My montblanc fountain pen, a cherished gift from my father.
Of course I have POTS. Came in handy two weeks without power from super storm Sandy.
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Old tech you still regularly use?
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Of course I have POTS. Came in handy two weeks without power from super storm Sandy.
Ah, mine is a Mont Blanc, too; a splendid, black, understated Meisterstuck, easily the best pen I have ever written with.
I use the human brain (a device hardly ever used by people anymore), esp. when I perform arithmetic operations or post on the PRSI forum here.
Ancient technology ... but it has withstood the test of time ! Works very well.
Ancient technology ... but it has withstood the test of time ! Works very well.
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Someone else mentioned it, Vinyl records. That is pretty much the farthest I go back when it comes to "old" technology.
There is something about putting a record on, or any type of media playback for that matter, sitting back in a nice comfortable location, with a glass of your favorite beverage, and just relaxing and listening. Yes you have to flip the darn thing, but that is the excuse to get yourself another beverage... "Since I am up anyways!"
Vinyl records are cool again now. Seems many pop punk bands release albums on vinyls now. We're in this interesting clash of 80s/90s/00s when it comes to pop culture and fashion.
I don't see it as a clash, rather I would argue that it is a case of several systems co-existing simultaneously and people taking what they need or want from each.
The advent of television didn't wipe out radio - people still use them for different things and for different reasons - while computers haven't destroyed TV.
I loved vinyl, and still have a extensive collection of LPs; I don't - for now - have a system (by which, I mean an appropriate system) on which to play them. But that may well change.
Nearly spit up early morning coffee when I read this.I use the human brain (a device hardly ever used by people anymore), esp. when I perform arithmetic operations or post on the PRSI forum here.
Ancient technology ... but it has withstood the test of time ! Works very well.
As Scepticalscribe and I7guy I use a lot of vintage fountain pens from my collection on daily basis, mainly from the Montblanc Meisterstück line.
And a number of vintage wristwatches all of which represent a bit of my past.
P.S.: And a professional frisbee from the late 70s. I still love to play.
And a number of vintage wristwatches all of which represent a bit of my past.
P.S.: And a professional frisbee from the late 70s. I still love to play.
VHS is pretty much the only "older" tech that I have nowadays. I did find an old Walkman in my storage unit that I plan on tinkering with, to see if I can get it working again. Also found loads of tapes that would be fun to listen to.
On the other hand, just the other day at the record store I was going through some vinyls / CD's and some kids next to me asked why I don't just use Spotify or download my music like a normal person. Those whippersnappers...
On the other hand, just the other day at the record store I was going through some vinyls / CD's and some kids next to me asked why I don't just use Spotify or download my music like a normal person. Those whippersnappers...
MacPro1,1 running El-Capitan plus my daily driver, a MacPro 3,1 running Sierra.
I forgto to mention my beloved, old Windows laptop, an Acer TravelMate 240 Series. I use it for a sole purpose of programming my security system when needed.
To the extent that the human body, or at least the mechanical components thereof can be considered technology, I use old tech every day. Many of my aging parts aren't yet replaceable.
My spectacles: A medieval piece of technology that still performs a most useful function.
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Flint? Or that new-fangled metal stuff?
Metal is much to nouveau for me and why pay when I can just knock a chip off and wrap one end with string
I like a good open-source DIY.Metal is much to nouveau for me and why pay when I can just knock a chip off and wrap one end with string
A crosscut handsaw. Sometimes it’s faster and safer than hauling out the electric saw.
Here's a recent "old tech" acquisition.
Yep.. I was using a pruning saw today... honeysuckle has to be cut back every year and I have to do it before the catbird shows up and starts screaming about how it's his mansion and where is my demolition permit. If I do it before the end of May there's no drama when he finally shows up to reclaim his home. That way he doesn't seem to notice I've downsized last season's add-ons to "his" hideaway.
Other old tech I use on a regular basis are some well seasoned (very well seasoned!) cast iron skillets that belonged to my great great grandma. They're about 150 years old!
Cast iron is a joy to use. Once I learned (the hard way) about seasoning and using moderate heat levels.
As others have mentioned, a old-tech item I use daily is a folding pocket knife. It arguably has new-tech aspects, in that it has a pocket clip and is an “assisted opening” model (Kershaw). Being able to open it one-handed is a feature I can’t imagine doing without, now that I’ve experienced it.
Wood chisels. Can’t forget those.
As others have mentioned, a old-tech item I use daily is a folding pocket knife. It arguably has new-tech aspects, in that it has a pocket clip and is an “assisted opening” model (Kershaw). Being able to open it one-handed is a feature I can’t imagine doing without, now that I’ve experienced it.
Wood chisels. Can’t forget those.
This thread didn't quite go the route I thought BUT I like where it went
Thank you everyone.
Thank you everyone.