#retrotech — Public Fediverse posts
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Search Usenet newsgroup archives — text posts from 1981 to present…
#usenet #internet #online #RetroGaming #RetroComputing #RetroGames #RetroTech #VintageComputing #retro #history #commodore #amiga #IT #1980s #1990s #tech #technology #vintage #nostalgia #digital
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📸 @hellojoey live at the Southbank Algorave in London yesterday 🎮✨ Captured on a Game Boy Camera 🔊 Amazing music and performance! 🤯🎶💚
#algorave #livecoding #toplap #gameboycamera #gameboy #chiptune #londonmusic #southbank #livemusic #nintendo #retrotech #generativemusic
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📸 @hellojoey live at the Southbank Algorave in London yesterday 🎮✨ Captured on a Game Boy Camera 🔊 Amazing music and performance! 🤯🎶💚
#algorave #livecoding #toplap #gameboycamera #gameboy #chiptune #londonmusic #southbank #livemusic #nintendo #retrotech #generativemusic
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📸 @hellojoey live at the Southbank Algorave in London yesterday 🎮✨ Captured on a Game Boy Camera 🔊 Amazing music and performance! 🤯🎶💚
#algorave #livecoding #toplap #gameboycamera #gameboy #chiptune #londonmusic #southbank #livemusic #nintendo #retrotech #generativemusic
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📸 @hellojoey live at the Southbank Algorave in London yesterday 🎮✨ Captured on a Game Boy Camera 🔊 Amazing music and performance! 🤯🎶💚
#algorave #livecoding #toplap #gameboycamera #gameboy #chiptune #londonmusic #southbank #livemusic #nintendo #retrotech #generativemusic
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📸 @hellojoey live at the Southbank Algorave in London yesterday 🎮✨ Captured on a Game Boy Camera 🔊 Amazing music and performance! 🤯🎶💚
#algorave #livecoding #toplap #gameboycamera #gameboy #chiptune #londonmusic #southbank #livemusic #nintendo #retrotech #generativemusic
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Bluelight .com’s website in 2000
#RetroTech #00sComputing #DigitalNostalgia #OldSchoolTech #TechThrowback #2000sTech
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Here’s a periodic reminder to check your local listings/ FB marketplace for a great plasma TV. Here’s 3 in my area that people are giving away for free :guilded_eyes:
Plasma TVs look amazing and don’t collect your data and sell them to 3rd parties. Win win.
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It's begging to have a spooky story written on it
#spookyseptember #typewriters #vintagetech #retrotech -
I’ve realised I have forgotten to show a pic of my Speccy so here it is
#ZXSpectrum #Spectrum128 #Sinclair #RetroComputing #RetroTech #8Bit #VintageComputer #ComputerHistory #ZXSpectrumPlus2 #Datacorder
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I’ve realised I have forgotten to show a pic of my Speccy so here it is
#ZXSpectrum #Spectrum128 #Sinclair #RetroComputing #RetroTech #8Bit #VintageComputer #ComputerHistory #ZXSpectrumPlus2 #Datacorder
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I’ve realised I have forgotten to show a pic of my Speccy so here it is
#ZXSpectrum #Spectrum128 #Sinclair #RetroComputing #RetroTech #8Bit #VintageComputer #ComputerHistory #ZXSpectrumPlus2 #Datacorder
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I’ve realised I have forgotten to show a pic of my Speccy so here it is
#ZXSpectrum #Spectrum128 #Sinclair #RetroComputing #RetroTech #8Bit #VintageComputer #ComputerHistory #ZXSpectrumPlus2 #Datacorder
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I’ve realised I have forgotten to show a pic of my Speccy so here it is
#ZXSpectrum #Spectrum128 #Sinclair #RetroComputing #RetroTech #8Bit #VintageComputer #ComputerHistory #ZXSpectrumPlus2 #Datacorder
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Setup is just preparing the user for the typical Windows ME experience from the start. 🤣
#RetroTech #00sComputing #DigitalNostalgia #OldSchoolTech #TechThrowback #2000sTech #WindowsME
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Oh, joy! A search engine for dusty digital caveman wall scribbles from before the web was cool. Now you can waste time sifting through the ancient world's emoji-free debates about floppy disks and whether the fax machine would take over the world! 🦖💾
https://www.usenet-rewind.com/ #digitalarchaeology #retrotech #nostalgia #cavemaninternet #floppydebaters #HackerNews #ngated -
🐢 Oh, look! A website dedicated to a programming language so ancient it might as well come with a free history lesson and a fossil! 📚 For all those itching to dive into the "exciting" world of turtle graphics and modularity, Logo's here to teach you the cutting-edge tech of the 1960s. 🦕
https://el.media.mit.edu/logo-foundation/what_is_logo/logo_programming.html #ancientprogramming #turtlegraphics #Logo #historylesson #retrotech #HackerNews #ngated -
Setting the time zone in Windows 95
#RetroTech #90sComputing #DigitalNostalgia #OldSchoolTech #TechThrowback #1990sTech #Windows95
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Heck yeah! Successful backlight mod on a TI-85 graphing calculator with no screen damage. The case is a little crusty, so I may do some swapping with the first one I tried, but I love starting the day with a win!
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Heck yeah! Successful backlight mod on a TI-85 graphing calculator with no screen damage. The case is a little crusty, so I may do some swapping with the first one I tried, but I love starting the day with a win!
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Heck yeah! Successful backlight mod on a TI-85 graphing calculator with no screen damage. The case is a little crusty, so I may do some swapping with the first one I tried, but I love starting the day with a win!
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Heck yeah! Successful backlight mod on a TI-85 graphing calculator with no screen damage. The case is a little crusty, so I may do some swapping with the first one I tried, but I love starting the day with a win!
#electronics #calculator #hack #1990s #retrotech -
Heck yeah! Successful backlight mod on a TI-85 graphing calculator with no screen damage. The case is a little crusty, so I may do some swapping with the first one I tried, but I love starting the day with a win!
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It took a month to get through approval but SongWheel is available on the App Store! listen like it’s 2001! Just in time for iPod’s 25th birthday! #retrotech #ipod #music #nostalgia
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It took a month to get through approval but SongWheel is available on the App Store! listen like it’s 2001! Just in time for iPod’s 25th birthday! #retrotech #ipod #music #nostalgia
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It took a month to get through approval but SongWheel is available on the App Store! listen like it’s 2001! Just in time for iPod’s 25th birthday! #retrotech #ipod #music #nostalgia
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It took a month to get through approval but SongWheel is available on the App Store! listen like it’s 2001! Just in time for iPod’s 25th birthday! #retrotech #ipod #music #nostalgia
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It took a month to get through approval but SongWheel is available on the App Store! listen like it’s 2001! Just in time for iPod’s 25th birthday! #retrotech #ipod #music #nostalgia
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Some tributes to Mega Man I made through the years…
I've never played the games, but I love the character and the graphics. 💚
#MegaMan #PixelArt #gaming #games #game #gamer #RetroGaming #RetroComputing #RetroGames #RetroTech #VintageComputing #retro #history #nintendo #NES #SNES #1980s #1990s #tech #technology #vintage #nostalgia #digital #DigitalArt #graphics #CGI #CharacterDesign #design #artwork #art #artist #arte #arts #GraphicDesign #MastoArt #FediArt #CreativeToots #ArtistsOnMastodon
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@madcollector I'm running a 2007 permacomputer laptop. Linux gave it a new life like 10 years ago and it's still going. I use it almost every day. It rocks.
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Ericsson T29
(2001)The unsung hero of the Swedish mobile giant and the spiritual savior of the famous "T-series" design language. While the ultra-slim Ericsson T28 captured the world's imagination in 1999, it was plagued by fatal hardware flaws, particularly the notorious "no transmitter" power management issue and a fragile flip latch. Released in 2001, the T29 was engineered specifically to address these structural vulnerabilities, offering a beefier, incredibly rugged, and highly reliable chassis that became a favorite among business professionals.
Technical Specifications:
Display: Monochrome graphic (101 x 33 pixels, displaying up to 4 lines of text with a retro-futuristic green backlight).
Dimensions & Weight: 95 x 49 x 22 mm, weighing in at 95 grams.
Battery: High-performance Lithium-Polymer 850 mAh (BHC-11) pack, offering immense standby endurance.
Software & Connectivity: WAP 1.1 mobile browser, EMS (Enhanced Messaging Service) allowing users to send basic formatted text and pixel art, voice-activated dialing, and voice commands.
Entertainment: 4 built-in games (including the highly addictive Tetris and Solitaire), custom ringtone composer.
Hardware Features: Active physical flip cover, external stubby antenna, proprietary Ericsson bottom system connector.
The physical interaction with the Ericsson T29 was its absolute selling point. Pressing the small mechanical button on the side of the phone released the spring-loaded active flip cover with a distinct, incredibly satisfying "clack." Flipping it open instantly answered incoming calls, and closing it ended them a highly tactile UX design that remains unmatched in the era of flat glass rectangles.
Structurally, the T29 was noticeably thicker than the T28, but this extra volume allowed Ericsson to fit a more robust internal magnesium alloy frame and a vastly improved radio transmitter. It was also one of the first mainstream devices to heavily push EMS messaging, bridging the gap between basic SMS and modern MMS. It stands as the final, refined monument of independent Ericsson engineering before the landmark joint venture with Sony in late 2001.
#EricssonT29 #Ericsson #ActiveFlip #RetroTech #VintageMobile #00sTech #MobileHistory #Clamshell #1EYEReview
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🤯🎶 Congrats on over-engineering a solution to a problem nobody realized they had! You could've just bought a picture frame, but hey, now you're a PCB design, 3D printing, and C expert just to make #Spotify look like a 70s disco relic! 💾📀
https://pentaton.app/blog/2026-07-12-introducing-pentaton-lp/ #overengineering #PCBdesign #3Dprinting #retrotech #70sdisco #HackerNews #ngated -
LG KG800 Chocolate
(2006)A landmark release in mobile history that shifted the industry's focus from pure megahertz and megapixel wars toward high-end lifestyle design. The "Chocolate" was the device that single-handedly put LG on the global map as a trendy, premium manufacturer. It wasn't designed to compete on raw technical specs; it was built to look like a piece of minimalist art, a sleek tech accessory that captured the dark, glossy aesthetic of the mid-2000s.
Technical Specifications:
Display: 2.0 inches TFT (176 x 220 pixels, 262k colors)
Memory: 128 MB of internal storage, completely lacking a microSD expansion slot (one of its major hardware compromises).
Camera: 1.3 Megapixel lens with an LED flash, hidden neatly beneath the sliding mechanism to keep the exterior perfectly clean.
Audio & Connectivity: Dedicated MP3/AAC media player, Bluetooth 1.2 with A2DP wireless stereo support.
Battery: 800 mAh Lithium-Ion battery pack.
Dimensions: 95 x 48 x 15.2 mm
Weight: Extremely pocketable and light at just 83 grams.The true magic of the LG Chocolate lay in its interaction and visual mystery. When the phone was on standby, the upper slider surface looked like a solid, seamless block of polished obsidian or a premium block of dark chocolate, completely devoid of any visible markings or physical keys. However, the moment a user touched the surface, the phone contextually brought itself to life, illuminating a grid of futuristic, glowing blood-red touch-sensitive capacitive navigation keys.
This early integration of touch-sensitive panels felt incredibly avant-garde in 2006, giving users a highly tactile, futuristic response. Sliding the smooth, spring-assisted mechanism upward revealed a traditional pink-and-black alphanumeric keypad for dialing. LG even went as far as presenting the phone in a luxurious, jewelry-like box that was reportedly scented like real chocolate during unboxing. The KG800 remains a brilliant monument to an era when aesthetics, mystery, and physical style trumped the specification sheet.
#LGKG800 #LGChocolate #SliderPhone #DesignIcon #RetroTech #VintageMobile #00sTech #1EYEReview
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Siemens M65
(2004)An absolute tank of German engineering and one of the most iconic rugged mobile phones ever produced. Long before modern IP-rated smartphones, Siemens captured the outdoor adventure, extreme sports, and construction markets by delivering a device that was unashamedly aggressive, durable, and packed with armor. It was built to survive drops, dust, and water splashes that would instantly destroy its contemporaries.
Technical Specifications:
Display: 2.1 inches TFT (132 x 176 pixels, 65k colors) – surprisingly large and highly readable in direct sunlight for its era.
Memory: 11 MB of shared internal storage, no memory card slot expansion.
Camera: VGA (640 x 480 pixels) with a protective rubber plug and video recording capability.
Connectivity: Infrared (IrDA) port, WAP 2.0, GPRS Class 10.
Protection: "3D-Protection" system consisting of a metal exoskeleton frame and rubber shock absorbers.
Battery: 750 mAh Lithium-Ion (EBA-660) providing solid standby times in the field.
Dimensions: 109 x 49 x 19 mm
Weight: 104 gramsThe defining characteristic of the Siemens M65 was its revolutionary structural defense layout. Siemens wrapped the durable plastic chassis in a heavy-duty, grey aluminum alloy exoskeleton cage that securely locked into the backplate with a physical metal screw. Every vulnerable point – including the charging port, headset jack, and camera lens – was sealed with signature bright orange rubber gaskets and plugs. This striking grey-and-orange color scheme made it an instant lifestyle statement.
Beyond its bulletproof construction, the M65 catered heavily to outdoor enthusiasts. Siemens released an official accessory called the "Bike-o-Meter" — a specialized handlebar mount with a wheel sensor that connected directly to the phone. When docked, the M65 launched a dedicated cycling application, transforming the mobile device into an advanced trip computer, speedometer, and odometer. It remains a legendary pioneer of the rugged phone category and a pinnacle of Siemens' design peak.
#SiemensM65 #SiemensMseries #RuggedPhone #OutdoorTech #RetroTech #VintageMobile #00sTech #1EYEReview
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Nokia N97
(2009)One of the most highly anticipated yet controversial flagships in Nokia's history. Marketed as the ultimate "mobile computer" to stop the iPhone's dominance, it represented the absolute peak and the tragic limit of the Symbian touch era.
Specs:
CPU: ARM 11 434 MHz
Memory: 128 MB RAM, massive 32 GB internal storage, microSD slot
Display: 3.5" resistive touch TFT (360x640)
Camera: 5 MP Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus, dual LED flash, video cover
Features: Sliding QWERTY keyboard, Wi-Fi, GPS, FM transmitter
Battery: 1500 mAh (BP-4L)The defining feature of the N97 was its unique tilting slide mechanism. When slid open, the screen automatically angled itself at 35 degrees, transforming the phone into a mini laptop. It also boasted an incredible 32GB of onboard storage, a huge number for 2009. A fascinating engineering relic of a changing mobile landscape.
#NokiaN97 #NokiaNseries #SymbianOS #RetroTech #VintageMobile #1EYEReview
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BlackBerry Bold 9000
(2008)The ultimate status symbol for Wall Street executives and celebrities. This premium business smartphone raised the brand's prestige to its absolute peak. It perfectly combined top-tier corporate security with high-end luxury design.
Specs: 624MHz CPU, 128MB RAM, 1GB storage, microSD slot, 2.6" crisp display (480x320), iconic trackball navigation, Wi-Fi, GPS, 2MP camera, and a stellar 1500 mAh battery.
It featured a genuine leather back cover and a premium chrome frame. Its sculpted physical QWERTY keyboard is still considered one of the best ever made for typing. Combined with push email and BBM, it was an elite machine.
#BlackBerryBold9000 #BlackBerry #QWERTY #RetroTech #VintageMobile #1EYEReview
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Sony Ericsson K750i (2005)
The absolute king of mobile photography that completely changed the game. While built-in cameras existed before it, the K750i was the first device to prove that a phone could genuinely replace a standalone point-and-shoot digital camera.
ARM9 110 MHz processor, 34 MB internal memory, Memory Stick Duo slot, 1.8-inch TFT display, 176x220 resolution, 2 MP camera with autofocus, dual LED flash and mechanical lens cover, Bluetooth 1.2, Infrared, FM radio with RDS, 900 mAh Li-Po battery, dimensions 100x46x19.5mm, weight 99 g.
The brilliance of the K750i lay in its digital camera mimicry. Sliding down the active lens cover on the back instantly booted up the camera app, and the dedicated shutter button featured a two-stage press for autofocusing—a massive innovation for 2005. Its image quality was completely unmatched at the time.
#SonyEricssonK750i #SonyEricsson #K750i #RetroTech #VintageMobile #CameraPhone #1EYEReview
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Old'aVista – The most powerful guide to the old Internet
#HackerNews #OldInternet #InternetArchive #DigitalNostalgia #WebHistory #RetroTech
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Nokia N91
(2005)A masterpiece and one of the most mechanically complex phones ever built. Designed to kill MP3 player market, this legendary Nseries beast brought a real, spinning hard drive to the palm of your hand.
ARM9 220 MHz processor, 4 GB internal microdrive (HDD), 2.1-inch TFT display, 176x208 resolution, sliding stainless-steel cover with dedicated physical music keys, 2 MP camera, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm headphone jack, 900 mAh battery, dimensions 113x55x22mm, weight 164 g.
The N91 was an engineering marvel, featuring a literal miniature hard drive inside its rugged stainless-steel chassis. Its brilliant slider design placed prominent, mechanical audio controls right on the front, which slid down to reveal the numeric keypad. Packed with a high-fidelity Toshiba audio chip and a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, it offered unparalleled sound quality for its time. A loud, heavy, and unforgettable titan of the musical smartphone era.
#NokiaN91 #Nokia #Nseries #RetroTech #VintageMobile #Symbian #1EYEReview
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Nokia N91
(2005)A masterpiece and one of the most mechanically complex phones ever built. Designed to kill MP3 player market, this legendary Nseries beast brought a real, spinning hard drive to the palm of your hand.
ARM9 220 MHz processor, 4 GB internal microdrive (HDD), 2.1-inch TFT display, 176x208 resolution, sliding stainless-steel cover with dedicated physical music keys, 2 MP camera, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm headphone jack, 900 mAh battery, dimensions 113x55x22mm, weight 164 g.
The N91 was an engineering marvel, featuring a literal miniature hard drive inside its rugged stainless-steel chassis. Its brilliant slider design placed prominent, mechanical audio controls right on the front, which slid down to reveal the numeric keypad. Packed with a high-fidelity Toshiba audio chip and a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, it offered unparalleled sound quality for its time. A loud, heavy, and unforgettable titan of the musical smartphone era.
#NokiaN91 #Nokia #Nseries #RetroTech #VintageMobile #Symbian #1EYEReview
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Nokia N91
(2005)A masterpiece and one of the most mechanically complex phones ever built. Designed to kill MP3 player market, this legendary Nseries beast brought a real, spinning hard drive to the palm of your hand.
ARM9 220 MHz processor, 4 GB internal microdrive (HDD), 2.1-inch TFT display, 176x208 resolution, sliding stainless-steel cover with dedicated physical music keys, 2 MP camera, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm headphone jack, 900 mAh battery, dimensions 113x55x22mm, weight 164 g.
The N91 was an engineering marvel, featuring a literal miniature hard drive inside its rugged stainless-steel chassis. Its brilliant slider design placed prominent, mechanical audio controls right on the front, which slid down to reveal the numeric keypad. Packed with a high-fidelity Toshiba audio chip and a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, it offered unparalleled sound quality for its time. A loud, heavy, and unforgettable titan of the musical smartphone era.
#NokiaN91 #Nokia #Nseries #RetroTech #VintageMobile #Symbian #1EYEReview
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Sony Ericsson T68i
(2002)The phone that brought color screens and mobile photography to the masses. Rebranded under the new Sony Ericsson partnership, this legendary device became a pop-culture icon and a tech milestone.
Ericsson AUGC processor, 1 MB internal memory, 1.0-inch 256-color STN screen, 101x80 resolution, supports external MCA-25 VGA CommuniCam, Bluetooth 1.0b, 700 mAh battery, dimensions 101x48x19.5mm, weight 84 g.
The T68i stood out with its ultra-compact design and advanced connectivity like Bluetooth and Infrared. To take photos, users clipped a separate camera accessory into the bottom port. It was also one of the first phones to support MMS, allowing users to send color images over the cellular network. A monumental bridge between the old monochrome world and the multimedia future.
#SonyEricssonT68i #T68i #RetroTech #VintageMobile #1EYEReview
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Now I updated it with much more recent music I'm currently listening to.
The amazing thing is, this player also plays ogg files, which was not common at the time. It was the reason I bought it. I ripped all my CDs to ogg back then.
And it has a mic and a line-in to record and encode stuff. Nothing special for today's phones but amazing in 2004.
