Sure, floppies won't fit into its faux drive slot, but it runs System 6 via the open source Mini vMac emulator. Not only does this slice of the 1980s have the looks to match the era, but it also features some of the old-fashioned functionality. As for connectivity, the package supports a wireless keyboards and mice via Bluetooth, plus it exposes two USB ports, an HDMI slot and an ethernet jack. When it comes to visuals, the box packs a 3.5-inch display, which receives 512 x 384 output from the Pi. In order for the board to fit however, Leake had to solder wires instead of relying on connectors, trim the SD card and snip part of the USB cable. The aptly-dubbed Mini Mac sits at 1/3 the size of the original, is crafted from a PVC board and crams a Raspberry Pi inside. Apple may please fans of diminutive hardware with the Mac Mini, but John Leake of the RetroMacCast has created something that can satisfy fans of miniature and classic hardware: a tiny replica of the original Macintosh.
