![]() Females are biologically built to be smaller than men. The demographic for iPhone users tend to be female. Using the same materials as before, Apple decided to upgrade the phone’s size in order to compete with the smartphone market, where the average smartphone is nearly 4.86 inches! The Cupertino giant already had a comfortable phone, but upgrading to a 4.7″ and a 5.5″ screen size may have been a bad move. The 5s had a stellar design and feel in hand, even though what was behind the hood was lacking. For starters, Apple retained the same design as the iPhone 5s, albeit the ‘slightly more curved’ edges. After booting into Raspbian Linux the user can run either the Mini vMac or LisaEM emulators and experience early 1980s computing in all its glory.I think they did. Co-created by Charles Mangin (of RetroConnector) and Adam Sommerfield as a way to keep the Macintosh XL ( aka Lisa 2) computer alive for younger generations, this tiny gem contains a Raspberry Pi computer inside another 3D printed case (Lisa 1 or Lisa 2/Mac XL versions avaialble). This little replica has fooled several visitors to the Mac Museum while sitting on the computer speaker next to my iMac.Īnd last but not least, the PiXL is a working Lisa emulator. Slide in an iPod and pull up the clock app for a quick check of the time, or add a few photos of old Mac desktops for a realistic vintage look. What I call my nanoMac is a 3D printed classic Mac from RetroConnector containing a dock and USB charging cable for the 6th generation (square) iPod nano. Miniature Macs (or other Apple products) can also be actual tiny working computers. Jonathan Zufi’s great book Iconic serves as a fitting base for these rather iconic models. The larger box reads IMAX on the top instead of iMac (which is actually just a different company’s trademark infraction). The Mavericks desktop graphics are accurate, and I love the fact that the product boxes were included. These are simple flat plastic parts with decals, not nearly as detailed as the mini iMacs or Performa, but still quite cute in their own way. Here’s another set of dollhouse computers, a tiny little aluminum iMac and a Retina MacBook Pro. Today 1/12 scale seems to be the format of choice for doll house replicas, at least those I found on eBay. American Girl dolls were popular for years, and these mini Performas are regularly available on eBay. The details are pretty accurate on this model, down to the colored Apple logos, ventilation lines and included miniature mouse pad. ![]() The mouse and keyboard are clickable, and after inserting a battery you can cycle through various different screens. Back in 1996 the American Girl doll company brought out this miniature replica Macintosh Performa, available complete with computer desk and chair. Strangely, flat panel iMacs never seem to have caught on among the underground replica alarm clock industry.Īnother popular category of mini Macs are doll house computers. Of course I now need to obtain all colors and styles of iMac alarm clocks available. Few units were sold, and as a consequence this little iClock has become one of the more rare Apple collectibles. ![]() So well in fact that Apple forced Timex to stop production and had existing products pulled off the shelves (it must have been a massive midnight drugstore raid). Safe to say these puppies were not sold as accessories in any actual Apple Stores.Īmong the most accurate replicas were the Timex iMac alarm clocks made in 1999, which really do mirror the shape and colors of the second generation iMac DV slot loading models quite well. Quality varied and useability was mixed, but they are cute as can be. Several vendors brought out combinations of alarm clocks, radios, calculators and probably a pencil sharpener or two for good measure. Apparently they also made good bedside accessories. Starting back in 1998, the iconic fruit-colored computers started the Mac’s resurgence under Steve Jobs. Some of the most popular seem to be iMac Alarm Clocks. I was surprised to learn that many miniature Macs of different types and sizes exist. I don’t want to move, but the collecting urge still burns hot, so I’ve started to downsize my Macs – literally! Welcome to the growing Miniature Mac Museum. Two bedrooms, half my living room (home office) and half the attic are taken up by Mac equipment, spare parts, memorabilia, etc. As an active collector I suffer from the ailment which eventually affects most people who have this hobby: I am running out of space.
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