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James and John are joined by special guest Derek Warren of the Macintosh Folklore Radio podcast, and they discuss the Macintosh IIsi, James's Picasso Neon Sign, and the Spectre GCR Macintosh emulator for Atari computers.  We discuss two eBay auctions:  Macintosh/Porsche poster and an interesting auction for a Power Computing clone.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 this episode:Low End Mac: Macintosh IIsiWikipedia: Macintosh IIsiSpectre GCR Manual

John and I are running a little behind and won't have Episode 24 out until Tuesday, June 5th.  We apologize for ruining your podcast listening routines!- James

The Retro Mac of the Week is the PowerBook 100, and John presents the history of the Apple logo.  The eBay Find of the Week is a set of Apple logo wrenches.  James & John give their thoughts on a possible end to the Mac mini.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 this episode:Low End Mac: PowerBook 100Macintosh Folklore Radio

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 ClubApple: Find a User GroupRetro Challenge 2007RetroMacCast ForumStunt CopterMacworld: Apple's greatest hits: 30 significant products

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 PodcastLow End Mac: Color Classic IIInstalling OS 8 & OS 8.1 on 68030 MacsSatta's Flickr PageStencil FestivalThe Secret of Apple Design10 Things We Hate About Apple10 Things We Love About Apple

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 ServerWikipedia: Power Macintosh 5500Low End Mac: Power Macintosh 5500Rare Apple Logo Cooler/Radio (relisted)Beagle Bros Online Museum

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 StoryPirates of Silicon Valley

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 RadioCubeOwnerMac Cube: Is it all it's cracked up to be?Ars Technica Review: G4 Cube & Cinema DisplayThe Infocom GalleryMini vMac Macintosh EmulatorThe vMac ProjectCapturing a Mac ROM Image

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.

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 UniverseRetroMacCast Frappr MapPowerBook Duo MoviesUsing Apple's 24 yr old Lisa for Real WorkThe Mothership

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 RepairMacMothershipJag's HouseLow End Mac: Making Floppies and CDs for Older Macs Using Modern Macs, Windows, and Linux PCs

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.

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!

For the Retro Mac of the Week, James and John share stories of their first love, the Macintosh Plus. The Collection Spotlight is on Apple stickers. eBay Finds of the Week are an Apple ][ badge and a Newton MessagePad 100. In the Retro Mac News, they discuss the new movie "Wild Hogs" and a classic Lisa brochure.

James & John welcome guest Tommy Thomas of Low End Mac. The Retro Mac of the Week is the Macintosh Portable. Our Collection Spotlight is on the Apple PowerCD. The eBay Find of the Week is a very rare, Mac-shaped coffee mug. We discuss great sources for finding old Macs, and we finish with a discussion on HyperDither, a great new application from John Balestrieri of Tinrocket.

The Retro Mac of the Week is the PowerBook 2400c, and in the Collection Spotlight, James talks about the Apple TechStep. We find some eBay auctions to avoid, and John discusses some favorite Classic Mac Resources. Current Events include a look at the first issue of MacAddict magazine, rumors of black Macs, and a Mac Genius living out of his truck.

The Retro Mac is the Macintosh II, and in the Collection Spotlight, James and John sample some books from their libraries. The eBay Find of the Week is a set of Apple History DVDs. Current events include a rumored subnotebook and the problem of Macs holding their value.

The Retro Mac of the Week is the short-lived Macintosh IIvi. James shows us his Apple Kite, and the eBay Find of the Week is a complete collection of Macworld Magazines. Johns runs down a list of Apple firsts. Finally, James & John review top stories from the past week.

James and John welcome Jeremy Mehrle, and they talk about Jeremy's impressive Macintosh collection. The Retro Mac of the Week is the Macintosh LC, and the Collection Spotlight is on some original artwork by John. The eBay Find is the book "So Far". Finally, they discuss some of the news from the past week.

James and John discuss the significance of the very first iMac. The Collection Spotlight focuses on Macaquariums, and the eBay Find of the Week is a Macintosh Picasso Dealer Sign. Finally, they discuss the top stories from the past week.