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A recent story on the BBC posed a question to its readers. If it ain't broke: You share your oldest working gadgets. Folks wrote in with their favorite, longest-lasting devices.
Besides being curious about the latest tech devices and advancements, I've noticed our community also seems to have a number of thrifty folk who thrive on getting the most out of their gadgets.
I'll count myself among those in that category. I'll start with a Sharp EL-510S solar-powered, scientific calculator from the early 1980s. I also have a JVC stereo receiver from the mid 1980s that is still going strong. The computer I am currently using is a Dell Latitude Core 2 Duo from about 2009.
So how well has your stuff held up? What was been your best acquisition for long-term durability?
(Score: 2) by JoeMerchant on Wednesday June 10 2020, @02:44AM (1 child)
I had one of those LED watches from Masters' Merchandise Mart - I think I got mine in 5th grade (would have been ~1977) for about $30. Mine didn't last more than a year or two.
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(Score: 2) by DannyB on Wednesday June 10 2020, @02:26PM
After writing the above, I decided to look yesterday evening, and indeed that LED watch was exactly where I expected it to be. I'll have to obtain some batteries and give it a try.
The lower I set my standards the more accomplishments I have.