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And tell me how proud of it you are.

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[-] Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 2 years ago

My Nintendo DS.
Somehow the battery is still charged and went multiple times from red state to a green state.

[-] Duamerthrax@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

I have a Milling Machine with a 1902 patent date on it. It was converted to an electric motor, but the line shaft pulley is still on it.

[-] Linnce@beehaw.org 5 points 2 years ago

My ps1 probably. I just played with it yesterday and I loved it.

[-] Inucune@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

1901 Edison victrola. Listen to Edison's band.

[-] mindbleach@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 years ago

Daily? Logitech MX-518. I'd still be using my CeBIT 2003 IntelliMouse if it hadn't been jostled by one too many trips in a backpack. Both are newer than the Max Payne mousepad that is somehow still in tolerable condition.

No, wait. I just glanced at the time on a Westclox digital alarm clock, model 22636, production code 1/10/83. That thing's older than I am. Had to check the underside again: Norcross, GA. I was unsure if "Westclox" hinted at being produced in West Germany.

[-] unfnknblvbl@beehaw.org 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I would say my Sega GameGear, but I just went to turn it on, aaaaaaand it's probably well past time to replace the caps. And screen. And motherboard...

[-] i_am_not_a_robot@feddit.uk 5 points 2 years ago

An Acetronic MPU1000 games console, from the 1970s - 76 or 78 I think. Still worked last time I powered it up, I also got some extra games cheap off eBay a while back, interesting playing something other than the three or four games I remember from childhood.

[-] rockSlayer@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

I have a TI 99/4A PC that still works! It has a super weird version of BASIC and I don't have any tapes for it, but it's a cool display piece. I was able to make an educated guess that it was manufactured in 1982 based on the design

[-] wolfshadowheart@slrpnk.net 5 points 2 years ago

A few, a silver Pikachu Gameboy color, some synthesizers from the 1980's, a unique guitar that I've only been able to find documentation of 1 other one online (Ibanez Nitro full wood body finish - it's certainly a custom). And I think the last pride and joy is my Sony MDR-V600's.

Anybody remember Cube World? Those little electronic cubes that you could magnetically attach to others and they could interact? Got a set of those too.

The music stuff is the oldest but it's mostly second hand so it's harder to claim. The headphones were a gift and new back then though, so they're for sure, same with the Gameboy color and Cube World. Heh :)

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[-] Repelle@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

Newton MessagePad 2100. I used it daily from 2008-2011 (well after I had an iPhone) for office work and everyone thought I was crazy but I loved it. I still prefer the ui for calendar/contacts/note taking compared to everything else out there.

[-] PP_BOY_@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

Probably one of my CRTs from the early 80s, unless we're counting basic stuff like my house wiring or gate speaker.

[-] RagingRobot@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

Probably an nes or vcr. I have an Atari too but it's not hooked up so idk if it still works. I have some old film projectors too

[-] me_jumper@infosec.pub 5 points 2 years ago

My dad bought an amplifier in the 70s, I still use it for my TV audio system today. Super solid stuff.

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[-] icanwatermyplants@reddthat.com 4 points 2 years ago

As for daily usage and "tech" - I have a Samsung Galaxy S1. The battery still holds a charge and it's being used on a near daily basis (for very simple stuff). Runs Omnirom with android 4.

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[-] BigDev@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Not sure how loose you define tech, but mine would be my motorcyle, a 1981 Yamaha XS400 that my grandfather gifted me. It's certainly feeling it's age, so it requires a lot more effort on my end to keep running than most bikes made this century. It's not made for modern highway speeds, it's not happy when I try, so I keep it off the interstate, 50 and under. That said, when the weather's good, I've never had a carbeurated engine start so easily, and it's a joy to ride!

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[-] thawed_caveman@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

The CD player i found on the curb. I had no idea how old it was but i looked it up for this thread and it has user reviews from 2007.

Sony CMT Nez50

Works great, 15 volume already feels loud

[-] chitak166@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

I think my PS3 still works, although I haven't used it in awhile.

[-] janabuggs@beehaw.org 4 points 2 years ago

I know this isn't what you meant but, this week I restored a large format photo enlarger from the 1950s. A Beseler 45 MCXR. I am extremely proud that I was not electrocuted, and I printed a 4x5 negative as a Christmas gift for my mother in law.

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[-] AlexWIWA@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 years ago

My N64. I probably have a few pieces of tech older than me, but I can't think of them off the top of my head.

I have a PC from 2004 as well.

[-] NikkiNikkiNikki@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago

the oldest is one of my portable cassette recorders, a very early GE model that is in near perfect condition. It's so early on it doesn't have much info online, and seems to be rare, but unwanted.

The one im the most proud of is my IBM LexMark model M keyboard, It's older than me, abused to hell, modified, and is still my daily driver because it's so comfortable

[-] notenoughbutter@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 years ago

a core 2 duo full tower pc from mid 2000s

first it had win95, XP, 7, now runs void Linux

[-] flubba86@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Wtf? Core 2 duo was released in 2006, so your PC was made after that. Why was it originally running windows 95?! It was built 3 years after windows XP came out!

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[-] bomanicious@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 years ago

Two game boy DMGs, one kept original and one modded with a new shell, membrane, and LCD screen. It's a great hobby restoring them.

[-] NutWrench@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 years ago

An electric turkey-carving knife, made in 1962. GE built it to last.

[-] HootinNHollerin@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago

!buyitforlife@sh.itjust.works

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[-] nowrongnotes@beehaw.org 3 points 2 years ago

A 1930's Remington mechanical typewriter. My dad used it regularly until he passed away, it still works perfectly and I've got a whole box of ribbons for it.

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