Vintage Geek: Speaker of Old

GeekSugar — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:07:00 PDT

Yes, that Commodore 64 you've got gathering dust in your garage does qualify as vintage geek, but it lacks a certain je ne sais quoi. That is, it's not cute enough to put its quirky obsolescence on display.

Want something that can? Check out this beautiful vintage speaker, rescued from its Belgian decay, to add some vintage geek decor to your life.

You may have to be a serious antique geek collector, because this old guy costs $450, but each vintage speaker is unique, and will never blow out, either.

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iPad Gets an Old-School Makeover

Kelly Schwarze — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:31:09 PST

Geeks nostalgic for the all-in-one look of vintage Apple products can now add a dash of retro to their gadget with the iStation, a docking device reminiscent of an Apple I desktop. What set Apple apart in the early days of personal computers was the bundle design that integrated the keyboard, speakers, and monitor within one shell. Even those not wistful for technology designs of yore can appreciate the prospect of occasionally using an iPad more as a desktop.

Available in a faux wood-grain finish with a white keyboard or white glossy finish and white keyboard, the iStation is compatible with both the iPad and iPad 2, as well as iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. Each unit comes with an iStation in your color of choice, Bluetooth wireless keyboard, USB charging cable for the keyboard, 3.5mm mini-stereo cable, built-in stereo speakers, and an AC power adapter; and for $86, it's a fairly affordable tech frill. Check out a