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After lengthy and somewhat casual searching, I've found and purchased (eBay) an accelerator with (critically) a hardware disable for my Amiga 2000, a GVP G-Force 030 with 40MHz 68030/882.

It just occurred to me that, oddly, this will be the first 68030 that I've ever had in the house.

68000, 68010, 68020, 68040, 68060 - yes, but never a 68030.

(Currently using an A2620 14MHz 68020/882/851 in the CPU slot.)

#Amiga #CommodoreAmiga #Motorola #MC68K #MC68000 #MC68030 #accelerators #vintagetech #vintagecomputing #retrocomputing #retrocomputers #eBay

After lengthy and somewhat casual searching, I've found and purchased (eBay) an accelerator with (critically) a hardware disable for my Amiga 2000, a GVP G-Force 030 with 40MHz 68030/882.

It just occurred to me that, oddly, this will be the first 68030 that I've ever had in the house.

68000, 68010, 68020, 68040, 68060 - yes, but never a 68030.

(Currently using an A2620 14MHz 68020/882/851 in the CPU slot.)

#Amiga #CommodoreAmiga #Motorola #MC68K #MC68000 #MC68030 #accelerators #vintagetech #vintagecomputing #retrocomputing #retrocomputers #eBay

🚨 Breaking: the FCC eliminates broadcast TV ownership limits! Because nothing says "progress" like a media monopoly, right? 😜 Meanwhile, IE 11 is still the browser equivalent of a flip phone 📞—perfect for users who enjoy their news like a fine vintage. 🕰️
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/media/federal-communications-commission-scraps-limit-broadcast-tv-ownership-rcna587641 #FCCBroadcastLimits #MediaMonopoly #IE11Browser #TechNews #VintageTech #HackerNews #ngated

🚨 Breaking: the FCC eliminates broadcast TV ownership limits! Because nothing says "progress" like a media monopoly, right? 😜 Meanwhile, IE 11 is still the browser equivalent of a flip phone 📞—perfect for users who enjoy their news like a fine vintage. 🕰️
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/media/federal-communications-commission-scraps-limit-broadcast-tv-ownership-rcna587641 #FCCBroadcastLimits #MediaMonopoly #IE11Browser #TechNews #VintageTech #HackerNews #ngated

1983 : Tandy sort le Color Computer 2 avec 64 Ko de RAM et un Motorola 6809E.
2026 : Votre onglet Chrome consomme 1,2 Go de RAM juste pour afficher une page 404.
Le progrès technique est formidable, surtout pour la RAM. 🕹️💾
As-tu connu ?
#VintageTech #RetroComputing #CoCo2 #GeekLife

1983 : Tandy sort le Color Computer 2 avec 64 Ko de RAM et un Motorola 6809E.
2026 : Votre onglet Chrome consomme 1,2 Go de RAM juste pour afficher une page 404.
Le progrès technique est formidable, surtout pour la RAM. 🕹️💾
As-tu connu ?
#VintageTech #RetroComputing #CoCo2 #GeekLife

I was just listening to ATP Podcast, June 30 eposide, "And Do What?" (I'm a little behind in my listening).

The title is taken from the "Ask ATP" section of the show where someone wrote in asking what three vintage computers the hosts would like, if offered.

Responses were mixed, but early Macs and iOS devices were the main units discussed (and Casey's ThinkPads). Also discussed are those who just collect as an end in itself, and those who actually use these old systems. Getting them online was a big question for Marco.

I know I'm a little older than John, but I was surprised that no Apple II, C64, Atari 8-bits, etc. were mentioned, and I'm looking mainly at Marco who had the most to say about setting them up "and do what" then. How do you get programs onto these pre-internet computers?

I wanted to point out that there are a great many modern devices that make vintage computing much more approachable than the uninitiated may be aware of. I am the sort of collector that is primarily interested in using these systems, once acquired, and I have a room full of them -- most older than the systems discussed in the episode:

https://www.bytecellar.com/photo_pano.html

For most of my floppy-based systems, I've added various flash-based floppy disk emulation hardware and HD/large volume emulation hardware for others. Apple IIe, IIgs, TI-99/4A, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, my Amigas, NeXTstation, DOS 486, Tandy 1000, etc. As well, a few "WiFi modems" (serial to WiFi using ESP32 tech) get passed around to let them connect to my modern systems or the internet directly. There's a great deal of modern, enabling hardware for those in the hobby.

I use these systems quite often. None are my daily drivers, but one or two is usually on, doing something, on any given day. I'm not browsing the web on these, but demos, games, chat clients, data (tracker mods, video, etc.) streaming -- there's even a Mastodon client running on my 5x86 that actually does the TLS locally and supports image attachments.

There's a lot you can do with systems rather older than those discussed on the show, I'm here to say. :-)

#ATPPodcast #ATP #vintagecomputing #retrocomputing #retrocomputers #collecting #vintageapple #hobbies #nostalgia #computers #podcast #floppydisk #harddisk #GoTek #wifi232 #modem #modernretro #ByteCellar #tech #vintagetech

@siracusa @marcoarment @caseyliss

I was just listening to ATP Podcast, June 30 eposide, "And Do What?" (I'm a little behind in my listening).

The title is taken from the "Ask ATP" section of the show where someone wrote in asking what three vintage computers the hosts would like, if offered.

Responses were mixed, but early Macs and iOS devices were the main units discussed (and Casey's ThinkPads). Also discussed are those who just collect as an end in itself, and those who actually use these old systems. Getting them online was a big question for Marco.

I know I'm a little older than John, but I was surprised that no Apple II, C64, Atari 8-bits, etc. were mentioned, and I'm looking mainly at Marco who had the most to say about setting them up "and do what" then. How do you get programs onto these pre-internet computers?

I wanted to point out that there are a great many modern devices that make vintage computing much more approachable than the uninitiated may be aware of. I am the sort of collector that is primarily interested in using these systems, once acquired, and I have a room full of them -- most older than the systems discussed in the episode:

https://www.bytecellar.com/photo_pano.html

For most of my floppy-based systems, I've added various flash-based floppy disk emulation hardware and HD/large volume emulation hardware for others. Apple IIe, IIgs, TI-99/4A, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, my Amigas, NeXTstation, DOS 486, Tandy 1000, etc. As well, a few "WiFi modems" (serial to WiFi using ESP32 tech) get passed around to let them connect to my modern systems or the internet directly. There's a great deal of modern, enabling hardware for those in the hobby.

I use these systems quite often. None are my daily drivers, but one or two is usually on, doing something, on any given day. I'm not browsing the web on these, but demos, games, chat clients, data (tracker mods, video, etc.) streaming -- there's even a Mastodon client running on my 5x86 that actually does the TLS locally and supports image attachments.

There's a lot you can do with systems rather older than those discussed on the show, I'm here to say. :-)

#ATPPodcast #ATP #vintagecomputing #retrocomputing #retrocomputers #collecting #vintageapple #hobbies #nostalgia #computers #podcast #floppydisk #harddisk #GoTek #wifi232 #modem #modernretro #ByteCellar #tech #vintagetech

@siracusa @marcoarment @caseyliss

BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220
(2008)

An iconic experiment in form factor. By the late 2000s, BlackBerry was synonymous with the candy-bar QWERTY design. The Pearl Flip 8220 was a bold departure, proving that enterprise-grade communication tools could also fit comfortably into the "clamshell" lifestyle.

Key Specs & Highlights:
Design: Stylish clamshell flip with a glossy exterior.
Keyboard: The unique 'SureType' QWERTY layout (2 letters per key with predictive text).
Navigation: The classic BlackBerry clickable 'Trackball'.
Connectivity: Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and, notably for the time, integrated Wi-Fi.
Displays: 2.6-inch main QVGA display (240 x 320) + an external screen for notifications.
Camera: 2 MP with video recording.
Multimedia: Dedicated music keys and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The Pearl Flip wasn't just a gimmick; it packed full BlackBerry OS functionality into a pocketable size. The external display allowed you to preview messages without ever opening the phone, which was a huge productivity win for power users on the go. While some purists missed the full QWERTY layout, the SureType system was surprisingly fast once you mastered the muscle memory.

It represents a fascinating era when brands were experimenting wildly with form factors, trying to capture both the professional market and the youth/fashion demographic simultaneously. A true collector's piece today!

#BlackBerry #PearlFlip #RetroGadgets #VintageTech #MobileHistory #00sTech #SureType #1EYEReview

#Tech #Computer #RetroTech #Retro #RetroTechnology #RetroComputers #VintageComputer #RetroComputing #TVCommercial #VintageAd #VintageTech #ComputerHistory #RadioShack #Tandy #TRS80 #ColorComputer #CoCo #1980s

#Tech #Computer #RetroTech #Retro #RetroTechnology #RetroComputers #VintageComputer #RetroComputing #TVCommercial #VintageAd #VintageTech #ComputerHistory #RadioShack #Tandy #TRS80 #ColorComputer #CoCo #1980s

Amiga people: Do any of the new accelerators that work with the Amiga 2000 allow fallback to the original 68000 by way of a PHYSICAL SWITCH or jumper?

I want an accelerator that can be disabled (without using soft-menus to control the state) so that the Amiga is able to fall back to its 100% exact original 68000 state, which some demos require to run properly, due to cycle-precise coding.

I have an A2620 68020 accelerator in my NTSC A2000, but it does not have a physical switch (just a soft menu) and the state gets lost when I juggle that soft menu and the need to also use Degrader to reboot into PAL mode.

Apparently the A2620 can be modified to add a switch, but it's beyond my abilities.

Many thanks.

#Amiga #CommodoreAmiga #Amiga2000 #A2000 #accelerators #amigademos #demoscene #scenedemos #AmigaDOS #MC68K #help #vintagetech #vintagecomputing #retrocomputing #retrocomputers

Amiga people: Do any of the new accelerators that work with the Amiga 2000 allow fallback to the original 68000 by way of a PHYSICAL SWITCH or jumper?

I want an accelerator that can be disabled (without using soft-menus to control the state) so that the Amiga is able to fall back to its 100% exact original 68000 state, which some demos require to run properly, due to cycle-precise coding.

I have an A2620 68020 accelerator in my NTSC A2000, but it does not have a physical switch (just a soft menu) and the state gets lost when I juggle that soft menu and the need to also use Degrader to reboot into PAL mode.

Apparently the A2620 can be modified to add a switch, but it's beyond my abilities.

Many thanks.

#Amiga #CommodoreAmiga #Amiga2000 #A2000 #accelerators #amigademos #demoscene #scenedemos #AmigaDOS #MC68K #help #vintagetech #vintagecomputing #retrocomputing #retrocomputers

Just spent way too much money on Noctua fans...

Must be time to finally finish that Windows 98 build.

#RetroComputing #Windows98 #Noctua #PCBuilding #VintageTech #RetroTech

Just spent way too much money on Noctua fans...

Must be time to finally finish that Windows 98 build.

#RetroComputing #Windows98 #Noctua #PCBuilding #VintageTech #RetroTech

It's nice to have a small screen on the side to watch YouTube videos while you're playing.

How about an old Sony portable CRT? 😼

#CRT #TV #Sony #vintage #vintageTech #oldTech

It's nice to have a small screen on the side to watch YouTube videos while you're playing.

How about an old Sony portable CRT? 😼

#CRT #TV #Sony #vintage #vintageTech #oldTech

ADDS Regent 25 :
quand le terminal n’avait ni disque, ni application, ni DOS… mais pesait quand même près de 17 kg.
Écran mono 80×24, Intel 8085A, RS-232 jusqu’à 9 600 bauds.

T’as connu ?
A lire : https://www.silicium.org/index.php/catalogue/us/adds-regent

#RetroComputing #VintageTech #RS232 #Intel8085

ADDS Regent 25 :
quand le terminal n’avait ni disque, ni application, ni DOS… mais pesait quand même près de 17 kg.
Écran mono 80×24, Intel 8085A, RS-232 jusqu’à 9 600 bauds.

T’as connu ?
A lire : https://www.silicium.org/index.php/catalogue/us/adds-regent

#RetroComputing #VintageTech #RS232 #Intel8085

I'm still having a blast with Quicktake for Apple II from @colin_mcmillen. It's pretty cool (and rather geeky) to be walking around in public these days with a QuickTake 200 in my pocket. :-P

And new features are on the way...

https://www.colino.net/wordpress/quicktake-for-apple-ii/

#AppleII #QuickTake #QuickTake200 #Apple #vintageApple #apple2forever #vintagecomputing #retrocomputing #photography #photo #retrocomputers #cameras #digitalcameras #CRT #floppydisk #vintagetech #tech #modernretro #FujiDS8 #AtariST #ByteCellar

I'm still having a blast with Quicktake for Apple II from @colin_mcmillen. It's pretty cool (and rather geeky) to be walking around in public these days with a QuickTake 200 in my pocket. :-P

And new features are on the way...

https://www.colino.net/wordpress/quicktake-for-apple-ii/

#AppleII #QuickTake #QuickTake200 #Apple #vintageApple #apple2forever #vintagecomputing #retrocomputing #photography #photo #retrocomputers #cameras #digitalcameras #CRT #floppydisk #vintagetech #tech #modernretro #FujiDS8 #AtariST #ByteCellar

Retrofit BlueTooth d'un autoradio CD !

J'ajoute un module BlueTooth sur l'entrée auxiliaire de l'autoradio CD d'un ami ! (JVC KD-G351)

https://video.neliger.com/w/gVdUgAwGd2tkvL1sbwpNVy

#autoradio #retrofit #BlueTooth #retro #retroTech #vintage #vintageTech #oldTech #PeerTube

Retrofit BlueTooth d'un autoradio CD !

J'ajoute un module BlueTooth sur l'entrée auxiliaire de l'autoradio CD d'un ami ! (JVC KD-G351)

https://video.neliger.com/w/gVdUgAwGd2tkvL1sbwpNVy

#autoradio #retrofit #BlueTooth #retro #retroTech #vintage #vintageTech #oldTech #PeerTube

...The CSIRAC! I had seen it once in 2018 but wasn't sure what it was at the time, so I decided to come back and see it again

2/2

#RetroComputing #VintageComputing #ComputerHistory #TechHistory #VintageTech #RetroTech #CSIRAC #AustralianComputing #Macintosh #MacintoshPlus

...The CSIRAC! I had seen it once in 2018 but wasn't sure what it was at the time, so I decided to come back and see it again

2/2

#RetroComputing #VintageComputing #ComputerHistory #TechHistory #VintageTech #RetroTech #CSIRAC #AustralianComputing #Macintosh #MacintoshPlus

Went to the museum today and came back with a camera roll of computing history. The real star is in part 2

1/2

#RetroComputing #VintageComputing #ComputerHistory #TechHistory #VintageTech #RetroTech #CSIRAC #AustralianComputing #Macintosh #MacintoshPlus

Went to the museum today and came back with a camera roll of computing history. The real star is in part 2

1/2

#RetroComputing #VintageComputing #ComputerHistory #TechHistory #VintageTech #RetroTech #CSIRAC #AustralianComputing #Macintosh #MacintoshPlus

Sure I could keep up to date with the rather dull and repetitive news on my laptop, phone or tablet whilst working, but why would I when I have an #analogue tv transmitter and an early 2000's #Casio pocket tv? Somehow the news feels more important on this thing. Why is that? Even the brain numbing 'This Morning' feels important when watched on this thing! 🤷‍♂️🤣
#RetroTech #Retro #Vintage #VintageTech #analog #00s #TV

Sure I could keep up to date with the rather dull and repetitive news on my laptop, phone or tablet whilst working, but why would I when I have an #analogue tv transmitter and an early 2000's #Casio pocket tv? Somehow the news feels more important on this thing. Why is that? Even the brain numbing 'This Morning' feels important when watched on this thing! 🤷‍♂️🤣
#RetroTech #Retro #Vintage #VintageTech #analog #00s #TV

💿 Lecteur CD de l'Armada

Suite à la dernière vidéo longue, j'investigue un peu sur l'état du lecteur CD/DVD du Compaq Armada...

https://video.neliger.com/w/emmmvwtwUjb7hqpvmULw3B

#Armada #Compaq #retroComputing #retro #retroTech #vintage #vintageTech #oldTech #PeerTube

💿 Lecteur CD de l'Armada

Suite à la dernière vidéo longue, j'investigue un peu sur l'état du lecteur CD/DVD du Compaq Armada...

https://video.neliger.com/w/emmmvwtwUjb7hqpvmULw3B

#Armada #Compaq #retroComputing #retro #retroTech #vintage #vintageTech #oldTech #PeerTube

Somebody gave me this (CED video disc player)and a bunch of discs before we moved up here.Played some discs once before we moved then it stopped working after I left it in storage and moved up here. Finally replaced some belts and it finally works. Am I going to keep it? No i really need to get this in the hands of somebody that loves old tech and is better a keeping these things going than me. #VintageTech #CED #Videodisc #80s

Somebody gave me this (CED video disc player)and a bunch of discs before we moved up here.Played some discs once before we moved then it stopped working after I left it in storage and moved up here. Finally replaced some belts and it finally works. Am I going to keep it? No i really need to get this in the hands of somebody that loves old tech and is better a keeping these things going than me. #VintageTech #CED #Videodisc #80s

Using software written in 2026 (by @colin_mcmillen) on a computer released in 1983 to extract digital photos from a digital camera released in 1994.

Apple QuickTake 200 connected via serial to my 128K enhanced Apple IIe (video output via composite to CRT and to LCD via VidHD video card) with "large" volumes mounted via CFFA3000 flash storage card.

The 640x480 camera images (JPEGs) are decoded and scaled for display in the double high-res graphics mode at 560x192 monochrome pixels. Just lovely.

More about Colin's Quicktake for Apple II: https://www.colino.net/wordpress/quicktake-for-apple-ii/

#AppleII #QuickTake #QuickTake200 #Apple #vintageApple #apple2forever #vintagecomputing #retrocomputing #photography #photo #retrocomputers #cameras #digitalcameras #CRT #floppydisk #vintagetech #tech #modernretro #FujiDS8 #AppleIIe #ByteCellar #setups

Using software written in 2026 (by @colin_mcmillen) on a computer released in 1983 to extract digital photos from a digital camera released in 1994.

Apple QuickTake 200 connected via serial to my 128K enhanced Apple IIe (video output via composite to CRT and to LCD via VidHD video card) with "large" volumes mounted via CFFA3000 flash storage card.

The 640x480 camera images (JPEGs) are decoded and scaled for display in the double high-res graphics mode at 560x192 monochrome pixels. Just lovely.

More about Colin's Quicktake for Apple II: https://www.colino.net/wordpress/quicktake-for-apple-ii/

#AppleII #QuickTake #QuickTake200 #Apple #vintageApple #apple2forever #vintagecomputing #retrocomputing #photography #photo #retrocomputers #cameras #digitalcameras #CRT #floppydisk #vintagetech #tech #modernretro #FujiDS8 #AppleIIe #ByteCellar #setups

@gloriouscow I have an O2. I set out to get an Indy, but got an O2. The O2 is cool, but everything I've used it for I could've done more cheaply and quietly and in less space with an Indy. Maybe get an Indy.

Right now the O2 system is on the shelf because I needed space for an Apple IIe.

Here's a gallery of my O2 in its various settings: https://www.flickr.com/photos/blakespot/albums/72157604335087061/

#SGI #SGIO2 #O2 #O2Workstation #IRIX #UNIX #vintagecomputing #retrocomputing #retrocomputers #workstation #computers #tech #vintagetech

@gloriouscow I have an O2. I set out to get an Indy, but got an O2. The O2 is cool, but everything I've used it for I could've done more cheaply and quietly and in less space with an Indy. Maybe get an Indy.

Right now the O2 system is on the shelf because I needed space for an Apple IIe.

Here's a gallery of my O2 in its various settings: https://www.flickr.com/photos/blakespot/albums/72157604335087061/

#SGI #SGIO2 #O2 #O2Workstation #IRIX #UNIX #vintagecomputing #retrocomputing #retrocomputers #workstation #computers #tech #vintagetech

Love in C Minor, Cerrone

#Cerrone #Disco #HiFi #vinyle #vintage #vintageTech

Love in C Minor, Cerrone

#Cerrone #Disco #HiFi #vinyle #vintage #vintageTech

Jurassic Park Computers in EXCRUCIATING DETAIL

https://fabiensanglard.net/jurrasic_park_computers/index.html

#UNIX #IKNOWTHIS #SGI #Sun #Mac #Workstations #movies #films #JurassicPark #vintagecomputing #retrocomputing #computinghistory #tech #vintagetech #entertainment #blog #photo #nineties

Jurassic Park Computers in EXCRUCIATING DETAIL

https://fabiensanglard.net/jurrasic_park_computers/index.html

#UNIX #IKNOWTHIS #SGI #Sun #Mac #Workstations #movies #films #JurassicPark #vintagecomputing #retrocomputing #computinghistory #tech #vintagetech #entertainment #blog #photo #nineties

#Tech #Computer #RetroTech #Retro #RetroTechnology #RetroComputers #VintageComputer #RetroComputing #TVCommercial #VintageAd #VintageTech #ComputerHistory #RadioShack #Tandy #TRS80 #1980s

#Tech #Computer #RetroTech #Retro #RetroTechnology #RetroComputers #VintageComputer #RetroComputing #TVCommercial #VintageAd #VintageTech #ComputerHistory #RadioShack #Tandy #TRS80 #1980s

Caesar III, Julius, et Augustus

Depuis combien de temps n'avez vous pas joué à Caesar III ? La réponse est facile : beaucoup trop longtemps !

https://video.neliger.com/w/jqN9wkDV5o5VfCkfwqPXm8

#retroGaming #retroComputing #Caesar3 #Sierra #retro #retroTech #vintage #vintageTech #oldTech #PeerTube

Caesar III, Julius, et Augustus

Depuis combien de temps n'avez vous pas joué à Caesar III ? La réponse est facile : beaucoup trop longtemps !

https://video.neliger.com/w/jqN9wkDV5o5VfCkfwqPXm8

#retroGaming #retroComputing #Caesar3 #Sierra #retro #retroTech #vintage #vintageTech #oldTech #PeerTube

For your information....

4MB 5v SmartMedia cards are going (on eBay, etc.) today for half their weight in gold.

#smartmedia #flash #flashram #storage #vintagecomputing #retrocomputing #digitalcameras #vintagetech #QuickTake #GP32

For your information....

4MB 5v SmartMedia cards are going (on eBay, etc.) today for half their weight in gold.

#smartmedia #flash #flashram #storage #vintagecomputing #retrocomputing #digitalcameras #vintagetech #QuickTake #GP32

#Tech #Computer #RetroTech #Retro #RetroTechnology #RetroComputers #VintageComputer #RetroComputing #TVCommercial #VintageAd #VintageTech #ComputerHistory #RadioShack #IBM #Aptiva #HomeDirector #1990s #90s

#Tech #Computer #RetroTech #Retro #RetroTechnology #RetroComputers #VintageComputer #RetroComputing #TVCommercial #VintageAd #VintageTech #ComputerHistory #RadioShack #IBM #Aptiva #HomeDirector #1990s #90s

I'm so glad to use again this old Wireless B/G router from Linksys!

I don't know about what "RangeBooster" does (if it does anything) but it was a powerful access point at the time 😺

#vintage #vintageTech #WiFi #retroComputing

I'm so glad to use again this old Wireless B/G router from Linksys!

I don't know about what "RangeBooster" does (if it does anything) but it was a powerful access point at the time 😺

#vintage #vintageTech #WiFi #retroComputing

🚗 Autoradio cassette autoreverse

Avec son look typique du début des années 2000, cet autoradio à cassettes Clarion AB213R est de très bonne qualité !

https://video.neliger.com/w/kNyNhonrX7LJUDfPTW7n3R

#autoradio #cassette #k7 #retro #retroTech #vintage #vintageTech #oldTech #PeerTube

🚗 Autoradio cassette autoreverse

Avec son look typique du début des années 2000, cet autoradio à cassettes Clarion AB213R est de très bonne qualité !

https://video.neliger.com/w/kNyNhonrX7LJUDfPTW7n3R

#autoradio #cassette #k7 #retro #retroTech #vintage #vintageTech #oldTech #PeerTube

Check out what the SO brought home from work today. Her bosses were going to throw it away!! A PowerBook G3 from 1998. This was the partner for an embroidery machine, the window open on the screen is for the program used to setup patterns for embroidering. (She's the machine tech at a local quilt shop) The thing is in amazing shape. Just a few scuffs here and there. Screen is bright and no sign of any damage. There's a small bit of discoloring near the bottom but it's almost not noticeable. Keys are all fine (actual keys, yo), trackpad works great, left/right click are fine. Battery takes and holds a charge. CD drive in the drive slot. Didn't come with a floppy drive to swap in tho. MacOS 9.1 on it. Boots in about a minute.

Unsure what to do with it. She's hoping the embroidery machine it was paired with is still in her shop's storage somewhere, cause she'd like to actually use it as intended. If they don't, it'd be nice to see it get some sort of use by someone.
#Tech #Vintage #VintageTech #Macintosh

Check out what the SO brought home from work today. Her bosses were going to throw it away!! A PowerBook G3 from 1998. This was the partner for an embroidery machine, the window open on the screen is for the program used to setup patterns for embroidering. (She's the machine tech at a local quilt shop) The thing is in amazing shape. Just a few scuffs here and there. Screen is bright and no sign of any damage. There's a small bit of discoloring near the bottom but it's almost not noticeable. Keys are all fine (actual keys, yo), trackpad works great, left/right click are fine. Battery takes and holds a charge. CD drive in the drive slot. Didn't come with a floppy drive to swap in tho. MacOS 9.1 on it. Boots in about a minute.

Unsure what to do with it. She's hoping the embroidery machine it was paired with is still in her shop's storage somewhere, cause she'd like to actually use it as intended. If they don't, it'd be nice to see it get some sort of use by someone.
#Tech #Vintage #VintageTech #Macintosh

The Technology We Killed in the 1960s Is Now Worth $3.3 Billion

#tube #valve #electronics #vintagetech

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ5Zqglap_g

The Technology We Killed in the 1960s Is Now Worth $3.3 Billion

#tube #valve #electronics #vintagetech

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ5Zqglap_g