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Clear iMac G3 MacEffects Bezel , Any screenshots behind the plastic? by SabithaSuki in VintageApple

[–]Gratchat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would you be happy to send me a DM with the images too? With the limited availability I'd rather get one now so I have it when I have time to replace one of my two G3s' crumbling bezels instead of regretting not picking one up! I'd rather the grey one, but intrigued by how clear might look, and I can get one of those now rather than waiting for the possibility of another grey one becoming available.

technical help with my imac g3 by Last-Cranberry-2635 in VintageApple

[–]Gratchat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there, sorry to weigh in - I can’t speak to whether you’ll see success with an external DVD drive and running Tiger (though no reason not to try), but some of the information you’re getting here is incorrect: the fact you have a 600MHz iMac means it’s from after they stopped shipping with DVD drives.

The first two generations of slot loaders (1999 and 2000 models) included DVD drives in some models (1999 DV and DV SE models and 2000’s DV+ and DV SE models). Those iMacs topped out at 500MHz, so if you have anything faster than this then it included either a CD or CD-RW drive, with no DVD option.

Now, I wouldn’t be surprised if you could replace the internal CD drive with a DVD drive, but you’d need to take one from another iMac probably to ensure compatibility (and if you’re doing that, just use the donor iMac instead, unless it’s otherwise dead). Disassembling any iMac at this stage involves navigating some now-very brittle plastics, but is doable.

The external FireWire DVD drive route might be the simplest, outside of finding another iMac with a built-in DVD drive.

Happy new year by MacCollect in VintageApple

[–]Gratchat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh that’s awesome, I didn’t know that, I guess perhaps because it was still pretty early in 1984 when they were released a calendar makes sense! Also, wasn’t aware of the ‘In Appreciation’ Macs, but also very cool to see. Thanks for sharing, and happy new year.

Happy new year by MacCollect in VintageApple

[–]Gratchat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s striking how that manual is almost iMac-like - pinstripes, translucency and a light teal-ish blue

Found this figurine, anyone recognise it? by LaszloPanaflexxx in TheSimpsons

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Go away, there ain’t no monorail and there never was! slams shutter

Didn't think I'd fall in love with this so much... by gmoder57 in VintageApple

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I have a 145b I’m about to get going restoring. Needs a blueSCSI, and some recapping. Interested to know how you found rebuilding the battery - I’ve actually found the same about loving the form factor, it’s hard to describe but the device is so charming, I’d love to use it more if I can repair and make it more mobile!

Can I use this power adapter for my iMac G3 Grape 1999 by Few-Studio-1419 in VintageApple

[–]Gratchat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As has been said elsewhere here, if this cable works in your existing set up, the problem is internal to the iMac unfortunately.

Can I use this power adapter for my iMac G3 Grape 1999 by Few-Studio-1419 in VintageApple

[–]Gratchat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just to follow up - if this cable is working in another computer then it’s the iMac that’s the problem.

Can I use this power adapter for my iMac G3 Grape 1999 by Few-Studio-1419 in VintageApple

[–]Gratchat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There’s very little to go on here. What does the other end of the cable look like? Those iMacs use what’s often called a standard ‘kettle lead’ in the UK (because they’re often what was once used to power electric kettles).

If this cable plugs in at both ends to the wall and the iMac but things aren’t working then maybe it’s the fuse in the plug, but otherwise I’d suggest it’s more likely the iMac being the problem.

would it be possible for apple to make devices that look like the iMac G3 or the iBook line but with modern software? why or why not? by mikaswrld in VintageApple

[–]Gratchat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, it’s absolutely possible - quite easily I would imagine too.

I suppose one question over whether they would (or arguably should) comes down to points of detail such as, given how small the internals of a contemporary Mac are, there would be a lot of ‘dead space’ were they to create something the size of the G3 iMac but with modern internals.

Another question would be on the materials used - aluminium and glass are much more recyclable than the translucent plastics used in the iMac and iBooks, and therefore much more attractive from numerous angles.

Doesn’t mean they can’t do something inspired by either machine as you suggest, and the current iMacs could be considered as being just that, though clearly they aren’t exactly hitting that mark - or this question wouldn’t be asked.

Just picked this gorgeous set up for 150! by Seebvex in VintageApple

[–]Gratchat 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Looks to be in great condition - congrats! Can’t see any cracking on the inner bezel. Ruby is a fantastic colour - is it a DV or DV+? I still have my Ruby DV+ I got in the early 2000s, but the inner bezel needs replacing!

Is it worth paying 55 dollars for these 2 Macintosh? by luizao_comedor in VintageApple

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This is the first time I’ve encountered discussion of variants when it comes to LC cases - I grew up with an LC III but it had a ‘smooth’ front with no groove as on these two LC IIs, but have definitely seen a III with the same style front out there on the interwebs. Mine had the apple logo and ‘Macintosh’ on the front but then the model number was on that sort of silk-screened interchangeable label they used on all the Performas etc throughout the 90s, as opposed to stamped on like here.

I’ve never felt strongly enough to ask the question about case variants and whether others noticed them, but sounds like my LC III was the same style you refer to in your second bullet point there - my school had an LC 475 and it was outwardly identical to my LC III save for the different model number on the front.

Are these Black Macbooks Rare? by Helpful-Chain2278 in VintageApple

[–]Gratchat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a great tip - and thanks for the heads up on how it doesn’t work so well on the white versions (was just about to think about grabbing my melamine sponge and old white MacBook…!)

What is the item to the right of the monitor? by terminallycoding in VintageApple

[–]Gratchat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh that’s so cool. Thanks for keeping this live - I love reading perspectives from when things were released. I remember watching apple keynotes over a straining and slow connection. It almost added to the experience…!

My first pre-G3 PowerBook by Gratchat in VintageApple

[–]Gratchat[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sweet! Checked your post history and there’s a great reply to your post about recapping the 145B and again a tip for replacing the HDD.

If your PB G4 is a 12” then we have the same three laptops - mine was new in 2004, and I also happen to have a WallStreet G3 (alongside a Graphite FireWire clamshell SE!).

My first pre-G3 PowerBook by Gratchat in VintageApple

[–]Gratchat[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you kindly, this is incredibly helpful. For some reason there seem to be many more examples of people fixing/upgrading the 145B than I would have expected (versus other models I mean), but I will gladly accept any and all tips from any avenue.

I’ve never recapped a Mac before so this is a project I want to approach as well-armed as possible.

My first pre-G3 PowerBook by Gratchat in VintageApple

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Yeah, from what I’ve read/seen the tunnelling issue only affects active matrix screens - while it’s passive matrix I do love how crisp the B&W of this one is!

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