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The Retro Mac of the Week is the Macintosh XL. eBay Finds are a diamond and gold Apple pin and a portable LCD monitor for the Apple //c. Finally, the news includes RetroChallenge results and the 10th anniversary of the iMac. Other related links from this episode:The Mac Museum of Franklin Park, NJLisa/Macintosh XL Do-it-yourself GuideLow End Mac: Apple Lisa 2/Macintosh XLLisa Emulator ProjectWired: 10 Years of Cuddly, Friendly iMacsGizmodo: 10 Years of the iMac: A Visual History Through AdsMacworld: iMac performance evolves through the years

James and John find a copy of AppleDesign and So Far on eBay along with a very nice Lisa 2. They also discuss the Switcher Construction Kit and the latest Apple news. Other related links from this episode:Folklore: SwitcherThe Mac 512: Switcher Construction KitMacintosh ServantStories of Early MacGuidebook: Switcher ObituarySteve Jobs on MobileMe: the full e-mailOperator Headgap SystemsDigibarn Computer Museum

James and John interview Adrian from Sydney Australia. Adrian has a large collection of Macs for a museum he is planning. eBay Finds are an Apple logo poster, NeXT Cube, and Macintosh Portable Award. Other related links from this episode:Adrian's Mac MuseumMacTalk: The Australian Macintosh CommunityAppleInsider: Apple warns resellers of Mac and iPod drought, says load up nowComputerworld: Rumor: MacBook updates to include glass trackpad, other goodiesMac2SellDiesel Sweeties

Derek from Macintosh Folklore Radio joins James and John to discuss A/UX. eBay Finds are a curious, homemade Apple 2 and a sealed Power Macintosh G3. Other related links from this episode:A/UX Server PenelopeApplefritter: A/UXJagubox's Home of Lots of Neat A/UX StuffTenon IntersystemsInternet ArchiveMacDaily News:  RUMOR: Apple's secret product is 'MacBook touch'BusinessWeek: The Real Issue About Steve's HealthSuper News!: Gates vs. Jobs: The Game!

James and John discuss eBay Finds: AppleDesign book, Icon Watch, and Lisa videocassette. The Retro Mac of the Week is the PowerBook 180 and 180c. Finally, there's more good news for Apple but not-so-good news for Psystar. Other related links from this episode:MacRadioCast Episode #5Low End Mac: PowerBooks 180 and 180cPowerBook 180 Startup VideoPowerBook 180 User's GuideMacRumors: Apple Hints at a 'Product Transition' and a New Product Soon?

John talks about his HD-20, an external Apple hard drive that uses the floppy port as an interface to older Macs. eBay Finds include Apple logo sunglasses, a rare Apple II vinyl case, and an empty cola can promoting the Blue & White G3 release. Other related links from this episode:Flickr: Photographs from this and past episodesVintage Macintosh: Notes on the Hard Disk 20 (HD20)Wikipedia: Hard Disk 20Gizmodo: Artist Uses Old Macs as Canvases for Mac Fanboy PaintingsMac 128 UpdateRetroChallenge 2008MacRadio

James and John talk to Wayne Bibbens, owner of Wayne's Computer and over 1500 Apple computers. Wayne is featured in  the documentary Welcome to Macintosh. The eBay Find of the Week is a Wheels for the Mind publication.  Other related links from this episode:Computer and Internets: Keeping PerspectiveWelcome to MacintoshWelcome to Macintosh Ning WebsiteOld Apple StuffEngadget: iPhone 3G lines start at the Apple Cube... one week earlyRetroChallenge 2008

James and John return to the Retro Mac of the Week with the Macintosh IIci. eBay Finds are a Made on Mac book, Super Bowl Cushion, sealed Apple //e, clear Mac Portable, and Andy Warhol Apple logo print. Other related links from this episode:North Seattle Herald Outlook: Turntables and tube amps: Cutting-edge Precision Audio & Video keeps an eye on the old stuffLow End Mac: Macintosh IIciThe Mac IIci WebsitePaul's Macintosh IIciRetroChallenge 2008

James and John pass along more case cleaning advice following last week's segment. eBay auctions are an Inside Macintosh poster, Test Drive a Mac set, and an AppleWorks GS Golden Master.  The Collection Spotlight is on a Dilbert animation cel featuring the Apple campus. Other related links from this episode:Apple PrototypenOneGirlCreative's CafePress StoreLazyOne DS DevelopmentDinosaur Sighting: The original Apple Macintosh ClassicEFiXRetroChallenge 2008

James and John talk about ways to clean the cases of your old Macs. eBay auctions are aluminum skins for a Wallstreet PowerBook, iMac Pop Art, and a suspect Apple 1. They conclude with thoughts on the WWDC announcements. Other related links from this episode:Bo's Macintosh Manual ContestRetroChallenge 2008

James interviews Bonnie, who is selling her large collection of Apple items on eBay. eBay Finds are the Apple car #84 from the Cars Speedway of the South set, a clear case Newton MessagePad 110, and the first computer in the world. Other related links from this episode:Newton PoetrytilestackCult of Mac: “Just One More Thing…” TimelineMacRumors: Worldwide Developers Conference 2008 Rumor RoundupCrunchGear: Photos of the iPhone 2 leaked

James interviews Dave a.k.a. BellePrima, purveyor of fine Macintosh computers. James and John conclude their clones discussion with a word on the Unitron. eBay Finds are an Outbound laptop, new Apple IIGS, and Steve Jobs golf balls. Other related links from this episode:Chestor blog: Unitron Mac 512Low End Mac: Unitron Mac 512Discovery Science Channel: Bill and Steve and Woz SlideshowFortune: Apple takes delivery of 188 mysterious ocean containersUstream: Alfred.TVWelcome to Macintosh

James and John discuss the Motorola StarMax Macintosh clones. eBay Finds are an Apple Network Server, Yum Watch, and a Cap'n Crunch Whistle. They're also joined by Al DiBlasi who recently purchased a new-in-box Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh and opened it live online. Other related links from this episode:Retrochallenge 2008Low End Mac: Motorola StarMaxMacUser: StarMax 4200 ReviewPhotos of Al's Twentieth Anniversary MacintoshEngadget: iPhone line forms at Apple's flagship for absolutely no reasonThe Misadventures of Steve & SteveEngadget: G4 Cube shell used to house Mac miniZDNet: Rumor: Tablet Mac coming this fall

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 AnnualThe HitchHiker’s Guide to the MacintoshSuperMac InsiderLow End Mac: The Unofficial SuperMac Support SiteCNET: Umax clones works around JobsWikipedia: DayStar DigitalLow End Mac: DayStar Genesis MPMacTalk: Meeting a Mac that's not a MacYouTube: Apple Music VideoMacHEADS the Movie

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 LinkLow End Mac: Power ComputingStream Studio: Power Computing Ad CampaignsMacRumors: Latest iPhone 2.0 Firmware has 3G On/Off OptionReturn to Dark CastleMy Little Underground: Command Prints

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 MasterWarner Bros: WatchmenFolklore: Stolen From AppleAppleInsider: Apple posts profit of $1.05B, ships nearly 2.3 million MacsMacenstein: Good lord! How old is Apple's ergonomics page?!Amazon: Inside Steve's Brain

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 PodcastCollegeHumor: The Apple "i"InsanelyMacMacworld: 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 ChroniclesEveryMac.com: Classic SpecsSE/30 TVAppleInsider: Apple notebook lines to see major design changes, sources sayGizmodo: Mac With 150 Apps Running Shows Teeny-Weeny Dock, Exposé WindowsThe Apple Museum

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 JobsArs Technica: Apple passes Wal-Mart, now #1 music retailer in USYouTube: Apple Ad - Drunk Jeff GoldblumWired: Apple to New York City: Bite Me