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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 Insider Low End Mac: The Unofficial SuperMac...

James and John discuss some eBay finds: an original Apple II and a Daystar Digital Genesis . They also discuss Power Computing and the week's news. Other related links from this episode: YouTube: Sony Magic Link Low End Mac: Power Computing Stream Studio: Power Computing Ad Campaigns MacRumors: Latest iPhone 2.0 Firmware has 3G On/Off Option Return to Dark Castle My Little Underground: Command Pri...

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

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: Wa tchmen Folklore: Stolen From Apple AppleInsider: Apple posts...

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

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 App...

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...

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 f...

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-Sh...

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 t...

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: i...

James interviews Daphne Kalfon who wrote and performed "I Love My Mac" .  James and John conclude their visit to the Computer History Museum with a visit to The Stacks.  eBay auctions include a TAM , PowerBook 1400 , and IIci . Other related links from this episode: myoldmac.net The WebSE - System 7.0 Simulation MacJams: Rapplistory AppleInsider: Mega filing details next-gen 'multi-touch input sur...

James and John interview Dave Clausen, creator of the 24th Anniversary Mac. eBay auctions include an Apple corporate graphics standards manual , a chrome 8200 , and a priceless Performa 6115CD . They also answer listener e-mail and discuss current Apple news. Other related links from this episode: NYC RESISTOR Crazy Apple Rumors The Secret Diary of Steve Jobs I Love My Mac The Song

James and John interview Dan Budiac, owner of a brand-new Apple //c . eBay auctions include an Apple sales award and a Macintosh Portable . James & John also present Part Two of their visit to the Computer History Museum . Become a member of the RetroMacCast at the RetroMacCast Social Network where you can post photos, videos, and contribute to our forums.  You can view higher quality versions of...

James interviews Josh Rizzo and Rob Baca, directors of " Welcome to Macintosh " an upcoming documentary on how Apple and the Macintosh changed the world. James and John announce the winner of last week's contest and share some eBay finds: an Airport night-light , and a copy of the first Macintosh game, " Through the Looking Glass ". Become a member of the RetroMacCast at the RetroMacCast Social Ne...

James and John present Part I of their visit to the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California. eBay auctions include Devo items given away at Macworld and a pair of Apple earrings . Finally, contest rules are provided to win a selection of items from the Apple Company Store . Become a member of the RetroMacCast at the RetroMacCast Social Network where you can post photos, videos, and co...

James and John recap their week at the Macworld Conference and Expo . They also provide some highlights from their trips to Steve Jobs' childhood home, the Apple Company Store , the Computer History Museum , and the DigiBarn . Become a member of the RetroMacCast at the RetroMacCast Social Network where you can post photos, videos, and contribute to our forums.  You can view higher quality versions...

James interviews Scott Converse and Cleo Huggins who created e·World.  eBay finds include a very nice Lisa 2 and some new t-shirts using a classic old Apple design.  Finally, James and John talk about plans for Macworld Expo. Become a member of the RetroMacCast at the RetroMacCast Social Network where you can post photos, videos, and contribute to our forums.  You can view higher quality versions...

James and John return from their vacation and catch up on some listener e-mail, eBay auctions, and all the rumors swirling about as we get closer to Macworld Expo. 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 in the RetroMacCast Social Network . Other related links from t...

James and John interview Dan Palka from Info-Mac . Dan discusses the rich history of Info-Mac and what the new Info-Mac offers the Macintosh community. 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 in the RetroMacCast Social Network . Other related links from this episode:...

James and John celebrate 50 episodes with a look back at the year and a look forward to 2008. 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 in the RetroMacCast Social Network . Other related links from this episode: eBay: Mac Fan Pin and Apple Earrings eBay: Stealth Black...

Super-collector Justin Dunlop joins James and John as they discuss the Retro Mac of the Week, the 7300.  Justin gives the history of the Apple designed Pippin, and the trio picks out a few eBay auctions and discusses the news of 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 joi...

The Retro Mac of the Week is the short-lived Power Macintosh G4 Yikes!  James does a brief history of Apple Keyboards, and eBay auctions include a rare flyer for the Apple I. 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...

James and John discuss the Apple IIGS, the first Apple computer with a color GUI.  James shows his Apple logo neon-backlit sign, and eBay auctions include a compact flash-based Apple IIGS and a dubious early Apple telephone. 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...

James and John are back with the Power Macintosh 9600 as the Retro Mac of the Week.  James reports on his MacMania cruise experience, and the eBay Find of the Week is a rare Pippin developer kit . 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 . Ot...