Going to the arcade to play the latest video games was once a favorite activity of gamers however the advent of high-tech gaming consoles has killed off most arcades.
Archive for November, 2009
Answering Machines with Tapes
November 13th, 2009
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Before voicemail became mainsteam, people relied on answering machines which used tapes to record messages.
Laser Disc Players, You Had a Good Run
November 10th, 2009
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Laserdisc was doomed when DVD made its debut. The smaller disc was—well, smaller, and it offered better resolution (even though standard-def) and accommodated Dolby Digital and DTS from day one.
The Portable Personal Clothes Dryer
November 9th, 2009
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The portable personal clothes dryer was an odd little appliance used back in the 60s.
Steam Powered Lawn Mowers
November 8th, 2009
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Steam powered lawn mowers were all the rage back in the early 1900s however you won’t see too many (or any) in operation today.
No More Rockin’ Out with Your Boombox
November 8th, 2009
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Boomboxes were all the rage during the 80s however they are all but gone today.
The Good Old Dot Matrix Printer
November 7th, 2009
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Dot matrix printers were the standard for almost 2 decades before they were replaced by much better inkjets.
