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Episode 22: Classic on Steroids May 20, 2007

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The Retro Mac of the Week is the LC 520, and the Collection Spotlight is on James's Big Apple Sign. James and John also discuss an Apple I reproduction on eBay and Apple 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 websites discussed in this episode:Charlotte Apple Computer Club Apple: Find a User Group Retro Challenge 2007 RetroMacCast Forum Stunt CopterMacworld: Apple's greatest hits: 30 significant products

Episode 21: Paint It Mac May 13, 2007

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The Color Classic II is the Retro Mac of the Week. A rare MacEnhancer is the eBay Find of the Week. James interviews Satta about his stenciled Macintosh art. Finally, James & John discuss some top ten lists.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.Other websites discussed in this episode:Retrobits Podcast Low End Mac: Color Classic II Installing OS 8 & OS 8.1 on 68030 Macs Satta's Flickr Page Stencil Festival The Secret of Apple Design 10 Things We Hate About Apple 10 Things We Love About Apple

Episode 20: An Open Podcast to Steve Jobs May 05, 2007

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This week James and John catch up on some listener e-mails. The eBay Find of the Week is an iMac Prototype, and James and John discuss an Open Letter to Steve Jobs and one from Steve Jobs.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.Other websites discussed in this episode:Dale's 540c Web Server Wikipedia: Power Macintosh 5500 Low End Mac: Power Macintosh 5500 Rare Apple Logo Cooler/Radio (relisted)Beagle Bros Online Museum

Episode 19: We meant Macintosh IIx Apr 29, 2007

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The Retro Mac of the Week is the Macintosh IIx despite what we said last week. The Collection Spotlight is on the Apple Interactive TV Box. James and John encourage listeners to read the Graphing Calculator Story. eBay finds include a beautiful Apple II collection and a rare Apple cooler/radio.You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in this podcast at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map.Other websites discussed in this episode:Google TechTalks: The Graphing Calculator Story Pirates of Silicon Valley

Episode 18: Rabid Cube Fans Apr 22, 2007

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The Retro Mac of the Week is the Power Mac Cube, and the Collection Spotlight is on Classic Infocom Games. James and John also take a look at the Mini vMac Macintosh Emulator. eBay finds include a clear case iBook, prototype Apple scanner, and Apple logo shoes.You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in this podcast at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map.Other websites discussed in this episode:Macintosh Folklore Radio CubeOwner Mac Cube: Is it all it's cracked up to be?Ars Technica Review: G4 Cube & Cinema Display The Infocom Gallery Mini vMac Macintosh Emulator The vMac Project Capturing a Mac ROM Image

Episode 17: The Mothership Apr 16, 2007

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The Retro Mac of the Week is the Macintosh Classic, and the Collection Spotlight is on the Apple Director's Chair. James and John interview Jim O'Brien, owner of "The Mothership". eBay finds include a Picasso Mac lighted sign, an Apple TechStep, and a signed Macintosh shell.You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in this podcast at our Flickr site and videos at our YouTube site. Don't forget to add yourself to our RetroMacCast Frappr Map .

Episode 16: Dynamic Duo Apr 07, 2007

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The Retro Mac of the Week is the PowerBook Duo. James talks about his stylin' Apple Jean Jacket, and John tells us how to get our older Macs talking to our newer Macs. eBay finds include the iTissue, a beautiful Macintosh 128K, and a knock-off Apple Jean JacketYou can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in this podcast at our Flickr account.Other websites discussed in this episode:Mel's Macintosh Universe RetroMacCast Frappr Map PowerBook Duo Movies Using Apple's 24 yr old Lisa for Real Work The Mothership

Episode 15: Macintosh SEx Mar 31, 2007

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The Retro Mac of the Week is the SE/30. For the Collection Spotlight, James and John look at an Apple Latch-Hook Rug Kit. eBay Finds of the Week include the "Monet Mac", the Canon Cat, and a Pile o' RAM. John explains how to get disk images onto diskettes. Finally, they discuss the merits of a top-ten list of Apple flops and James's new AppleTV.You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in this podcast at our Flickr account.Other links discussed in this episode:SE/30 Repair MacMothership Jag's HouseLow End Mac: Making Floppies and CDs for Older Macs Using Modern Macs, Windows, and Linux PCs

Episode 14: Reliving the Lisa Mar 25, 2007

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The Retro Mac of the Week is not a Mac at all. In this episode, it is the Apple Lisa. James and John are joined by Ray Arachelian, the developer of a Lisa Emulator. They discuss Lisa history and how through Ray's emulator, you can relive the Lisa experience.You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in this podcast at our Flickr account.

Episode 13: Who needs a computer anyway? Mar 18, 2007

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The Retro Mac of the Week is the Power Macintosh 6100, the first Macintosh to use the PowerPC processor. The eMate is the focus of the Collection Spotlight. Two eBay auctions are discussed: a GCC HyperDrive and a set of Apple Service Manuals. This week's feature is the Apple Newton. Retro Mac News include a brochure illustrated by Matt Groening and a commercial for the Macintosh Portable. James and John also announce the winners of the first RetroMacCast giveaway!

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