touch'
BusinessWeek: The Real Issue About Steve's Health
Super News!: Gates vs. Jobs: The Game!
James and John discuss eBay Finds: AppleDesign book, Icon Watch, and Lisa videocassette. The Retro Mac of the Week is the PowerBook 180 and 180c. Finally, there's more good news for Apple but not-so-good news for Psystar.
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Low End Mac: PowerBooks 180 and 180c
PowerBook 180 Startup Video
PowerBook 180 User's Guide
MacRumors: Apple Hints at a 'Product Transition' and a New Product Soon?
John talks about his HD-20, an external Apple hard drive that uses the floppy port as an interface to older Macs. eBay Finds include Apple logo sunglasses, a rare Apple II vinyl case, and an empty cola can promoting the Blue & White G3 release.
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Vintage Macintosh: Notes on the Hard Disk 20 (HD20)
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Gizmodo: Artist Uses Old Macs as Canvases for Mac Fanboy Paintings
Mac 128 Update
RetroChallenge 2008
MacRadio
James and John talk to Wayne Bibbens, owner of Wayne's Computer and over 1500 Apple computers. Wayne is featured in the documentary Welcome to Macintosh. The eBay Find of the Week is a Wheels for the Mind publication.
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Welcome to Macintosh
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Engadget: iPhone 3G lines start at the Apple Cube... one week early
RetroChallenge 2008
James and John return to the Retro Mac of the Week with the Macintosh IIci. eBay Finds are a Made on Mac book, Super Bowl Cushion, sealed Apple //e, clear Mac Portable, and Andy Warhol Apple logo print.
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The Mac IIci Website
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RetroChallenge 2008
James and John pass along more case cleaning advice following last week's segment. eBay auctions are an Inside Macintosh poster, Test Drive a Mac set, and an AppleWorks GS Golden Master. The Collection Spotlight is on a Dilbert animation cel featuring the Apple campus.
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RetroChallenge 2008
James and John talk about ways to clean the cases of your old Macs. eBay auctions are aluminum skins for a Wallstreet PowerBook, iMac Pop Art, and a suspect Apple 1. They conclude with thoughts on the WWDC announcements.
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RetroChallenge 2008
James interviews Bonnie, who is selling her large collection of Apple items on eBay. eBay Finds are the Apple car #84 from the Cars Speedway of the South set, a clear case Newton MessagePad 110, and the first computer in the world.
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Cult of Mac: “Just One More Thing…” Timeline
MacRumors: Worldwide Developers Conference 2008 Rumor Roundup
CrunchGear: Photos of the iPhone 2 leaked
James interviews Dave a.k.a. BellePrima, purveyor of fine Macintosh computers. James and John conclude their clones discussion with a word on the Unitron. eBay Finds are an Outbound laptop, new Apple IIGS, and Steve Jobs golf balls.
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Ustream: Alfred.TV
Welcome to Macintosh
James and John discuss the Motorola StarMax Macintosh clones. eBay Finds are an Apple Network Server, Yum Watch, and a Cap'n Crunch Whistle. They're also joined by Al DiBlasi who recently purchased a new-in-box Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh and opened it live online.
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MacUser: StarMax 4200 Review
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Engadget: iPhone line forms at Apple's flagship for absolutely no reason
The Misadventures of Steve & Steve
Engadget: G4 Cube shell used to house Mac mini
ZDNet: Rumor: Tablet Mac coming this fall
James and John continue their series on Macintosh clones with a discussion on Umax and DayStar Digital. eBay finds include a UK Mac collection, and the Audrey Hepburn of Macs. The Collection Spotlight shines on the original Mac carrying case.
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Low End Mac: The Unofficial SuperMac Support Site
CNET: Umax clones works around Jobs
Wikipedia: DayStar Digital
Low End Mac: DayStar Genesis MP
MacTalk: Meeting a Mac that's not a Mac
YouTube: Apple Music Video
MacHEADS the Movie
James and John discuss some eBay finds: an original Apple II and a Daystar Digital Genesis. They also discuss Power Computing and the week's news.
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Low End Mac: Power Computing
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MacRumors: Latest iPhone 2.0 Firmware has 3G On/Off Option
Return to Dark Castle
My Little Underground: Command Prints
James and John discuss some eBay finds: new-in-box Cube and Twentieth Anniversary Mac and an Assistive Technology Freestyle tablet. James visits Jeremy Merhle's basement to get an update on his collection. News includes revised iMacs and a Psystar unboxing.
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James and John give an introduction to Macintosh clones. eBay Finds are a sealed Apple //e, an Apple III from the original owner, and a complete set of Macworld magazines. The final DigiBarn segment includes a real IIGS Woz, the PowerExpress, and the Picasso box.
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Folklore: Stolen From Apple
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Amazon: Inside Steve's Brain
James and John interview Mark from The Apple Museum. eBay finds include a Daystar Millennium, MonsterMac 2MXS, IIfx, iMac Alarm Clocks, and a rare PowerBook 170. News includes the Psystar Open Computer and the IIgs Laptop.
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Derek Warren from Macintosh Folklore Radio fills in for John this week. eBay auctions are a Seiko Wristmac, Apple IIGS Woz, and a Macintosh First 100 Days Dealer Kit. Derek reviews "Programmers at Work" and in Part V of the DigiBarn series, we look at some rare Apple computers.
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The Apple Museum
In Part IV of their trip to the DigiBarn, James and John learn about Dan Kottke's computerized music box and the work of Jef Raskin. eBay finds include a Lisa video, a tablet Mac, and an amazing auction of the original Apple Computer sign and Woz's toolbox.
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Wired: Apple to New York City: Bite Me
James and John continue their DigiBarn series with an Apple II based biofeedback device and the Woz Wonderbook. eBay auctions include a crystal Apple logo sales award and a set of educational slides introducing the Apple III.
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Engadget: PWN 2 OWN over: MacBook Air gets seized in 2 minutes flat
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PCWorld: Anatomy of an Icon: Inside the Apple IIc
James and John interview Charis Tsevis, the artist behind the fantastic Steve Jobs mosaics. eBay Finds are a set of slides and a badge from the Macintosh First One Hundred Days, a Macintosh IIci, and a Macquarium.
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James and John present part two of their visit to the DigiBarn Computer Museum. eBay auctions include a rare Lisa collectible, the AppleDesign book, and a IIGS Woz paperweight. News includes a steampunked Mac mini.
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James and John present the first part of their visit to the DigiBarn Computer Museum with a look a the preliminary Macintosh Business Plan. eBay auctions include a Macintosh TV bundle, a Duo 270c, and new Apple iron-on patches.
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Download: The True Story of the Internet
James interviews Daphne Kalfon who wrote and performed "I Love My Mac". James and John conclude their visit to the Computer History Museum with a visit to The Stacks. eBay auctions include a TAM, PowerBook 1400, and IIci.
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James and John interview Dave Clausen, creator of the 24th Anniversary Mac. eBay auctions include an Apple corporate graphics standards manual, a chrome 8200, and a priceless Performa 6115CD. They also answer listener e-mail and discuss current Apple news.
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James and John interview Dan Budiac, owner of a brand-new Apple //c. eBay auctions include an Apple sales award and a Macintosh Portable. James & John also present Part Two of their visit to the Computer History Museum.
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James interviews Josh Rizzo and Rob Baca, directors of "Welcome to Macintosh" an upcoming documentary on how Apple and the Macintosh changed the world. James and John announce the winner of last week's contest and share some eBay finds: an Airport night-light, and a copy of the first Macintosh game, "Through the Looking Glass".
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James and John present Part I of their visit to the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California. eBay auctions include Devo items given away at Macworld and a pair of Apple earrings. Finally, contest rules are provided to win a selection of items from the Apple Company Store.
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James and John recap their week at the Macworld Conference and Expo. They also provide some highlights from their trips to Steve Jobs' childhood home, the Apple Company Store, the Computer History Museum, and the DigiBarn.
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James interviews Scott Converse and Cleo Huggins who created e·World. eBay finds include a very nice Lisa 2 and some new t-shirts using a classic old Apple design. Finally, James and John talk about plans for Macworld Expo.
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Elegant Pixels: Apple T-Shirts from the Apple Catalog
eBay: Apple Rainbow T-Shirts
AppleInsider: Apple Hoists "There's something in the air" Macworld Banners
James and John return from their vacation and catch up on some listener e-mail, eBay auctions, and all the rumors swirling about as we get closer to Macworld Expo.
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eBay: Apple ImageWriter II NIB
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Gizmodo: Apple Docking Patent Works Perfectly with Ultra-Slim MacBook
MacRumors.com: Apple SubNotebook Hints
AppleInsider: Apple set to ship Macs with Blu-ray support
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James and John interview Dan Palka from Info-Mac. Dan discusses the rich history of Info-Mac and what the new Info-Mac offers the Macintosh community.
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James and John celebrate 50 episodes with a look back at the year and a look forward to 2008.
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eBay: Machintosh Antique Computers
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AppleInsider: Briefly: More sightings of mysterious metallic grey MacBooks
Super-collector Justin Dunlop joins James and John as they discuss the Retro Mac of the Week, the 7300. Justin gives the history of the Apple designed Pippin, and the trio picks out a few eBay auctions and discusses the news of the past week.
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eBay: Apple Einstein Think Different Vinyl Banner
eBay: Digicard SRC - Apple II 2 Network harddrive/ NAS system
Tech Talk Radio
AppleInsider: Apple sub-notebook to retail for $1500, 3G iPhone by June - report
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The Retro Mac of the Week is the short-lived Power Macintosh G4 Yikes! James does a brief history of Apple Keyboards, and eBay auctions include a rare flyer for the Apple I.
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eBay: Spectre GCR Macintosh Emulator for the Atari ST
eBay: Vintage Apple Computer Champaign Glasses
eBay: Vintage Apple Computer Sweater
eBay: Australian Macintosh Portable
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James and John discuss the Apple IIGS, the first Apple computer with a color GUI. James shows his Apple logo neon-backlit sign, and eBay auctions include a compact flash-based Apple IIGS and a dubious early Apple telephone.
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James and John are back with the Power Macintosh 9600 as the Retro Mac of the Week. James reports on his MacMania cruise experience, and the eBay Find of the Week is a rare Pippin developer kit.
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Macworld Conference & Expo
My wife, Tonya, drops in on the second report aboard the ms Volendam for MacMania 7. While sailing to Aruba, we had a full day of classes yesterday. Today in Aruba, we enjoyed an afternoon of snorkeling.
This post is a day late as Libsyn's web-based interface didn't cooperate with our ship's internet connection. I'm now using the terminal and going straight in via FTP. Problem solved!
This is the first of several short reports I plan to do as we cruise to the Panama Canal on MacMania VII.
James and John interview Paul Lehrman who created the world's first all-MIDI album. eBay auctions include the book "So Far" and a Steve Jobs jack-in-the-box.
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Insight Cruises: MacMania VII
The Retro Mac of the Week is the Power Macintosh G3 All-in-one. eBay finds include a Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh and a set of NeXT glass mugs. James and John also review the week's news.
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The Retro Mac of the Week is a non-Mac Apple Network Server 500/700. The Collection Spotlight is on the "Smack-a-Mac!". eBay finds include a clear Newton MessagePad 110, a Lisa used to design Space Shuttle parts, a pair of Apple Jackets (1 and 2), and 1976 hobby magazine.
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The Retro Mac of the Week is the PowerBook 190 Series. eBay finds include an interesting Apple III and a copy of "Through the Looking Glass." James and John also recap a week filled with Apple rumors.
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The Retro Mac of the Week is the Power Macintosh 4400. The eBay Find of the Week is a large Apple Logo Sign. News includes Newton-like Mac Tablet rumors and the latest iPhone software update.
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The Retro Mac of the Week is the PowerBook G3 "Wallstreet". James walks us through his Apple speaker collection, and eBay finds include a custom iBook Tablet and a mint NeXT T-shirt.
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The Retro Mac of the Week is the Power Macintosh G3 "Beige". eBay finds include a Lisa Widget Emulator and a 128k Macintosh in the original packaging. Be the first to tell us when the millionth Mac was shipped to win an RMC t-shirt.
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John returns from Dragon-Con to join James for the first podcast recorded from Macca. The Retro Mac of the Week is the PowerBook TiBook and the eBay Find is a compact flash-based Lisa.
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Jeremy Mehrle, sitting in for John, joins James to discuss the Quadra 950, James's wooden Apple sign, eBay auctions, and current Macintosh news.
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The Retro Mac of the Week is the eMac. James and John also relive the history of AppleWorks and find a custom, black Color Classic on eBay.
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James and John interview Dale from the Retro Challenge 2007, which recently ended and announced the winners. The eBay Find of the Week is an Apple Prototype Penlite Tablet Macintosh.
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The Retro Mac of the Week is the Power Macintosh 7100. James & John also answer listener e-mail, find a Macintosh IIfx and blue Macquarium on eBay, and discuss last week's iMac announcement.
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Description: The Retro Mac of the Week is the PowerBook 1400. James & John also discuss "32-bit clean", find a set of Rhapsody CDs on eBay, and recall some interesting news from the past week.
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Description: James and John discuss the Macintosh IIcx for the Retro Mac of the Week. eBay finds include an iMac prototype and our favorite piece of Apple bling. The duo also take a look at notable news items from the past week.
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Low End Mac: Macintosh IIcx
Macintosh IIcx Press Release
Macintosh IIcx eBay Auction
MacDailyNews: Apple now worth double Dell’s market value
BYTECellar: Apple //c as a Dumb Terminal to my Mac mini
The Retro Mac of the Week is the Power Macintosh G3 Blue and White. The Collection Spotlight is on a rare die-cast model of an Apple Computer sponsored race car. eBay finds include a small Macintosh collection and a giant neon Apple logo sign.
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Different Types of Reset (for the Newton MessagePad)
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MacRumors.com: Apple's US Marketshare Up to 5.6%
The Retro Mac of the Week is the PowerBook G3 Kanga and James and John offer up some eBay Finds: a unique Macintosh Portable and a set of Apple DVDs. News includes a great poster showing the Evolution of Apple's Products and a new website for switchers, My First Mac.
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Mactracker
XpostFacto
James interviews Ian Page, the developer of Mactracker and shares his initial impressions on his new iPhone. The eBay Finds of the Week are autographed items from Steve Wozniak.
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Primate Labs Geekbench
The Retro Mac of the Week is the Quadra 605/LC & Performa 475, and the eBay Find of the Week is an ImageWriter II that prints grass! James tells his tale of woe regarding his newly acquired iPhone.
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Obsessions - A Quadra 605 Information Site
Low End Mac: Quadra 605
Marco's MySpace Account
The Retro Mac of the Week is the iBook, and James and John discuss HyperCard. eBay finds include a Cray supercomputer, a collection of older Macs, and a one-of-kind quilt.
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Internet Archive: HyperCard on the Computer Chronicles
HyperCard FAQ
Jeanne's House o' HyperCard
Macintroid
SuperCard
The Retro Mac of the Week is the Bell & Howell Apple ][ Plus, and the Collection Spotlight is on the Apple Logo Belt Buckle. eBay finds include a pair of MacRecorders and a Barbie Book. James and John finish with a recap of the WWDC announcements.
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The Obsolete Technology Website
The Mac Geek
DigiBarn Computer Museum
The Mothership
Mac mini in an SE/30
James and John are joined by special guest Tommy Thomas of Low End Mac, and they discuss the Power Macintosh 6400 and review Pirates of Silicon Valley. They discuss two eBay auctions: an Apple kite and a Swiss-designed iMac desk.
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Low End Mac: Power Macintosh 6400
The 6400 Zone
Google Video: Pirates of Silicon Valley
Macworld Expo 2000 Clip
James and John are joined by special guest Derek Warren of the Macintosh Folklore Radio podcast, and they discuss the Macintosh IIsi, James's Picasso Neon Sign, and the Spectre GCR Macintosh emulator for Atari computers. We discuss two eBay auctions: Macintosh/Porsche poster and an interesting auction for a Power Computing clone.
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Low End Mac: Macintosh IIsi
Wikipedia: Macintosh IIsi
Spectre GCR Manual
John and I are running a little behind and won't have Episode 24 out until Tuesday, June 5th. We apologize for ruining your podcast listening routines!
- James
The Retro Mac of the Week is the PowerBook 100, and John presents the history of the Apple logo. The eBay Find of the Week is a set of Apple logo wrenches. James & John give their thoughts on a possible end to the Mac mini.
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Low End Mac: PowerBook 100
Macintosh Folklore Radio
The Retro Mac of the Week is the LC 520, and the Collection Spotlight is on James's Big Apple Sign. James and John also discuss an Apple I reproduction on eBay and Apple news from the past week.
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Other websites discussed in this episode:
Charlotte Apple Computer Club
Apple: Find a User Group
Retro Challenge 2007
RetroMacCast Forum
Stunt Copter
Macworld: Apple's greatest hits: 30 significant products
The Color Classic II is the Retro Mac of the Week. A rare MacEnhancer is the eBay Find of the Week. James interviews Satta about his stenciled Macintosh art. Finally, James & John discuss some top ten lists.
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Retrobits Podcast
Low End Mac: Color Classic II
Installing OS 8 & OS 8.1 on 68030 Macs
Satta's Flickr Page
Stencil Festival
The Secret of Apple Design
10 Things We Hate About Apple
10 Things We Love About Apple
This week James and John catch up on some listener e-mails. The eBay Find of the Week is an iMac Prototype, and James and John discuss an Open Letter to Steve Jobs and one from Steve Jobs.
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Other websites discussed in this episode:
Dale's 540c Web Server
Wikipedia: Power Macintosh 5500
Low End Mac: Power Macintosh 5500
Rare Apple Logo Cooler/Radio (relisted)
Beagle Bros Online Museum
The Retro Mac of the Week is the Macintosh IIx despite what we said last week. The Collection Spotlight is on the Apple Interactive TV Box. James and John encourage listeners to read the Graphing Calculator Story. eBay finds include a beautiful Apple II collection and a rare Apple cooler/radio.
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Other websites discussed in this episode:
Google TechTalks: The Graphing Calculator Story
Pirates of Silicon Valley
The Retro Mac of the Week is the Power Mac Cube, and the Collection Spotlight is on Classic Infocom Games. James and John also take a look at the Mini vMac Macintosh Emulator. eBay finds include a clear case iBook, prototype Apple scanner, and Apple logo shoes.
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Other websites discussed in this episode:
Macintosh Folklore Radio
CubeOwner
Mac Cube: Is it all it's cracked up to be?
Ars Technica Review: G4 Cube & Cinema Display
The Infocom Gallery
Mini vMac Macintosh Emulator
The vMac Project
Capturing a Mac ROM Image
The Retro Mac of the Week is the Macintosh Classic, and the Collection Spotlight is on the Apple Director's Chair. James and John interview Jim O'Brien, owner of "The Mothership". eBay finds include a Picasso Mac lighted sign, an Apple TechStep, and a signed Macintosh shell.
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The Retro Mac of the Week is the PowerBook Duo. James talks about his stylin' Apple Jean Jacket, and John tells us how to get our older Macs talking to our newer Macs. eBay finds include the iTissue, a beautiful Macintosh 128K, and a knock-off Apple Jean Jacket
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Other websites discussed in this episode:
Mel's Macintosh Universe
RetroMacCast Frappr Map
PowerBook Duo Movies
Using Apple's 24 yr old Lisa for Real Work
The Mothership
The Retro Mac of the Week is the SE/30. For the Collection Spotlight, James and John look at an Apple Latch-Hook Rug Kit. eBay Finds of the Week include the "Monet Mac", the Canon Cat, and a Pile o' RAM. John explains how to get disk images onto diskettes. Finally, they discuss the merits of a top-ten list of Apple flops and James's new AppleTV.
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Other links discussed in this episode:
SE/30 Repair
MacMothership
Jag's House
Low End Mac: Making Floppies and CDs for Older Macs Using Modern Macs, Windows, and Linux PCs
The Retro Mac of the Week is not a Mac at all. In this episode, it is the Apple Lisa. James and John are joined by Ray Arachelian, the developer of a Lisa Emulator. They discuss Lisa history and how through Ray's emulator, you can relive the Lisa experience.
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The Retro Mac of the Week is the Power Macintosh 6100, the first Macintosh to use the PowerPC processor. The eMate is the focus of the Collection Spotlight. Two eBay auctions are discussed: a GCC HyperDrive and a set of Apple Service Manuals. This week's feature is the Apple Newton. Retro Mac News include a brochure illustrated by Matt Groening and a commercial for the Macintosh Portable. James and John also announce the winners of the first RetroMacCast giveaway!
For the Retro Mac of the Week, James and John share stories of their first love, the Macintosh Plus. The Collection Spotlight is on Apple stickers. eBay Finds of the Week are an Apple ][ badge and a Newton MessagePad 100. In the Retro Mac News, they discuss the new movie "Wild Hogs" and a classic Lisa brochure.
James & John welcome guest Tommy Thomas of Low End Mac. The Retro Mac of the Week is the Macintosh Portable. Our Collection Spotlight is on the Apple PowerCD. The eBay Find of the Week is a very rare, Mac-shaped coffee mug. We discuss great sources for finding old Macs, and we finish with a discussion on HyperDither, a great new application from John Balestrieri of Tinrocket.
The Retro Mac of the Week is the PowerBook 2400c, and in the Collection Spotlight, James talks about the Apple TechStep. We find some eBay auctions to avoid, and John discusses some favorite Classic Mac Resources. Current Events include a look at the first issue of MacAddict magazine, rumors of black Macs, and a Mac Genius living out of his truck.
The Retro Mac is the Macintosh II, and in the Collection Spotlight, James and John sample some books from their libraries. The eBay Find of the Week is a set of Apple History DVDs. Current events include a rumored subnotebook and the problem of Macs holding their value.
The Retro Mac of the Week is the short-lived Macintosh IIvi. James shows us his Apple Kite, and the eBay Find of the Week is a complete collection of Macworld Magazines. Johns runs down a list of Apple firsts. Finally, James & John review top stories from the past week.
James and John welcome Jeremy Mehrle, and they talk about Jeremy's impressive Macintosh collection. The Retro Mac of the Week is the Macintosh LC, and the Collection Spotlight is on some original artwork by John. The eBay Find is the book "So Far". Finally, they discuss some of the news from the past week.
James and John discuss the significance of the very first iMac. The Collection Spotlight focuses on Macaquariums, and the eBay Find of the Week is a Macintosh Picasso Dealer Sign. Finally, they discuss the top stories from the past week.
James and John discuss Apple's TV product before AppleTV, the Macintosh TV. The Collection Spotlight is on the Apple eMate, and the eBay Find of the Week is a clear-case Newton. In "What's In a Name?", they discuss past trademark infringement cases related to the current iPhone trademark dispute. Finally, will Apple and Apple Corps finally work together?
James returns from Macworld Expo in San Francisco, and he and John discuss the highlights to include the AppleTV and the iPhone. John gives us an update of a previous eBay Find of the Week, his Macvision scanner.
James and John discuss the Color Classic, an Apple icon towel, a rare eBay auction of a clear Quadra, Macintosh icon designer Susan Kare, and James's upcoming visit to Macworld Expo.
Color Classic photograph used with permission courtesy of J-Engine Photography & Retouching.
James and John double their episode output with Episode 2. In this episode, they discuss the Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh, Classic Mac Scanners, some eBay bling, and James's cruise with MacMania.
James and John premiere the RetroMacCast by introducing themselves and looking back at the first Mac, the Picasso logo, an eBay rarity, and they discuss a few current Apple stories.