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Mac Classic Devolves to Icon
Posted by Mark Wilson at 1:51 AM on November 22, 2007
There's little doubt that the Mac Classic is an iconic piece of computing history, but this SattaMac mod is truly, inarguably an icon. Even the most hardened PC users need to grit their teeth and admit, yes, the Mac Classic is an icon. Damn that modder! Damn him!!
From what we can tell, the SattaMac is made from nothing but a Mac Classic and some well-placed black and off-white paint. Granted, it's not exactly ready for operation. But were you really doing anything with that old machine before? Seriously, we're coming by and cleaning out your basement. And kicking you out per your mom's request*.
*We just realised that there probably is some poor, poor reader who really does fulfil the stereotype and live in his mom's basement. On behalf of Gizmodo, we'd like to apologize** making fun of you at every turn for the last several years.
**By "apologize" we mean we both know that the $170 in your "savings account" doesn't justify*** this money-saving venture.
***Seriously though, you're cool. We'll lay off on the jokes**** for a while.
****Jokes about the basement, not your mom. [flickr via gearfuse]
Comments (AU Comments · US Comments)
Gene
Posted November 22, 2007 8:45 AM
Haha! I know Satta. We find old macs on the side of the road and give them to him.
Satta van Daal
Posted November 22, 2007 8:25 PM
thanks gene for pointing this out to me tonight!
thanks for all the comments too .... this piece is just a little stepping stone towards an expo with dozens of painted macs and a lot of extra fun gear and merch -- in about a year. in melbourne .... and who knows ...
SuperMacGuy
Posted 1:02 PM 21/11/07
I second the pillow idea. But it would need to have iPod speakers in it, or a soundchip to go "pong" when I squeeze it.
SuperMacGuy
Fofer
Posted 12:54 PM 21/11/07
Make this a huggable pillow, and I'd buy one for $25.
Fofer
Oldbrass
Posted 12:47 PM 21/11/07
I worked on so many of these things so long ago. When I look at them, my first reaction is, "Where did i put the case cracker?". I remember upgrading the 128's. Then the "Classic" came out and IT had an INTERNAL HD!! Wow! Now where cookin'! I loved those little 20 pound doorstops. Beige is beautiful!
Oldbrass
MINI-Driver
Posted 12:03 PM 21/11/07
The Classic is cool - I still have mine in storage.
Used to carry it to and from work in it's own back-pack - sort of a luggable rather than a portable LOL
The stuff I did on that little B&W screen - awesome :-)
MINI-Driver
flyboy
Posted 11:44 AM 21/11/07
@liquidsoapdispenser:
totally agree,
and I miss my Amiga A500, cheaper, faster, better than a Mac - and true multi tasking, but who remembers that now?
Cute but crap.
flyboy
ideaman2020
Posted 11:44 AM 21/11/07
Beautiful.
ideaman2020
liquidsoapdispenser
Posted 11:27 AM 21/11/07
I'm a little disappointed we're talking about a "Mac Classic" that came out in 1990, rather than the original 1984 Macintosh. Isn't the original Mac an icon, and the "Mac Classic" just a copy of the true icon?
liquidsoapdispenser
omg-ponies
Posted 10:39 AM 21/11/07
Mark Wilson:
The EPA has officially deemed your stream of consciousness as a "Superfund" site. ConEd and Exxon-Mobil will send some engineers your way soon to determine when the PCB dredging can begin.
omg-ponies
Kaiser-Machead
Posted 10:39 AM 21/11/07
@Singlespeed: If only I didn't build a micro planted aquarium for mine, I'd try it out, but my betta's living in such a cool little tank I'll just have to hold off :p
Kaiser-Machead
ANoel
Posted 10:38 AM 21/11/07
I do like the off-white ivory-ness and the black edges appear to be electrical tape - now far too cute to shotput off the 10th floor balconey.
ANoel
cayton
Posted 10:11 AM 21/11/07
I had one of these back in the day, only to have my mother give it away because she thought I didn't use it. And that's why I'm a PC person now...
cayton
cayton
Posted 10:10 AM 21/11/07
color me impressed.
cayton
WilCon
Posted 10:10 AM 21/11/07
Decorative geek art rocks.
WilCon
Davedave24
Posted 10:08 AM 21/11/07
I honestly do have a broken one of these sitting in my basement right now but feel too nogstalic about to throw out, I may finally know what to do with it!
Davedave24
Singlespeed
Posted 10:00 AM 21/11/07
I did a mod of a mac classic back in college. My beta fish Buddy has a perfect home inside his Macquarium! It was a blast to put together. My only advice is to be REALLY sure you tank is sealed! Give it a try dudes. Would make an excellent holiday project.
Singlespeed
superjanna
Posted 5:38 PM 21/11/07
I loved my Mac Classic when I was a kid. Today's iMac just doesn't offer the convenient flat, wide top upon which a cat can sit and bat at your cursor on the monitor that these li'l guys could...
superjanna
macimp
Posted 6:50 PM 21/11/07
I still switch it on sometimes, just to hear the "Beep!"
macimp
skulldriveshaft
Posted 3:49 AM 22/11/07
why fon't the comments work for me???@?!@?@
skulldriveshaft
skulldriveshaft
Posted 3:49 AM 22/11/07
i still have one sitting around - but the keyboard and mouse have ran away - i miss using it and dial-up :]
skulldriveshaft