Categories: Technology

Working Miniature Replica Macintosh Is For Pocket Computing

For a while technology was heading in one single direction and becoming smaller and more powerful at the same time. Nowadays it has branched off into several different directions. Smartphones are once again getting bigger, yet we’re trying to create smaller gadgets that fit on our wrists. Yes, I am talking about smartwatches. But what about our desktops? When it comes to custom built devices, and when we’re talking miniature replica ones, John Leake is probably the person to talk to.

We have featured a couple of miniature replica devices here at Bit Rebels, but none that have the power and perfection that this Macintosh miniature replica has. John managed to build this epic creation with the help of a 3.5″ composite monitor, easily-shaped PVC, a Raspberry Pi computer and a bunch of other things. As if that wasn’t enough, John even managed to fit USB ports, an Ethernet port, and an HDMI port on the back of it so that he could easily hook it up to other devices.

It’s creations like this that make technology so much fun. You will never know what will come next. With powerful mini computers like the Raspberry Pi, there are always things that will be created beyond our expectations. But it’s not always easy to put something like this together. John had to cut, alter and create new hardware solutions in order to fit it all into the tiny little miniature replica case that now looks exactly like an early Macintosh.

Don’t be fooled, it is the real deal, and it’s running System 6 through the Mini vMac Emulator John installed. However, when it comes to the retro floppy disc slot on the front, I am sorry to say that it doesn’t work at all. It’s pretty much visual candy to make this miniature replica look more realistic and true to the ever so legendary Macintosh computer. Now we’re just waiting for the miniature replica keyboard to hit the real world as well, right? I am sure John is working on such a little awesome device right now. When it’s complete, this could possibly be the most mobile Macintosh ever created. Don’t you agree?

John Leake’s Retro Miniature Replica Macintosh

Richard Darell

Richard Darell is the founder and CEO of Bit Rebels, a multifaceted online news outlet that reports daily on the latest developments in technology, social media, design and everything geek. Today this media entity welcomes more than 3.5 million unique visitors per month and is considered the go-to place for people in constant motion. As an Internet entrepreneur, he is dedicated to constantly trying to develop new ways to bring content faster and closer to the end user in a more streamlined way. His excitement for statistics has allowed him to further develop systems that continuously produce accurate and fast-paced analytics to better optimize the approach by which Bit Rebels presents news and content. His graphic design background has proven to be an important tool when designing new systems and features for Bit Rebels since the development of solid and stable code depends entirely on their structure and implemented procedures. Richard currently resides in Stockholm, Sweden and directs the Bit Rebels offices in both Stockholm and Atlanta. You can reach Richard at richard@bitrebels.com