Retromaccast

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: Join the website at RetroMacCast See our photos on Flickr 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.Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastSee our photos on FlickrBo's GiveawayLisa/Macintosh XL Service Technical ProceduresDigiBarn: Jef RaskinMacworld: Raskin's MomentPhoto 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.Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastSee our photos on FlickrLisa Do-it-yourself GuideApple Classic Text DecalsNewton 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.Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastSee our photos on FlickrJuiced.GSSignedByWoz

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.Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastSee our photos on FlickrJuiced.GSSignedByWoz

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.Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastSee our photos on FlickrFolklore.org: MacPaint EvolutionJuiced.GSSignedByWoz

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.Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastSee our photos on FlickriFixIt: Mac mini RepairGrackle68k: a Classic Mac OS Twitter appCrunchGear: Jobs to The Little App Factory: Name change “Not that big of a deal”Juiced.GSSignedByWoz

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.Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastSee our photos on FlickrGo Ape Shirts: Doesn't Fall Far From the TreeReturn 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.Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastSee our photos on FlickrSignedByWozApple II Transylvania AdventureStyleWriter 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.Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastSee our photos on FlickrSuper Happy Fun FunMacintosh 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.Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastSee our photos on FlickrInside the Publishing Revolution: The Adobe StoryiMac-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.Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastSee our photos on FlickrHitchHikers Guide to the Macintosh10 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.Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastSee our photos on FlickrVintage Mac MuseumThe 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.Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastSee our photos on FlickrApple 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.Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastSee our photos on FlickrTechnologizer: Macintosh Portable Vs. MacBook AirYouTube: 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.Other related links from this episode: Join the website at RetroMacCastSee our photos on FlickrGene Roddenberry's Mac to be auctionedBeautiful Animation Made on a Retro MacHistory Lesson: How Dad Used To Save FilesSteve 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.Other related links from this episode: Join the website at RetroMacCastSee our photos on FlickrMacintosh 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.Other related links from this episode: Join the website at RetroMacCastSee our photos on FlickrLow 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.Other related links from this episode: Join the website at RetroMacCastSee our photos on Flickr

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.Other related links from this episode: Join the website at RetroMacCastSee our photos on FlickrFinally an authentic picture of the MacTabletWelcome to MacintoshConversations with Woz