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Introducing Macintosh. For the LEGO lovers among us.

Introducing Macintosh. For the LEGO lovers among us.

In 1984, Apple changed the world. They introduced Macintosh computers with a commercial directed by Ridley Scott that is arguably the most famous tech ad ever put on television. This overshadowed another advertisement, a print ad, that Apple distributed called, “Introducing Macintosh. For the rest of us.” For those who weren’t around 30 years ago or who simply love LEGO, artist Chris McVeigh recreated the subject image of the ad for us in epic LEGO fashion. According to CNET: Based in Halifax, Canada, McVeigh has designed custom builds and images for Gizmodo, Esquire Malaysia, and Toronto…

Because Nostalgia Always Beats Practicality

Because Nostalgia Always Beats Practicality

So I was in Best Buy yesterday, iPadding in Cantonese because I like a challenge, when I thought to myself ‘Gee, this form factor is so ugly. Can we get back to basics for a minute?’ Well, yes. Yes we can. SiteHirac presents an iPad case for the gentleman-or-woman who wants to take it back to the day of beautiful, age-stained yellow computer casings – the day of the Mac Classic. And as far as I can tell, this is an actual Macintosh Classic, gutted and retooled into the cutest lil’ iPad holder you’ve ever seen. The lack of home button functionality is disturbing, but nothing a solid half-inch drill bit can’t…

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