What Macs have you always wanted? - Page 5

SomeSwede · Aug 11, 2009, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WardC

Right now...these are what I am *really* trying to find:

• LPGA Japan edition PowerBook 170

• PowerBook 550c Japan model

• Clear case Mac Portable M5120

•*Clear case Mac SE

**all of these are special edition, ultra-rare, I've included photos below. It would be awesome to pick one of these up on eBay.

What is the story behind the transparent Macs and the bizarre PowerBook? Third party modifications or transparency for marketing reasons to show what makes a Mac tick and a PB for children?

Hrududu · Aug 11, 2009, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SomeSwede

What is the story behind the transparent Macs and the bizarre PowerBook? Third party modifications or transparency for marketing reasons to show what makes a Mac tick and a PB for children?

They're prototypes.

yorkshire · Aug 11, 2009, 06:13 PM

G4 Cube.
Apple 1.

Krafty · Aug 12, 2009, 11:57 AM

Apple Cube

iMac G4

sushi · Aug 12, 2009, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WardC

Here are a couple of better shots of that JLPGA PowerBook 170...

That's cool.

I must say that I'm a bit embarrassed in that I've never seen that model in the flesh, per se. Personally I have a PowerBook 170. Just never seen that version.

Time to poke around the old stores in Akihabara and see what I can find.

dmmcintyre3 · Aug 12, 2009, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WardC

Here are a couple of better shots of that JLPGA PowerBook 170...

Looks like it was made out of legos

BlackiBook · Aug 12, 2009, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hrududu

Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh
Macintosh Color Classic II
Powermac G5 Quad
Macintosh TV
Powermac 9600 350MHz
Dual 1.42GHz Powermac G4
1GHz TiBook
Powerbook G3 Pismo 500MHz

Thats about it I guess. Everything else I've already got

Just pulled the Mac TV out of my basement

and I really really want a cube!

cocamouthwash · Aug 13, 2009, 08:07 AM

I've just recently bought a 12" PowerBook G4...which rocks!

But my dream machine would be an Intel version of the same model. MBA doesn't slice it...I want a "Desktop Class" notebook with a 12" screen!

codenamecueball · Aug 13, 2009, 10:26 AM

Developer Transition Kit. I love those things.
Any prototypes >2004

jodelli · Aug 13, 2009, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WardC

Right now...these are what I am *really* trying to find:

• LPGA Japan edition PowerBook 170

My normal 170 PB was a sweet little machine but that is amazing looking.

mperkins37 · Aug 13, 2009, 02:45 PM

Wanted a 3ghz+ machine for 3 years before I got the one in my sig.
My best mac ever...

kuruption · Aug 13, 2009, 02:56 PM

i wanted a clamshell ibook g3 bak in the day n i always wanted a powerbook 12" but now i think im happy wit wot ive got.

BlackiBook · Aug 14, 2009, 09:52 PM

I didnt get the cube I wanted, but I did get a first generation emac!

Nobita · Aug 15, 2009, 12:12 AM

Macbook air with 256GB ssd and 2gb ddr3 memory!

sinigang99 · Aug 18, 2009, 10:37 PM

[QUOTE=WardC;8222727]Right now...these are what I am *really* trying to find:

• LPGA Japan edition PowerBook 170

• PowerBook 550c Japan model

• Clear case Mac Portable M5120

•*Clear case Mac SE

**all of these are special edition, ultra-rare, I've included photos below. It would be awesome to pick one of these up on eBay.

Here you go man....

Hrududu · Aug 18, 2009, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackiBook

Just pulled the Mac TV out of my basement

and I really really want a cube!

Now is a great time to pick up a Cube. I got mine this summer for only $100 shipped with speakers, power supply, and Airport card. I already had a 17" Studio LCD and black KB/Mouse so I've got the full blown setup now. It wasn't more than 2 years ago this would have gone for $350 on eBay.

maestro55 · Aug 19, 2009, 10:09 AM

As far as Mac's that I would put on display:

Apple I
128K Mac
Lisa
Apple //gs (my very first computer)
Macintosh SE/30
Macintosh Classic
PowerBook Duo Dock (my first notebook -- never did have the actual dock though

)
20th Anniversary Macintosh

As far as computers I might have has toys:

Power Macintosh G3
Xserve
Power Macintosh G5

And then what I actually want now:

13 inch 2.53Ghz MacBook Pro (to use as every day notebook)
8-Core MacPro (for Desktop)

Reality:

I will likely get 2.26Ghz 13inch MBP in the next year or so (unless they change the base model which is likely). As for a MacPro, I will likely get a Quad-Core base model at some point in time. Likely will get a couple of nice Dell or Samsung monitors for it.

iPhone 62S · Aug 19, 2009, 10:13 AM

One of these old iMacs:

They just look amazing!

WardC · Aug 24, 2009, 07:50 PM

Another (much larger) shot of this puppy:

pagansoul · Aug 26, 2009, 01:20 PM

I have always loved this design.

three · Sep 5, 2009, 12:49 PM

I got the iMac G4, now I want a cube.

Kristenn · Sep 5, 2009, 07:36 PM

electroshock · Sep 11, 2009, 12:52 AM

Always wanted a PowerMac 7100 signed by the late Carl Sagan with either 'Carl Sagan' or 'Butt-Head Astronomer'.

I don't think he'd have ever consented to signing one, but that's still the Mac I always dreamed of.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notable...ith_Carl_Sagan

macgeek18 · Sep 11, 2009, 05:40 PM

Oh man,um,
PowerMac duel Quad.
Macbook Pro 15in 2.8Ghz.
iMac Alum 3.6Ghz.
PowerBook G4
iBook G4
PowerMac G3
PowerMac G4
Apple I
Apple II
Macintosh
Alum Macbook 2.4
PowerMac G4 duel Processor

iKristen · Sep 12, 2009, 10:09 PM

I would love a G4. For some reason they remind me of the Pixar lamp. Now after seeing pictures of the cube, I wouldn't mind having one

Aug 11, 2009, 06:13 PM	#103
yorkshire macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2008 Location: God's Own County, UK	G4 Cube. Apple 1. __________________ Leeds United > Man United
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Aug 12, 2009, 11:57 AM	#104
Krafty macrumors 601 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: La La Land	Apple Cube iMac G4 __________________ I accept women of all descent. But I'm a hell of a lot creepier around asians. [ twitter : deviant : portfolio : last.fm ]
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Aug 13, 2009, 08:07 AM	#108
cocamouthwash macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: These United States	I've just recently bought a 12" PowerBook G4...which rocks! But my dream machine would be an Intel version of the same model. MBA doesn't slice it...I want a "Desktop Class" notebook with a 12" screen! __________________ French Fries. Original iPhone 8 gb, PowerBook G4 12" 1.5 GHz 1.25 GB RAM
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Aug 13, 2009, 10:26 AM	#109
codenamecueball macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2009	Developer Transition Kit. I love those things. Any prototypes >2004 __________________ Mac mini 2.26GHz; iPhone 3G 16GB; iPod touch 8GB (1st gen); Search before you post: MRoogle
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Aug 13, 2009, 02:45 PM	#111
mperkins37 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ	Wanted a 3ghz+ machine for 3 years before I got the one in my sig. My best mac ever... __________________ MacPro 3.2, 8GB 3x1Tb 1x150GB Raptor 30" ACD, Alesis Multimix 16 FW, Logitech Z-5500
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Aug 13, 2009, 02:56 PM	#112
kuruption macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2008	i wanted a clamshell ibook g3 bak in the day n i always wanted a powerbook 12" but now i think im happy wit wot ive got.
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Aug 14, 2009, 09:52 PM	#113
BlackiBook macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Norman, Oklahoma	I didnt get the cube I wanted, but I did get a first generation emac! __________________ 13" Aluminum MBP, 2.26 GHz, 4 GB Ram; 13" White Macbook 2GB Ram, 8 GB iPhone 3G Check out my iPod Collection!! http://www.flickr.com/photos/bubbadreier/
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Aug 15, 2009, 12:12 AM	#114
Nobita macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: La la land	Macbook air with 256GB ssd and 2gb ddr3 memory! __________________ My mind is beautiful
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Aug 18, 2009, 10:37 PM	#115
sinigang99 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2007	[QUOTE=WardC;8222727]Right now...these are what I am really trying to find: • LPGA Japan edition PowerBook 170 • PowerBook 550c Japan model • Clear case Mac Portable M5120 •Clear case Mac SE *all of these are special edition, ultra-rare, I've included photos below. It would be awesome to pick one of these up on eBay. Here you go man....
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Aug 19, 2009, 10:09 AM	#117
maestro55 macrumors 68030 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Goat Farm in Meridian, TX	As far as Mac's that I would put on display: Apple I 128K Mac Lisa Apple //gs (my very first computer) Macintosh SE/30 Macintosh Classic PowerBook Duo Dock (my first notebook -- never did have the actual dock though ) 20th Anniversary Macintosh As far as computers I might have has toys: Power Macintosh G3 Xserve Power Macintosh G5 And then what I actually want now: 13 inch 2.53Ghz MacBook Pro (to use as every day notebook) 8-Core MacPro (for Desktop) Reality: I will likely get 2.26Ghz 13inch MBP in the next year or so (unless they change the base model which is likely). As for a MacPro, I will likely get a Quad-Core base model at some point in time. Likely will get a couple of nice Dell or Samsung monitors for it. __________________ Happy Holidays!
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Aug 19, 2009, 10:13 AM	#118
iPhone 62S macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2009	One of these old iMacs: They just look amazing! __________________ Don't donate to Autism Speaks. Even more reasons not to donate to Autism Speaks. ...Don't do their walks either.
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Aug 24, 2009, 07:50 PM	#119
WardC macrumors 68020 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX	JLPGA PowerBook 170 Another (much larger) shot of this puppy: __________________ iMac 27" 3.4GHz i7 SSD 16GB RAM Retina MacBook Pro 15-inch 2.6GHz/512GB Flash PowerMac G5 2.5GHz Quad-Core / 16GB RAM / 7800GT Thinking about Apple...
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Aug 26, 2009, 01:20 PM	#120
pagansoul macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Earth	I have always loved this design. Attached Thumbnails __________________ ipod 20GB (before color), ipod 80GB, iphone 8GB Edge, 3GS, 4 and iphone 5, Macbook Pro 15" 2.53, MacPro 2.6, TV 120GB, ATV2, (v5) Nano 16GB, iPad3 64HD, 2011 mini & the last iMac 27".
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Sep 5, 2009, 12:49 PM	#121
three macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington State	I got the iMac G4, now I want a cube. __________________ T H R E E Intel Mac mini - iMac G4 - iMac G3 (2x) 16GB iPod nano [6G] - 16GB WiFi iPad - Sprint HTC Arrive
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Sep 5, 2009, 07:36 PM	#122
Kristenn macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2009
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Sep 11, 2009, 12:52 AM	#123
electroshock macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2009	Always wanted a PowerMac 7100 signed by the late Carl Sagan with either 'Carl Sagan' or 'Butt-Head Astronomer'. I don't think he'd have ever consented to signing one, but that's still the Mac I always dreamed of. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notable...ith_Carl_Sagan
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Sep 11, 2009, 05:40 PM	#124
macgeek18 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Murrieta,CA	Oh man,um, PowerMac duel Quad. Macbook Pro 15in 2.8Ghz. iMac Alum 3.6Ghz. PowerBook G4 iBook G4 PowerMac G3 PowerMac G4 Apple I Apple II Macintosh Alum Macbook 2.4 PowerMac G4 duel Processor __________________ Thinkpad T410i;2.4Ghz Core i3;8GB;256GBSSD;Windows 7 Pro SP1,Mac OSX 10.6.8
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Sep 12, 2009, 10:09 PM	#125
iKristen macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cali	I would love a G4. For some reason they remind me of the Pixar lamp. Now after seeing pictures of the cube, I wouldn't mind having one
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