New Version of Virtual ][ Released
Version 3.1 of the great Apple II emulator Virtual ][ for Mac OS X has been released, featuring many improvements and fixes! I'm sure you will agree that websites that play music can be annoying, but the "Apple II Forever" theme song that plays on the Virtual ][ site is so inspirational that it just brings tears to our eyes! **sniff**

Virtual ][

NewerTech and OWC Introduce New 'RoadTrip!' Model
New model of NewerTech's popular 'RoadTrip!' FM
transmitter offers choice in FM Stereo broadcast frequency

WOODSTOCK, Ill. - September 21, 2004 - Newer Technology (NewerTech) and Other World Computing (OWC) today announced a second model of the popular NewerTech RoadTrip!(TM) FM transmitter. The new 'RoadTrip!' model allows users of Apple Computer's iPod and other digital music players to listen to their favorite audio files through a car stereo system using the 87.7 FM radio frequency.

The original 'RoadTrip!' model broadcasts using the 107.7 FM frequency. Both are available at www.macsales.com for $19.99.

"Offering a second model of the 'RoadTrip!' transmitter is a way for us to give customer's a choice when it comes to where they'll be tuning their FM dial." said Larry O'Connor, president of OWC. "We've had no problems with the 107.7 FM frequency reported, so offering an 87.7 FM choice simply allows another option for our customers when choosing the very best car adapter for the Apple iPod or other audio source device."

Aside from its broadcast frequency, the new 'RoadTrip!' model is exactly the same as the original. It connects to a vehicle's 12-volt cigarette lighter and has a 3.5-millimeter stereo jack that is compatible with all four generations of iPods, the iPod mini and any other device outputting audio with a standard analog mini-jack (headphone jack).

"The 'RoadTrip!' is already receiving rave reviews and positive customer feedback, especially from those who've used similar devices that didn't get the job done," O'Connor said. "It's satisfying our customers not only because offers the best sound quality and audio stability in its class, but also because it does so for an unbeatable price. You've really got to hear it to believe it, but this product works better and sounds better than products costing two- to even five-times what our 'RoadTrip!' costs."

More information on pricing, ordering and availability for NewerTech's 'RoadTrip!' FM transmitter can be found online at www.macsales.com/roadtrip
Submitted by: Other World Computing, 9/21/04

This Week in Apple History, June 14 - 20
Two in a row! Whoo-hoo!
The latest entry in the continuing series at The Mac Observer by Owen Linzmayer & Bryan Chaffin!

Lisa Born, Sculley Out, Spindler In, eWorld Now

This Week in Apple History, June 7 - 13
The latest entry in the continuing series at The Mac Observer by Owen Linzmayer & Bryan Chaffin!

June 7 - 13: The Woz Marries, Switcher Campaign Starts, IE Ended

Computer Collector E-mail Newsletter
Is there such a thing as too much email? Well here is one you actually will welcome! From the site:

"Computer Collector is an e-mail magazine founded in 2002 as the Classic Tech E-Letter to cover the hobby of, well, collecting old computers. It's similar to collecting antique cars: some people just collect, others do full restorations, still others actually drive around. It's the same with vintage computers. You can collect, restore, or actually use numerous kinds of computers, such as mainframes, minis, micros (desktops), portables, handhelds, and gaming systems. You can collect hardware, software, and accessories. You can do it all in private, share it with friends via the Internet, and meet conventions."

Computer Collector E-mail Newsletter

What Steve Wozniak Learned From Failure
An article at the Harvard Business School Working Knowledge Website on The Woz!
From the site:
"The Apple II was a hit. The Cloud Nine universal remote was not. Here's what Steve Wozniak learned about creativity, and what it means for his latest venture. An excerpt from Juice: The Creative Fuel that Drives World-Class Inventors."

What Steve Wozniak Learned From Failure

OWC and NewerTech Introduce Ultra High-capacity iPod Replacement Battery
WOODSTOCK, Ill. - September 14, 2004 - Newer Technology, Inc. (NewerTech() and Other World Computing (OWC) today introduced an ultra high-capacity 2100mAh Apple iPod replacement Lithium-Polymer (Li-Polymer) replacement battery for all first- and second-generation iPod models.

The NewerTech battery is the highest capacity iPod battery on the market and provides 70 percent more capacity than standard Apple stock batteries. It is available immediately for $39.95.

"The sad truth about first- and second-generation iPods is that in many cases their batteries start to fade after about 18 months, and there's nothing worse for an iPod-user than to slowly become unable to access their digital music on-the-go," said Larry O'Connor, president of OWC. "This new ultra high-capacity battery not only replaces the battery that died, but gives the iPod more life than it's ever had before with 70 percent more capacity than the original battery."

The 2100mAh iPod replacement battery uses the same high-quality Li-Polymer technology used by Apple Computer (Nasdaq: AAPL) to make the original iPod batteries. The NewerTech battery also comes with two non-scratching installation tools and a detailed instruction manual to guide users smoothly through the installation process.

"We're huge fans of the iPod here, and we want to make sure that installing a new battery is perfectly safe for the iPod," O'Connor said. "This is why we include tools that allow users to easily open their iPods without scratching or damaging them. We've seen other companies provide inferior tools or even no tool at all and recommending the use a metal screwdriver that is sure to scratch up the iPod. We provide the right non-scratching tools and instruction so customers can open their iPods quickly and correctly for the trouble-free installation of their NewerTech iPod battery."

In addition, OWC and NewerTech announced a special promotion throughout the month of September where customers can get $10 off when they purchase the 2100mAh iPod replacement battery and the NewerTech RoadTrip! FM transmitter for the iPod together. To take advantage of the offer, simply enter the coupon code "HIGHROAD" during the online checkout procedure. The $19.95 RoadTrip! enables iPod-users to listen to their digital music collections via their car stereos and is currently garnering rave reviews from trade journalists and satisfied customers across the country.

A full line of high-capacity batteries from NewerTech for many Apple iPod and Apple PowerBook models is available through OWC. For more information or to order, visit www.macsales.com/ipodbattery or e-mail sales@macsales.com. In addition, the NewerTech RoadTrip! is available at www.macsales.com/roadtrip.

Submitted by: Other World Computing, 9/14/04

Birth of an Industry 1976-77
Bill Kelley details his time with Regis McKenna Advertising, Apple's first advertising firm and particularly his work with The Byte Shops, the early retailer of the Apple One!

Birth of an Industry

Making the Macintosh: Technology and Culture in Silicon Valley
From the site:

"Making the Macintosh is an online project documenting the history of the Macintosh computer. The Macintosh stands at a cusp in the history of computing and Silicon Valley: it brought together (and sometimes transformed) a number of technical and conceptual threads in computing that developed in the 1960s and 1970s, but it also was responsible for sparking new movements in computing. This project collects and publishes primary material on the Macintosh's development and early reception. It draws on the extensive holdings of the Stanford University Library's Department of Special Collections, the personal papers of engineers and technical writers involved in the Macintosh project, and interviews conducted for the project."

Making the Macintosh

This Week in Apple History, June 1 - 6
The latest entry in the continuing series at The Mac Observer by Owen Linzmayer & Bryan Chaffin!

June 1 - 6: Capps Leaves Apple For Microsoft, eMac Goes Public