A new list at Listverse.com (a universe of lists) of the best Apple TV Ads. Of course every top 10 list is just one persons opinion, but the list is definately interesting!
The intro:
"We all know and love the current generation of Apple’s Mac ads, but let’s go back in history to see the evolution that got us where we are today. Whether you’re a Mac or a PC, you’ll get a laugh. Ok, here’s the countdown, in no particular order. Enjoy!"
Canon Cat
What the Macintosh might have been
From the description:
"Up for sale is an excellent example of the human user interface concept. The Canon Cat is regarded as what the Macintosh might have been had its original director, Jef Raskin, remained at the helm instead of Steve Jobs. Unlike the final release of the Macintosh, the Cat uses a text interface that utilizes partial text search to allow users to easily jump between different parts of a document (it is primarily a word processor.)
In very good condition. I have powered it up and edited a few documents, testing the keyboard and the screen. I can not make any guarantees on the floppy disk drive or modem though I have no reason to believe they are not functional. There is some writing on the top of the display that can be easily removed with a bit of alcohol and the case is a bit yellowed from age.
Please let me know if you have any questions about this particular Cat. Though I have tested it, it is sold as-is."
Today we return to the informative "This Week in Apple History" series at The Mac Observer. The May 23 - 31 entry in the series by Owen Linzmayer & Bryan Chaffin is entitled, "The US Festival, Jobs' Failed Coup, TAM, Pirates".
CASE 6 New Old Stock APPLE II "Gremlins" Games by ATARI
We're pretty sure there is nothing cooler than this! Ok, well maybe there are some things cooler than this. Alright, most things are cooler. But who wouldn't want it! Ok, so a lot of people wouldn't want it. Oh, never mind.
From the description:
"ONE (1) CASE of SIX (6) New Old Stock Apple II 'Gremlins' Games by Atari. Will run on ALL Apple II models that have a 5.25" floppy drive & 64k of ram (or higher) including: Apple II, Apple II+, Apple IIe, Apple IIc, Apple IIc+ (with external 5.25" floppy drive), Apple IIgs. This will also run an an Apple III (running Apple II emulator) & an Apple Macintosh LC (with Apple IIe card). Made in the USA. Shipping listed is if shipped in original box, if you'd like to preserve the original box (by double boxing) shipping cost will go up slightly (email for rate before bidding please). These would make a nice addition to your valuable collection."
A new article by Thomas Fitzgerald about the cutest of Apple products from days gone by - the eMate!
It begins:
"With all the talk lately about netbooks, and more importantly with everyone in the industry saying that Apple needs to sell a netbook, people often forget that before the category even existed, way back in 1997 Apple had a product that was remarkably similar to what people think of as a netbook today. That product was of course the eMate 300."
Today we return to the informative "This Week in Apple History" series at The Mac Observer. The May 16 - 22 entry in the series by Owen Linzmayer & Bryan Chaffin is entitled, "Apple III & AppleLink introduced, iPod Division Created".
Original Apple ][ System /w Case
From the description:
"Original Apple ][ System w/ Case (monitor not included)
System in good cosmetic condition. All keys work and are soft to the touch. RAM, ROM, and keyboard tests passed using Apple diagnostics software. Includes hard storage case.
Serial # A2S1 28108
Motherboard # 7935
Integer ROM set (341-0001, 341-0002, 341-0003, and 341-0004)
Apple 16k language card w / Autoboot ROM (341-0020)
Apple Disk ][ controller card
Apple Disk ][ drive
Power cord
Suitcase" style storage case."
Today we return to the informative "This Week in Apple History" series at The Mac Observer. The May 9 - 15 entry in the series by Owen Linzmayer & Bryan Chaffin is entitled, "Lisa Canceled, Exponential Closes, OS X Born".
Rare Vintage Macintosh Dealer Display Poster!
From the description:
"This auction is for the Famous Apple Macintosh Dealership Display Poster w/Frame.
Would make an excellent present for the Apple lover in your family !
These were displayed in Dealerships to give customers an inside view of the mysterious Macintosh Computer that "awe-ed" everyone.
The lights on the poster are from my overhead lights.
Original mount from Apple Computer! Frame is polished chrome. Poster front cover is made of acrylic (plastic).
Mounted in its original frame, it has some condensation build-up from the bottom. Gives it that "antique" look!!
Macintosh was a fantastic computer!! This poster shows just how great it was!
Will be boxed with Tender loving care for shipment worldwide!"
"A new iPhone app inspired by the one-and-only game Apple sold for the original Macintosh.
In honor of the 25th anniversary of the Macintosh, Steve Capps wrote a new game inspired by Through the Looking Glass. Relive the early days of Mac and discover what happens when Alice falls onto a chessboard."
Today we return to the informative "This Week in Apple History" series at The Mac Observer. The May 1 - 8 entry in the series by Owen Linzmayer & Bryan Chaffin is entitled, "Big Blue Becomes Cloner, The iMac is Born!".
