This Week in Apple History, May 16-22 & May 23-31
The latest entry in the continuing series at The Mac Observer by Owen Linzmayer & Bryan Chaffin!

May 23 - 31: The US Festival, Jobs' Failed Coup, TAM, Pirates
May 16 - 22: Apple III & AppleLink introduced, The Woz Gets a Degree

The Macintosh's Twisted Truth
A January article on Wired News by Owen Linzmayer, abridged from his great book, Apple Confidential 2.0!

The Macintosh's Twisted Truth

Apple's Service Source Documents
This should keep you busy over the weekend. Here is a huge collection of Apple's Service Source documents, which were historically distributed only to Apple-authorized repair shops. They are usually very difficult to find online, so get 'em while you can!

Service Source Documents

NewTIL - Newton Tech Info Library!
"NewTIL is based on the now defunct TIL by Apple Inc. but has been substantially modified to fit the specific needs of Newton users who need a convenient access to Apple's Knowledge Archive. NewTIL is organized in a simple hierarchical way that allows easy browsing for relevant articles."

An interface to Apple TIL links, NewTIL is super online resource for Newton Users!

NewTIL

OWC Replacement Battery for PowerBook G3 Firewire and Lombard
OWC AND NEWERTECH ANNOUNCE NUPOWER 'MAXCAPACITY'
REPLACEMENT BATTERY FOR POWERBOOK G3 FIREWIRE & LOMBARD

Powerful replacement battery provides up to 50 percent
more capacity than standard Apple batteries

WOODSTOCK, Ill. - August 24, 2004 - Newer Technology, Inc. (NewerTech() and Other World Computing (OWC) today introduced the NuPower 'MaxCapacity' replacement battery compatible with the PowerBook G3 FireWire (2000/Pismo) and PowerBook G3 Lombard (1999/Bronze Keyboard) models.

Utilizing the latest Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) cell technology, the new 7200mAh PowerBook battery provides 50 percent more capacity than the Apple stock battery for PowerBook G3 Lombard and FireWire models and is available immediately for $159.95.

"The NuPower 'MaxCapacity' battery gives Pismo and Lombard owners even more use out of their laptop without having to recharge," said Larry O'Connor, president of OWC. "Batteries don't last forever, and some people may even just like to have a second battery on hand. The 'MaxCapacity' offers phenomenal battery run time and makes a great replacement whether your stock battery is past its time or not."

The new NuPower 'MaxCapacity' battery rounds out the line of additional NuPower replacement batteries for G3 and G4 PowerBooks, including the NuPower 6600mAh (now priced at $149.95, formerly $159.95) and 5400mAh (now priced at $139.95, formerly $145.99) batteries also available for Pismo and Lombard models.

"These batteries are the 'once you try 'em, you'll love 'em' kind," O'Connor said. "Who wouldn't like more battery life for their laptop? NuPower replacement batteries give users crucial added time as their primary power source when no electric outlet is near."

The NuPower 'MaxCapacity' battery as well as the full line of high capacity batteries, including models for the PowerBook G3 'Wallstreet' and PowerBook G4 Titanium are available through OWC. For more information or to order, visit www.newertech.com/batteries or e-mail sales@macsales.com.

Submitted by: Other World Computing 8-24-04

Newted Community
"The home away from home for Newton users around the world. Bleeding green since 1999."

Newted Community

Apple III at the DigiBarn Computer Museum
This is an interesting page documenting the lovely Apple III computer through pictures and links!

Apple III at DigiBarn

Apple's Garage
Here is a page discussing Apple's first headquarters; Steve Jobs' family garage at 2066 Crist Drive, Los Altos, CA.

Apple's Garage

NewerTech 'RoadTrip!' FM Transmitter Introduced
NEWERTECH AND OWC INTRODUCE THE 'ROADTRIP!' FM
TRANSMITTER FOR THE APPLE IPOD DIGITAL MUSIC PLAYER

'RoadTrip!' an affordable iPod accessory also compatible with most personal audio players

WOODSTOCK, Ill. - August 18, 2004 - Newer Technology, Inc. (NewerTech) and Other World Computing (OWC) today announced the full availability of the NewerTech 'RoadTrip!' FM transmitter, an adapter that allows iPod users to broadcast their favorite audio files from an iPod through a car audio system using the 107.7 FM radio frequency.

The 'RoadTrip!' FM transmitter was first introduced exclusively to readers of the August 6 edition of OWC's "Tips n' Deals" e-newsletter. "Our supply of 'RoadTrip!' transmitters is now high enough that I'm comfortable making it available for everyone so they too can enjoy reliable iPod listening via a car's FM radio for a remarkably low price," said Larry O'Connor, president of Other World Computing.

The 'RoadTrip!' FM iPod transmitter 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 most personal MP3 and audio players. The 'RoadTrip!' is available immediately at www.macsales.com for $19.99.

"The 'RoadTrip!' FM transmitter is a perfect balance of high quality sound and low cost, which allows iPod lovers to play their music through their car's FM radio - any car - any FM radio, with ease," O'Connor said. "In testing the 'RoadTrip!' we found the sound quality equal to or even better than other similar products, but with exceptional broadcast stability - unlike other products that did not consistently provide a good signal to the radio. Many FM iPod transmitters give users a real headache just trying to get a good frequency lock, but the 'RoadTrip!' locks clean to FM 107.7 and doesn't suffer the signal bleed or drift that just takes the fun out of any trip with your iPod."

More information on pricing, ordering and availability for NewerTech's 'RoadTrip!' can be found online at www.macsales.com/roadtrip or by calling 1-800-275-4576.


Submitted by: Other World Computing August 18, 2004

The Low-End Mac Portable Gaming Page
Here is a page outlining which games can be played on older PowerBooks - in particular, the author's trusty PowerBook 1400! Interesting stuff, especially for Chi-Chi, who happens to have just purchased a 1400c on eBay, and is in the process of loading some games right now! (There are other types of software besides games, Chi-Chi).

The Low-End Mac Portable Gaming