As the proud/regretful owner of a Cube that now sits as decoration in my office I enjoyed your video very much. One thing worth mentioning is that Jon was influenced by an Italian invention of the early 60s regarding the disc-feeding concept. In Italy there were portable record players called "Mangiadischi" or disc-eaters that you could carry anywhere. They played 45RPMs and were fed just like the Cube.
@@CanadianComputerCollectorI’ve often thought about converting my Cube using a Mac Mini. Unfortunately, I am not technically capable of doing it myself but I think it could be done. Any thoughts on that?
I remember my highschool's computer lab got one. We were all impressed by how quickly it opened photoshop. We only got one. The fan-less design was a weird throwback to the earliest home computers.
A comprehensive, engaging and funny video. :) I have a 450 MHz G4 Cube, which I upgraded with 1.5 GB of RAM, a 32 MB GeForce 2 MX graphics card and a cooling fan, and it currently has two SSDs: a 128 GB mSATA drive running 10.4 Tiger and a 128 GB Compact Flash card running Mac OS 9. I also discovered a way to resolve the oversensitive power button issue: stick a small piece of paper to some dark tape and attach it to the part of the case over the internal button. This muffles the sensor enough that you'll no longer get random shutdowns from the slightest motion. The Cube still runs well, but I semi-retired it after the FireWire ports died. :(
Great Video Dan Very Nice History Lesson PS Sean is Not The Only MadMan on The UpGrades on His Cube Mine As well check out my play list. But anyway Great Job Sir
Excellent take on the cube, love the cube. Too bad it was so expensive. My dad opted for a powermac over the cube, one for price and two for expandability. I have a non functioning one sitting on my desk.
I can't imagine they'd be easy to find, and even without a working machine are probably still pretty valuable. Maybe you can 3d print something similar?
While I agree that Apple's anti-consumer anti-repair policies are problematic, I wouldn't call the g4 cube lazy nor would I say they were gaslighting with this one. The cube was intended to be, from the ground up, a form-over-function piece with its main appeal being aesthetic and form factor - that's also why it was a sales flop. I don't buy their arguments in recent generations, but I think it's disingenuous to say the cube was anti-repair gaslighting.
As the proud/regretful owner of a Cube that now sits as decoration in my office I enjoyed your video very much.
One thing worth mentioning is that Jon was influenced by an Italian invention of the early 60s regarding the disc-feeding concept. In Italy there were portable record players called "Mangiadischi" or disc-eaters that you could carry anywhere. They played 45RPMs and were fed just like the Cube.
That's so cool!
@@CanadianComputerCollectorI’ve often thought about converting my Cube using a Mac Mini. Unfortunately, I am not technically capable of doing it myself but I think it could be done. Any thoughts on that?
I think that would be a very difficult project but if you do it please share pictures/video!
This was an excellent and well researched video. Thank you!
Thank you so so so so so so so much!
Wow. Nice video. Nicely researched. Well done.
Excellent video! Love the info and the comedy is great. Steve sent me, and I’m glad I came!
Steve is a man of great taste
Excellent work and video! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Rudy! You are a real one!
@@CanadianComputerCollector real, yes and have chocolate milk in a bag. 🤣
@@RudysRetroIntel hahahaha bags are so useful. People don’t give them enough credit.
@CanadianComputerCollector True, but I still miss the jugs. lol. Happy New Year and may 2023 be amazing!
I remember my highschool's computer lab got one. We were all impressed by how quickly it opened photoshop. We only got one.
The fan-less design was a weird throwback to the earliest home computers.
I'd love to see a return to more silent computing - other than the MacBook Air, what decent computers even exist that are silent?
This video is a hidden gem
A comprehensive, engaging and funny video. :)
I have a 450 MHz G4 Cube, which I upgraded with 1.5 GB of RAM, a 32 MB GeForce 2 MX graphics card and a cooling fan, and it currently has two SSDs: a 128 GB mSATA drive running 10.4 Tiger and a 128 GB Compact Flash card running Mac OS 9. I also discovered a way to resolve the oversensitive power button issue: stick a small piece of paper to some dark tape and attach it to the part of the case over the internal button. This muffles the sensor enough that you'll no longer get random shutdowns from the slightest motion.
The Cube still runs well, but I semi-retired it after the FireWire ports died. :(
Thanks for the video. I have a cube on the shelf at home. It's a good talking point. Happy new year to you!
It's a great display/conversation piece
Spot on, nice work Dan!
Thanks a ton Garth! That means a lot from you. I’m trying something new here hahaha.
Really loving your new long form style. Keep it up! And I Hope you have a happy mac filled new year!
You are too kind! Thank you so much and I hope you have a Mac-filled new year as well!!!
Great Video Dan Very Nice History Lesson PS Sean is Not The Only MadMan on The UpGrades on His Cube Mine As well check out my play list. But anyway Great Job Sir
Will do! Drop a link here?
th-cam.com/play/PL0444941574C6B378.html
such a good video!
Thank you!
s it possible to have it with subtitles? thank you
Howdy! Are you able to turn on TH-cam closed captioning? Press C in your keyboard!
@@CanadianComputerCollector it says 'closed caption not available'
@@mausemper63 weird! I will look into that for you. So sorry about that.
@@CanadianComputerCollector Many thanks
I loved this episode. In my bones. Hahahah
That's where most people feel love, right?
I always need to pay attention with Ive and I've.
I've felt that too
Excellent take on the cube, love the cube. Too bad it was so expensive. My dad opted for a powermac over the cube, one for price and two for expandability. I have a non functioning one sitting on my desk.
They are so cool! I would’ve loved one as a kid but there was no way we would’ve been able to afford it haha
I’d love a Cube case for a raspberry pi
I can't imagine they'd be easy to find, and even without a working machine are probably still pretty valuable. Maybe you can 3d print something similar?
Lazy beige boxes. They started the anti-repair gaslighting quickly, didn’t they? 😂
While I agree that Apple's anti-consumer anti-repair policies are problematic, I wouldn't call the g4 cube lazy nor would I say they were gaslighting with this one. The cube was intended to be, from the ground up, a form-over-function piece with its main appeal being aesthetic and form factor - that's also why it was a sales flop.
I don't buy their arguments in recent generations, but I think it's disingenuous to say the cube was anti-repair gaslighting.