Retro Computing Roundtable

RCR Episode 284: Hammer time

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Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, Blake Patterson, and Kay Savetz

Topic: 1984

Apple introduced the Macintosh and Apple //c in 1984, IBM introduced the PCjr, HP introduced the LaserJet, and FidoNet began distributing mail.

Topic/Feedback links:

  • Apple //c
  • IBM PCjr
  • Christmas 1984: The Great Apple //c vs. PCjr Battle
  • Macintosh
    • The 1984 Superbowl ad (YT)
    • The 1984 Superbowl ad
    • FidoNet
      • fidonet.org
      • FidoNews
      • Subtext (classic Mac BBS with FidoNet support)
      • HP LaserJet
        • LaserJet in HP’s own Virtual museum (warning: QuickTime 5 required)
        • CHM discusses Lisa source code with Bill Atkinson

          • Retro Computing News:

          • SyncTerm
          • Playing with toy interfaces – Rich Gold, Mattel Toys
          • Video Game History Foundation Library opens
          • Storing data on cassette with a modem
            • KCS modem

              • Vintage Computer(-related) commercials:

              • Apple //c
              • IBM PCjr
              • Macintosh

                • Retro Computing Gift Idea:

                • Tiny TV

                  • Auction Picks:

                  • Blake:
                    • Atari SC1224 Vintage Color Monitor (specifically, red)
                      • RDKL Inc’s YT video about this collection
                      • Kay:
                        • Vintage The Microperipheral Corporation Computer Speech Synthesizer?
                          • No, almost certainly a Sofcast Shuttle Communicator
                          • Interview with Michael Darland, Microperipheral Corporation and Sofcasting
                          • Paul:
                            • AnDATAco front panel
                              • AnDATAco
                              • Speech recognition processor for Hero 1 and Apple II
                                • New overpriced belts
                                • ITT 2020
                                • US ZX-81 (auction long gone)
                                  • Timexsinclair.com on ZX-81

                                    • Closing notes:

                                    • Super Impulse Space Invaders (eBay search)

                                      • Other ways to experience this episode:

                                      • a2stream file for this episode: http://lo-fi.rcrpodcast.com/rcr284.a2stream
                                      • YouTube episode 284

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

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