James and John discuss some eBay finds: new-in-box Cube and Twentieth Anniversary Mac and an Assistive Technology Freestyle tablet. James visits Jeremy Merhle's basement to get an update on his collection. News includes revised iMacs and a Psystar unboxing.

Other related links from this episode:
Jake's iMacquariums

Direct download: RetroMacCast_68__Jeremys_Basement.m4a
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James and John give an introduction to Macintosh clones. eBay Finds are a sealed Apple //e, an Apple III from the original owner, and a complete set of Macworld magazines. The final DigiBarn segment includes a real IIGS Woz, the PowerExpress, and the Picasso box.

Other related links from this episode:
Animation Master
Warner Bros: Watchmen
Folklore: Stolen From Apple
AppleInsider: Apple posts profit of $1.05B, ships nearly 2.3 million Macs
Macenstein: Good lord! How old is Apple's ergonomics page?!
Amazon: Inside Steve's Brain

Direct download: RetroMacCast_67__Look_Inside_Steves_Brain.m4a
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James and John interview Mark from The Apple Museum. eBay finds include a Daystar Millennium, MonsterMac 2MXS, IIfx, iMac Alarm Clocks, and a rare PowerBook 170. News includes the Psystar Open Computer and the IIgs Laptop.

Other related links from this episode:
TelcoTalk Podcast
CollegeHumor: The Apple "i"
InsanelyMac
Macworld: Frankenmac! What's in a Mac clone

Direct download: RetroMacCast_66__The_Apple_Museum.m4a
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:07 PM
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Derek Warren from Macintosh Folklore Radio fills in for John this week. eBay auctions are a Seiko Wristmac, Apple IIGS Woz, and a Macintosh First 100 Days Dealer Kit. Derek reviews "Programmers at Work" and in Part V of the DigiBarn series, we look at some rare Apple computers.

Other related links from this episode:
Internet Archive: Computer Chronicles
EveryMac.com: Classic Specs
SE/30 TV
AppleInsider: Apple notebook lines to see major design changes, sources say
Gizmodo: Mac With 150 Apps Running Shows Teeny-Weeny Dock, Exposé Windows
The Apple Museum


Direct download: RetroMacCast_65__Maytag_User_Group.m4a
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:27 PM
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In Part IV of their trip to the DigiBarn, James and John learn about Dan Kottke's computerized music box and the work of Jef Raskin. eBay finds include a Lisa video, a tablet Mac, and an amazing auction of the original Apple Computer sign and Woz's toolbox.

Other related links from this episode:
All About Steve Jobs
Ars Technica: Apple passes Wal-Mart, now #1 music retailer in US
YouTube: Apple Ad - Drunk Jeff Goldblum
Wired: Apple to New York City: Bite Me


Direct download: RetroMacCast_64__Imbued_with_Woziness.m4a
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:08 PM
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James and John continue their DigiBarn series with an Apple II based biofeedback device and the Woz Wonderbook. eBay auctions include a crystal Apple logo sales award and a set of educational slides introducing the Apple III. 

Other related links from this episode:
YouTube: I Love My Mac Video
MacHEADS the Movie
Welcome to Macintosh
Engadget: PWN 2 OWN over: MacBook Air gets seized in 2 minutes flat
YouTube: Macintosh Developer Video
PCWorld: Anatomy of an Icon: Inside the Apple IIc
Direct download: RetroMacCast_63__Biofeedback_and_the_Woz_Wonderbook.m4a
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 5:16 PM
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Despite my best attempts to return home and record episode 63 on Monday, our return has been delayed once more. I won't get home until late on Monday night. Instead of doing an episode Tuesday only to turn around and record another on Saturday, we'll just postpone 63 until Saturday.
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James and John interview Charis Tsevis, the artist behind the fantastic Steve Jobs mosaics. eBay Finds are a set of slides and a badge from the Macintosh First One Hundred Days, a Macintosh IIci, and a Macquarium.

Other related links from this episode:
RMC Widgets by Lucas
Charis Tsevis Weblog
RAM Computer Magazine
Engadget: Mac SE gutted, converted into toilet paper dispenser
Amazon: Apple T-Shirts

Direct download: RetroMacCast_62__Mosaics_by_Charis_Tsevis.m4a
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:18 PM
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James and John present part two of their visit to the DigiBarn Computer Museum. eBay auctions include a rare Lisa collectible, the AppleDesign book, and a IIGS Woz paperweight. News includes a steampunked Mac mini.

Other related links from this episode:
eBay: PowerBook G3 Pismo Prose
Making the Macintosh: Technology and Culture in Silicon Valley
Steve Jobs Mosaic by Charis Tsevis
Fortune: The trouble with Steve Jobs
Fortune: Steve Jobs' Journey


Direct download: RetroMacCast_61__Romancing_the_Pismo.m4a
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:10 PM
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James and John present the first part of their visit to the DigiBarn Computer Museum with a look a the preliminary Macintosh Business Plan. eBay auctions include a Macintosh TV bundle, a Duo 270c, and new Apple iron-on patches.

Other related links from this episode:
Welcome to Macintosh
Wisconsin Film Festival
The Power Mac G4 Cube Salute
System 7 Today
Virtual GS
A2Central.com
AppleInsider: iTunes now the No. 2 music retailer in the US
MacRumors.com: iPhone, iPod Touch SDK Details March 6th
Download: The True Story of the Internet

Direct download: RetroMacCast_60__DigiBarn_and_the_Mac_Business_Plan_2.m4a
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:27 PM


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