kootenaymac
a western Canada source for secondhand Macintosh computers: early Intels, legacy PowerPC iMacs, laptops, towers and eMacs plus Applewear ads, t-shirts, posters, computer tips and links, high tech collectibles and vintage Apple memorabilia
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Quicksilver PowerMac G4 black promo banner
This is a very finely woven black Apple PowerMac G4 Quicksilver promotional banner. It measures 2 feet wide and over 5 feet tall with sewn-in rod hanging pockets on both ends. This highly collectible Apple banner has never been displayed, hung or handled except to take this photo.It is printed on one side, with the words PowerMac G4 below the Quicksilver graphic and the Apple and Think Different logo near the bottom of the banner. On the back bottom edge are the Apple copyright dated 2001 and the part number L14426A. It is reasonably priced at $85 and is available for local pick-up or mailing. To inquire contact Dave via kootenaymac.tel
Labels: Apple collectible, banner, G4, PowerMac, promo, Quicksilver
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Vintage Apple logo 5 color FlavorMacs sticker strip
This sticker sheet measures 2" x 8" and is priced at $15 and that includes an envelope and postage. There are other FlavorMac items available, click the labels below. To inquire contact Dave via kootenaymac.tel
Labels: Blueberry, decal, FlavorMac, Grape, Lime, promo, sticker, Strawberry, tangerine
Monday, May 20, 2013
Apple eMac 800MHz CD/DVD computer
It comes with a power cord, original disks and a white Apple Pro keyboard and mouse as shown. More memory, an eMac Tilt and Swivel Stand and additional software are optional extras. This complete Apple eMac computer system is priced at $90 - or only $60 without the keyboard and mouse. Original box if wanted. To inquire contact Dave via kootenaymac.tel
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>>read more about the G4 eMac 800MHz
Labels: 800, eMac, G4, swivel stand
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Saturday, May 18, 2013
APPLE M4551 15" dual bulb LCD Inverter board
P/N- 6633TZA003A, LG1501, 1GTZ0438, U04.032.C.00
Compatible with: Apple M4551 15" LCD Monitor
price: $20 plus postage at cost
To inquire contact Dave via kootenaymac.tel
Friday, May 17, 2013
GOOGLE 2007 Summer of Code T-shirt
New black Google T-shirt with Summer of Code 2007 graphic printed on the front. A Tiki mask with a mouth full of binary code is printed on the back. The fabric is preshrunk 100% cotton. It is a size Medium Beefy-T made in Honduras for Hanes.From Wikipedia: The Google Summer of Code (GSoC) is an annual program, first held from May to August 2005,[1] in which Google awards stipends to hundreds of students who successfully complete a requested free software / open-source coding project during the summer. The event draws its name from the 1967 Summer of Love and the idea for the SoC came directly from Google's founders, Sergey Brin and Larry Page.
This shirt is sourced from a high tech collector in Cupertino, California. It is priced at $28 and is available for mailing at cost of postage. To inquire contact Dave via kootenaymac.tel
Labels: clothing, code, Google, high tech collectible, Medium, shirt
Thursday, May 16, 2013
MacWorld Boston 1992 fractal design T-shirt
This is a hard to find souvenir t-shirt from the 1992 MacWorld in Boston. The front has a large fractal design by Robert Azank. While the tag looks fairly new, the screened print is quite cracked but is still colorful. This is a size Medium shirt by Fruit of the Loom of 100% preshrunk cotton made in the USA. The shirt is soft from several washings but is in good condition. It is priced for the MacWorld collector at $22 plus postage at cost. To inquire contact Dave via kootenaymac.tel
Labels: clothing, fractal, high tech collectible, MacWorld, Medium, shirt
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
New Apple Logo Mouse Pads
Classic Flavor Mac Apple Logo Mouse Pads. They look great next to your iMac or just a nice place to set your coffee cup on. They are made from thin, strong Tevalite by Microthin with a high traction undercoating to adhere to your desk and they work with all optical and mechanical mice.New-old-stock - one Grape, two Tangerine and a Lime mouse pad are still available - the Strawberry and Blueberry have been sold. They measure 7.5 inch in diameter, Apple part number L04108A -- $15 each or 2 for $25 with mailing at cost. To inquire contact Dave via kootenaymac.tel
Labels: accessory, apple logo, flavor mac, mouse pad
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Apple Macintosh 1984 launch license plate
Labels: 1984, launch, license plate, Macintosh, promo
Monday, May 13, 2013
Rare Classic - Flower Power G3 iMac
This computer is not mint; it has some light scuffs on the top and a small scratch on the glass screen. This increasingly rare iMac is priced at $150. A Blueberry G3 iMac box with factory molded styrofoam packing is also available if needed for shipping. Local pick-up is recommended but insured shipping is an option.
The vintage Apple Rip. Mix. Burn. poster, shown in the photo, that caused the music industry to howl in protest is also available - click the label below. To inquire contact Dave via kootenaymac.tel
read about the Early 2001 Flower Power/Dalmatian iMacs at EveryMac.com
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Labels: 500, flower power, G3 iMac, Rip mix burn
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Backlash rises against Adobe's subscription-only Creative Suite plan
Macworld "Paying Adobe rent for the rest of my life is absurd."
Original Bondi iMac Girl Mouse Pad
download the original artwork by Satoshi "Toy" Igarashi in 7 sizes at MacDesktops.
Labels: accessory, Apple collectible, bondi, iMac Girl, mouse pad
Friday, May 10, 2013
Early 1990'S COMPAQ COMPUTERS T-shirt
The back has the great graphic shown and on the front is a small COMPAQ and the phrase "Journey Ahead". This would be a fine additional to any computer memorabilia collection. It is priced at $25 with mailing at cost of postage. To inquire contact Dave via kootenaymac.tel
Labels: clothing, Compaq, graphics, high tech collectible, shirt, XL
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Vintage Apple.com denim hat
Labels: Apple collectible, apple.com, clothing, hat, youth
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Vintage Bondi iMac Computer launch "Say Hello to iMac" sticker pack
There are other Bondi iMac items available: shirts, posters, keyboards, components and even a complete working computer. Click the bondi label below. To inquire contact Dave via kootenaymac.tel
Labels: Apple collectible, bondi, G3 iMac, launch, promo, sticker, Think Different
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Vintage Macintosh Bongo's Dream Dorm T-shirt by Matt Groening
The cartoon was drawn by Matt Groening based on his Bongo Comics Group character from Life in Hell. It was his first commercial license and Macintosh shipped these shirts to college campuses for a back-to-school promo. Groening created The Simpsons about the same time and the rest is history. It is featured on page 116 of the Apple T-Shirt Book. This shirt is now a rare and highly prized Macintosh collectible. It is priced at $125 with mailing at cost of postage. For other Apple promo items click the labels below.To inquire contact Dave via kootenaymac.tel
Bongo's Dream Dorm Apple Mac Promotion in 1989 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Matt Groening - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Matt Groening's poster for Apple, Bongo's Dream Dorm - the DigiBarn collection
Labels: Apple collectible, Bongo Dream Dorm, campus promo, clothing, Groening, high tech collectible, promo
Monday, May 06, 2013
Apple G3 iMacs for sale in Nelson
G3 iMac Graphite 600 - 20 GB HD, 512 Ram, Combo, 10.4G3 iMac Snow 500 - 40 GB HD, 512 Ram, DVD, 10.4
G3 iMac Ruby 450 - Combo, 20GB HD, 10.4, 384 Ram
G3 iMac Lime 333 in original box with accessories
these all-in-one early model Apple iMacs - including power cords - are priced between $50 and $125 and still make decent starter, collectible, legacy software or back-up computers - other G3 iMacs available, color matching keyboards also on hand
there is also a rare G3 iMac FlowerPower 500 available for $150
several original G3 Bondi iMacs are also on hand; also some options, upgrades and parts machines -- for more info click here -- or call Dave at 250.354.4633 to inquire and to arrange to view.
Labels: bondi, FlavorMac, G3 iMac, Graphite, Indigo, Lime, Snow, Strawberry
Sunday, May 05, 2013
Saturday, May 04, 2013
Awesome Apple Studio Display LCD Monitors
For sale in Nelson - Apple flat screen LCD monitors, a 15 and a 17 inch - both are previously owned and well cared for in very good condition. They require the click-on style Apple ADC connector on the video card in the tower and are one-touch-to-power-on; with 2 usb ports and adjustable back lighting. Price is $100 each (or $25 less when purchased with a compatible tower). Call Dave at 250.354.4633 to arrange see one in use on a G4 tower. Click here to see a list of towers on hand.Note: A 20" LCD Cinema Display is also available.
read more about Apple Studio Display LCD monitors
Labels: ADC, apple, lcd, monitor, studio display
Friday, May 03, 2013
Super rare Apple clone Power Computing Sluggo Intel kick-ass T-shirt

This is an extremely rare Power Computing T-shirt, size XL. It is a Fruit of the Loom Heavy 100% preshrunk cotton made in the USA. It was created when Intel's fastest Pentium processor was only 200MHz, and Power Computing released a new model with a 225MHz PowerPC chip. The original owner was given this shirt as a gift circa 1997. He never wore or washed the shirt, it had been in his closet for over ten years. Here is a close-up of the front.Read more »
Labels: Apple clone, clothing, Intel, Power Computing, shirt, Sluggo, XL
Thursday, May 02, 2013
Official Apple Employee Panther OS X 10.3 Ladies T-Shirt
The front of the shirt has a large white Apple logo and the back has "Mac OS X Panther v10.3 / Worldwide Release. October 24, 2003" written on it. The shirt has been washed once having been worn the day it was issued to an Apple employee in the New York store - it has no marks or spots on it. I have been told the t-shirt is a ladies large (42-44) as it is not quite as long and the sleeves are a bit shorter when compared to other size L shirts. It is a Hane's Beefy-T. It is priced at $20 with mailing at cost. To inquire contact Dave via kootenaymac.tel
Labels: 10.3, ladies, logo, os x, Panther, promo, shirt, store employee
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Apple Picasso iBook Promo Mouse Pad
This is an Apple Picasso style logo iBook Promo mouse pad in new condition. It is the older style - a thicker rubber foam back mouse pad. It measures approx 8" by 9". This is a rare collectible, however the quality of the printing is not as bright and crisp as one would expect from an Apple promo product today, however it is the same as others from the period. Cost is $15 plus $5 mailing in North America. There are more iBook and 'Picasso' items available, click the labels below. To inquire contact Dave via kootenaymac.telLabels: Apple collectible, iBook, mouse pad, Picasso, promo
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
vintage Macintosh '87 Open Mac license plate T-shirt

This is a vintage Macintosh II Open Mac license plate T-shirt. It has never been worn or washed. It is featured on page 14 and the back cover of the Apple T-Shirts Book. Jean-Louis Gassee was in conflict with Steve Jobs on his views about building an open architecture computer. Jobs termed early Macs "appliances" and was fired soon after. Gassee had a license place made for his company car as his statement. The shirt was actually made in June '86 as the plate would expire the next year. The Macintosh II was created as the first open system Mac.The license plate is screened on both the from and back. The letters are raised noticeably as they would be on an real plate. This is a size Large made in China of 100% cotton and has no brand name on it. It is priced for the discerning collector of Apple history at $145 plus insured mailing at cost of postage. To inquire contact Dave via kootenaymac.tel
Labels: Apple collectible, Apple T-shirt book, clothing, license plate, Macintosh, shirt
Monday, April 29, 2013
1985 Macintosh 512K M0001W
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
Saturday, April 27, 2013
GOOGLE logo Red Nylon Rain Jacket
GOOGLE logo Nylon Jacket Red Medium NEW with TAGS. Great, soft, water resistant Google logo windbreaker rain shell. Regular retail at the Google Store was $49.99 US.Features:
Google logo printed on front. Windproof/Waterproof.
Grommets under arm for ventilation. Concealed hood in collar.
Critical seam taping. Full front zip fastening.
2 Pockets with reverse access and elasticated cuffs.
Size: Men's Medium. Adjustable drawcord hem.
Color: Red. Fabric: 100% Nylon with Polyurethane coating.
It's the only one around, mailing available at cost and it's reasonably priced at $30. To inquire contact Dave via kootenaymac.tel
Also available are several Google t-shirts, click the label below.
Labels: clothing, Google, high tech collectible, jacket, logo, Medium, rain coat
Friday, April 26, 2013
Classic Macintosh Power Computing T-shirt
This is a Power Computing size XL promo t-shirt from the 1996 ad campaign. It has awesome graphics from an Apple authorised Macintosh clone manufacturer. The shirt is not new, it has been worn once and then stored for over 10 years. It has only been washed one time and that was by hand. You may never find another one of these shirts for sale. The front with the company logo on it is no great shakes but the large back graphic by Frank Kozik thunders like Charlton Heston at an NRA convention. This super rare vintage Mac authorized clone promo shirt was purchased from a high-tech collector in Germany. It is priced at $175 and mailing with insurance is available at cost. To inquire contact Dave via kootenaymac.telPower Computing Corporation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Power Computing Corporation (often referred to as Power Computing) was the first company selected by Apple Inc to create Macintosh-compatible computers.
Power Computing Ad Campaigns "Power Computing never did back down from a good fight. The edgy ads led by Marketing Weasel Mike Rosenfelt got plenty of attention and sold a ton of computers."
update: a '96 Seybold seminar poster with the same graphic by Kozik is for sale.
other Power Computing collectibles are available - click the label below
Labels: Apple clone, clothing, high tech collectible, Kozik, Mac clone, Power Computing, promo, shirt, XL
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Independence Day ID4 Apple T- Shirt

This is a pre-owned Apple Computer movie promotion and product placement shirt in very good condition. It is a size XL made by Gildan Heavy Weight of 100% USA cotton components assembled in Mexico. There are no visible signs of wear on the shirt or graphics, no rips or snags though it has been washed several times. There is an extra 20th Century Fox tag that is starting to fray a bit on an edge. All the silk screened graphics are on the front, there is nothing on the back. The text under the Apple logo is "Power to Save the World." This is an Apple product placement shirt promoting the 1996 movie Independence Day ID4; the Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum sci-fi alien invasion thriller. In the movie the Borg use Windows, and the Mothership runs off of a Mac. This is a rare classic Apple shirt and it is reasonably priced for the collector at $75, mailing available at cost. To inquire contact Dave via kootenaymac.telIndependence Day (film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
YouTube - Macintosh ID4 Ad ("The Power to Save the World")
Labels: Apple product placement, clothing, ID4, Mothership, promo, shirt, XL
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Vintage Apple Computer lapel pin
Labels: Apple collectible, apple rainbow logo, bitten apple, cloisonne, pins


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