Clinging on to old tech
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It took me three weeks to save up £60 to buy my first secondhand video player in 1981. Now I’ve got seven players and more than 6,000 VHS tapes which I’ve collected over the years. Although I do use Netflix, I prefer videos because I enjoy owning something physical, and I’ve got a lot of content you can’t find on digital channels. I love my old movies, and I’m also a big rugby fan. I’ve recorded every Wigan match that’s ever been shown on television... More here.
So what's the oldest tech you still use today? Sad to say mine would be my 2 year old iPad Air, but I do appreciate being able to get use out of tech for many years. I guess a couple of my 30 year old quartz watches count as well.