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)

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Intro / Closing Song: Back to Oz by John X

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