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Reminiscing (hardware)

Any tech from the past that you liked/loved? Post here!

Pics welcome too! :003:

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The days when Apple made good computers without sneaky introduced obsolescence and while they carried a premium price, they were certainly nowhere near the obscene profiteering we see now.

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My tiny Sony Walkman that had amazing sound quality and which still beats any iPhone!

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I’m just grateful they brought out bluetooth headphones with the same class A amps and DSPs

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( Sony WI-H700 h.ear Series)

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