Monthly Archives: August 2010

DO WANT

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Mike Maginnis

  I was browsing the great photos over at RetroMacCast today when I came across this:     It kind of reminds me of those Apple III key cufflinks that came out a while back.  (Sadly, they seem to be … Continue reading →

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Apple: Touch the Screen

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Mike Maginnis

Here’s a fun set of videos that were captured from a 1984 Apple Kiosk Laser Disc.  Designed to be used in a touch screen kiosk, the disc goes over the latest offerings from Apple Computer, including the Apple IIe, III … Continue reading →

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KansasFest 2011 Announced

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Mike Maginnis

The dates for next year’s “Summer Camp for Geeks”, KansasFest 2011 were announced today.  The annual celebration of all things Apple II will once again take place at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri.  Make sure you mark off your … Continue reading →

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Apple Graphics Tablet

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Mike Maginnis

The pictures of the Apple Graphics Tablet next to an iPad, taken by Ken Gagne at KansasFest and intended as a tongue-in-cheek look at Apple’s design trends, have certainly been making the rounds.  It’s a great photo essay and you … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Trivia

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Mike Maginnis

One of the problems with coming up with a trivia item for something like the Apple II is that it’s been out for more than 30 years.  Quite possibly, everything that can be known about it, already is and by … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Trivia, Round 2

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Mike Maginnis

Okay, this should be an easy one – no chance of a technical inaccuracy like last week.  Everyone knows the Apple /// was a colossal failure for Apple.  Even so, it still managed to make a few appearances on the … Continue reading →

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Got Lamp!

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Mike Maginnis

Jason Scott‘s latest epic documentary GET LAMP arrived in my mailbox this afternoon. Needless to say, life has been put on hold while I delve in. I’ll post a full review later this weekend. For now, I’m enjoying the return … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Trivia

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Mike Maginnis

A quick Apple /// trivia question: what’s wrong with this picture?

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STFU

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Mike Maginnis

  You know, I need to hire a full-time assistant to follow me around all day whose only job would be to intervene whenever I forget who I am and try to volunteer for public speaking, interviews, or anything that … Continue reading →

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