Is It Worth More Than a Cup of Coffee?
By Robert Lachman
It must be Friday so it’s time for, “Is it Worth More Than a Coffee?” Scott Harrison from Harrysonpics.com sent me these pics of SCSI cables and a Diet Coke. He says, “Do you remember paying up to fifty dollars for SCSI cables and SCSI stuff? I do. Well money was tight then and I discovered Ebay.com. I bought mountains of SCSI and other cables for what seemed ten cents on the dollar! Well today, I doubt the SCSI cable pictured here is worth ten cents!”
I decided I needed to take a break from writing on Fridays. I need some exercise, so I have started, “Is it worth more than a cup-of-coffee, Fridays?” Any outside submissions would be greatly appreciated.
Is It Worth More Than a Cup of Coffee?
By Robert Lachman
I must be Friday. Time for, “Is it Worth More Than a Coffee?” Dorothy Yamamoto, of Tigerbright Graphic Arts & Design, sent me these two photos.
According to Dorothy, “I've got ancient stuff Robert, such as my 20+ year old, dusty HP12C calculator which is still going strong. It's a classic and still being sold. And a favorite coffee cup is also old, a Dodger 1988 commemorative mug celebrating the last time the Doders one a World Championship (sigh). I guess the HP12C has the edge but then again, how often do the Dodgers win a championship!”
Dorothy, thanks for sending in the photographs. I think I will call it a tie.
I decided I needed to take a break from writing on Fridays. I need some exercise, so I have started, “Is it worth more than a cup-of-coffee, Fridays?” Any outside submissions would be greatly appreciated.
Is It Worth More Than a Cup of Coffee?
By Robert Lachman
Jason Anderson, creator of Canon Blogger, sent me these two photos. It’s no secret which NFL team Jason cheers for each Sunday. I’m going to pick the Broncos’ mug as the winner this week over Motorola v325i.
Nothing seems to move faster than cell phone technology. One minute you have the newest coolest phone and then you don’t They always want you to sign up for two years when the new models come out every year.
I decided I needed to take a break from writing on Fridays. I need some exercise, so I have started, “Is it worth more than a cup-of-coffee, Fridays?” Any outside submissions would be greatly appreciated.
Is It Worth More Than a Cup of Coffee, Friday?
By Robert Lachman
Jeff Gamet, author and managing editor of The Mac Observer sent me these two photos. I’m going with the Newton Message Pad 130 as the clear cut winner. How cool is the Newton? Although not a big Apple success, it had some incredible technology for its time.
It wasn’t easy picking against a polka-dotted coffee mug.
I decided I needed to take a break from writing on Fridays. I need some exercise, so I have started, “Is it worth more than a cup-of-coffee, Fridays?” Any outside submissions would be greatly appreciated.
Cell phone photos would work great. I’ll also put the link to your web page so you can get two or three extra page views. Send your pics is today!
Just email me a photo of your favorite coffee cup (a cup of tea also works) and any of your miscellaneous high-tech items that has dwindled in value down to the two-dollar range.
Is It Worth More Than a Cup of Coffee?
By Robert Lachman
My Palm Tungsten E which sold for $199 was one of my favorite pieces of technology. Unfortunately, the battery doesn’t charge any more, which really reduces the value. It’s tough for it to compete against my Apple iPod Touch. The Tungsten did have a nice bright, crisp, high-resolution screen which displayed photographs and my favorite bowling game. Also, you did need to use a stylus and learn the Palm graffiti for each letter, but I think it was faster than typing on the iPhone or Touch keypad.
I decided I needed to take a break from writing on Fridays. I need some exercise, so I have started, “Is it worth more than a cup-of-coffee, Fridays?” Any outside submissions would be greatly appreciated. Cell phone photos would work great. I’ll also put the link to your web page so you can get two or three extra page views. I need some help, the response has been a little underwhelming. Send your pics is today!
Just email me a photo of your favorite coffee cup (a cup of tea also works) and any of your miscellaneous high-tech items that has dwindled in value down to the two-dollar range.
The dancing Mac users (left to right) Robert Lachman, Victor Cajiao, Allison Sheridan, Shawn King & Lesa King
Is It Worth More Than a Cup of Coffee?
By Robert Lachman
Jane Griffiths of Notes From an Isolated City website sent me these photos. I am going with the glass of wine as the winner. It was a tough choice, how cool is the 1970’s Sharp ELSI MATE EL - 1100 calculator in working condition.
I decided I needed to take a break from writing on Fridays. I need some exercise, so I have started, “Is it worth more than a cup-of-coffee, Fridays?” Any outside submissions would be greatly appreciated.
Cell phone photos would work great. I’ll also put the link to your web page so you can get two or three extra page views. I need some help, the response has been a little underwhelming. Send your pics is today!
Just email me a photo of your favorite coffee cup (a cup of tea also works) and any of your miscellaneous high-tech items that has dwindled in value down to the two-dollar range.
Is It Worth More Than a Cup of Coffee?
By Robert Lachman
Jeff Gamet, author and managing editor of The Mac Observer sent me these two photos. I am going with the Mac Plus as the winner. Although, it may just be a sentimental choice, I just noticed one on EBAY going for one dollar with shipping of $24.95.
It was tough to pick against the Smile One My Mac software mug.
I decided I needed to take a break from writing on Fridays. I need some exercise, so I have started, “Is it worth more than a cup-of-coffee, Fridays?” Any outside submissions would be greatly appreciated.
Cell phone photos would work great. I’ll also put the link to your web page so you can get two or three extra page views. I need some help, the response has been a little underwhelming. Send your pics is today!
Just email me a photo of your favorite coffee cup (a cup of tea also works) and any of your miscellaneous high-tech items that has dwindled in value down to the two-dollar range.
Is It Worth More Than a Cup of Coffee?
By Robert Lachman
This Imperial Mark XII Flash camera which was made by Herbert-George Company in 1950’s, from my old-school camera collection, is worth more than a cup of coffee. Ok, not by much. The camera is worth is worth about $15, better than more of today’s technology has fared. The camera uses the discontinued 620 format film which is similar to 120 film still sold today.
I decided I needed to take a break from writing on Fridays. I need some exercise, so I have started, “Is it worth more than a cup-of-coffee, Fridays?” Any outside submissions would be greatly appreciated. Cell phone photos would work great. I’ll also put the link to your web page so you can get two or three extra page views. I need some help, the response has been a little underwhelming. Send your pics is today!
Just email me a photo of your favorite coffee cup (a cup of tea also works) and any of your miscellaneous high-tech items that has dwindled in value down to the two-dollar range.
Is It Worth More Than a Cup of Coffee?
By Robert Lachman
Nothing could beat those awesome Zip Disks. How much more storage space did you really ever need? 100MB Zip Disks seemed to hold pretty much everything. Somehow, technology kept getting bigger and recordable CD’s got cheap. So much for Zip Disks, I’m going with the cup of coffee this week as the higher value at $1.89 from McDonalds.
I decided I needed to take a break from writing on Fridays. I need some exercise, so I have started, “Is it worth more than a cup-of-coffee, Fridays?” Any outside submissions would be greatly appreciated. Cell phone photos would work great. I’ll also put the link to your web page so you can get two or three extra page views.
Just email me a photo of your favorite coffee cup (a cup of tea also works) and any of your miscellaneous high-tech items that has dwindled in value down to the two-dollar range.
Is It Worth More Than a Cup of Coffee?
I know I have an 8mb card for my camera laying around somewhere, but I couldn’t find it. This one is really rocking at 64mb. I am going with the cup of coffee this week as the higher value at $1.85 from Starbucks.
I decided I needed to take a break from writing on Fridays. I need some exercise, so I have started, “Is it worth more than a cup-of-coffee, Fridays?” Any outside submissions would be greatly appreciated. Cell phone photos would work great.
Just email me a photo of your favorite coffee cup (a cup of tea also works) and any of your miscellaneous high-tech items that has dwindled in value down to the two-dollar range. Thanks, RL
