Top products from r/VintageApple
We found 38 product mentions on r/VintageApple. We ranked the 96 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. C2G 02902 Mac DB15 Male to VGA (HD15) Female Adapter, Beige
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 6
Use your VGA monitor for your MacConnector 1: (1) DB15 MaleConnector 2: (1) HD15 FemaleWarranty: Lifetime
2. PTC MAC to VGA Adapter, DB15 Male to HD15 Female w/10 Dip Switches
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 4
3. Edimax EW-7811Un 150Mbps 11n Wi-Fi USB Adapter, Nano Size Lets You Plug it and Forget it, Ideal for Raspberry Pi / Pi2, Supports Windows, Mac OS, Linux (Black/Gold)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 3
Supports 150 Mbps 802.11n Wireless data rate - the latest wireless standard. Permits users to have the farthest range with the widest coverage. (Up to 6 times the speed and 3 times the coverage of 802.11b.).Power Saving designed to support smart transmit power control and auto-idle state adjustmentS...
4. GEARWRENCH Torx Dual Material Screwdriver T15 x 18" - 80086
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 2
Tri-lobe ergonomic handle to obtain optimal balance of strength and comfort.Size laser etched with part number and size on chrome vanadium steel shaft"Speed Zone" for turning in lower torque applications; Black oxide non-slip tipInnovative dual material handle for comfort and performance
5. Aneew mSATA SSD to 44 Pin IDE Adapter with Case
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 2
Specifications :<br><br> -Fully compliant with SATA revision 2.6 PCI Express Mini Card Electromechanical Specification 1.2<br> -Fully compliant with SFF-8212 specification for 2.5" Drives with 44-pin Connector<br> -Fully compliant with Intel Common Building Block HDD PlatformSupports the following S...
6. 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
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
Makes SD/MMC flash memory card be a super compact, cost efficient, anti-shock, low power consumption, no acoustic noise and fast access time HDD.Enables IT engineers and embedded technology enthusiasts to use SD/MMC card as a normal IDE 2.5" hard disk.Provides an alternative for data storage and tra...
7. TP-Link N300 Wireless Portable Nano Travel Router - WiFi Bridge/Range Extender/Access Point/Client Modes, Mobile in Pocket(TL-WR802N)
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 2
Pocket sized Wireless N router Travels effortlesslyQuickly create a secure Wi Fi hotspot to Share with family and friends; External Power Supply 5V/1A300Mbps Wi Fi speed on 2.4G hertz band for lag Free video streaming and online gamingCompatible with Chrome castMicro USB port for Powering via an ext...
8. RCA Matching Transformer -VH54R
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Converts receiver connection to cable or wireConverts coaxial (75 ohm) to flat antenna leads (300 ohm)Lifetime
9. StarTech.com Assembled DB9 Male Solder D-SUB Connector with Plastic Backshell (C9PSM)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Serial connectorDB-9 (M)Constructed with top quality components
10. Apple Dvi-i To Adc Display Adapter
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Connects PowerBook G4 system with DVI to ADC-equipped Apple flat-panel displaysPermits expanding to a dual-display ultra-wide desktop on a Power Mac G4Highest-quality digital imagesCompact design1-year warranty
11. SanDisk 128GB High Endurance Video MicroSDXC Card with Adapter for Dash Cam and Home Monitoring systems - C10, U3, V30, 4K UHD, Micro SD Card - SDSQQNR-128G-GN6IA
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Ideal for dash cams and home monitoring systemsDesigned for high endurance so you can record for up to 20,000 hours with no worries (Actual hours of video saved less; Up to 20,000 hours for 256GB; 10,000 hours for 128GB; 5,000 hours for 64GB; and 2,500 hours for 32GB)Built for and tested in harsh co...
12. Hosa DBK-110 Synthesizer Controller Cable, 8-pin Mini-DIN to DE9, 10 ft
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Connector: 8-pin mini-din to DE9Length: 10 ftSynthesizer controller cable: 8-pin mini-din to DE9
13. Griffin 2001-ADB iMate/Universal ADB to USB Adapter
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Works through your Macs or PCs high-speed USB portNo external power source neededAllows users to connect any ADB peripheral to Macs and PCs with USB ports.Allows you to continue to use your favorite mice, keyboards, trackballs, trackpads, hardware dongles and other ADB peripherals.
14. C2G 25 Pin to USB Adapter - Connect DB25 Serial & USB 1.1, 2.0 & 3.0 Devices - Perfect for Printers, Cameras, Other 25 Pin Serial Devices
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Quickly convert your DB25 serial device to USB; great for many digital cameras and POSPerfect for connecting a serial device to a laptop or PC's USB portUSB-A male to DB25 maleCompatible with USB 1.1, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports1 Year Warranty
15. C2G Replacement Power Cable For Computers, TVs, Monitors, & More - 10' Black Universal Cord Works With Any 3 Pin AC Power Connection - 18 Gauge Wire (03134)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Replaces lost or worn-out power cords. Universal design works with your PC, monitor, TV, printer, or other devices with a 3 pin power connection.Use this versatile 10ft power cable to reach your gear & deliver safe, reliable power. Perfect for TVs, computers, and other gadgets.Compatible with any de...
16. Clickart 200,000 Image Pack
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Product Description Amazon.com ClickArt 200,000 Image Pak has 200,000 illustrative, photographic, and background images to choose for making your communications creative and interesting. The variety and usefulness of the artwork is useful for both personal and business projects. ClickArt images work...
17. Appledesign: The Work of the Apple Industrial Design Group
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
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).
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
West of Eden: The End of Innocence at Apple Computer
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00295MJHG/?coliid=I1Q8J5K347MYXY&amp;colid=1J9YDKJ5WZ8PB&amp;psc=0&amp;ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Sophistication & Simplicity: The Life and Times of the Apple II Computer https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986832278/?coliid=I1I3Q5B2K8YST7&amp;colid=1J9YDKJ5WZ8PB&amp;psc=1&amp;ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
iWoz: Computer Geek to Cult Icon: How I Invented the Personal Computer, Co-Founded Apple, and Had Fun Doing It https://www.amazon.com/dp/0393330435/?coliid=I3IE3KZUF3E6WN&amp;colid=1J9YDKJ5WZ8PB&amp;psc=1&amp;ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
You'll probably want this book: https://www.amazon.com/New-Apple-II-Users-Guide/dp/0615639879/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1469731613&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=new+apple+ii+user%27s+guide
I love mine, and I've been using Apple IIs for 30 years.
I used this one for a while, works pretty well: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00TQEX8BO
http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-2001-ADB-iMate-Universal-adapter/dp/B000067V8L/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1450570210&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Griffin+iMAte
I have two, and they work great
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/
Thanks for the quick reply, so something like this should work: https://www.amazon.com/C2G-Cables-03134-Universal-IEC320C13/dp/B00005113L/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1498099213&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=computer+cable ?
If you can't find it here's one pretty cheap:
https://www.amazon.com/C2G-Cables-02902-Female-Adapter/dp/B0002J1JAE
You don't need to spend much money on a nice SSD upgrade. They make adapters for M2 SATA to IDE 44 pin. The two products below are what I put in my Powerbook G4. Total costs is $30ish.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0773NJL3W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/Zheino-120GB-Internal-Notebooks-Tablets/dp/B07F8P7VY3/ref=pd_bxgy_147_img_2/146-1722875-0241353?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=B07F8P7VY3&amp;pd_rd_r=38107864-3295-4005-ad7a-33984de41558&amp;pd_rd_w=Ig1Qh&amp;pd_rd_wg=5lIh7&amp;pf_rd_p=3edd75bb-e36e-488e-b666-80dd1a52c658&amp;pf_rd_r=SKYQW2DVMH3FR4QNJMX5&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=SKYQW2DVMH3FR4QNJMX5
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/
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.
The Mac LC can use a regular VGA monitor with an adapter like this: https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-DB15-Male-Female-Switches/dp/B0016OC1J2
I saw a few boxes on sale on eBay and Amazon. I don't know if this is exactly what you're looking for:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ClickArt-Business-Cartoons-1999-T-Maker-Mac-Macintosh-Apple-3-5-Floppy-Disc-/112431470648
https://www.amazon.com/Clickart-200-000-Image-Pack/dp/B00002S9RU
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.
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?
Try this: https://www.amazon.com/C2G-Cables-02902-Female-Adapter/dp/B0002J1JAE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1541120592&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=db-15+to+vga&amp;dpID=416X4KEsUUL&amp;preST=_SY300_QL70_&amp;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.
Long-handle T15 time.
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
Here's the adapter I used: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002J1JAE?psc=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00
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).
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
Yeah, Apple had an official ADC-to-DVI adapter
The problem is that ADC is DVI, USB, and power in one connector