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u/Bobby_Marks2 · 6 pointsr/VintageApple

I have an 867MHz G4 TiBook, running OS 9. I do most of my writing on it.

It isn't that heavy, although I guess that depends on what people mean by mobile. I'm not hiking somewhere to setup and work on it, so I don't have an issue. I wouldn't think twice about a bus/train commute with it. It's just a laptop. Doesn't hurt at all to use on your lap, if that's what you mean.

Battery life is poor, but it depends on what you do and how you want to use it. At full brightness and running the CPU for performance, even without crunching I can burn through the battery in an hour or so. But turn the brightness down, minimize everything else that eats power - I can get 4+ hours out of it. If you're serious, you either buy a new battery, or take the time to rebuild your own.

You say you don't need WiFi, but if you do: AirPort cards don't play nice with OS9, and they don't support WPA2 so they don't really connect anywhere even on OS X. What I do is use a USB-powered travel router that basically turns wifi networks into an ethernet connection. Aside from a couple of cables and a tiny box connected when online, it's a really simple way to connect to any/every modern wireless network - I recommend it even if just to surf and download classic software directly to the system. Speaking of surfing: Classilla. You can do quite a few useful tweaks to it, block out ad servers, and ultimately you are able to surf most reasonable websites (Reddit, Google, Mac Garden, anything text-driven or served by the great wiby.me search engine for ancient-friendly websites).

That said, the TiBook makes for a great writing machine with OS9, specifically because it takes that effort to get online and be distracted. Even if you can't get all-day battery out of it, it puts you in your creative space and leaves you alone. Even if it needs cables, or a power outlet. When it comes to writing, the most important aspect of a laptop to me is how much my fingers and wrists like the keyboard, and the keyboard is great.

If you are so inclined, I also recommend a good solid clamshell iBook. They are bulkier and heavier, and smaller screens really bother some people, but the keyboard is without a doubt the greatest laptop keyboard I've ever used (and it's a common sentiment around the web).

u/jellicohatesfish · 1 pointr/VintageApple

Went back to my OP and provided the links to Amazon below for each:

Raspberry Pi (pick a flavor but it needs to have an available USB port. Go for a B+ or Pi 3)
Install tcpser - read the docs and install his update, which has some improvements over the APT version.
sudo apt-get install screen (so you can run tcpser in the background)

Now, the hardware:

This “6 Ft Apple/Mac to HAYES Modem Cable” (Mini-DIN 8M to DB25M) link

A 6-ft DB25M to USB RS232 cable (for the RasPi/tcpser option) link

A DB25F/DB25F gender changer link

Lastly, my command line (insert in /etc/rc.local once you test):

su - pi -c "screen -dm -S tcpser /home/pi/tcpser/tcpser -s 19200 -l 7 -d /dev/ttyUSB0 -tsS -i\&k0"

Adjusting for the actual path to tcpser and desired baud rate. The Plus and SE (therefore, everything else newer than these) can handle 19.2k with no problem.)

Also important: plug in the USB cable and "cat /dev/ttyUSB*" to see which USB interface enumerates - should be 0 - but check and adjust if needed.

What you're doing here is opening a screen session, setting to 19,200 bps, pointing it to listen on the virtual USB serial port, debug-level logging and disable flow control (via AT command). If you want to test without screen (and should), just delete everything prior to /path/to/tcpser.

THEN, if this is all working correctly, you need to launch ZTerm/MacTerminal/etc, set the baud rate to 19,200, ANSI if possible and save. You should be able to type 'AT' and get back a familiar 'OK.' Then it's just a matter of going all 'ATDTbbs.fozztexx.com' to get your feet wet.

I would then recommend looking into installing SLiRP on your Pi, which can provide a PPP stack for your "dial-up" machine (like any old dial-up ISP) but start simple.

Good luck!

u/istarian · 2 pointsr/VintageApple

Technically I suppose any of them should work, but preferably/for best results it should:
-- not be a widescreen
-- have either a 4:3 or 5:4 aspect ratio
-- support at least 640x480 or 800 x 600 or 1024 x 768
-- probably be 17" or less

I have an old Dell 15" flat panel/lcd that works fine (it might be an E151FP but I wouldn't swear to it), however my 19" Samsung syncmaster 914v (ca. 2004) refused to cooperate.

P.S.
I have a Power Mac 6100 with HDI-45 to DA-15 and DA-15 to VGA that is how I know the above. It was a number of years ago and I purchased my mac-vga adapter from some amazon seller. I believe this may be the one:
https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-DB15-Male-HD15-Female/dp/B0016OC1J2/ (SF Cable?)

Here are some pictures I took a year or two ago of the manual that came with the adapter (it's a dip switch model):
https://imgur.com/a/YaWST

The very last picture should apply to the adapter above (Mac <-> IBM, DB-15 to HD-15, 10 dip switches)

P.P.S.
If I had to guess why some don't work it probably has to do with non-standard mac resolutions, different sync frequencies, and possibly sync on green.

u/mrpippy · 1 pointr/VintageApple

Ralink (now owned by Realtek) made several USB WiFi chipsets that had OS X driver support, including PPC 10.4. It uses its own settings app rather than the native AirPort settings so is a bit clunky, but does 802.11n and WPA/WPA2. The devices are super cheap too, $8 on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY

Edimax has 10.4 drivers for newer devices as well: even an 802.11ac dongle! See http://www.edimax.us/html/english/frames/b-download.htm

u/PersonNinja · 4 pointsr/VintageApple

A few weeks ago I was given this Macintosh IIsi, the operating condition of which is unknown. The system looks to be fairly clean, I haven't been able to spot any signs of major abuse. I purchased a DB-15 to VGA adapter but unfortunately the only VGA monitor I have at the moment does not detect a signal using this. When the machine is turned on it makes pretty normal computer noises including pretty normal hard drive noises. I tried booting with speakers plugged in and I got the standard startup chime (not the sad Mac death chime). I think that implies that everything should be working fine which leads me to believe that the video output/conversion is the issue here. Does that sound accurate? If so before I put down the cash for an era appropriate Apple display, what are my options for converting that video signal to something usable on a modern display or a CRT television? Has anyone had success with displaying this era of mac on modern displays?

Any constructive input is appreciated. Thanks for your time.

u/perm2069 · 1 pointr/VintageApple

Yes, I did this with the Clamshell I got a little while ago. I used a SD card to PATA adapter and while it is not lightning fast, it is noticeably faster and runs completely silent - it's pretty awesome.

Got the parts on Amazon, about $25 for everything.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005LFT3MA/

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DGNYXQ0/

The card I used is way way overkill, but I think they have some wear leveling technology in them that will make the thing last a bit longer. It is i chore to get to the hard drive, so I wanted to make sure it lasts a little while before needing to rip it apart again.

Edited to add some links and other info.

u/GeneralissimoFranco · 2 pointsr/VintageApple

I got an Apple IIGS at the Garage Giveaway at Kansasfest two weeks ago, and since then I've been tinkering with it almost daily. I took this photo to show off the IIGS working with my Magnavox 1CM135 monitor that originally came with my Amiga 4000. My IIGS did include an AppleColor RGB display, but after using it for a week I'm not very impressed with it. The Magnavox is more vibrant and puts out a sharper picture, and its built in speakers are a huge boon for the IIGS.

To make the IIGS work with the Amiga monitor, I bought a DB9 connector and a DB15 cable, snipped off the female end of the cable, and after finding the pinouts I made a IIGS RGB to "Almost-CGA" Analog RGB Monitor cable.

I plan on using a manual RS-232 switchbox to switch between my Amiga 4000, the Appple IIGS, and my CGA-compatible Tandy 1000HX so I can have all 3 computers plugged into this monitor at the same time.

u/funderbunk · 2 pointsr/VintageApple

The Apple II has a composite video output - but you need an RF modulated signal for your tv. So, you can take the composite video signal to an RF modulator, like this one. If your television doesn't have a coaxial antenna input, you'll also need an antenna matching transformer, like this one.

u/charonpdx · 2 pointsr/VintageApple

Yes. For the 7300, you need a DA-15-to-VGA adapter. (That is just one of many similar ones you can find. Just make sure it goes the right way, to connect a VGA monitor to a vintage Mac, rather than to connect a Vintage Apple monitor to a VGA computer.)

For the 8100, it depends on which video card it has. The "stock" 8100 used Apple's extremely short-lived HDI-45 display connector, that there was only one monitor for. (As did the 6100 and 7100.) But many 8100s were sold with either the "AV card" which added video input an output as well as a standard (for Apple) DA-15 video port or the "High Performance Video" card (HPV card) which also added a DA-15 video port. If you have either of those, you can use the same adapter I linked to above.

If you only have the HDI-45 port, you would need the HDI-45 Display Adapter first, then the DA-15-to-VGA adapter linked above.

u/makingwaronthecar · 1 pointr/VintageApple

Actually, something like this is pretty much all you need to use your new Mac with any PC monitor made in the last two decades that has a VGA port. You will, however, also need an ADB keyboard and mouse.

u/zombi3gee · 2 pointsr/VintageApple

Try searching for ide instead of ata.

Optimal Shop Secure Digital SD SDHC SDXC MMC Memory Card to IDE 2.5" 2.5 Inch 44P 44 Pin Male Adapter Converter, SD 3.0

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DGNYXQ0/

u/reukiodo · 2 pointsr/VintageApple

I would highly recommend IDE44 to dual-CF adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0036DDXUM/
And either 128GB CF card, or CF to uSD adapters https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07919JWZG/
and Endurace uSD cards https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B984HJ5/ or https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NY23WBG/

u/VoraciousGorak · 2 pointsr/VintageApple

This one damn well better be long enough. I went up to my local hardware store and their longest was 5 inches. When it was insufficient, I decided to not mess around.

u/sovereignwaters · 1 pointr/VintageApple

Just a note that the adapter on Amazon is good for up to 640x480 per the item description. For more options, you can also get one of the 10-switch versions which does 800x600, 1024x768, and higher, which you will probably want for a 6500, unless you're using a very small or poor-resolution monitor. Running OS 8 or 9 will be quite unpleasant on anything smaller than 800x600.

u/hexalellogram · 1 pointr/VintageApple

Would a USB dongle such as this work? The drivers on their website go all the way down to 10.4, but it is USB 2.0. Will it work on the iBook's USB 1.1 ports?

u/Jam_Bam_52 · 1 pointr/VintageApple

Try this: https://www.amazon.com/C2G-Cables-02902-Female-Adapter/dp/B0002J1JAE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1541120592&sr=8-3&keywords=db-15+to+vga&dpID=416X4KEsUUL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
I bought one of these for a power mac G3, it seems to work without any dip switches. I got mine as cheap as 9$ w/shipping because it was "damaged" (one piece of plastic was slightly melted, couldn't even notice). Also works with my LC III, so i think unless your model has some known issue with monitor adapters this should work.

u/acadiel · 8 pointsr/VintageApple

ADT Pro and some floppies! http://adtpro.com

You will need a serial din to PC serial cable to use ADT.

Hosa DBK-110 Synthesizer Controller Cable, 8-pin Mini-DIN to DE9, 10 ft https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000068OER/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_B80ZDb4G5XXED

u/MightyJabba · 4 pointsr/VintageApple

This one by Aneew. It basically just turns an MSATA SSD into an IDE drive that is the same size and shape as a normal hard disk (but much lighter, obviously).

u/AL1630 · 3 pointsr/VintageApple

If you run tiger on it, there's one of those tiny wifi dongles that has drivers that will work. I've used it on this and the G4 server.
Only problem is the slow USB ports.

This is it

u/DL757 · 1 pointr/VintageApple

Yeah, Apple had an official ADC-to-DVI adapter

The problem is that ADC is DVI, USB, and power in one connector