I know its not exactly Apple related, but Magic Cap has Apple DNA. The company was started by Bill Atkinson and Andy Hertzfeld, and the original Mac whimsy was evident throughout their OS.
I picked up my MagicLink as part of a bulk deal I made about 20 years ago, along with a pile of Newtons - practically one from each generation - and a lot of EOL Apple parts. Periodically I sift through the Apple stuff and throw more of it out (who ever thought we'd give up ADB or GeoPort?), but the MagicLink was unique and quirky enough that I would power it up from time to time and play around. I really enjoyed looking at something that people in the mid 1990's thought would be our future. It reminded me of the concept drawings of Copland and Gershwin in that respect.
I recently dug through my supply of vintage stuff and out fell the MagicLink. I plugged it in and discovered that it no longer turned on. After a few seconds of inspection I noticed a door on the side that I'd never seen before. Opening it, out came a crusty battery holder with four leaking AAA cell batteries. I guess those had been sitting in there for over 15 years. I never knew.
It was a pretty big letdown. I've been looking forward to getting my home addition finished, and along with that would be a room dedicated to vintage electronics. My Newtons are long gone (and believe me, I wish I still had them) but I thought I'd be able to show that MagicLink off for years to come. I guess I'll have to draw comfort from my massive Apple II collection, along with the Mac SE, IIvx, and others waiting for their time in the limelight.
I picked up my MagicLink as part of a bulk deal I made about 20 years ago, along with a pile of Newtons - practically one from each generation - and a lot of EOL Apple parts. Periodically I sift through the Apple stuff and throw more of it out (who ever thought we'd give up ADB or GeoPort?), but the MagicLink was unique and quirky enough that I would power it up from time to time and play around. I really enjoyed looking at something that people in the mid 1990's thought would be our future. It reminded me of the concept drawings of Copland and Gershwin in that respect.
I recently dug through my supply of vintage stuff and out fell the MagicLink. I plugged it in and discovered that it no longer turned on. After a few seconds of inspection I noticed a door on the side that I'd never seen before. Opening it, out came a crusty battery holder with four leaking AAA cell batteries. I guess those had been sitting in there for over 15 years. I never knew.
It was a pretty big letdown. I've been looking forward to getting my home addition finished, and along with that would be a room dedicated to vintage electronics. My Newtons are long gone (and believe me, I wish I still had them) but I thought I'd be able to show that MagicLink off for years to come. I guess I'll have to draw comfort from my massive Apple II collection, along with the Mac SE, IIvx, and others waiting for their time in the limelight.
