Retromaccast

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. You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our  podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map and join the discussion at the RetroMacCast Forum. Other related links from this episode:Apple IIGS History What is the Apple IIGS?KEGS IIGS EmulatorApple Flip Phone PatentCommentary: Sorry, Steve: Here's Why Apple Stores Won't WorkMacRumors.com:  'Don't Give Up on Vista' Web Ad

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. You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our  podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map and join the discussion at the RetroMacCast Forum. Other related links from this episode: Mental HygieneLow End Mac: Power Macintosh 9600Insight Cruises: MacMania VIIAppleInsider: Ultra-portable Apple notebook to splash down at Macworld ExpoMacworld 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. You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our  podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map and join the discussion at the RetroMacCast Forum. Other related links from this episode: Electronic Music FoundationCDeMUSICThe Ballet MecaniqueLeague of Electronic Musical Robots (LEMUR)WolfsonianNew Interfaces for Musical Expression (NIME)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. You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our  podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map and join the discussion at the RetroMacCast Forum. Other related links from this episode: Macintosh II Couch 123Macmini.com:  Mods: Classic Mini Jukebox Installing an Apple TV Tuner and Infrared Remote Receiver in a Beige G3 Adding a PCI Video Card to an Apple Macintosh G3 AIO LEM Swap AppleInsider: Apple's U.S. Mac market share rises to 8.1 percent in Q3 9rules Apple Notes: 1997-2007: The 10 Year Apple Comeback

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.You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our  podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map and join the discussion at the RetroMacCast Forum.Other related links from this episode:iCab - Internet Taxi for the MacMegaPhoneJag's HouseHitsquad Musician Network: MIDI Utilitiesshiner.info: The unofficial site for the Apple Network ServerErik's Apple Network Server PageMSN: The Ugliest Products in Tech HistoryAppleInsider:  Road to Mac OS X Leopard: Finder 10.5

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.You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our  podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map and join the discussion at the RetroMacCast Forum.Other related links from this episode:Center City Philadelphia MUG21 Apple Trip to iPhoneLow End Mac: PowerBook 190PowerBook 190 ServerThe Old Apple Web Server DirectoryFolklore.org: AliceMac OS RumorsCrunch Gear: Apple Fairy: high-def AppleTV content coming soonYouTube: Here's to all of the iPhone "misfits, crazy ones"!9to5Mac: More Legit 3rd Party iPhone Applications on the Way?

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.You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our  podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map and join the discussion at the RetroMacCast Forum.Other related links from this episode:Low End Mac: Power Macintosh 4400Gizmodo: Apple Macbook Touch Concept and Thoughts on the Newton 2 RumorsGeekologie: Apple Mailbox Mod Is Cooler Than Mine

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.You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our  podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map and join the discussion at the RetroMacCast Forum.Other related links from this episode:Low End Mac: PowerBook G3 "Wallstreet"Wikipedia: NeXT

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.You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our  podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map and join the discussion at the RetroMacCast Forum.Other related links from this episode:A Profile EmulatorVintageMicrosJD's Apple OrchardLow End Mac:  Beige G3BBspot:  Jobs Offers Apple Lisa Early Adopters Store CreditHotSwap:  Wozniak Nissan 350Z for Auction

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.You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our  podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map and join the discussion at the RetroMacCast Forum.Other related links from this episode:Low End Mac: PowerBook G4/400 & 500escribe.com: I sanded the paint off my PowerBookMacMod: White PowerBook TitaniumCheck our YouTube page for the video version!

Jeremy Mehrle, sitting in for John, joins James to discuss the Quadra 950, James's wooden Apple sign, eBay auctions, and current Macintosh news.You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our  podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map and join the discussion at the RetroMacCast Forum.Other related links from this episode:CNN.com: The man who collects ApplesLO-FI Saint Louis: Episode #140 Mac Geek PornYouTube: Apple Lisa Demo from 1984YouTube: slomacuser Channeljeremymehrle.comDIGIVersity.TV's Quadra 950-T2SeBay: Rare Apple Macintosh II Model M5000 PC with 2 MonitorseBay: PodBrix Collectionpeterme.com: Thoughts on (and pics of) the original Macintosh User Manual

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.You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our  podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map and join the discussion at the RetroMacCast Forum.Other related links from this episode:Low End Mac: eMaceMac Upgrade GuideA Brief History of ClarisWorksDragon*ConWikipedia: The Venture Brothers

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. You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our  podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map and join the discussion at the RetroMacCast Forum.Other related links from this episode:Low End Mac: Operation FlashBook: Running Tiger from Flash on a PowerBook G468k Macintosh Liberation ArmyMacworld (UK): Apple cans AppleWorks

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.   You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our  podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map and join the discussion at the RetroMacCast Forum.Other related links from this episode:PDA-Soft: Rebuilding an eMate Battery PackAll-Battery.com: eMate BatteriesWikipedia: Power Macintosh 7100Low End Mac:  Power Macintosh 7100TWO A DAY: Why the Apple/Command Key Finally Lost Its AppleWikipedia:  Command Key

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.You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our  podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map and join the discussion at the RetroMacCast Forum.Other related links from this episode:Folklore.orgInsight Cruises: MacMania VIILow End Mac: PowerBook 1400MacUser PowerBook 1400 ReviewCan YOUR Mouse Last 18 Years?Flickr:  Official iPhone Tool

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.You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our  podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map and join the discussion at the RetroMacCast Forum.Other related links from this episode:Low End Mac: Macintosh IIcxMacintosh IIcx Press ReleaseMacintosh IIcx eBay AuctionMacDailyNews:  Apple now worth double Dell’s market valueBYTECellar:  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.You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our  podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map and join the discussion at the RetroMacCast Forum.Other related links from this episode:Different Types of Reset (for the Newton MessagePad)Xlr8yourmacfudder: The very First iPhoneMacRumors.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.You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our  podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map and join the discussion at the RetroMacCast Forum.Other related links from this episode:MactrackerXpostFacto