Retro Computing Roundtable

Gather 'round a virtual table to discuss today's news about yesterday's computers. All the latest from the world of vintage computer hobbyists, collectors and enthusiasts. We cover modern day vintage tech events, new developments for old hardware, the revival of retro tech, and many strolls down memory lane.

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RCR Episode 29: June 2012


Panelists: Earl Evans (Hosting), David Greelish and Carrington Vanston

Topics:

  • Howard Cantin interview–Woz’s reaction
  • Apple 1 results
    • Ken Gagne’s article
    • Sothebys listin
  • Retrochallenge
  • Computer History Museum Inducts Ford Sync
    • Computer History Museum exhibit on Google Street View
    • J D Power quality survey results
  • Sweet16 starter kit
    • Sweet16
    • Virtual][
  • Pocket Mini Computer
  • Microsoft Has A Long And Tortured History In Tablets
  • Microsoft’s Surface Tablets: What Experts are Saying
  • Lee Felsenstein Lecture in New Jersey, July 1
  • Malcolm Gladwell: History will exalt Bill Gates, forget Steve Jobs
  • KansasFest 2012
    • Inform7
    • Briel Computers KansasFest workshops
    • KFest mailing list

Old Computer Commercial:

  • CompUSA commercial

Retro Computing Gift Ideas:

  • Carrington: Chocolate Spectrum keyboard
  • David: ZX1 Red LED Watch Drivers Retro 70s Style Digital Display
    • Alt: Green version from Amazon.com, $79.99)
  • Earl: Tony Stark Light up LED Iron Man Shirt from ThinkGeek

Auction Picks:

  • Carrington: Franklin Ace 100 Plus
  • David: IBM 5155 portable personal computer
  • Earl: Netronics Research ELF II
  • Mainframes on Ebay

Intro / Closing Song: Back to Oz by John X – link
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 June 24, 2012  1h42m