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The appeal of old computers

The appeal of old computers

Rob Beschizza
Jul 08, 2025
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The best iMac

Anthony "decryption" Agius writes about Trying To Find Meaning In Owning An Old Mac. Following in the footsteps of his father's late-life interest in classic cars, he bought an SE/30 from 1989 and "hasn't been this excited about a computer for a long time."

I was starting kindergarten at the time, so I have no nostalgic connection to this co…

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