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Episode 31: Open Minded Jul 22, 2007

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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%

Episode 30: Cheese & Beer Jul 17, 2007

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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:Mactracker XpostFacto

Episode 29: Get Info! Jul 08, 2007

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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.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:Primate Labs Geekbench

Episode 28: The Well-Tempered Mac Jul 01, 2007

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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.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:Obsessions - A Quadra 605 Information SiteLow End Mac: Quadra 605Marco's MySpace Account

Episode 27: iMac To Go Jun 24, 2007

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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. 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:Internet Archive: HyperCard on the Computer Chronicles HyperCard FAQ Jeanne's House o' HyperCard Macintroid SuperCard

Episode 26: Luke, I am your computer! Jun 17, 2007

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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.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:The Obsolete Technology Website The Mac Geek DigiBarn Computer Museum The Mothership Mac mini in an SE/30

Episode 25: It's better to be a pirate! Jun 10, 2007

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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.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 6400 The 6400 Zone Google Video: Pirates of Silicon Valley Macworld Expo 2000 Clip

Episode 24: Getting high off our own supply Jun 06, 2007

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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.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 IIsiWikipedia: Macintosh IIsi Spectre GCR Manual

Episode 24 Delayed! Jun 04, 2007

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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

Episode 23: Strange Seas of Thought May 28, 2007

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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.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 100 Macintosh Folklore Radio

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