The only problem is, the "Black Watch" was cheap, unreliable and very sensitive to static discharges. Altogether, a very forgettable piece of technology.
"The Black Watch", 1976
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Showing posts with label 1976. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Watch kit
1976. A digital watch was the epitome of cool and sophistication and Sinclair Radionics came along with the idea of selling them as a "do-it-yourself" kit. Way too cool.
The only problem is, the "Black Watch" was cheap, unreliable and very sensitive to static discharges. Altogether, a very forgettable piece of technology.
"The Black Watch", 1976
-click to enlarge-
The only problem is, the "Black Watch" was cheap, unreliable and very sensitive to static discharges. Altogether, a very forgettable piece of technology.
"The Black Watch", 1976
-click to enlarge-
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
TV tennis
Thirty-five years ago, playing anything on your own TV set was all the rage, and legends were born.
We're talking about PONG, of course. Back then it was a revolutionary device, but as the following advertorial warns "...this is one of those novelties everyone will shortly get tired of..."
Yeah. Right. 35 years later, the video game industry is bigger than Hollywood, and one of those original little consoles is worth a small fortune.
I wish I had one.
"TV tennis", 1976
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We're talking about PONG, of course. Back then it was a revolutionary device, but as the following advertorial warns "...this is one of those novelties everyone will shortly get tired of..."
Yeah. Right. 35 years later, the video game industry is bigger than Hollywood, and one of those original little consoles is worth a small fortune.
I wish I had one.
"TV tennis", 1976
-click to enlarge-
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