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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. Other related links from this episode:MacTech Article ArchivesElectric Escape: Behind "Think Different"eBay Guide to Think Different PostersLow End Mac: 'Think Different': The Ad Campaign that Restored Apple's RepuationThe 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.  Other related links from this episode:Apple/Macintosh Auctions by qualitysalessupremeApril 1995 Interview with Steve JobsGizmodo: EFiX Dongle Perfectly Transforms PC to MacGizmodo: Perfect Lego Mac Pro Is Two Computers in OneWindows: 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. Other related links from this episode:J.D.'s Apple Orchard: The Apple Imaging CollectionApple QuickTake Camera ManualsQuickTake 200/Fuji DS-7YouTube: iPhone Copy and PasteTime: 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. Other related links from this episode:BYTECellar: Abaton Transform for the Apple IIGNUStepWelcome to MacintoshApple Lisa ReduxNaperville Independent Film FestivalJag's MySpace PageMacintosh 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! Other related links from this episode:Technabob: mac mini mods: the ultimate collectiontouchArcade: Cyan Porting Myst to iPhoneJoy of Tech: Steve Jobs writes to Jerry SeinfeldMacRumors: 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. Other related links from this episode:The Mac Museum of Franklin Park, NJLisa/Macintosh XL Do-it-yourself GuideLow End Mac: Apple Lisa 2/Macintosh XLLisa Emulator ProjectWired: 10 Years of Cuddly, Friendly iMacsGizmodo: 10 Years of the iMac: A Visual History Through AdsMacworld: 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. Other related links from this episode:Folklore: SwitcherThe Mac 512: Switcher Construction KitMacintosh ServantStories of Early MacGuidebook: Switcher ObituarySteve Jobs on MobileMe: the full e-mailOperator Headgap SystemsDigibarn 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. Other related links from this episode:Adrian's Mac MuseumMacTalk: The Australian Macintosh CommunityAppleInsider: Apple warns resellers of Mac and iPod drought, says load up nowComputerworld: Rumor: MacBook updates to include glass trackpad, other goodiesMac2SellDiesel 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. Other related links from this episode:A/UX Server PenelopeApplefritter: A/UXJagubox's Home of Lots of Neat A/UX StuffTenon IntersystemsInternet ArchiveMacDaily News:  RUMOR: Apple's secret product is 'MacBook touch'BusinessWeek: The Real Issue About Steve's HealthSuper 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. Other related links from this episode:MacRadioCast Episode #5Low End Mac: PowerBooks 180 and 180cPowerBook 180 Startup VideoPowerBook 180 User's GuideMacRumors: 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. Other related links from this episode:Flickr: Photographs from this and past episodesVintage Macintosh: Notes on the Hard Disk 20 (HD20)Wikipedia: Hard Disk 20Gizmodo: Artist Uses Old Macs as Canvases for Mac Fanboy PaintingsMac 128 UpdateRetroChallenge 2008MacRadio

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.  Other related links from this episode:Computer and Internets: Keeping PerspectiveWelcome to MacintoshWelcome to Macintosh Ning WebsiteOld Apple StuffEngadget: iPhone 3G lines start at the Apple Cube... one week earlyRetroChallenge 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. Other related links from this episode:North Seattle Herald Outlook: Turntables and tube amps: Cutting-edge Precision Audio & Video keeps an eye on the old stuffLow End Mac: Macintosh IIciThe Mac IIci WebsitePaul's Macintosh IIciRetroChallenge 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. Other related links from this episode:Apple PrototypenOneGirlCreative's CafePress StoreLazyOne DS DevelopmentDinosaur Sighting: The original Apple Macintosh ClassicEFiXRetroChallenge 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. Other related links from this episode:Bo's Macintosh Manual ContestRetroChallenge 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. Other related links from this episode:Newton PoetrytilestackCult of Mac: “Just One More Thing…” TimelineMacRumors: Worldwide Developers Conference 2008 Rumor RoundupCrunchGear: 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. Other related links from this episode:Chestor blog: Unitron Mac 512Low End Mac: Unitron Mac 512Discovery Science Channel: Bill and Steve and Woz SlideshowFortune: Apple takes delivery of 188 mysterious ocean containersUstream: Alfred.TVWelcome 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. Other related links from this episode:Retrochallenge 2008Low End Mac: Motorola StarMaxMacUser: StarMax 4200 ReviewPhotos of Al's Twentieth Anniversary MacintoshEngadget: iPhone line forms at Apple's flagship for absolutely no reasonThe Misadventures of Steve & SteveEngadget: G4 Cube shell used to house Mac miniZDNet: 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. Other related links from this episode:The British Mac AnnualThe HitchHiker’s Guide to the MacintoshSuperMac InsiderLow End Mac: The Unofficial SuperMac Support SiteCNET: Umax clones works around JobsWikipedia: DayStar DigitalLow End Mac: DayStar Genesis MPMacTalk: Meeting a Mac that's not a MacYouTube: Apple Music VideoMacHEADS 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. Other related links from this episode:YouTube: Sony Magic LinkLow End Mac: Power ComputingStream Studio: Power Computing Ad CampaignsMacRumors: Latest iPhone 2.0 Firmware has 3G On/Off OptionReturn to Dark CastleMy Little Underground: Command Prints