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Join James and John each episode where they stroll down the Macintosh memory lane.

Latest Episodes:

Episode 79: One Hour Battery! Jul 22, 2008

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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 180c PowerBook 180 Startup Video PowerBook 180 User's GuideMacRumors: Apple Hints at a 'Product Transition' and a New Product Soon?

Episode 78: Electric Boogaloo Jul 12, 2008

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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 episodes Vintage Macintosh: Notes on the Hard Disk 20 (HD20)Wikipedia: Hard Disk 20Gizmodo: Artist Uses Old Macs as Canvases for Mac Fanboy Paintings Mac 128 Update RetroChallenge 2008 MacRadio

Episode 77: Wayne's World Jul 05, 2008

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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 Perspective Welcome to Macintosh Welcome to Macintosh Ning Website Old Apple StuffEngadget: iPhone 3G lines start at the Apple Cube... one week early RetroChallenge 2008

Episode 76: Vampire RAM Jun 28, 2008

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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 IIci The Mac IIci Website Paul's Macintosh IIci RetroChallenge 2008

Episode 75: A Home for Dupey Jun 21, 2008

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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 Prototypen OneGirlCreative's CafePress Store LazyOne DS Development Dinosaur Sighting: The original Apple Macintosh Classic EFiX RetroChallenge 2008

Episode 74: Fade to Beige Jun 15, 2008

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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 Contest RetroChallenge 2008

Episode 73: Turning Trash into Treasure Jun 08, 2008

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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 Poetry tilestackCult of Mac: “Just One More Thing…” TimelineMacRumors: Worldwide Developers Conference 2008 Rumor RoundupCrunchGear: Photos of the iPhone 2 leaked

Episode 72: You say Peezmo, I say Pizmo May 31, 2008

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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.TV Welcome to Macintosh

Episode 71: Vinny's Pizza and Retro Mac Repair May 25, 2008

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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 Review Photos of Al's Twentieth Anniversary MacintoshEngadget: iPhone line forms at Apple's flagship for absolutely no reason The Misadventures of Steve & SteveEngadget: G4 Cube shell used to house Mac miniZDNet: Rumor: Tablet Mac coming this fall

Episode 70: Reflexive Double Clicks May 17, 2008

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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 Annual The HitchHiker’s Guide to the Macintosh SuperMac InsiderLow End Mac: The Unofficial SuperMac Support SiteCNET: Umax clones works around JobsWikipedia: DayStar DigitalLow End Mac: DayStar Genesis MP MacTalk: Meeting a Mac that's not a MacYouTube: Apple Music Video MacHEADS the Movie

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