Apple II Bits

The Apple II is a great discussion piece: when people see it somewhere they weren’t expecting it, it often halts all other conversation and immediately begins a new one. "Wow, what is that?!" "I remember those!" "Does it still work?"

But it’s not always feasible to have the Apple II on display where others will see it. Such real estate is often reserved for something more applicable to one’s daily life and which can be more easily and broadly enjoyed, even by those without arcane technical knowledge.

But what if you still have that conversation piece but on the form of something small, useful — and soft? Something like… a pillow?

Introducing "The Iconic Pillow Collection", a Kickstarter from Throwboy that is a "cuddly tribute to the tech that changed our lives."

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/throwboy/the-iconic-pillow-collection-by-throwboy

This five-piece collection offers throw pillows based on five landmark Apple products: the Apple IIe, the Macintosh, the iMac, the iPod, and the iPhone. Its creator chose these five computers for the milestones they represent:

• • 1977 shook up the industry
• • 1984 started a revolution
• • 1998 was the ultimate comeback
• • 2001 ignited a musical odyssey
• • 2007 changed everything

I’d argue that Throwboy got those two descriptors backward — but it hasn’t stopped the campaign’s growth: seeking a minimum of $10,000, it’s so far accrued nearly $70,000 in pledges, guaranteeing its success when it closes this Friday, September 14, 2018. A single pillow can be preordered for $39 including shipping, a 35% savings off the $60 retail value when it actually ships in February 2019. Happy Mac and rainbow pinwheel pillows are also available for $20 each.

The Apple II pillow not only looks soft and cuddly, but also detailed, from the rubber feet on the bottom to the ports on the back.

I’ve already preordered my Apple II pillow. It’ll be a great counterpart to my handmade, one-of-a-kind floppy pillow:

(Hat tip to David Pierini)