The Macintosh 128K vs. A Brick
The most unique head-to-head comparison we have ever seen. No...really.
From the article:
"I have noticed that there has been a lot of talk recently about
the uses (or the lack thereof) of the Mac 128K. I have decided to put
forth a simple comparison: The Macintosh 128K versus a standard brick.
In posing such an important contrast, one must look at the criteria.
How fast is it? How portable is it? How attractive? Do you need a disk
with a system and finder to start it up? How much does it cost? Is it
user-friendly?"
Mac/Brick Shootout
Macintosh Prototypes
An article at Folklore.org detailing the evolution of the Macintosh digital board by Daniel Kottke!
Macintosh Prototypes
Apple II Software!
Some handy 8-bit and 16-bit software for your Apple II at SheppyWare!
SheppyWare Apple II Software
Apple Floppy Drives
A page at "Mainly Neat Stuff" detaining more information about the different Apple Floppy drives than you thought existed! Includes a handy compatability chart.
Apple Floppy Drives
Spymac Offers Industry-Shattering Prices in New Online Shop
Spymac Network, Inc. announced it is launching a new Online Shop today featuring industry-shattering prices on its exclusive Spymac products.
New York, N.Y - Spymac Network, Inc. announced it is launching a new online Shop today featuring industry-shattering prices on its exclusive Spymac products.
"We are offering these incredible price reductions as a way of saying thank you to our membership - to show our appreciation for their support during the past three years," says Kevin April, co-founder of Spymac Network, Inc. "As we approach our third anniversary in January, we're looking forward to bringing in new products and services to further our commitment to our community."
The online Shop can be accessed at
http://www.spymac.com/. For a limited time, shoppers can grab stylish gear at blow out prices, such as Spymac.Cases (available in three sizes for Apple's line of notebook computers) starting at $34.99; the Spymac.Pack (for transporting your notebook case and more) for $59.99; or one of the Spymac.Sets (featuring a combination of the coordinating case and pack) starting at $79.99.
Prices on a variety of desktop accessories, including the popular Spymac.iPod stand, and Spymac's exclusive line of clothing, have also been slashed as the company shows its thanks to its growing membership that is fast approaching one million online members worldwide.
All Spymac products have been exclusively designed for Spymac Network, Inc. and are made of the highest quality materials. Each product is stylishly emblazoned with the distinguishable Spymac logo. Shipping is available in the United States and Europe.
About Spymac Network, Inc.
Spymac Network, Inc. (Spymac), a New York City based corporation, has been providing e-mail packages since early 2002. Its flagship product is Wheel, a powerful suite of Internet services for both Mac OS X and Windows XP. In April 2004, the Company launched the Internet's first 1 Gigabyte e-mail service, Spymac Mail. The service sends and receives tens of millions of e-mails each month and is enjoyed by both Macintosh and Windows users. The company is also the proud creator of Spymac World. With more than 855,000 members, Spymac World represents the largest online body of Macintosh users actively engaged in discussion, advocacy, and the advancement of a worldwide Internet community. According to Charles Bermant of The Seattle Times, Spymac's combination of services "could (be) the behavioral template of the future." For more information, visit
www.spymac.com/ or call 1-866-5-SPYMAC.
Submitted by Spymac.com 11/08/04
Apple II Forever!
Version 3.3 of the Apple II emulator "Virtual ][" for Mac OS X has been released.
What's new in version 3.3:
The program now produces the sounds of the disk drives and the matrix printer.
Solved a bug that could assign the wrong file type to a new diskette image file.
Solved a bug in the Epson FX-80 configuration window that was likely to crash the program.
Virtual ][ 3.3
Vintage and Obsolete Products -- Worldwide
The latest update to the Apple V & O list. From the site:
"Apple has discontinued support for certain technologically obsolete and vintage products.
Vintage products are those that were discontinued more than five and less than seven years ago. Apple has discontinued hardware service for Vintage products with the following exception:
Products purchased in the state of California, United States, as required by statute. Owners of these products may obtain service and parts from Apple Service Providers within the state of California, United States.
Obsolete products are those that were discontinued more than seven years ago. Apple has discontinued all hardware service for obsolete products with no exceptions. Service providers cannot order parts for obsolete products.
The Canadian, European and Asia-Pacific operating regions follow the U.S. product list, but make no distinction between vintage and obsolete. When applied to these regions, all products on the list are considered obsolete."
Vintage and Obsolete Products
Digital Retro
The Evolution and Design of the Personal Computer
From the site:
"Digital Retro is a new coffee table book which tells the story behind 44 classic computers of the Seventies and Eighties. This was a unique period in the history of computing when a bewildering array of machines battled for supremacy in a melting pot which would shape the industry."
Digital Retro
One Man's Retro Mac Revival
We dug deep and found this older article by Leander Kahney at Wired News about Devan Simunovich, a one-man Macintosh retro revival movement.
Retro Mac Revival
Apple II News & Notes
Apple II News & Notes has been posted for October. Check it out!
A2 News and Notes
