A new article by Andy Greenberg at Forbes.com.
It Begins:
"Long ago, before the iPhone, before the iPod, before even the second coming of Steve Jobs, Apple was not the infallible juggernaut of innovation it's known as today. The fanboys may not believe that there was a time when Apple could fail. But Allan Yogasingam has proof."
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When Apple Failed
Archive for October of 2008
When Apple Failed
October 30, 2008Give Your Apple II a New Year's Treat
October 29, 2008
From deep inside the atarimagazines.com archives, we present this article by Gregg Keizer which originally appeared in Compute!, Issue 126, February 1991. It begins:
"Apple II's used to sail off the dealer's shelves during the Christmas season. TVe commercials touted the saving graces of the Apple IIe, the IIc, and latr, the IIGS. Rebates motivated people to stop and shot for an Apple.
All that's history now. Apple's plans for the II line area a rearguard holding action at best. The company can only offer the ideologically correct phrases that promise continued support without any hard evidence that the line has a long-term future outside the classroom."
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Give Your Apple II a New Year's Treat
"Apple II's used to sail off the dealer's shelves during the Christmas season. TVe commercials touted the saving graces of the Apple IIe, the IIc, and latr, the IIGS. Rebates motivated people to stop and shot for an Apple.
All that's history now. Apple's plans for the II line area a rearguard holding action at best. The company can only offer the ideologically correct phrases that promise continued support without any hard evidence that the line has a long-term future outside the classroom."
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Give Your Apple II a New Year's Treat
What's on eBay?
October 27, 2008
Apple Cube 450Mhz, 640mbRAM
From the description:
"I'm selling my old Apple Cube, which has been in storage for a couple of years. It works great. It's running OSX 10.3.5 just fine.
Here's what's included:
Apple Cube 450 Mhz
640mb ram
80gb Seagate hard drive (virtually silent)
DVD player (stock, doesn't record -- just plays)
Apple Black keyboard
Apple Black mouse (this mouse doesn't seem to run through the keyboard USB, but runs fine through a hub
Original stock speakers as pictured
Working power supply
Airport wireless networking card (original card, already installed ready to go)
Apple OSX 10.3.5 installed on hard drive, but no discs included.
USB hub (original USB 1.0 speed)
No monitor is included with this computer. In many ways, that's the beauty of it -- you don't have to contend with a built in monitor like an iMac.
You will also notice some scratches on the acrylic clear case in one of the photos. The scratches are circled in red."
What's on eBay - Apple Cube 450Mhz, 640mbRAM
From the description:
"I'm selling my old Apple Cube, which has been in storage for a couple of years. It works great. It's running OSX 10.3.5 just fine.
Here's what's included:
Apple Cube 450 Mhz
640mb ram
80gb Seagate hard drive (virtually silent)
DVD player (stock, doesn't record -- just plays)
Apple Black keyboard
Apple Black mouse (this mouse doesn't seem to run through the keyboard USB, but runs fine through a hub
Original stock speakers as pictured
Working power supply
Airport wireless networking card (original card, already installed ready to go)
Apple OSX 10.3.5 installed on hard drive, but no discs included.
USB hub (original USB 1.0 speed)
No monitor is included with this computer. In many ways, that's the beauty of it -- you don't have to contend with a built in monitor like an iMac.
You will also notice some scratches on the acrylic clear case in one of the photos. The scratches are circled in red."
What's on eBay - Apple Cube 450Mhz, 640mbRAM
This Week in Apple History
October 24, 2008
Today we return to the informative "This Week in Apple History" series at The Mac Observer. The October 24-31 entry in the series by Owen Linzmayer & Bryan Chaffin is entitled, "Sculley's Gift to Microsoft, Panther Released".
October 24-31: Sculley's Gift to Microsoft, Panther Released
October 24-31: Sculley's Gift to Microsoft, Panther Released
Apple iMac Commercial - Email
October 23, 2008What's on eBay?
October 20, 2008
Apple Newton Store Display Unit
From the description:
"If you are an Apple collector, do I have an item for you! Up for auction is a store display unit for the Newton that is in great condition. It plugs in to light up the top of the display and it works. You can see this in the pictures. I took one picture with the light on and another with the light off. On the bottom left of the display is an attached advertisement about the Newton. The right side has a clear plastic case with a lock to fit a Newton. I have the key for the lock (pictured). Also included is a Newton that does not work because it's missing the battery pack but it looks cool in the display! Don't miss your chance on this great collector's item!".
A starting bid of just $0.99 and no reserve!
What's on eBay - Apple Newton Store Display Unit
From the description:
"If you are an Apple collector, do I have an item for you! Up for auction is a store display unit for the Newton that is in great condition. It plugs in to light up the top of the display and it works. You can see this in the pictures. I took one picture with the light on and another with the light off. On the bottom left of the display is an attached advertisement about the Newton. The right side has a clear plastic case with a lock to fit a Newton. I have the key for the lock (pictured). Also included is a Newton that does not work because it's missing the battery pack but it looks cool in the display! Don't miss your chance on this great collector's item!".
A starting bid of just $0.99 and no reserve!
What's on eBay - Apple Newton Store Display Unit
This Week in Apple History
October 17, 2008
Today we return to the informative "This Week in Apple History" series at The Mac Observer. The October 17-23 entry in the series by Owen Linzmayer & Bryan Chaffin is entitled, "1984, MessagePad 2100, OS 8.5, 9".
October 17-23: "1984, MessagePad 2100, OS 8.5, 9"
October 17-23: "1984, MessagePad 2100, OS 8.5, 9"
Wozniak: iPhone Biggest Disruptor of Mobile Biz
October 16, 2008
So says The Woz in a new interview posted at Techradar.com. It begins:
"Steve Wozniak – or 'Woz' as he is affectionately known – is the cofounder of Apple and creator of the Apple II, one of the most successful, visible and earliest personal computers ever made. He's still technically an employee at Apple, but he's now best known for supporting and championing new technologies, either directly or through Acquicor, the company he co-founded with Apple alumni Gil Amelio and Ellen Hancock".
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Wozniak: iPhone Biggest Disruptor of Mobile Biz
"Steve Wozniak – or 'Woz' as he is affectionately known – is the cofounder of Apple and creator of the Apple II, one of the most successful, visible and earliest personal computers ever made. He's still technically an employee at Apple, but he's now best known for supporting and championing new technologies, either directly or through Acquicor, the company he co-founded with Apple alumni Gil Amelio and Ellen Hancock".
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Wozniak: iPhone Biggest Disruptor of Mobile Biz
What's on eBay?
October 13, 2008
Apple Macintosh SCSI CD-ROM AppleCD 600e - NEW IN BOX!
From the description:
"The AppleCD 600e Quad-Speed External CD-ROM Player and your Macintosh computer let you enjoy state-of-the-art multimedia titles written to take advantage of ultra fast data-transfer rates and access times. It's easy to set up and use: just connect it to a SCSI port and use the bootable installation CD. The software that runs your new player is compatible with any existing AppleCD player you may already be using and provides exciting new features and benefits. A quad-speed CD player lets you access thousands of software programs, databases, educational and reference materials, QuickTime movies, video clips, and animated sequences available on CD-ROM discs. In addition, you have the opportunity to experience the richness and depth that quad-speed versions of these materials will provide. Adding an AppleCD 600e to your computer system can completely change your experience--from merely looking at text entries to immersing yourself in full-motion video and vibrant CD sound. Even if you're already familiar with the world of multimedia, you'll find a dramatic difference in the new generation of CD titles that the AppleCD 600e quad-speed player opens up for you. And you'll enjoy faster information searches and smoother video sequences from your existing CD-ROM discs".
A starting bid of just $1.99 and no reserve!
What's on eBay - Apple Macintosh SCSI CD-ROM AppleCD 600e - NEW IN BOX!
From the description:
"The AppleCD 600e Quad-Speed External CD-ROM Player and your Macintosh computer let you enjoy state-of-the-art multimedia titles written to take advantage of ultra fast data-transfer rates and access times. It's easy to set up and use: just connect it to a SCSI port and use the bootable installation CD. The software that runs your new player is compatible with any existing AppleCD player you may already be using and provides exciting new features and benefits. A quad-speed CD player lets you access thousands of software programs, databases, educational and reference materials, QuickTime movies, video clips, and animated sequences available on CD-ROM discs. In addition, you have the opportunity to experience the richness and depth that quad-speed versions of these materials will provide. Adding an AppleCD 600e to your computer system can completely change your experience--from merely looking at text entries to immersing yourself in full-motion video and vibrant CD sound. Even if you're already familiar with the world of multimedia, you'll find a dramatic difference in the new generation of CD titles that the AppleCD 600e quad-speed player opens up for you. And you'll enjoy faster information searches and smoother video sequences from your existing CD-ROM discs".
A starting bid of just $1.99 and no reserve!
What's on eBay - Apple Macintosh SCSI CD-ROM AppleCD 600e - NEW IN BOX!
This Week in Apple History
October 10, 2008
Today we return to the informative "This Week in Apple History" series at The Mac Observer. The October 10-16 entry in the series by Owen Linzmayer & Bryan Chaffin is entitled, "NeXT Cube, Sculley Out, Rhapsody Seeds".
October 10-16: NeXT Cube, Sculley Out, Rhapsody Seeds
October 10-16: NeXT Cube, Sculley Out, Rhapsody Seeds
Gloom and Doom for the Newton MessagePad?
October 08, 2008
This is a semi-hidden page at the Walletware.com site on the "Future" of the MessagePad. It begins:
"Considering the recent announcements regarding the death of the Newton OS, we're concerned with the attitude of the 'Chicken Littles' assuming that Apple may be doing a 'bad' thing, assuming that the MessagePad itself has been killed.
Having been involved with the Newton industry as Newton software publishers and developers since 1993, we (WalletWare, Inc. and Balcones Software) feel compelled to attempt to shed some positive light on what Apple may be attempting to do in the handheld and palm PC industry. And if our guesses are correct, it's not all bad, folks!!"
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Gloom and Doom for the Newton MessagePad?
"Considering the recent announcements regarding the death of the Newton OS, we're concerned with the attitude of the 'Chicken Littles' assuming that Apple may be doing a 'bad' thing, assuming that the MessagePad itself has been killed.
Having been involved with the Newton industry as Newton software publishers and developers since 1993, we (WalletWare, Inc. and Balcones Software) feel compelled to attempt to shed some positive light on what Apple may be attempting to do in the handheld and palm PC industry. And if our guesses are correct, it's not all bad, folks!!"
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Gloom and Doom for the Newton MessagePad?
Steve Wozniak Interview: Iconic Co-Founder on the iPod, iPhone, and Future for Apple
October 06, 2008
"In an exclusive interview with the Telegraph, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak wonders how long the iPod can stay on top spot, laments the limitations of the iPhone 3G, agrees with the downgrade on Apple shares and believes that Web 2.0 revolution has been over-financed and could lead to mini-crash in technology stocks."
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Steve Wozniak Interview: Iconic Co-Founder on the iPod, iPhone, and Future for Apple
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Steve Wozniak Interview: Iconic Co-Founder on the iPod, iPhone, and Future for Apple
This Week in Apple History
October 02, 2008
Today we return to the informative "This Week in Apple History" series at The Mac Observer. The October 1-9 entry in the series by Owen Linzmayer & Bryan Chaffin is entitled, "Apple Pay Beatles, Apple & IBM Partner, BeBox".
October 1-9: Apple Pay Beatles, Apple & IBM Partner, BeBox
October 1-9: Apple Pay Beatles, Apple & IBM Partner, BeBox
