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Macintosh Portable Prototype (clear acrylic case!) [JPG]
While I can say I found it, I can't say I own it. *sniff* 
I saw this gem on eBay a few weeks ago. If I had $1500 to burn, I would have picked it up in a heartbeat. So I did the next best thing: I downloaded the pics.
Prepare to drool:
I saw this gem on eBay a few weeks ago. If I had $1500 to burn, I would have picked it up in a heartbeat. So I did the next best thing: I downloaded the pics.
Prepare to drool:
Wow! I actually drooled on that! (and left a puddle on my desk) but then again, it's early in the morning and I am tired as all get out. So it's more like a comatose drool.
Still nonetheless, Thanks for sharing the pics!
Still nonetheless, Thanks for sharing the pics!
GREAT TOPIC! [
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I've been snagging all the clear ProtoMacPics™ I could get my grubby lil' cursor on for many years! [}
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I'll dig 'em out and post them to go along with the ones I just snagged from your treasure trove! [
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I'll edit them into this post to keep them all in the first few responses. If anyone else has any pics to add, I'll be glad to "mod" them into the spaces I just reserved on this first page no matter when they're posted.
Maybe we should start an entire series of clear & "smooth" ProtoMacPic™ threads? :?:
If no additional PicPosts are forthcoming, I'll eventually delete the dummy posts.
] ]'>I've been snagging all the clear ProtoMacPics™ I could get my grubby lil' cursor on for many years! [}
] ]'>I'll dig 'em out and post them to go along with the ones I just snagged from your treasure trove! [
] ]'>I'll edit them into this post to keep them all in the first few responses. If anyone else has any pics to add, I'll be glad to "mod" them into the spaces I just reserved on this first page no matter when they're posted.
Maybe we should start an entire series of clear & "smooth" ProtoMacPic™ threads? :?:
If no additional PicPosts are forthcoming, I'll eventually delete the dummy posts.
Here are my ClearProtoMacPortablePic™ contributions . . . :scrambled:
Here's a .jpg version of the Mac Portable Exploded View:
cribbed from the DevNote.pdf via Illustrator 9 . . . :rambo:
Here are some Portable Main Logic Board piccies.
Firts it a primitive shot of my Luggable's MoBo:
IIRC, this was a comparison between the first Non Backlit Rev & the Backlit Rev Luggable's MLBs:
Lastly, an auction shot of a RAM Expansion Card:
I'll dig out some more to post later. IIRC I snagged some from the gallery link in the "Italian Group" thread.
OK, gang, let's see what you've got! [}] ]'>
Here's a .jpg version of the Mac Portable Exploded View:
cribbed from the DevNote.pdf via Illustrator 9 . . . :rambo:
Here are some Portable Main Logic Board piccies.
Firts it a primitive shot of my Luggable's MoBo:
IIRC, this was a comparison between the first Non Backlit Rev & the Backlit Rev Luggable's MLBs:
Lastly, an auction shot of a RAM Expansion Card:
I'll dig out some more to post later. IIRC I snagged some from the gallery link in the "Italian Group" thread.
OK, gang, let's see what you've got! [}
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Available space reserved for any other comrade's ClearProtoMacPortablePic™ contributions . . . :scrambled:
Available space reserved for any other comrade's ClearProtoMacPortablePic™ contributions . . . :scrambled:
Available space reserved for any other comrade's ClearProtoMacPortablePic™ contributions . . . :scrambled:
Available space reserved for any other comrade's ClearProtoMacPortablePic™ contributions . . . :scrambled:
Available space reserved for any other comrade's ClearProtoMacPortablePic™ contributions . . . :scrambled:
Available space reserved for any other comrade's ClearProtoMacPortablePic™ contributions . . . :scrambled:
Additional Clear Macintosh Portable Prototype Pics
Additional Clear Macintosh Portable Prototype Pics
Available space reserved for any other comrade's ClearProtoMacPortablePic™ contributions . . . :scrambled:
Available space reserved for any other comrade's ClearProtoMacPortablePic™ contributions . . . :scrambled:
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Available space reserved for any other comrade's ClearProtoMacPortablePic™ contributions . . . :scrambled:
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Wow. Was that a browser malfunction or just enthusiasm? ;^)
Neither: it's a determined effort to collaborate in creating more valuable content within the forum thread format. [}
] ]'>As I said, I can always delete the "filler posts" should further pics not be forthcoming. [
] ]'>And here I thought I'd done twelve filler spaces. [
)] ]'>But they're just imagination, not real.
About 10 years ago someone was selling an LC prototype case. I remember wishing I had the money for it. It was transparent green and pink. It had two floppy drive slots. It didn't include the motherboard, which would have been pretty cool. An LC with two floppies.
Here're a few more pictures, this one is of a prototype MacPro that was also sold on eBay. It has a bunch of diagnostic LEDs on the motherboard for the various components. They flash different colors depending on what they're doing, with identifiers written on the PCBs next to the LEDs. I originally posted it on MacNN, and the actual owner posted some additional interesting information on the unit:
Here're a few more pictures, this one is of a prototype MacPro that was also sold on eBay. It has a bunch of diagnostic LEDs on the motherboard for the various components. They flash different colors depending on what they're doing, with identifiers written on the PCBs next to the LEDs. I originally posted it on MacNN, and the actual owner posted some additional interesting information on the unit:
OK, guys, nice posts, but let's get with the program! THIS THREAD is for Mac Portable piccies/info, especially pic of clear ProtoLuggables! Let's post OTHER Topics covering whichever ProtoMacs of which we've got pics to post!
Meanwhile, I've been procrastinating about posting the Pics of my "Eleanor" that I've saved over the years.
Coming soon: The "Mustang" ProtoPB thread! [] ]'>
If you guys don't mind, I'll "mod" your posts into new topics for other comrades to add any pics that they've gleaned from the web to go along with the ones you've posted. Considering the ephemeral nature of PicLinks, it'll behoove any interested comrades to snag ALL available piccies for multiple Off-Forum BackUp! [] ]'>
Meanwhile, I've been procrastinating about posting the Pics of my "Eleanor" that I've saved over the years.
Coming soon: The "Mustang" ProtoPB thread! [
] ]'>If you guys don't mind, I'll "mod" your posts into new topics for other comrades to add any pics that they've gleaned from the web to go along with the ones you've posted. Considering the ephemeral nature of PicLinks, it'll behoove any interested comrades to snag ALL available piccies for multiple Off-Forum BackUp! [
] ]'>All original LCs have two floppy drive slots. I know this because I have one. If you bought your LC without an HD, then you got a second floppy drive in its place.About 10 years ago someone was selling an LC prototype case. It had two floppy drive slots. An LC with two floppies.
Oooh, didn't know that. Still, transparent green and pink plastic would've been cool. Very 90s.All original LCs have two floppy drive slots. I know this because I have one. If you bought your LC without an HD, then you got a second floppy drive in its place.About 10 years ago someone was selling an LC prototype case. It had two floppy drive slots. An LC with two floppies.
The innards of that MacPro are gorgeous!
I love red PCB's.
I love red PCB's.
I love 'em too! I've got a beautiful red Half-Length Radius NuBus VidCard in my MinimalistDuo230/PB100TestbedDock™.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Clear-case-PROTOTYPE-Apple-Macintosh-Portable-rare_W0QQitemZ220515117742QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3357b9aaae#ht_500wt_1182
The Mac Portable prototype is up for auction again, it didn't meet reserve last time (why bother with a reserve? Just set it to what you want to sell it for.) (11/25/09)
The Mac Portable prototype is up for auction again, it didn't meet reserve last time (why bother with a reserve? Just set it to what you want to sell it for.) (11/25/09)
Has anyone seen the clear eMate? This reminds me of that. Very cool!