Title: NeXT Sightings
Post by: NeXT³ on February 18, 2006, 11:16:52 AM
Post by: NeXT³ on February 18, 2006, 11:16:52 AM
A couple of NeXT sightings, one for fun and one for real.
http://www.nextbus.com/corporate/
(http://www.nextcomputers.org/webpics/next3/ObjectiveC.jpg)
(Click on image for full picture)
http://www.nextbus.com/corporate/
(http://www.nextcomputers.org/webpics/next3/ObjectiveC.jpg)(Click on image for full picture)
Title: NeXT Sightings
Post by: brams on February 20, 2006, 11:35:44 AM
Post by: brams on February 20, 2006, 11:35:44 AM
I was trying to find info about the Quix Daydream Rombox when I stumbled across a website that mentioned that Madonna AKA Madge as we prefer to call her in England, used some NeXT computers in one of her videos.
I've never seen it so I can neither confirm or deny it, but if true it's quite cool that Madge seems to have pretty good taste in somethings.
http://www.simson.net/nextworld/NextWorld_Extra/93.09.Sept.NWE/93.09.Sept.NWExtra23.html
I've never seen it so I can neither confirm or deny it, but if true it's quite cool that Madge seems to have pretty good taste in somethings.
http://www.simson.net/nextworld/NextWorld_Extra/93.09.Sept.NWE/93.09.Sept.NWExtra23.html
Title: NeXT Sightings
Post by: NeXT³ on February 20, 2006, 12:40:19 PM
Post by: NeXT³ on February 20, 2006, 12:40:19 PM
Hey brams,
Thanks for finding the link, I haven't seen that one. I've read that Black Hardware also makes an appearance in a Paula Abdul video and the 1990 motion picture "Flatliners".
http://www.simson.net/nextworld/93.2/93.2.ApMay.Community11.html
Thanks for finding the link, I haven't seen that one. I've read that Black Hardware also makes an appearance in a Paula Abdul video and the 1990 motion picture "Flatliners".
http://www.simson.net/nextworld/93.2/93.2.ApMay.Community11.html
Title: NeXT Sightings
Post by: brams on February 22, 2006, 12:43:11 AM
Post by: brams on February 22, 2006, 12:43:11 AM
Paula Abdul video & TDK commercial, I wonder which ones and from what years?, I'd like to find that one out if I can, does anybody know?.
Does anybody know if NeXT's where ever used by any bands, musicians or studios? for video or music production work?, did any musicians use NeXT's on stage for any live sets?.
Am I correct in thinking there as a way to interface NeXT hardware to midi via DSP or NeXTbus?
Cheers
Does anybody know if NeXT's where ever used by any bands, musicians or studios? for video or music production work?, did any musicians use NeXT's on stage for any live sets?.
Am I correct in thinking there as a way to interface NeXT hardware to midi via DSP or NeXTbus?
Cheers
Title: NeXT Sightings
Post by: NeXT³ on February 23, 2006, 12:39:08 PM
Post by: NeXT³ on February 23, 2006, 12:39:08 PM
Quote from: "brams"Paula Abdul video & TDK commercial, I wonder which ones and from what years?, I'd like to find that one out if I can, does anybody know?.
I haven't verified it, but I think the Paula Abdul video is this one (the 1989 remake):
http://www.paula-abdul.net/html/the_way_that_you_love_me.html
It's mentioned here:
http://dpsinfo.com/essays/next.html
Title: NeXT Sightings
Post by: brams on February 23, 2006, 01:28:29 PM
Post by: brams on February 23, 2006, 01:28:29 PM
Thanks for the link, gonna see if I can snag that video from somewhere.
At the risk of thread jacking a little I thought I mention this, in case anybody wants to buy the book listed on that page.
I see the link you gave also had mention on the The NeXT Big Thing by Randall E. Stross. I have this book and have got to say what a pile of crap it is, I think it's the worst book I've probably read on the subject of IT companies. The way Stross goes on about NeXT & Jobs and Co is embarrassing, it's like Jobs kicked his dog, stole his car, ran off with his wife, stole his bank book and spent his life savings on crack. He really does hate the man and NeXT that much.
Stross seems to think that Jobs has absolutely no talent, is a manager of the poorest kind and got where he is on the backs of others and by pure luck.
The book was printed before NeXT took over Apple, before OS X, before the iMac & iPod and before Pixar & Toy Story.
How gutted he must be to have been proven wrong by such a huge degree.
It's a good book to laugh at, but if you're looking for a decent book on NeXT look elsewhere (The Journey is the Reward)
At the risk of thread jacking a little I thought I mention this, in case anybody wants to buy the book listed on that page.
I see the link you gave also had mention on the The NeXT Big Thing by Randall E. Stross. I have this book and have got to say what a pile of crap it is, I think it's the worst book I've probably read on the subject of IT companies. The way Stross goes on about NeXT & Jobs and Co is embarrassing, it's like Jobs kicked his dog, stole his car, ran off with his wife, stole his bank book and spent his life savings on crack. He really does hate the man and NeXT that much.
Stross seems to think that Jobs has absolutely no talent, is a manager of the poorest kind and got where he is on the backs of others and by pure luck.
The book was printed before NeXT took over Apple, before OS X, before the iMac & iPod and before Pixar & Toy Story.
How gutted he must be to have been proven wrong by such a huge degree.
It's a good book to laugh at, but if you're looking for a decent book on NeXT look elsewhere (The Journey is the Reward)
Title: NeXT Sightings
Post by: NeXT³ on March 01, 2006, 10:46:45 AM
Post by: NeXT³ on March 01, 2006, 10:46:45 AM
I haven't read the book, probably because I've heard so many negative things about it.
I watched Flatliners last night and Black Hardware can be seen twice sitting on a desktop in one of the character's apartment.
A NeXTcube can be seen briefly in the Paula Abdul video (1989 remake).
I watched Flatliners last night and Black Hardware can be seen twice sitting on a desktop in one of the character's apartment.
A NeXTcube can be seen briefly in the Paula Abdul video (1989 remake).
Title: NeXT Sightings
Post by: helf on March 02, 2006, 12:38:29 PM
Post by: helf on March 02, 2006, 12:38:29 PM
If I remember correctly, there is a NeXT in the movie 'antitrust'... which, btw, is a terrible movie imo ;)
Title: NeXT Sightings
Post by: NeXT³ on March 06, 2006, 08:26:44 PM
Post by: NeXT³ on March 06, 2006, 08:26:44 PM
Quote from: "helf"If I remember correctly, there is a NeXT in the movie 'antitrust'... which, btw, is a terrible movie imo ;)
Thanks for the link, I'll have a look. :)
Title: NeXT Sightings
Post by: NeXT³ on March 08, 2006, 10:24:36 PM
Post by: NeXT³ on March 08, 2006, 10:24:36 PM
Here's a few screenshots of Black Hardware from the motion picture "Flatliners". Images property of Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.
Title: NeXT Sightings
Post by: Nightengale on March 09, 2006, 09:29:12 PM
Post by: Nightengale on March 09, 2006, 09:29:12 PM
Way Cool!
Title: Black and white hardware in movies
Post by: rice0067 on March 18, 2006, 09:09:33 PM
Post by: rice0067 on March 18, 2006, 09:09:33 PM
There are a bunch of B/W slabs using 3.3J in Madona's "rain" video.
I also remember Nextstep on either white yellow hardware in the movie "less than zero". (with bill paxton?) it was in the library or something like that.
I think I also saw ns running on a sparc in some movie.
I also remember Nextstep on either white yellow hardware in the movie "less than zero". (with bill paxton?) it was in the library or something like that.
I think I also saw ns running on a sparc in some movie.
Title: NeXT Sightings
Post by: NeXT³ on March 22, 2006, 03:00:14 PM
Post by: NeXT³ on March 22, 2006, 03:00:14 PM
Quote from: "rice0067"There are a bunch of B/W slabs using 3.3J in Madona's "rain" video.
I also remember Nextstep on either white yellow hardware in the movie "less than zero". (with bill paxton?) it was in the library or something like that.
When I get a chance I'll take a look at "Less Than Zero", thanks for that one. :)
Here's some screenshots of Black Hardware from Madonna's Video "Rain". Images property of their respective owner.
Title: NeXT Sightings
Post by: brams on March 22, 2006, 03:02:19 PM
Post by: brams on March 22, 2006, 03:02:19 PM
:-) Cool!
Title: NeXT Sightings
Post by: Slab on March 22, 2006, 09:28:36 PM
Post by: Slab on March 22, 2006, 09:28:36 PM
Holy SchNike! Good job. :)
Title: NeXT Sightings
Post by: avocade on April 24, 2006, 11:30:15 AM
Post by: avocade on April 24, 2006, 11:30:15 AM
Great pics! More please.
NeXT was made for the movies. No wonder due to the influence of the "other" Steve-company of that time... :)
NeXT was made for the movies. No wonder due to the influence of the "other" Steve-company of that time... :)
Title: NeXT Sightings
Post by: NeXT³ on April 28, 2006, 12:55:59 AM
Post by: NeXT³ on April 28, 2006, 12:55:59 AM
Another NeXT sighting, this time from altitude. You'll need to install Google Earth (http://earth.google.com/index.html) (free) to view for yourself. Click on the image below after installation.
(http://www.nextcomputers.org/webpics/next3/NeXTComputerInc.kmz)
(http://www.nextcomputers.org/webpics/next3/NeXTComputerInc.kmz)
Title: NeXT Sightings
Post by: brams on April 28, 2006, 01:07:54 AM
Post by: brams on April 28, 2006, 01:07:54 AM
Nice!!!, that's the HQ, what about the factory in Fremont, do you know the address for that?
Title: NeXT Sightings
Post by: NeXT³ on April 28, 2006, 01:23:03 AM
Post by: NeXT³ on April 28, 2006, 01:23:03 AM
Title: NeXT Sightings
Post by: NeXT³ on April 28, 2006, 08:21:20 AM
Post by: NeXT³ on April 28, 2006, 08:21:20 AM
The location of NeXT, Inc. in the early days.
(http://www.nextcomputers.org/webpics/next3/NeXTInc.kmz)
(http://www.nextcomputers.org/webpics/next3/NeXTInc.kmz)
Title: NeXT Sightings
Post by: brams on April 28, 2006, 08:30:14 AM
Post by: brams on April 28, 2006, 08:30:14 AM
Does anybody have any idea of the history of both buildings before and after NeXT occupied and then left them?, I think Fremont was purpose built, from what I remember of various books I read about Steve, NeXT & Apple, I think the HQ may have been as well.
I think the manufacturing plant probably went when NeXT stopped HW production in 93, but what about the HQ, did NeXT leave right after Apple bought them or did they hang on there for a bit.
Who in terms of compaines occupies them now, anybody we might know?
I think the manufacturing plant probably went when NeXT stopped HW production in 93, but what about the HQ, did NeXT leave right after Apple bought them or did they hang on there for a bit.
Who in terms of compaines occupies them now, anybody we might know?
Title: NeXT Sightings
Post by: idylukewild on May 01, 2006, 09:09:50 PM
Post by: idylukewild on May 01, 2006, 09:09:50 PM
Here is a strange NeXT sighting I made while searching the web:
It is from http://homepage3.nifty.com/seed_kun/
I don't know exactly what's going on, but she may be working on her Cube.
It is from http://homepage3.nifty.com/seed_kun/
I don't know exactly what's going on, but she may be working on her Cube.
Title: NeXT Sightings
Post by: slomacuser on June 15, 2006, 05:53:26 AM
Post by: slomacuser on June 15, 2006, 05:53:26 AM
Quote from: "NeXT³"Quote from: "brams"Paula Abdul video & TDK commercial, I wonder which ones and from what years?, I'd like to find that one out if I can, does anybody know?.
I haven't verified it, but I think the Paula Abdul video is this one (the 1989 remake):
http://www.paula-abdul.net/html/the_way_that_you_love_me.html
It's mentioned here:
http://dpsinfo.com/essays/next.html
I have just downloaded that video but I couldnt notice any cube there..
Title: NeXT Sightings
Post by: NeXT³ on June 26, 2006, 11:45:41 AM
Post by: NeXT³ on June 26, 2006, 11:45:41 AM
Quote from: "slomacuser"
I have just downloaded that video but I couldnt notice any cube there..
The copy of the video I have is pretty low quality but it briefly shows the camera panning past a cube. I'll get a screenshot of it if I can locate a better quality video.
Title: NeXT Sightings
Post by: Computolio on June 26, 2006, 06:19:17 PM
Post by: Computolio on June 26, 2006, 06:19:17 PM
I think that picture is one of the "OS-Tan"s, a series of platform mascots that were(and still are) a big fad among amaetur Japanese cartoonists. Didn't know they had one for NeXT, though- nice discovery!
Title: NeXT Sightings
Post by: NeXT³ on July 14, 2006, 12:25:45 PM
Post by: NeXT³ on July 14, 2006, 12:25:45 PM
An overhead view of the Jackling House at 460 Mountain Home Road Woodside, CA 94062.
(//www.nextcomputers.org/webpics/next3/TheJacklingHouse.kmz)
(//www.nextcomputers.org/webpics/next3/TheJacklingHouse.kmz)
Title: NeXT Sightings
Post by: NeXT³ on December 09, 2006, 02:31:05 PM
Post by: NeXT³ on December 09, 2006, 02:31:05 PM
Title: NeXT Sightings
Post by: mikeboss on April 13, 2012, 01:49:41 PM
Post by: mikeboss on April 13, 2012, 01:49:41 PM
Title: Re: NeXT Sightings
Post by: Nitro on August 15, 2021, 01:36:39 AM
Post by: Nitro on August 15, 2021, 01:36:39 AM
Title: Re: NeXT Sightings
Post by: Nitro on March 18, 2023, 11:54:31 PM
Post by: Nitro on March 18, 2023, 11:54:31 PM
I missed this when it was posted on r/Next (https://www.reddit.com/r/Next/comments/ndna8i/nextstation_spotted_in_the_1990sbased_tv_show/) a few years ago. A nice NeXTstation appears in the TV show Cruel Summer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruel_Summer_(TV_series)).
Title: Re: NeXT Sightings
Post by: dramirez on March 22, 2023, 11:54:47 PM
Post by: dramirez on March 22, 2023, 11:54:47 PM
Apple's Shinig Girls shows a couple of slabs in episode 1. (in the planetarium)
Title: Re: NeXT Sightings
Post by: Nitro on May 22, 2023, 01:37:23 AM
Post by: Nitro on May 22, 2023, 01:37:23 AM
Another screenshot of Black Hardware from the 1990 movie "Flatliners"
Title: Re: NeXT Sightings
Post by: Nitro on June 01, 2023, 11:15:14 AM
Post by: Nitro on June 01, 2023, 11:15:14 AM
Quote from: mikeboss on April 13, 2012, 01:49:41 PMhere's the Paula Abdul video with the NeXTcube in it ->
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqg82l8WniQ
Here's a screenshot from the video:
