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1942 Philco Radio Violated Upgraded Into Mac Mini Media Center

By Sean Fallon Published October 14, 2008, 12:42 pm ET

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Depending on your point of view, gutting a vintage 1942 Philco radio to install a Mac Mini, 17-inch Sony touchscreen, a Sony DVD/CD/receiver with a 2.1 speaker system, and EyeTV for recording shows could be considered an upgrade or an unforgivable sin. Either way, Grandma will have the most badass system in the retirement home. [TUAW]

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