There have been some interesting new developments in the Apple II community recently. You may have noticed we haven’t reported on them. I apologize for that, but my time has been constrained with family, work and other responsibilities and obligations that have left me with precious little time for my Apple II hobby. Effective immediately, […]
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Posted inGeneral, Programming, Software
VNCView GS updated to v1.0
Stephen Heumann has updated VNCView GS to v1.0. The update includes optimized raw pixel decoding routines, meaning raw pixels can be decoded and displayed incrementally while receiving data and there is now an added option to tune Marinetti for high throughput. This software allows an Apple IIgs to connect over a network to any computer […]
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ByteBoosters adds new Transwarp GS enhancements to product line
ByteBoosters is now selling via eBay, two new Transwarp GS enhancements. High-speed 32KB DarkCache Card to replace the standard 8KB cache piggyback on the Transwarp GS. It uses the fastest SRAMS (8ns) available. $44.44 USD plus shipping – click picture for eBay listing. Complete GAL ICs replacement set, same high using the latest hardware revision […]
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Manila Gear introduces the Apple IIGS VGA Adapter
Mountain View, CA, August 26, 2016 – Manila Gear, makers of the 4soniq quadraphonic sound card for the Apple IIGS, today announced the Apple IIGS VGA Adapter. The adapter lets you connect your Apple IIGS to a VGA monitor that supports 15 kHz. It consists of a DA-15 to DE-15 adapter with an integrated sync […]
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Pics from Apple II Festival France 2016
Thanks to Stephane Briancourt, we can see pictures from France’s premier Apple II retro-computing event. Check out the gallery here:
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Another prototype in the works from Fabrice Montupet, TI D-VDP9929A graphics card
Remember the Dual Mockingboard card we posted earlier and now want so badly? Check out the latest from Fabrice Montupet! New video modes! Sprites! Colors galore!
Posted inEvents, General, Nostalgia & Preservation, People
Happy 66th Birthday Woz!
It’s Steve Wozniak’s Birthday today!
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A2Heaven announces availability of Apple II Midi card (Passport clone)
A2Heaven.com’s Apple II Midi Passport clone card, only USD $80. Click pic for more info.
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Ian Kim’s SD-MIDI Passport compatible card
Ian Kim is a card building machine. Click the pic for more information.
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A2Heaven.com releases new 8MB IIGS RAM card
Run your Apple IIGS with 8MB Battery Backup RAM or using a ROM Disk and ROM Tools? Yes, it’s now possible! The WhiteRAM 8MB will be available very soon now on A2Heaven.com for the low introductory price of USD $89.99 including shipping to anywhere in the solar system. Unique features are: Specifications: