Retro Computing Roundtable

RCR Episode 104

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Panelists: Carrington Vanston (hosting), Paul Hagstrom, and Michael Mulhern

Host's Topic: Think Again

Recently, the Lenovo blog floated the idea of a “ThinkPad Time Machine” -- basically, a new ThinkPad that would take its design cues from the classic ThinkPads of yore: ThinkPad Time Machine?. It would feature things like a blue enter key, a 7-row keyboard, multi-color ThinkPad logo, dedicated volume controls, rubberized paint … even exposed screws.

What “old” design would you like to see in modern hardware? Is there a certain model of computer or device you’d jump at the chance of buying if it could combine original outsides with modern insides?

Retro Computing News:

  • UK computer museum seeks BBC Micro fixers
  • The National Museum of Computing
  • 3Com Audrey
    • Audrey Hacking Wiki
    • Car Navigation System - 1985 style
    • Creating a one-sided version of Conan for Apple II
      • FTP link to Conan folder on Asimov archive
      • Casio “Smart Watches” - Photo Gallery
        • Seiko Computer Watch Fun
        • 45th Anniversary of the announcement of System/370

          • Vintage Computer Commercial:

          • Amiga 1000

            • Retro Computing Gift Idea:

            • Tiny Tool Set

              • Auction Picks:

              • Carrington: Mac Studio Display M4551
              • Carrington: Mac Portable “dummy”
              • Carrington: Mac IIci with box
              • Michael: IBM Internal S/370 Training Manuals
              • Paul: Apple II mystery cable
              • Paul: Eagle computer
              • Paul: Autoduel C64 with tool set
              • Paul: Panasonic HHC
                • see also: Panasonic HHC

                  • Intro / Closing Song: Back to Oz by John X - link

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