Sun, 4 May 2008  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 Comments[0] |
Sat, 26 April 2008  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 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 1:53 PM Comments[0] |
Sat, 19 April 2008  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 Comments[0] |
Sun, 13 April 2008  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 Comments[0] |
Sat, 5 April 2008  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 Comments[0] |
Sat, 29 March 2008  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 Comments[0] |
Sun, 23 March 2008  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. Category: general -- posted at: 8:22 PM Comments[2] |
Sat, 15 March 2008  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 Comments[2] |
Sat, 8 March 2008  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 Comments[0] |
Sat, 1 March 2008  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 |
