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“I’m Having A Blast”: 50 People Are Not Ashamed To Admit They Still Use These Obsolete Things A *light switch.*

I just moved into a new house, which has “smart switches,” which I swear to god are the dumbest f*****g light switches anyone’s ever thought up.

On. Off. That’s what I want in a light switch. Maybe a little miniature fader bar on the side if you’re into romantic mood lighting. (I’m not.)

*These* f*****g switches: Tap up to turn the lights on. Tap and hold to fade them up. Double tap up to turn them on maximum (This is different than turn them on, because reasons). Tap down to turn them off. Tap and hold to fade them down. Double tap down to turn them on minimum (a function nobody, in the world, has ever used deliberately, ever).

And just to make sure you deeply despise whoever thought these things up, the sensitivity SUUUUUUCKS. So as often as not, you tap down to turn them off, and the light switch reads that as “tap and hold to dim,” and your light just decreases by 20%. So then you have to turn around and go back into the hallway (because you’ve already passed it - because you should not have to *PAUSE* at a light switch to f*****g operate it), go back, double tap up to turn the lights back up to maximum (otherwise next time you turn it on, it will helpfully remember that you “wanted” it at 80%), and then tap down to turn them off again.

**ON.** F*****g **OFF.** That’s what a light switch should do. **It cannot be improved upon.** My light switch should not be trying to *interpret* my *intentions.*

Meanwhile, these light switches all flash a little orange LED under them. I looked up in the manual that this means they are not connected to wifi. I have no intention of changing that, because I am never… *EVER*… going to be driving home in my car and say “Hey Siri, dim the lights to 40% and put on some romantic mood music. Daddy’s going to slip into the tub with a glass of *wine* for a little *Me Time.*” 🤢 🤮

But there is one light switch in my house that does not flash orange; It shows a solid blue. Which means it *IS* connected to wifi. *Whose* f*****g wifi? Not mine. I never gave it my password. So which of my neighbors is hosting the online profile of my f*****g **light switch?**

I’m going to spend hundreds of dollars this winter to replace every “smart” light switch in the house with a real, functional light switch, designed by and for actual human beings, and it will be the happiest money I’ve ever spent.

CSWorldChamp , jaye_haych Report

Final score:

501points

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Lauren S 1 year ago

Well this individual has made me hate light switches I didn’t know existed.

436points

“I’m Having A Blast”: 50 People Are Not Ashamed To Admit They Still Use These Obsolete Things Physical buttons. Not everything needs to be touchscreen for goodness sake.

SXOSXO , Grey_Coast_Media Report

Final score:

499points

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Matthews 1 year ago

Especially on cars!

198points

Johnson, a consumer psychology specialist and the host of the marketing psychology blog, explained to Bored Panda that there are several reasons why people often cling to seemingly outdated technology.

"First, familiarity and comfort play a role, as people may be resistant to change and prefer tools they're accustomed to. Second, cost can be a massive factor as well, as upgrading to newer technology can be expensive. It's the classic line: 'No one has ever been fired for going with IBM,'" he said.

"Many business leaders are excessively loss averse, and so if an old technology is working (even sub-optimally), there is little incentive to change. An upgrade is seen as all downside, and little upside," Johnson noted.

“I’m Having A Blast”: 50 People Are Not Ashamed To Admit They Still Use These Obsolete Things I still take a notepad and pen into every meeting

VFP_ProvenRoute , kellysikkema Report

Final score:

441points

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BlindAres 1 year ago

Taking physical notes prevented my a** from searching for the "Id-10-t form" in the very beginning of my USAF career. Thankfully I took notes and was observant to what I wrote.

79points

“I’m Having A Blast”: 50 People Are Not Ashamed To Admit They Still Use These Obsolete Things A good cast-iron pan is still superior to anything that has been invented since.

r0botdevil , kkhoey2004 Report

Final score:

378points

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Matthews 1 year ago

Even more so if the handle is not plastic, so you can sear a steak on it and finish it in the oven! And finally you make a pan sauce with it as well.

86points

“I’m Having A Blast”: 50 People Are Not Ashamed To Admit They Still Use These Obsolete Things I own my music. I have 100s of CDs so I still use my CD player and MP3 player. And, to be honest, I still have about 150 vinyl albums I play on occasion.

Silly-Resist8306 , victrola Report

Final score:

333points

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Snowy Ashton 1 year ago

Physical media will always be better than digital. I don't mind digital, but when the cash runs out or the internet/power fails (could be short or long term), what's going to entertain you? Your phone won't live forever. Board games fall into this category too!

106points

"In some cases, older technology may also be more reliable or durable, making it a practical choice for certain tasks."

On top of that, Johnson said that in the case of fax machines still being widely used in Japan, "cultural factors and industry-specific standards can further perpetuate the use of older technology."

We also asked the consumer psychology specialist about why people feel pressured to update to the latest gadgets. For one, you have social pressure and the desire to fit in with your peers to consider.

"Advertisements and marketing create a sense of FOMO (fear of missing out) and a perception that the latest technology is essential for staying connected and efficient. Additionally, software updates and app compatibility can incentivize upgrades as older devices may become obsolete," the specialist shared with Bored Panda.

“I’m Having A Blast”: 50 People Are Not Ashamed To Admit They Still Use These Obsolete Things Some things don't need to be smart when the regular push button or k**b version works fine. Simpler and less things that could go wrong.

Like kitchen appliances. A kitchen faucet doesn't need voice commands. My air fryer doesn't need wifi connection so I can control it from an app.

hammysandy , AnnaStills Report

Final score:

319points

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kitten levels tokyo 1 year ago

But how else can you air fry from the bathtub, Luddite?

109points

“I’m Having A Blast”: 50 People Are Not Ashamed To Admit They Still Use These Obsolete Things Watches that only tell the time. Maybe the date, too :)

buffalo__666 , misakyanovich Report

Final score:

318points

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PlatinumThe8-BitCat 1 year ago

I don’t really understand the purpose of watches with screens anyway, it’s basically just an even smaller phone

73points

“I’m Having A Blast”: 50 People Are Not Ashamed To Admit They Still Use These Obsolete Things Textbooks bro. Not even technology. Why is everything online now. I need the ability to highlight something

jennsnotscary , ijeab Report

Final score:

318points

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Me. Just Me. 1 year ago

As someone who went through high school and college with notebooks and physical text books (late Gen-Xer), I am actually grateful for the technology we have today. I am quite comfortable with and enjoy my Kindle, I love my iPad, and I had to learn OneNote for work. I don't think I would go back to school without having a notebook and pen with me, but the idea of not having to pay $500+ for a 65 pounds of textbooks that I have to lug around everywhere and panic when I can't find them is truly a dream for me.

67points

"The pursuit of new features, improved performance, and enhanced user experiences also drives this pressure for constant technological advancement. This is exacerbated by the fact that many products are deliberately designed and marketed to be desired, enjoyed briefly, and then replaced. This is especially the case with mobile devices, where we constantly seek out the newest, 'most advanced' version, despite modest changes from model to model."

Johnson also drew attention to a set of studies from Columbia Business School that he also discussed in his book 'Blindsight.' "Researchers found that you’re much more likely to be careless with your phone if there’s a newer, better version of the product on the horizon," he noted.

"Examining a dataset of over 3,000 lost iPhones, the research team found there was a curious spike in losses before a new model was released. Over 600 self-reports of iPhone neglect and damage followed similar timing. Even our physical dexterity becomes unconsciously attuned to this need to upgrade."

#10

Does EVERYTHING have to be powered by sensors? I swear that everything I own breaks only because of a sensor gone bad. My car's A/C, my washing machine's cycle sensors, even the coffee warmer I received as a gift.

Maybe I'm old but I would just like to turn something on, it do its job, then turn it back off. It doesn't also need to blow me.

oheyitsmoe Report

Final score:

284points

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Multa Nocte 1 year ago

😆 "It doesn't also need to blow me." 😂

113points

#11

“I’m Having A Blast”: 50 People Are Not Ashamed To Admit They Still Use These Obsolete Things Physical media in general (DVDs, CDs, video games, books, etc.). Yeah, it adds to clutter but most digital services have it in their terms of service that they can remove content (even paid for) at any time with no refund to you. You're basically paying a float rate to rent it until they can no longer rent it.

Come try to remove the physical stuff, it's a felony in most states and you can have my Buckaroo Banzai BluRay when you pry it from my cold and dead fingers.

draggar , rhamely Report

Final score:

247points

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Daniel Atkins 1 year ago

Agree there is only so much streaming services can have available and if they decide to remove it from rotation then you can’t see it. Or some entertainment company decides they want to get into streaming and take all the content they own from other platforms. Then you have to pick and choose which ones to subscribe too or wether to add another subscription. I’d rather pay a one time fee for a copy I can watch at almost any time.

37points

#12

“I’m Having A Blast”: 50 People Are Not Ashamed To Admit They Still Use These Obsolete Things Pen and paper for notes and lists. Calendar and address books. For that matter, books in general. I've tried reading a digital book and I just don't get the appeal.

WoolaTheCalot , behy_studio Report

Final score:

224points

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kitten levels tokyo 1 year ago

The appeal is you can bring 40 books on vacation without filling your luggage up.

128points

Bizarre_Protuberance , marcospradobr Report

The viral Reddit thread is proof of a few things. First, folks have a tough time letting go of the things they already own and have grown to love. Nostalgia and money that’s already been invested in the tech are both key factors here.

Secondly, it shows that some people are perfectly fine using products that work adequately, while they’re still functional. They don’t see a need to upgrade to the ‘latest mode’ just to be fashionable or chase trends. This might be out of ecological concerns, the desire to save money, or the simple realization that simple functionality is better than an overabundance of options.

#13

“I’m Having A Blast”: 50 People Are Not Ashamed To Admit They Still Use These Obsolete Things I store my passwords in a physical pen-and-paper notebook. I am not impressed at the notion of storing passwords in some sort of cloud-based solution.

Final score:

220points

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pinkpie 1 year ago

Don’t you know that you are supposed to have a complex and unique password for everything, and change them all regularly, but never write them down! Because you are a robot

71points

OnSaturdaysWeWearRed , mahrous_houses Report

#14

“I’m Having A Blast”: 50 People Are Not Ashamed To Admit They Still Use These Obsolete Things Printers that could print without a subscription....

Final score:

205points

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Daniel Atkins 1 year ago

Who sell them with a subscription? I work in the primer copier field never seen a company that requires a subscription to print.

50points

#15

“I’m Having A Blast”: 50 People Are Not Ashamed To Admit They Still Use These Obsolete Things A pen. Works just fine when I need it.

Knucks_408 , lilartsy Report

Final score:

202points

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Erin Ward 1 year ago

I just bought a box of 10 green pens to write notes and in my journal. I was super excited that I wouldn't have to buy pens for a really long time. Made me really happy, lol

50points

Third—and many of us have witnessed this firsthand—products made in the past seem to stand the test of time far better than new ones. They’re more resilient. Newer tech, on the other hand, seems to become outdated far more quickly. Thanks, planned obsolescence!

You’d genuinely be surprised by how abundant old tech still is in this day and age. For example, the Tokyo Weekender points out that in 2020, a jaw-dropping 34% of all Japanese households still had a fax machine. It’s quite a contrast with public perception when you consider that Japan is one of the most technologically advanced countries on Planet Earth.

#16

What I would give to have back the headphone jack in my phone...

Tyler_origami94 Report

Final score:

192points

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Kise Miarse 1 year ago

Mine has one! Cheapy Samsung

42points

#17

my dial phone. I love it and will never ever get rid of it. It's in my kitchen, it's yellow and my grandpa built a little wooden picket fence around it, with fake flowers in tiny clay flower pots.

hoosierina Report

Final score:

183points

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Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago

It sounds adorable.

49points

#18

“I’m Having A Blast”: 50 People Are Not Ashamed To Admit They Still Use These Obsolete Things A calculator. You know - with buttons and a screen.

glory2mankind , ijeab Report

Final score:

176points

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Mark 1 year ago

I had to replace my TI graphing calculator with a Casio CAS. I really hate the fact you need a goddamn STYLUS PEN for a calculator.

43points

It’s not just fax machines that Japan has a tough time letting go of! Cash is still prevalent in the country. According to data from 2022, merely 32% of all payments in Japan were cashless. Compare that to a whopping 93% of payments in neighboring South Korea, another extremely technologically advanced nation.

CDs, business cards, and websites that overwhelm you with information are also a part of daily life there. Many of these things look like they belong in the latter half of the last century, but there you have it—nothing’s obsolete or outdated while it’s still in use! And changing habits, traditions, and social mores is harder than you think, even with all the fancy new tech up for grabs…

#19

“I’m Having A Blast”: 50 People Are Not Ashamed To Admit They Still Use These Obsolete Things manual transmission

A5CH3NT3 , MikeShots Report

Final score:

153points

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Sebastián Rodríguez 1 year ago

It gives you so much more control than an automatic one! Although... the automatic one is nice for long traffic jams.

50points

#20

“I’m Having A Blast”: 50 People Are Not Ashamed To Admit They Still Use These Obsolete Things ~25 year old Honda Accord with a manual transmission.

revocer , domantasm Report

Final score:

148points

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Miki 1 year ago

I wonder if it's true that in US manual is the best anti-theft device :D

96points

Select-Anxiety-1557 , luminos_film Report

#21

“I’m Having A Blast”: 50 People Are Not Ashamed To Admit They Still Use These Obsolete Things I'd rather use my mp3 player with wired earbuds than play music through itunes on my phone.

Final score:

142points

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OogieBoogie 1 year ago

My new MP3 player, also plays FLAC files and uses wired earbuds. IMG_202310...90-png.jpg

15points

#22

A plastic freaking card! I just called Sam's Club and got into a fight with them. I am NOT using a freaking app on my phone!!! I want a damn card!!!

an0nym0uswr1ter Report

Final score:

137points

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Trish 1 year ago

You do know that the person you 'got in a fight with' has no say in the matter, right? You're just ruining an employees day.

103points

#23

“I’m Having A Blast”: 50 People Are Not Ashamed To Admit They Still Use These Obsolete Things I have an offgrid cabin in the woods, I have a small pc responsible for recording/saving images from security cameras, and also serves as a data logger for my weather sensors - it all runs on Windows XP and it’s rock solid.

oceanhomesteader , zachaery Report

Final score:

127points

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Gregory Friberg 1 year ago

Great place to write a manifesto?

61points

#24

“I’m Having A Blast”: 50 People Are Not Ashamed To Admit They Still Use These Obsolete Things DVDs. Sadly, most modern computers have no drives, so external is the only option.

Tricball , lucky_alamanda Report

Final score:

124points

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Thomas Olsen 1 year ago

I got a floppy to usb too, friends and families borrow it to check their old floppies before discarding them, think i gave 15/20 eur well worth the price for me,

22points

#25

On the farm we still use some old equipment like a 1952 Ford tractor and a ride-on sickle mower for cutting down tall weeds. I plant a couple rows of sweet corn next to the regular corn so when I plant that corn I use an old 2 row planter thats probably 100 years old. Still works great for planting 600 feet of corn.

Both pieces of equipment were meant to be pulled by horses or tractors. We just use a garden tractor.

Urbanredneck2 Report

Final score:

124points

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Barbara Kelly 1 year ago

If it still works, use it! Much older equipment was built to last.

46points

JenniFrmTheBlock81 Report

#26

I'm a Xennial and I still pay my bills via mailed check. That means I have checkbooks, envelopes, and stamps in my home.

Final score:

123points

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featherytoad 1 year ago (edited)

I hate all this modern technology s**t but, paying online is the best thing that ever happened. Checks are expensive, cuts way down on stamps. Not to mention the tedious writing of checks and you don't have to worry about the PO losing it.

47points

#27

“I’m Having A Blast”: 50 People Are Not Ashamed To Admit They Still Use These Obsolete Things I have a hand crank can opener. I also have a lawn mower without an engine.

Edit: I also drive a stick shift.

iremovebrains , rsnxmt Report

Final score:

117points

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Barbara Kelly 1 year ago

Hand crank can opener is a life saver when the power goes out in the house, and you will be cooking on the barbecue or fireplace/fire pit.

40points

Me, Myself, and I 1 year ago

I'm 68 and never owned an electric can opener. I'm sure they're much better today than decades ago but as long as I have the hand strength, I'll stay with the manual.

7points

HurlWurk 1 year ago

They are still more practical. Electricals can be difficult to use on odd shaped cans or large cans, I never saw electrical as a replacement

1point

Paul Davies 1 year ago

And the engineless lawnmower is good for really excellent exercise!

0points

Teresa Spanics 1 year ago

I bought my hand crank can opener at a dollar store in the 1990s and it still works!

0points

Kalon Suszko 1 year ago

Mine is a pass down from grand parents I think, puncture the can and chisel your way around the top,still works fine. The hand crank ones the teeth dull out and skip a spot.

0points

DeoManus Argentem 1 year ago

Hand crank can opener! So much easier to clean and you can even put it in the dishwasher!

9points

Cyril Sneer 1 year ago

Hand crank can opener? You mean a can opener? Since when were electric can openers the norm? I know literally no one with an electric can opener.

3points

Dr Robert Neville 1 year ago

Of course hand crank can opener, why would you need anything else.

2points

Jeannie 1 year ago

I have a huge rider lawn mower for my many acres, but I love my mower without a mower for smaller spots. Cuts great if you keep blades sharp.

2points

XanthippeⓐWulf🇨🇦️️🇬🇧 1 year ago

Same. Too many acres not to have a riding mower. However, we have a manual/no motor one that is perfect for the area around our greenhouse, because it keeps those pesky hidden rocks from getting churned up & flung at the glass.

1point

Zoe Duddle 1 year ago

As someone in the UK this blows my mind. Manual cars are by far the norm and whilst we can have electric tin openers ‘hand crank’ ones are very normal if you’re not old or disabled. They’re just called tin openers with no other descriptor needed, in fact it’s the electric ones that have the extra descriptor.

1point

Hans Georg 1 year ago

Using an automatic can opener sounds stupid to me for something that does not require more than a minute of my lifetime.

1point

Danish Susanne 1 year ago

If you can use a whole minute to open a can it must contain several liters

0points

keyboardtek 1 year ago

I remember the two neighbors on either side of my parents house both died from heart attacks in their 50's while using push mowers.

1point

Kalon Suszko 1 year ago

Now they are dying in their 40's using fentanyl....

0points

MacintoshID 1 year ago

I hate the electric can opener so much that I gave it away. Hand crank opener is all I need. Plus I don't need another thing in my house that needs to be talking to my router! Geez, I have enough wireless traffic happening for a single person home that I won't even use Apple tags for dog collars like someone suggested I do since I have purebred dogs that might get stolen. Good luck taking one of my 110+ pound dogs over the 6 foot fence.

0points

Lynn Morello 1 year ago

These are fine if the grass is short, but if you hit a weed clump, it jams.

0points

Brett Layton 1 year ago

I just gave up my push power only mower ( no engine) 2 years ago.

0points

Marci T 1 year ago

The Fiskars is actually a good reel mower. My 82-year-old mom uses one even though she got a new battery powered Ego this year. I love the Ego, but the technology intimidates her. She likes to just be able to push and have it go.

0points

Brian Droste 1 year ago

I am in my mid sixties. I don't have the energy to push a lawn mower any more. Even if it is self propelled., I don't have the energy to do that.

0points

Pink Dahlia 1 year ago

I have hand crank windows in my car. :D

0points

Morphyne 1 year ago

😅 I also have a crank opener, but i didn't think that wasn't normal? And, while my car is not stick, it does have manual locks and manual crank windows. It's actually a 2020 too. I was floored when I saw it.

0points

Ralph Watkins 1 year ago

We made sure we have manual kitchen appliances in case of a massive, long lasting power outage. When I was a kid we had a massive food & it took over a month to get power again. The Coleman stove & manual kitchen tools made life normal without power.

0points

Stephen Smith 1 year ago

I thought electric can openers was a thing of the past, just a fad that's gone.

0points

Michael Scales 1 year ago

You can pick up a small old gas lawn mower for 60 with a gallon of gas and that will last you for a month since if your using a mower with no engine your not mowing much

0points

C.O. Shea 1 year ago

Stick shift went out with my knee, sonny boy!

0points

Lotekguy 1 year ago

I'm too much of an old crank to bother with any device that operates with an old crank.

0points

geezeronthehill 1 year ago

Clickety clack mower! They work great. You don't need to wait for the grass to dry. (And you don't need a gym membership. )

0points

Steve Hall 1 year ago

Always have a regular can opener handy, someday the power is going off for a long time.

0points

TooTrue 1 year ago

I don't even own a tin opener, all the tins in Spain are ring pull. Also, a manual mower? Is the OP just making work for themselves or do they need the exercise?

0points

S P 1 year ago

I have a hand crank egg beater; just hate the noise and weight of an electric egg beater.

0points

Clarissa 1 year ago

I'm glad more and more cabs have pull tops. I took have a hand can opener. I have a battery mower and it's wonderful, quiet, light, no issues starting it. Highly recommend

0points

David 1 year ago

I can't imagine mowing my lawns with a push mower. My riding mower is currently down and I have trouble keeping up with my yards with a walk behind power mower.

0points

Timbob 1 year ago

Corn cobs in the outhouse too ?

0points

L. Murphy 1 year ago

I love manual mowers when you have a decent lawn. I bought one in a rental, but because the lawn was 70 percent dandelion, it did not work as well.

0points

Amy T 1 year ago

I was under the impression that these reel mowers are very difficult, and you need to have sod quality grass?

0points

Marci T 1 year ago

I've read that reel mowers are actually better for your grass because of the way they cut.

0points

Tucker Cahooter 1 year ago

That manual lawn mower in the picture looks like it will have its work cut out

0points

Cjo 1 year ago

Sure it has an engine (you) :-)

0points

Losstar 1 year ago

how does a no-engine lawn mower work?

0points

Cjo 1 year ago

You push it and the wheels turn the blades. Look at the one in the picture.

0points

Rostit. . 1 year ago

the mower is a waste of time.

-1point

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#28

A radio.

Not_Tday Report

Final score:

113points

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Andrej Rizer 1 year ago

That's a rad tech actually. Back in old days radio could even work without any power source by just self powering from long AM radiowaves

28points

#29

A regular door bell.

Another_Penguin Report

Final score:

108points

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Andrew Vince 1 year ago

Our doorbell is brown and has 4 legs...

13points

#30

“I’m Having A Blast”: 50 People Are Not Ashamed To Admit They Still Use These Obsolete Things my film cameras

Why-did , miadomenico Report

Final score:

102points

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Temporary Dork 1 year ago

Oh look at that Yashica! Wonderfully lightweight durable camera that took Carl Zeiss T-lenses.

19points

#31

Wired internet connection. I love wires, so much more reliable.

-Benjamin_Dover- Report

Final score:

99points

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iseefractals 1 year ago

Ethernet and display wires are the only wires i'll never get rid of. Everywhere i've lived for the past 20 years, i've run ethernet wires through the wall to every room.

19points

#32

Manual toothbrush

Keep them electric shits away from me

IronNobody4332 Report

Final score:

96points

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hwatinternation 1 year ago

Nothing wrong with an electric toothbrush. Some have a feature of vibrating after about 30 seconds on each quarter of your mouth, many can do a better job brushing and encourage people to not apply quite so much pressure when taking care of their teeth.

66points

#33

CDs.

djauralsects Report

Final score:

94points

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longlivethequeen554 1 year ago

I still buy CDs and the occasional vinyl

34points

#34

I use a double edge razor to shave and I've just finished polishing my shoes with wax and a stiff brush. In both cases it takes a little longer than using an electric razor or those shoe polishing pens, but I enjoy the ritual and I don't mind it taking a bit of extra time.

Th4t9uy Report

Final score:

89points

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LeeAnne B 1 year ago

There is a certain peace felt with the ritual of shaving. I bought my partner a shaving brush, potted cream and a citrus aftershave. He now enjoys something that he previously considered a chire

31points

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#35

“I’m Having A Blast”: 50 People Are Not Ashamed To Admit They Still Use These Obsolete Things I still download music. I don’t trust streaming sites to always have what I want to listen to. Plus, I have some very obscure stuff that most don’t have anyway.

Add_8_Years , christinhumephoto Report

Final score:

88points

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Daniel Atkins 1 year ago

Yeah streaming sites are limited then they tend to repeat within an hour of streaming.

13points

#36

Anything that still comes wired. Mice, keyboard, controllers, whatever, I'll still want the wired option.

I'd argue typing is almost obsolete, but I'll still type over using speech to text.

I also have a 30 year old vacuum that still works like a dream! Weights a shitload but it has an auto-drive system and you can still buy the original bags and parts. Tried using a modern vacuum and it didn't come close in cleaning ability compared to my old one.

The_Sum Report

Final score:

78points

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kitten levels tokyo 1 year ago

New vacuums suck. Old vacuums really suck.

69points

#37

“I’m Having A Blast”: 50 People Are Not Ashamed To Admit They Still Use These Obsolete Things I ordered a charger for my old DS lite (came out 2006) last week and damn did I miss it. The DS age of empires, old Pokémon games I’m having a blast

Mysterious-Pizza-462 , horaceko Report

Final score:

72points

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Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago

I have a retro gaming system with the original Nintendo, Gameboy, Gameboy Color, Sega, Atari, Arcade games.... Enough of them work well enough that I'm very happy with it. I'm a Dragon Warrior extraordinaire.

9points

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#38

the Atari Asteroids machine in my basement. I try to play it often as possible.

Into_the_groove Report

Final score:

70points

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Elizabeth Tayler 1 year ago

Cool

8points

#39

Wood burner for home heating.

LeSmeg47 Report

Final score:

70points

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Edgar Rops 1 year ago

And if it has a stove top, you can also make coffee, or mulled wine.

14points

#40

"dumb" phone with no internet app, GPS, etc.

Stormygeddon Report

Final score:

69points

POST

Barbara Kelly 1 year ago

A land line phone is still a valuable resource.

23points

#41

“I’m Having A Blast”: 50 People Are Not Ashamed To Admit They Still Use These Obsolete Things I am still transferring mp3s i downloaded from the internet to my phone. I tried Spotify premium for a year, was not satisfied and many old songs i like are not available. But by manually downloading flac, mp3, or so, i can get many unusual things like: my country's flag carrier playlist, remastered bass boosted, remixes, covers, etc.

fikri_inter-business , ilias_cgb Report

Final score:

65points

POST

Osito Panda 1 year ago

The other night I found that I was the only one in my group of friends (12), that has music stored in the phone, everyone else's using Spotify or YouTube...

8points

WhereAmIHowDoILeave , curtissberry Report

#42

“I’m Having A Blast”: 50 People Are Not Ashamed To Admit They Still Use These Obsolete Things My sega genesis and PlayStation 2 slim are still pluggin along fine and still are fun

Final score:

63points

POST

Kelly Scott 1 year ago

I'm wishing I'd kept my Atari 2600. Plus all the games I'd bought.

6points

Woman Moves Out Of Parents' Home After They Asked Her To Give Her Space To Brother, They Freak Out

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Mom Leaves $250k Inheritance To Son, Throws A Fit When Daughter Stops Looking After Her

#43

iPod classic, CDs, and DVDs.

What can I say? I like owning things.

mikasoze Report

Final score:

61points

POST

Lydsylou 1 year ago

I don't have Netflix or prime or anything like that only DVDs

13points

#44

“I’m Having A Blast”: 50 People Are Not Ashamed To Admit They Still Use These Obsolete Things Adobe CS4. Screw the monthly subscriptions.

socal_guy1 , glenncarstenspeters Report

Final score:

59points

POST

Goose 1 year ago

I hate the way Adobe makes you pay. I want Lightroom and photoshop so bad, but I can’t stand being locked in to a subscription for a year no matter what. I am now forced to use the mobile versions, which makes editing my photos so much harder. I can’t even merge bracketed photos to make HDR photos. Why Adobe!!!!!

3points

#45

70's turntable

ISeeGrotesque Report

Final score:

58points

POST

Rostit. . 1 year ago

I have a 60s Sansui tt hooked up to my Macintosh/klipsch rig, Then an AR turntable on my harmenkardon/advent rig. Then a technics 1200 on a pioneerlklipsche rig. I use my flac player the most out of all of them.

8points

#46

“I’m Having A Blast”: 50 People Are Not Ashamed To Admit They Still Use These Obsolete Things iPod classic - 160gb.

Loose_Pilot574 , scottishstoater Report

Final score:

52points

POST

moggie63 1 year ago

I have the 80GB version. I don't use it because I loathe iTunes and I can't get music on it any other way.

4points

#47

I’ve a 12 year old pc that I use often. It had 16gb installed about a day after I got it, and about a year ago I replaced the HDDs with SSDs. It runs very well for use as a file server and word processing, WWW, etc. I’m not a gamer anyway, so it’s fine.

gitarzan Report

Final score:

46points

POST

James016 1 year ago

I still use my gaming PC I built in 2009

9points

Woman Refuses To Chip In For Babysitting Because She Doesn’t Even Have Kids, Asks If She’s A Jerk

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“This Breaks My Heart”: People Stunned—And Angry—After Woman Buys Lost Luggage From Airport

#48

Mp3 players

Bitbatgaming Report

Final score:

45points

POST

Bored something 1 year ago

I have a 17+ yr old Samsung mp3 player that I love. Have to use corded headphones with it but it's worth it.

6points

SauceHankRedemption Report

#49

N64.

Final score:

44points

POST

CaptainSlapNTickle 1 year ago

Golden Eye. 💪🫡🪖

6points

#50

“I’m Having A Blast”: 50 People Are Not Ashamed To Admit They Still Use These Obsolete Things Still love playing the Nintendo GameCube.

KrakPop , marcogomes Report

Final score:

35points

POST

Soup 1 year ago

The Wii is a GameCube also tho- a lot of people forget that

8points

Storytelling, journalism, and art are a core part of who I am. I've been writing and drawing ever since I could walk—there is nothing else I'd rather do. My formal education, however, is focused on politics, philosophy, and economics because I've always been curious about the gap between the ideal and the real. At work, I'm a Senior Writer and I cover a broad range of topics that I'm passionate about: from psychology and changes in work culture to healthy living, relationships, and design. In my spare time, I'm an avid hiker and reader, enjoy writing short stories, and love to doodle. I thrive when I'm outdoors, going on small adventures in nature. However, you can also find me enjoying a big mug of coffee with a good book (or ten) and entertaining friends with fantasy tabletop games and sci-fi movies.

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wowbagger 1 year ago

I typed this comment on a non-electric typewriter and mailed it to Bored Panda. I hope they post it.

25points

Petra Schaap 1 year ago

🏆

1point

Alex Davis 1 year ago

Many people don't realise that many pieces of smart technology can make a massive difference to a disabled persons life. Making the difference between being able to live independently and having to rely on someone/ struggling to do it the none smart way. My smart watch helps me massively as a deaf person and also one who uses a wheelchair so can text for help if I fall. My curtains can be opened/ closed with an app as shutting them isn't easy with furniture in the way of them to get close enough to pull them across. My smart watch made me realise there was an issue with heart rate being too slow or fast at times and data from it allowed my doctor to see and order tests to diagnose with a condition I'd likely have not realised for some time. No one is forcing you to have or use smart technology, but just remember that it could make a massive difference to a disabled persons life, before you go writing it off as unneeded.

11points

DB 1 year ago

That's what they're intended for. Kudos for being the one person out of a thousand that understands that.

6points

Kalon Suszko 1 year ago

@ Alex Davis I never saw it that way until having read your post. I'm 61 and (knock on wood) no problems yet physically mentally. And I am against most of this "smart" tech that the average everyday people use. BUT your comment made me think more on that. Do disabled people get discounts on this stuff, opposed to the average 30-40 year old that's totally healthy and has no need for this stuff? You are obviously a very INDEPENDENT person that doesn't want to be helped by others, I am the same way....I get sick, I don't want to be nurtured, just leave me alone type person. And if I was in your position I'd be the same way. Wishing you the best in the future!

1point

Rachel 1 year ago

I didn't get the appeal of using 'alexa' products until I went to a friends house. His mum, who has Parkinson's disease, finds it useful to set reminders and ring her husband, without using her body to get to a phone. It's allowed her to be independent despite her physical incapacity at times.

0points

Lily Braunekatze 1 year ago

My partner is an audiologist and specializes in cochlear implants. The connectivity to a phone is a very important for the use of the implant. It is life changing for people.

-1point

Powerful Katrinka 1 year ago

Amen!

-1point

DB 1 year ago

I had a new furnace installed today. Had the option of a programable smart thermostat or a regular one. Having been continually annoyed with the previous programable thermostat I picked the regular one.

6points

Michael Largey 1 year ago

The title is wrong. None of these items is obsolete. They still perform the function they were designed for and exactly as well as the day they were manufactured. The fact that alternatives have been developed doesn't make earlier items obsolete. It doesn't even mean that those alternatives work better.

4points

DB 1 year ago (edited)

Things I wish I still had Cable-had Direct TV for a while. Lost the signal every time it rained or the wind blew too hard. Currently have Roku. First have to turn it on, then select the user, select your channel and search for the show you want. A real time clock at work-One company I worked for switched to biometric. Never worked properly. Then there was Kronos. HR hacked it so it would shave a few minutes each day off your time. Now its Workday. Have to have an app on your phone for it to work.

4points

Papa 1 year ago

I've had a smart phone for years, but I still don't use voice commands. I talk on my phone, not to it.

2points

Arthur Waite 1 year ago

I have a Remington Rolling-block rifle in 11mm Egyptian calibre that I found was made in 1876. Found a machinist who could make a chamber-insert to let me use 45 Auto-Rim cartridges. Fun to take to the range.

1point

geezeronthehill 1 year ago

One of the finest single shot actions ever developed. If I didn't shoot front stuffers I'd get a rolling block.

0points

Eliyahu Rooff 1 year ago

What's important to remember is that there are two types of obsolescence: technological obsolescence and functional obsolescence. The first one simply means there's something newer on the market. The second is more important in practical terms, because it means the object won't do what you need for it to do. My carpenter's brace and bit are technologically obsolete, but it's not functionally obsolete because it still does exactly what I need it to do: drill large holes in wood.

0points

KrazyChiMama 1 year ago

Books is a for sure for me. I'll use my kindle to read samples and if I like it I order the physical book...I prefer to collect hard covers but I do have several complete series in paperback.

0points

Frank Ropen 1 year ago

Many things on that list are for from obsolete. Just because they don't need an internet connection or a computer, doesn't mean obsolete, more of the opposite.

0points

Steve Hall 1 year ago

Some people do not realize that you don't need all this technology to live a comfortable life, and a lot of it actually makes life harder.

0points

Stacey Davis 1 year ago

Some smart things are super helpful. My husband is vision impaired and being able to tell the thermostat to turn up or down is wonderful. However, on the flip side, no actual buttons makes his life more difficult. He can’t tell where to ours on the microwave, dishwasher, etc without bump dots.

0points

Cjo 1 year ago

Yes, that is how I see it. There have been some real good improvements to the quality of life, but also in some cases the implementations have been lacking. It seems to me that the people in bored panda can only see one side of any given subject.

0points

Jodie Osborne 1 year ago

Handwriting!!!! It's becoming a secret code!! Daughter is a teacher and when I asked if she put the alphabet with scripted letters on the walls, she laughed at me!!!

0points

Kalon Suszko 1 year ago

Honestly at 61 I even forgot "cursive" writing. I got use to writing in all caps in the 7th grade. Mr Pigot would write like that on the chalkboard. That was like 1975-76. To this day I still write in all Caps. My signature thats it. Just a couple of weeks ago I tried to copy a paragraph online and tried to write in cursive/scripted writing. I forgot how to do the lower case f, q, j etc., I stalled in my writing...hmmm how did that q and j work again. Script is on its way to being Egyption hieroglyphs

0points

Reality check 1 year ago

obsolete my a*s, a lot of analog or first digital tecnology are best. than things nowdays

0points

R Dennis 1 year ago

Blackberry... Cold, dead hands...

0points

Zoey Bear 1 year ago

How Nokia not on this list and number 1?!

0points

Jeannie 1 year ago

Why do these list duplicate so many posts?

0points

DB 1 year ago

New technology

8points

Mimi M 1 year ago

Reading this while listening to pink noise through wired headphones on an mp3 player (tiny), because I need the noise blocking and don't want to be dependent on an internet connection to do so. And btw, I'm reading BP on a laptop, not a phone. Cause it's nicer that way.

-1point

Cjo 1 year ago

I find it interesting that whenever anyone disagrees with anything on bored panda they are voted down. It is my way or the highway. Sound like a lot cranky old folks.

-1point

Rostit. . 1 year ago

most of this is just people who are too lazy to learn what technology they have available and think the only thing that works is some old thing their parents had.

-3points

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wowbagger 1 year ago

I typed this comment on a non-electric typewriter and mailed it to Bored Panda. I hope they post it.

25points

Petra Schaap 1 year ago

🏆

1point

Alex Davis 1 year ago

11points

DB 1 year ago

That's what they're intended for. Kudos for being the one person out of a thousand that understands that.

6points

Kalon Suszko 1 year ago

1point

Rachel 1 year ago

0points

Lily Braunekatze 1 year ago

My partner is an audiologist and specializes in cochlear implants. The connectivity to a phone is a very important for the use of the implant. It is life changing for people.

-1point

Powerful Katrinka 1 year ago

Amen!

-1point

DB 1 year ago

6points

Michael Largey 1 year ago

4points

DB 1 year ago (edited)

4points

Papa 1 year ago

I've had a smart phone for years, but I still don't use voice commands. I talk on my phone, not to it.

2points

Arthur Waite 1 year ago

1point

geezeronthehill 1 year ago

One of the finest single shot actions ever developed. If I didn't shoot front stuffers I'd get a rolling block.

0points

Eliyahu Rooff 1 year ago

0points

KrazyChiMama 1 year ago

Books is a for sure for me. I'll use my kindle to read samples and if I like it I order the physical book...I prefer to collect hard covers but I do have several complete series in paperback.

0points

Frank Ropen 1 year ago

Many things on that list are for from obsolete. Just because they don't need an internet connection or a computer, doesn't mean obsolete, more of the opposite.

0points

Steve Hall 1 year ago

Some people do not realize that you don't need all this technology to live a comfortable life, and a lot of it actually makes life harder.

0points

Stacey Davis 1 year ago

0points

Cjo 1 year ago

0points

Jodie Osborne 1 year ago

Handwriting!!!! It's becoming a secret code!! Daughter is a teacher and when I asked if she put the alphabet with scripted letters on the walls, she laughed at me!!!

0points

Kalon Suszko 1 year ago

0points

Reality check 1 year ago

obsolete my a*s, a lot of analog or first digital tecnology are best. than things nowdays

0points

R Dennis 1 year ago

Blackberry... Cold, dead hands...

0points

Zoey Bear 1 year ago

How Nokia not on this list and number 1?!

0points

Jeannie 1 year ago

Why do these list duplicate so many posts?

0points

DB 1 year ago

New technology

8points