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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.

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

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

( Sony WI-H700 h.ear Series)

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