The "Anything Goes" thread

[AdmiralAdama]

Last weekend I saw this apple Bose computer in a shop, not for sale just display. It is from 1996 so definitely got slashed and burned along with newton when Steve jobs took over in 1997. Any one here familiar with this apple model? The guy said it used an old os but didn't know much else

This might be it.

AA
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twentieth_Anniversary_Macintosh#section_1

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[Good karma]

Thanks AA, your link is great, this apple desktop cost $7499 in 1997, eeek

 

[Hayles66]

Thats a lot of money

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[Richard Brown]

Thats a lot of money

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Yes, ouch! I wonder what that is worth in today's money. I expect it's into 5 figures!

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[scifan57]

Remember when cell phones were first introduced? They cost several thousand dollars each and had only about 30 minutes talk time after an 8 hour charge.

 

[Richard Brown]

Remember when cell phones were first introduced? They cost several thousand dollars each and had only about 30 minutes talk time after an 8 hour charge.

Yup, I do remember. We called them bricks!

For a while Ford sold cars with fitted cell phones. The marketing gimmick didn't last for too long.
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[scifan57]

Yup, I do remember. We called them bricks!

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Back then cell phone weight was measured in pounds, not ounces!

 

[Richard Brown]

I think this is the right thread for this.

AVAAZ has issued this warning: -

Details are leaking of a top-secret, global corporate power grab of breathtaking scope -- attacking everything from a free Internet to health and environmental regulations, and we have just 4 days to stop it.





This image, published by AVAAZ, headlines their campaign, Stop the Corporate Death Star. This links to the petition. http://www.avaaz.org/en/stop_the_corporate_death_star/?bFmsrbb&v=17848

I shall say no more.

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[AdmiralAdama]

I think this is the right thread for this.

AVAAZ has issued this warning: -

Details are leaking of a top-secret, global corporate power grab of breathtaking scope -- attacking everything from a free Internet to health and environmental regulations, and we have just 4 days to stop it.

<img src="http://www.ipadforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=24901"/>

This image, published by AVAAZ, headlines their campaign, Stop the Corporate Death Star. This links to the petition. http://www.avaaz.org/en/stop_the_corporate_death_star/?bFmsrbb&v=17848

I shall say no more.

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It can mean only one thing. George Lucas is creating a hologram of Steve Jobs and Apple will rule the planet.

So say we all.

AA

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[Richard Brown]

It can mean only one thing. George Lucas is creating a hologram of Steve Jobs and Apple will rule the planet.

So say we all.

AA

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I thought you would like the big picture AA!

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[nathan the ipad lover]

I just bought a commodore 128DCR off eBay for $199.00 and I will get it next week or so

 

[AdmiralAdama]

I just bought a commodore 128DCR off eBay for $199.00 and I will get it next week or so

I'm curious about the perceived value of old technology and what drives the premium paid for it.

You've mentioned you're a collector. What do you do with these pieces after acquiring them?

AA

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[Richard Brown]

I'm curious about the perceived value of old technology and what drives the premium paid for it.

You've mentioned you're a collector. What do you do with these pieces after acquiring them?

AA

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The BBC is running a series of programmes "Put your Money where your Mouth is" in which 2 antique dealers compete to earn as much profit as possible from items they buy with their own cash. Profits go to charity.

Can you see where this is leading?

Yesterday one dealer bought a box full of old hair cutting and beard trimming items, boxed. He had a customer in mind; a hairdresser who would probably display the antiques in his salon. The old kit was glorious. There was a "Britain Strop" boxed up, gold plated clippers etc. The customer commented "We now use electric, so what do I do with these?" the reply was about creating a great retro display. I think the collection was sold for £300. It was bought by the dealer for £100!

The trouble is, I remember similar clippers being used on me as a lad!

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[goofy8275]

"Put your Money where your Mouth is"

Catchy name!

 

[scifan57]

Who said scooters were slow!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring...lity-scooter-breaks-national-speed-limit.html