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kitsuneconundrum
10/11/09

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toliet paper, hatem
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Purple Dave
10/11/09

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Meh. I actually just went out earlier this year and bought two CRT TVs. Got a 13" and a 27" for a fraction of what it would have cost me to buy a single 19" flat-panel TV.

Oh, and BTW, the term "flatscreen" refers only to the shape of the actual screen surface, not the TV in its entirety. That 13" TV is actually a flatscreen CRT.

I'd also say that what I miss more than boomboxes in general is boomboxes that are designed to be an all-in-one solution. Do you know how hard it is to find a portable stereo that has both an actual radio receiver and some means by which you can plug an iPod into it? And not have it sound like a WWII-era radio? They're out there, but I'd rather not have to drop several hundred dollars on something that sounds like a basic $100 stereo.
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Counterglow
10/11/09

@Purple Dave: Actually, a lot of WWII-era radios sound incredibly good. The downside was the hot, fragile, power-sucking tubes they used, not the quality of sound they put out.
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Purple Dave
10/12/09

@Counterglow:
True, that was likely more a problem with the recording process that caused everything to came out kinda tinny sounding.
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SigmundTheSeaMonster
10/10/09

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Walkie Talkies. CB. Previous media players. Light bulbs.

But you know, the constant is that drawer filled with "obsolete" things...
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massmith2
10/09/09

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you are all a hoot. i know i am showing my age - will be 60 the 26th - but always young at heart and learning technology at a later age due to added to my job a few years back and actually loving it. it is so cool to see your responses to alll the progress over the years. i still have my 17" although color tv from 83 that looks as clear as the new ones. cannot bring myself to replace it. it has been interesting watching all the changes. found a couple of slide rules from my second time out in college before calculators. see if any of you even know what they are!!! i even still have that same polaroid!! times they are a changing and you are definitely bringing a great deal to the table i wish i had many years ago. i have been a nurse and educator for 33 years and sure could have made life a great deal easier and saved so many hours. i finished my masters 4 years ago that would have taken at least 3 times as long going to the library and researching everything we can do online now. thanks for all you have to say. i learn from you all everytime i read
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ryemac3
10/09/09

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What about microwaves with the turn dial? I was so glad that was replaced with a keypad. I hated those!
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jeevesofRKdia
10/09/09

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Does anyone else find it ironic that she's holding a paper book titled "Obsolete"? Those are becoming antiquated as we speak (albeit kind of slowly)
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Jrsy Devil's Advocate®
10/09/09

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Check out her other book..
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SigmundTheSeaMonster
10/10/09

@Jrsy Devil's Bright Idea®: LOL!
I'd dumper, in the dumper, for a dumpee.
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mattycakes
10/09/09

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I still remember calling cards. Do people use those anymore? I guess with skype and whatnot, there's really no longer any need, but I remember using those somewhat frequently.
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Jrsy Devil's Advocate®
10/09/09

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Having worked with vacuformed plastics for a few years I definitely won't miss that stupid easy to open packaging.
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Wilson Rothman
10/09/09

@Jrsy Devil's Bright Idea®: Ah, so you're profiteering off of the suffering of others!
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Jrsy Devil's Advocate®
10/09/09

@Wilson Rothman: No, I'm talking over 20 years ago, probably before the little snot who invented the easy packaging was even born.

Yeah that's right, get the hell of my lawn!
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Shamoononon: I shave my legs.
10/09/09

@Jrsy Devil's Bright Idea®: *flings a pack of depends*
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Jrsy Devil's Advocate®
10/09/09

@Shamoononon: I shave my legs.: I'm incorrigible, not incontinent...
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TemporalSword
10/09/09

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That photo looks like it was taken in 1979 for some reason.
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Jrsy Devil's Advocate®
10/09/09

@TemporalSword: Which ties in nicely with the book.
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mdoublej
10/09/09

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Anyone know what that awesome box is with the buttons and faders?

oh...clicked the link.
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Identity (Metric)
10/09/09

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Good article. Buttons are what I will really miss. I used to volunteer working in a local tv station. Soooo many buttons. :)

And yes, although everybody has already said it, she does look very cute.
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mattycakes
10/09/09

@Identity less than three: Please tell once, at least just once, you went through and pushed EVERY SINGLE BUTTON.
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Identity (Metric)
10/09/09

@mattycakes: :) Would I be able to survive otherwise?? Best volunteer job ever.
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Shamoononon: I shave my legs.
10/09/09

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Why is it that every time there is an article with a female in it, a bunch of people have to chime in about her appearance?

I'm going to do that from now on...

"Oh, he's butt ugly".

"Oh, beefcakes".
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Jrsy Devil's Advocate®
10/09/09

@Shamoononon: I shave my legs.: Hello Gorgeous!
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Identity (Metric)
10/09/09

@Shamoononon: I have no clue.
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FredicvsMaximvs
10/10/09

@Shamoononon: I shave my legs.: I'm just tickled by the fact that it now looks like everyone replying to you is trying to justify why they shave their legs. :D
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Texas_technoman
10/09/09

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I have a 9" B&W TV sitting in a closet that I cannot part with. Bought it new at the local hardware store for $39 in 1979...have the manual & receipt (just in case I need some warranty work done).....
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EBone
10/09/09

@Texas_technoman: I still have the 13 Zenith B&W portable TV my parents got me for junior high graduation in 1979. I can't seem to let it go either, even though it's worthless now with the digital conversion.
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Margatron
10/09/09

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This is what I'll miss.
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