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If retro-style snaps are worth a billion dollars à la Instagram, what does that say about the value of real prints taken with pre-WWII gear? Reminding us that early cameras were photochemical and shutterless, Kabul is home to two lone holdouts who still practice the 75-year-old art of wooden camera photography. Due to a ban on picture-taking by the Taliban, and then an influx of cheap digital cameras, the number of practitioners of kamra-e-faoree has steadily dwindled. But thanks to the Afghan Box Camera Project, the legacy left by these artisans is being preserved -- not least in the video above. Discover how it all works and then leave the faux-vintage to the hipsters.

Afghan photographers eschew electronics for wooden camera portraits (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 May 2012 14:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're going to warn you up front: what you're about to see is eccentric, puzzling, and perhaps even disturbing. And undoubtedly, it's the fanboy film to end all fanboy films. According to Network World, who managed to get ahold of an internal 'rally the troops' video, the referenced clip was produced with a $50,000 budget and shown to an international sales force at a 1984 meeting in Hawaii. The film, entitled "1944," was purportedly provided by one-time Apple employee Craig Elliott, now CEO of Pertino Networks. The vintage footage shows then-CEO Steve Jobs as Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and the nine minute film drags on to show Apple-clad soldiers lining up to do battle with IBM -- a massive, massive rival in the space during that era. The full watch can be found in the source link below (embedding was disabled), and again, this will absolutely freak you out. Fair warning.

Bizarre internal Apple video shows Steve Jobs rallying the troops against IBM originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 May 2012 15:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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At this point we kind of just expect vintage Apple machines to surface on eBay: just last month we came across a WALT prototype, followed by a Macintosh 128k a few days ago. Now, the fresh face at eBay's auction party is Apple's eMate 300, which is said to be in "good working order" and showing no signs of wear. There's no bidding war going on at the moment, but there is a "Buy it now" option that's got the laptop priced at a whopping $8,500. Of course, you're likely to get your money's worth, with a 25MHz ARM 710a RISC processor, a 480 x 320 display and an almighty stylus pen -- all while being powered by Cupertino's Newton OS. Think this is worth adding to your fancy collector's shelf? We'll let you chew on that while you pore over the sell-off page.

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BBS version of Google takes you back in time, won't hog your phone line originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 Apr 2012 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asciiBBSbulletin boardbulletin board systemBulletinBoardBulletinBoardSystemdial upDialUpflashbackgoogleinternetold skoolOldSkoolretrovintageSat, 14 Apr 2012 15:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/01/texas-instruments-ti-83-plus-review/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/01/texas-instruments-ti-83-plus-review/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/01/texas-instruments-ti-83-plus-review/#comments ImageThe year was 1999. I was pondering all too carefully what kind of threads I'd be wearing come the new school year. But all I could really think about was exactly how much of my styling budget would be blown on some antediluvian piece of technology that -- in my mind -- was no longer necessary due to the invention of the internet. That hunk was Texas Instruments' TI-83 Plus. So far as I could understand it, the "Plus" meant that it had a few extra megabytes of RAM; why you needed loads of RAM in a graphing calculator, I had no idea. At $119.99, it was the most expensive purchase I made leaving middle school, and now that I've had well over a decade to toy with it, it's about time I sat down and gave it a proper review. Join me after the break, won't you?

Gallery: Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus gallery

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Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus review originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 01 Apr 2012 14:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Citing "consumer outcry," Commodore has lowered the entry price of the machine you see above to $1,995. For those of you who paid $500 more yesterday -- well, as least you've got a refund headed your way.

Gallery: Commodore Amiga Mini press photos

Continue reading Commodore Amiga Mini PC revealed: Core i7, 16GB of RAM and a Blu-ray drive

Commodore Amiga Mini PC revealed: Core i7, 16GB of RAM and a Blu-ray drive originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading FujiFilm's $1,700 X100 Black Edition now shipping, limited to 10K units worldwide

FujiFilm's $1,700 X100 Black Edition now shipping, limited to 10K units worldwide originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Mar 2012 08:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Retrode 2 retro gaming adapter brings SNES / Genesis support to your PC for $85 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PlayStation Vita shown running Sega Genesis titles (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading cTrix forges Atari 2600 and guitar together, mesmerizes nerds (video)

cTrix forges Atari 2600 and guitar together, mesmerizes nerds (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In barely enough time to get out of the app store and into the hearts of retro gamers everywhere, the iMAME emulator on iOS has already been erased from iTunes -- just days since its release. Alas, that lack of any official endorsement may have reared its ugly head. Well, it was good while it lasted. Guess we'll carry on saving up for that Vita purchase...

[Thanks Zac]

iMAME app gets pulled from iTunes originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 24 Dec 2011 08:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Gary]

iMAME emulation app hits the App Store, humanity cheers in unison originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appapp storeappleAppStoreemulationemulatorgamegamingimameiosipadiphonemamemobilepostcrossretrosoftwarevintageWed, 21 Dec 2011 21:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple II drum sequencer surfaces for chiptune composers]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/30/apple-ii-drum-sequencer-surfaces-for-chiptune-composers/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/30/apple-ii-drum-sequencer-surfaces-for-chiptune-composers/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/30/apple-ii-drum-sequencer-surfaces-for-chiptune-composers/#comments No, this isn't a recycled news item from the 1980s -- it's 2011, and MJ Mahon and 8 Bit Weapon have just announced the release of the Apple II DMS Drummer, a wavetable-based drum sequencer for Apple II-era machines. The monophonic synth reproduces eight drum sounds like bass, snare, rim shot, hand clap, tom, hat open, hat closed and "lazer," along with a sequencer that lets you plug in up to 16 drum patterns across 256 slots. Seems like just the thing for chiptune composers hankering for a way to make authentic eight-bit drum tracks using vintage Apple hardware. System requirements call for an Apple IIe, IIc, IIc+ or IIgs with 80-column capability and a 5.25-inch floppy drive -- you know, pretty modern stuff. A limited demo version is available, but if that doesn't satisfy, you can either buy it on a floppy for $14.95 or download a .dsk disk image for $9.95. Oh, and neither require a time-traveling DeLorean to go back to 1985.

[Thanks, Seth]

Apple II drum sequencer surfaces for chiptune composers originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>8 Bit WeaponAppleApple IIechiptunesmusicretroSci/TechsequencersoftwarevintageWed, 30 Nov 2011 22:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Commodore USA goes Extreme, stuffs a 2.2GHz quad-core i7 into its C64x]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/03/commodore-usa-goes-extreme-stuffs-a-2-2ghz-quad-core-i7-into-it/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/03/commodore-usa-goes-extreme-stuffs-a-2-2ghz-quad-core-i7-into-it/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/03/commodore-usa-goes-extreme-stuffs-a-2-2ghz-quad-core-i7-into-it/#comments We've loved Commodore USA's C64 computer recreations ever since it began producing them back in 2010. Much to our delight, the company recently outed its third variant, the C64x Extreme. This unit features the '80s flair we've come to appreciate, but supercharged to 2011 spec. Crammed inside its case is a 2.2GHz Intel core i7 quad-core CPU (capable of turbo boosting to 3.3GHz), 8GB of DDR3 RAM, Intel HD integrated graphics and a spacious 2TB HDD. Externally, you'll find a duo of USB 3.0 ports, a triplet of USB 2.0 ports and an eSATA connection, along with HDMI, 3.5mm S/PDIF, VGA and DVI ports for A/V hookups. Best of all, it's loaded with Bluetooth, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, an Ethernet port and even a DVD-RW drive on its side. The C64X-Ex will initially come loaded with Linux Mint 11, and it'll fully support Windows once the company's "retro inspired" Commodore OS Vision becomes available. Of course, the C64x-Ex's blend of vintage looks and modern-day power will cost ya -- to a tune of $1,500. If that's cool by your books, Commodore USA plans to ship orders placed by November 25th before December 15th. Full press release after the break.

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'What Was There' project adds a pinch of history to augmented reality originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iHome's SD63 headphones will satisfy your vague sense of nostalgia originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>audiocansheadphoneheadphonesihomeihome SD63IhomeSd63musicretroSD63sdisoundesignvintageWed, 03 Aug 2011 14:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Broadband claims another: France Telecom putting the kibosh on Minitel]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/25/broadband-claims-another-france-telecom-putting-the-kibosh-on-m/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/25/broadband-claims-another-france-telecom-putting-the-kibosh-on-m/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/25/broadband-claims-another-france-telecom-putting-the-kibosh-on-m/#comments'Tis a sad, sad day for fans of all things retro. In a developed nation dominated by high-speed connections, near-ubiquitous 3G and sub-$€300 computers, it's more than a little astounding that the Minitel is just now being axed by France Télécom. Originally, the aforesaid machine was ordered by the French government in the 1970s "as part of an initiative to get people to share information and, eventually, reduce the consumption of paper." In a bid to rapidly increase adoption, the terminals -- complete with a monochrome screen and bantam keyboard -- were actually doled out to denizens free of charge, with access billed on a per-minute basis. It obviously required a phone line, and things were kept understandably simple; users rarely did more than shop for train tickets, check the occasional bank account and peruse the phone directory. Astonishingly, France's precursor to the internet still raked in €30 million in revenue last year, but the time has finally come to push existing users onto more sophisticated solutions. As of June 30, 2012, "the Minitel will die." 'Course, the service itself will be the only thing shuttered -- those memories are bound to last a lifetime.

Broadband claims another: France Telecom putting the kibosh on Minitel originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Ian]

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New Commodore C64 gets stacked against the original, deemed a worthy successor (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AtomC64xCommodorecommodore usaCommodore64Commodore64xCommodoreUsacomparisoncomparisonsEternalPtahIntel AtomIntelAtomkeyboardkeyboardsretroside by sideSideBySidevideovintageWed, 06 Jul 2011 15:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Fujifilm X100 gets firmware update, 22 tweaks make the best even better]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/24/fujifilm-x100-gets-firmware-update-22-tweaks-make-the-best-even/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/24/fujifilm-x100-gets-firmware-update-22-tweaks-make-the-best-even/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/24/fujifilm-x100-gets-firmware-update-22-tweaks-make-the-best-even/#comments The retro X100 brought out all our kleptomaniacal tendencies when we first went hands-on, and it has since impressed virtually every other lucky soul who's come into contact with its build quality and groundbreaking integration of a big APS-C sensor within a compact body. But, just as you often find in extremely beautiful humans, the camera's brains were slightly haywire: in particular, it tended to forget or confusingly alter crucial ISO, dynamic range, macro and drive settings when shifting between shooting modes. Fortunately though, many of these niggles can now be nuked by downloading firmware update v1.10 at the source link. The update promises a total of 22 fixes and modifications, which are listed in full in the PR after the break. Of course, some annoying issues will remain outstanding with this $1,200 shooter, including slow focus-by-wire MF and strangely buried menu settings. We don't know if they'll ever be fixed, but the next time we get hold of one it'll still be a morality-pounding wrench to give it back.

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What's 75 years old, made of wood, and largely the result of some secret military radar research? The Marconiphone 702 television pictured above, which is believed to be the oldest working television in Britain, and possibly the world. It was tracked down by a collector a few years ago, and is now set to go up for auction on April 19th at Bonhams in London, where it has an estimated sale price of £5,000 but is expected to sell for "much more." That will buy you a 12-inch screen that actually has its image reflected on a mirror in the lid, along with most of the original parts -- only about 30 percent have been replaced to get the set functional again. It can even receive digital channels with the aid of a Freeview box. Head on past the break for a glimpse of it in action.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>auctionmarconimarconiphonemarconiphone 702Marconiphone702oldoldesttelevisiontvvideovintageThu, 07 Apr 2011 14:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Fujifilm resumes production on X100 cameras, new-age vintage is rolling again]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/29/fujifilm-resumes-production-on-x100-cameras-new-age-vintage-is/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/29/fujifilm-resumes-production-on-x100-cameras-new-age-vintage-is/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/29/fujifilm-resumes-production-on-x100-cameras-new-age-vintage-is/#commentsFujifilm resumes production on X100 cameras, new-age vintage is rolling again Fujifilm has a hit on its hands with the retrotastic X100 camera, selling for a whopping $1,200 but still flying off shelves. That popularity resulted in some shortages, and a stoppage of production due to the disaster in Japan made that situation worse. Now the company is announcing a resumption of production, so the 12.3 megapixel compact with a 23mm fixed lens should be hitting store shelves again in the next week or so. Place your orders now, if you haven't already, and get that sepia filter warmed up so that your pictures can look as vintage as what you're shooting them with.

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Pica-Pic brings retro handheld games back to life, purpose to the internet originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Waco's YMF-5D biplane may look like an authentically vintage aircraft from the outside, but it's an entirely different story once you strap yourself into the pilot's seat. The plane is available with a number of different "glass cockpit" options, including the top of the line model pictured above that's outfitted with a whole slew of Garmin aviation gear and other 21st century niceties. Of course, that doesn't exactly come cheap - all told, the full glass configuration runs just over $99,000, or over $500,000 including the plane itself (you can see what it looks like after the break).

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The catch? Well, there was obviously no warranty for these old timers, plus the broken screens or the lack of compatible batteries for some meant that most were more suitable as collectibles. Regardless, we took a $6 gamble with a Sony Clié PEG-NR70 Palm PDA with docking station and boom! It works! Well, except for the battery that only lasts for an hour, but I'll figure something out.

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 Retro gamers, take note -- The Legend of Zelda is back, and this version's more intriguing than ever. From the pits of a mythical, magical unknown lair has arisen an early build of the original FDS version of Zelda, and thanks to the wonders of the internet (along with a few dedicated Earthlings), we're able to break down the differences between the prototype and the retail edition, download the FDS image and pore over the disk scans. From what we've been able to gather thus far, the early version is quite a bit easier to beat than the final build, with fewer enemies, easier money and more gullible partners. Sounds like our kind of place. Hit the links below to nerd out in fantastic fashion.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fdsgamingnesnintendoNintendo Entertainment SystemNintendoEntertainmentSystemprototyperetroThe Legend of ZeldaTheLegendOfZeldavintagezeldaTue, 28 Dec 2010 09:45:00 EST<![CDATA[8mm Vintage Camera app will make your vids look older, more retro, and way, way cooler]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/27/8mm-vintage-camera-app-will-make-your-vids-look-older-more-retr/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/27/8mm-vintage-camera-app-will-make-your-vids-look-older-more-retr/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/27/8mm-vintage-camera-app-will-make-your-vids-look-older-more-retr/#comments You know who you are, hipsters. You're the kind of person who isn't satisfied with merely taking a photo of your Pabst Blue Ribbon with your iPhone 4: you have to make it old timey before you Tweet it, Facebook it, Instagram it, print it out and mail a physical copy of it to your best friend from the third grade... oh wait, that last one's just us. Well, you're in luck: you can now pretend like your brand new, high def videos are also from the olden days, just like your faux old timey photos. The new app, called 8mm Vintage Camera will add dust particles, scratches and age for you in seconds via a fun set of 'unique' filters. Sounds like a hoot, right? It's available for $2 in the app store right now for iOS devices. You know you want it. Video demo after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>8mm vintage camera8mmVintageCameraappappleappscamerahipsteriosiphoneretrosoftwarevintageMon, 27 Dec 2010 16:54:00 EST<![CDATA[60 year-old remote-controlled robot made from scrap parts makes a dramatic, beautiful comeback]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/50-year-old-remote-controlled-robot-made-from-scrap-parts-makes/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/50-year-old-remote-controlled-robot-made-from-scrap-parts-makes/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/50-year-old-remote-controlled-robot-made-from-scrap-parts-makes/#comments This is George. He's a six-foot tall robot handmade from the aluminum scraps of a crashed bomber in 1950. George is remote controlled, and was built by Tony Sale, the same man who recently resurrected the nearly forgotten robotic darling from the storage shed where he's spent the last 45 years or so. Some oil and batteries were all it took to get George up and walking again, and he'll now have a permanent home at the National Museum of Computing in Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire, England. And that's the next museum we'll be visiting, because we cannot get enough of this giant. Tear-inducing video is after the break.

[Image Credit: Geoff Robinson, Daily Mail]

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No, that's not some long-abused handheld video game you've never heard of -- although it is a video game, and you do hold it in your hand. That's a screengrab from Flee, the game which recreates for Android users (version 1.6 or above) the LCD games of the past. In addition to its rough 'n ready look and straight forward game play, this bad boy features 96 levels, global scorecard, tons of music, and -- this is our favorite part -- when you press down on the screen, it simulates the effect of pressing down on an LCD. Not bad for €1, eh? There is also an ad-supported 'lite' version in case you're not ready to make the steep investment. Video, QR codes after the break.

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Flee for Android puts vintage LCD gaming on your cellphone (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Onkyo CS-V645 and CS-445 mini stereos

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Continue reading Tivoli Audio fails to deviate with Model 10 clock radio, still celebrates Tin anniversary

Tivoli Audio fails to deviate with Model 10 clock radio, still celebrates Tin anniversary originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony pulls the plug on cassette Walkmans in Japan, makes epic mixtape originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cassettecassette tapeCassetteTapejapanretrosonysony walkmanSonyWalkmantapevideovintagewalkmanFri, 22 Oct 2010 12:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Microscopic Pac-Man installation makes a play for the smallest part of your heart]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/12/microscopic-pac-man-installation-makes-a-play-for-the-smallest-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/12/microscopic-pac-man-installation-makes-a-play-for-the-smallest-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/12/microscopic-pac-man-installation-makes-a-play-for-the-smallest-p/#comments "Cute" doesn't even begin to accurately describe it. Kotoro "dotimpact" Tanaka, a Japanese design professor, has been credited with designing what may actually be the world's smallest game of Pac-Man. The microscopic installation was recently showcased at the 30th anniversary Pac-Man exhibition, utilizing original Pac-Man hardware, a projector and a microscope in order to blow up a minuscule game of cat and ghost for human eyes to recognize. We're told that it's able to reflect its image through a mirror in order to produce a 1cm square image at a resolution of 1439 pixels per inch (PPI), and users are highly encouraged to screw with the zoom and focus controls in order to heighten the level of difficulty. So, dotimpact... how's about an on sale date?

Microscopic Pac-Man installation makes a play for the smallest part of your heart originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Oct 2010 03:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gamingjapanmicroscopemicroscopicnamcopac manpac-manPacManretrovintageTue, 12 Oct 2010 03:20:00 EST<![CDATA[New batch of Yamaha stereo receivers flaunt retrotastic looks]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/new-batch-of-yamaha-stereo-receivers-flaunt-retrotastic-looks/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/new-batch-of-yamaha-stereo-receivers-flaunt-retrotastic-looks/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/new-batch-of-yamaha-stereo-receivers-flaunt-retrotastic-looks/#comments If you long for the days of leisure suits and Magnum PI mustaches, or are just in the market for audio gear to match your arcade and TV, then Yamaha's new R-S line of receivers might be just the ticket. The R-S700, R-S500, and R-S300 draw inspiration from the audio equipment of the 70s and 80's and all feature minimal aluminum front panels with André the Giant hand-sized knobs for adjustments. Their throwback looks hide modern day goodies like YBA-10 Bluetooth audio streaming, iPod dock connectivity and a dedicated subwoofer output. Power-wise, the R-S300 provides 50 watts per channel of clean power, while the R-S500 and R--S700 scale the wattage up to 75 and 100 watts per channel, respectively. If you like to keep your power and tuner separate, then the similarly styled A-S500 integrated amp and matching T-S500 tuner can also oblige. Slated to time warp to shelves later this October, pricing starts at $330 for the R-S300 and works its way up to $550 for the top tiered dual-zoned and dual remote-toting R-S700. With all the retro love going around though, just make sure your short shorts stay in the attic -- that history ain't quite ready to be repeated. For full details on the line, have a peek at the press release after the break.

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New batch of Yamaha stereo receivers flaunt retrotastic looks originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Oct 2010 23:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>A-S500AS500bluetoothhome audioHomeAudiointegrated ampintegrated amplifierIntegratedAmpIntegratedAmplifierR-S300R-S500R-S700receiversRetroRS300RS500RS700stereo receiverStereoReceiverstereosT-S500TS500tunertunersvintageyamahayamaha a-s500Yamaha audioyamaha r-s300yamaha r-s500yamaha R-S700Yamaha receiversyamaha t-s500YamahaA-s500YamahaAudioYamahaR-s300YamahaR-s500YamahaR-s700YamahaReceiversYamahaT-s500Wed, 06 Oct 2010 23:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Porsche stuffs modern NAV into retro radio, tips hat to loyal 911 owners]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/22/porsche-stuffs-modern-nav-into-retro-radio-tips-hat-to-loyal-91/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/22/porsche-stuffs-modern-nav-into-retro-radio-tips-hat-to-loyal-91/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/22/porsche-stuffs-modern-nav-into-retro-radio-tips-hat-to-loyal-91/#comments
 Porsche knows better than anyone that it'll take a miracle for owners of many older 911s to upgrade, so rather than crying over it, it's figuring out a new way to milk stale customers. The head unit you see above is described as the "Classic Radio Navigation System," and apparently, it's designed to fit within the dashes of 911 motorcars built between 1963 and 1977. In short, it offers a modern-day navigation experience within a radio that still fits the motif of those gorgeous pieces of iron, and at €595 ($776), it shouldn't be a tough sell to any true collector. Word on the street has it that it'll hit Porsche dealers next month, ensuring that you'll finally be able to make that Thanksgiving jaunt to grandmother's house without getting turned around. Now, if only we knew what kind of mapping software it'll ship with...

Porsche stuffs modern NAV into retro radio, tips hat to loyal 911 owners originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 02:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>911automobilegpshead unitHeadUnitnavnavigationPorschePorsche 911Porsche911radioretrostereovintageWed, 22 Sep 2010 02:53:00 EST<![CDATA[SiMo BoomCase vintage suitcase speaker rocks your androgynous hair style]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/22/simo-boomcase-vintage-suitcase-speaker-rocks-your-androgynous-ha/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/22/simo-boomcase-vintage-suitcase-speaker-rocks-your-androgynous-ha/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/22/simo-boomcase-vintage-suitcase-speaker-rocks-your-androgynous-ha/#comments Lube up the fixie and adjust your oversized glasses kids, the perfect hipster accessory for your journey of ironic self destruction has arrived. Created by the San Francisco-based Mr. SiMo, BoomCase is a series of portable speakers with batteries and headphone jacks pieced together from vintage suitcases. The one-of-a-kind case above features two main speakers and a top-side tweeter bunged into an old Samsonsite. The 8-pound case pushes a total of 30 Watts for up to 10 hours off an internal rechargeable battery when fed audio from your portable device's headphone jack. $295, that's how much. And for $20 more, Mr. SiMo will integrate a USB charger. Check the gallery for other variations although only the case above is currently for sale.

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SiMo BoomCase vintage suitcase speaker rocks your androgynous hair style originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 01:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>boomboxboomcaseetsyluggagemodmr simomr. simoMr.SimoMrSimoretrosimospeakersuitcasevintageWed, 22 Sep 2010 01:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Canon 5D Mark II goes back in time with circa-1908 lens]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/21/canon-5d-mark-ii-goes-back-in-time-with-circa-1908-lens/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/21/canon-5d-mark-ii-goes-back-in-time-with-circa-1908-lens/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/21/canon-5d-mark-ii-goes-back-in-time-with-circa-1908-lens/#comments
Old camera lenses being re-purposed on modern DSLRs is hardly anything new, but Canon 5D Mark II user Timor Civan's latest bit of kit is anything but common. He came into the possession of a circa 1908 Wollensak 35mm F5.0 Cine-Velostigmat lens (for a hand-cranked film camera) by way of a Russian lens technician described as a "mad scientist," who also managed to fit the lens to the 5D after about six hours of work. Needless to say, the results speak for themselves. Hit up the source link below for a collection of samples, and a closer look at the lens itself.

Canon 5D Mark II goes back in time with circa-1908 lens originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5d5d mark II5d mkii5dMarkIi5dMkiicamera lensCameraLenscanoncanon 5d mark iicanon eos 5dcanon eos 5d mark iiCanon5dMarkIiCanonEos5dCanonEos5dMarkIilensoldvintagevintage lensVintageLensWollensakTue, 21 Sep 2010 10:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Crosley goes way back, way forward with battery-powered USB turntable]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/18/crosley-goes-way-back-way-forward-with-battery-powered-usb-turn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/18/crosley-goes-way-back-way-forward-with-battery-powered-usb-turn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/18/crosley-goes-way-back-way-forward-with-battery-powered-usb-turn/#commentsStill wondering what to get the guy that just so happens to have everything, including (but not limited to) a 1920's style Bluetooth headset? Found. Crosley Radio has just introduced what's possibly the most awesome nugget of retro goodness in the year 2010 AD, the Revolution CR6002. Believe it or not, the object you're gawking at there on the right is actually a battery-powered, USB-enabled turntable. It's quite obviously designed for travel, but it's purportedly capable of spinning the 33 1/3 and 45 RPM records that your pop is so fond of. Furthermore, it's capable of tuning into your fav FM radio station, and the USB interface enables analog-to-digital transfers for keeping those vinyls in a much safer place. Hit the source link if you're ready to wave goodbye to $149.95, or hit that Vimeo vid if you still need convincing.

Continue reading Crosley goes way back, way forward with battery-powered USB turntable

Crosley goes way back, way forward with battery-powered USB turntable originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Sep 2010 23:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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