What is the oldest electronic device in your home?

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Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Six months ago, that might be hard to define as I owned my parents home and about the newest thing they had was a smart tv. Most of the stuff was from mid 90's, if not earlier. Maybe the stereo and record player, my guess early 90's.

Now, my guess is... a Wii? I have the stereo in storage till I get settled. My sibs split borrowing mom's car, which is a 1994 car, and may be sold soon. It's not really electronic that we think of, but... most things are a lot newer. My sister might have a non working speak and spell, or a 2-XL from the late 70's (not the 90's remake) that she kept for sentimental value, but I doubt it.

humanearth · Accepted Answer

Have many things that are older then electronics. (The photos that you seen are from the internet, but I do own the real things 1909 Victrola Talking Machine 1907 Rochester 8x10 camera (Mine is Missing org tripod) 1920 Ice Box (Before Refrigerators)

jennifer_bloom · Accepted Answer

I don't know if stoves or refrigerators or washers count as electronics. If you mean entertainment devices, I think our stereo system or downstairs tv might be the oldest thing in our home. As for the other things, a lot of it came with the house when we bought it from the previous owner so I'm not sure I can predict which energy using device is oldest.

electromagnetic · Accepted Answer

I’m sure I can find old equipment at my grandparents place but my house is pretty new and everything in it is pretty much 2019 until now.  I know for sure my grandma has cookie cutters from 1960s

Likes2drive · Answer

I have an old AM/FM radio from the 60s and my Coleco vision from the 80s

MrOracle · Answer

My "physical music-only" stereo rack. It's made up of components from the mid-80s to early 90s: AV receiver, linear-tracking turntable, high-end cassette deck, CD player, and Mini-Disc player. There's also an analog-to-digital converter (Scarlet 2i2) so I can connect the rack to a computer to digitize anything that I might need in digital format, and that's the only "new" item in the rack. No 8-track, but I've never needed one.

WindAtMyBack · Answer

I have an old two-way radio. I don't know the exact year but that model was built from 1949-1954.

I have a Philco refrigerator from the 50s. It still runs and I still use it. That was before frost-free refrigerators, so I have to manually defrost it. Most people reading this probably don't know what that means. That's my overflow refrigerator for when I run out of room in my regular one.

I have a couple of early personal computers from the mid-70s.

I have two old rotary phones. Not sure what year they are, but they go back at least to the 60s.

I have an old slide/film projector. Not sure what year it is, but I think it's from sometime in the 1920-1940s. I haven't been able to find much info on it.

I also have some old photographs from the mid-late 1800s

There's probably a lot more that I'm not remembering.

horatiohornblower · Answer

I think the oldest electronics I have are from the 80s. Technics Record Player Macintosh II, IIx and IIcx and miscellaneous computer components Yamaha Amp, Preamp, Tuner and Cassette Deck CD Player (I think Harmon Kardon) Boston Acoustics tower speakers Turbografx 16 Tyco Turbo Hopper Taimya RC Hotshot Frankensteined with a Nikko Lobo Bunch of 80's RC plane parts. There's also a 70's RC Car frame made of aluminum and fiber glass. Meant for racing. I think I have an 8mm video camera from the 60s/70s but can't recall if I still have it or got thrown out in a move. There might also be a 70's 8-track floating around in the garage

exitseven · Answer

I have a radio that my grandparents used in the 1940s. It actually receives police calls when the cops used to broadcast on the low end of the AM band.  It still works!

Miristheiss · Answer

Our home was built in 2005 or 2006, I think. The microwave built into the cabinets, over the stove, I believe is as old as the house. We've only lived there for 4 years. If not that we have a tv we bought in 2009, I think.

katiesmuff · Answer

We have a vintage milk shake machine from the 1940's that was in my grandfathers cigar store and soda shop. It's a Hamilton Beach and still runs good.

NotTacocaT6969 · Answer

The original ipod touch that’s sitting in a box somewhere.

AviatorTom · Answer

I have a carousel slide projector from the 1960s. Haven't used it in years.

AaronKrieger · Answer

Pretty sure we have an atari somewhere. I know for me, I still have the old xbox from 2001 in my closet

Sparkie460 · Answer

I have my grandfather's old victrola record player.

OfMiceandMen · Answer

I have the very first Sony VHS player that came out in 1964 and still works.

DryGermanGuy · Answer

A very nice wooden radio I inherited from the grandparents. It’s from the 1950s.

msc545 · Answer

I have a Samsung Galaxy 6 cell phone that was made about 4 years ago that l don't use.. everything else I have is much newer than that

Bricealan · Answer

Hmmm ... maybe an old Vidal Sasoon Hair blow dryer?

Agape93 · Answer

Probably my generator. But inside the house, probably my my crock pot

EmmaMary · Answer

My husband has his father's very early calculator from I believe the late 60's early 70's, which performs the four basic functions + ÷ × -.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

We have a Christmas Santa Claus that still lights up, and it's like 50 years old.

LiamJHayden · Answer

I have tw0 1950's Shure 556 mics like Elvis used when he started. Had to have adapters made to convert the signals to modern XLR output.

AlexisDiani · Answer

I have a pair of Kef 103.2 speakers from the 80s, before I was born. Given to me by my father. They still sound great.

Mansearching · Answer

Portable 8-track. Look like a tnt plunger with a speaker.

loveslongnails · Answer

I have a blender from the 1960's that still works great!

KrisKris81 · Answer

I have an old Nintendo Gameboy around here somewhere. I think I've had it since the late 80s.

DizzyDesii · Answer

This oooooold pc i play sims on. Its almost the thickness of a briefcase 😩🤣

Anonymous · Answer

Maybe my used flip phone or my refurbished laptop? hahaha

Anonymous · Answer

An electronic hand mixer/whisk from the 50s. It’s still working perfectly.

Pudsmucker · Answer

I have an old Walkman cassette player. And the VCR with VCR tapes.

kellytheman · Answer

We have old radio from the 20s before TVs came out.

ChiTown33 · Answer

Probably my JVC Kaboom box. I bought it in 1998.😆 stills works great. Just doesn't get much use anymore.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

I have a ceiling fan in my bedroom that was made around 1947

TheorionMage · Answer

10" Reel-to-reel audio recorder & pro quality vertical turntable! ;)

D_Bone_Steak · Answer

I think it is my surround sound system. I bought that shit a long ass time ago.

DJB72 · Answer

A 1950 Alba Radiogram in full working order - or it would be if radio was still longwave and shortwave.

Adam1978 · Answer

I got some Lego train engines from the 60's and some of my fathers model train sets from 50-60's.

AngryCarl2 · Answer

The oldest thing that still works is the kettle, which I bought about 20 years ago, I remember I got a discount because it was the last one in stock and they didn't have a box for it.

Lookitsmadmax1994 · Answer

PS2 The old school thick one. 2002.  A record player from the 1970's

Guardian45 · Answer

Hmmm. Used to have a cassette player, but now just the cassettes

RavVid · Answer

A windows phone. it will probably be worth a lot for it's rarity value soon.

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

Well that I yes would be my DVD player but I still have a laser disc player that I don't use anymore

Anpu23 · Answer

An industrial sewing machine circa 1920 that came from a hospital.

RoastedToast · Answer

Hmm device that works probably be my Nintendo DS I think

legalboxers · Answer

Technics / turntable / 6 CD / Dual Casette SONY Televison Startac Phone Nokia 252

AimeeKyle · Answer

Electronic games from the late 70s / early 80s.

OddBeMe · Answer

USB. One of the parts of computers that’s never changed design at all.

Anonymous · Answer

I have a Sinclair spectrum computer from the 80s. Not sure anything older anymore.

Britney04 · Answer

I don’t know if count but my dad has a 1965 Ford Mustang in the garage.

Astarlessnightsky · Answer

A microwave, its about 30 years old by now.

Agent_Elflord · Answer

Fischer record player from 1977

Friendlybro79 · Answer

I have the AI2000 beamstar from 2089.

NostalgiaSenpi · Answer

I have an electric alarm clock from 1991.

PointTaken · Answer

A blender I believe from the late 70's.

Sonorous · Answer

A phone from like 2009

Alex8736 · Answer

the original Nintendo

FifiJones · Answer

Some computer gear from the 90s

CubaPirate · Answer

My turntable and amp from the 80s

the_sinner · Answer

A room heater. It’s over 25 years old

Simslover92 · Answer

I think a PS4.

slatyb · Answer

Acurus amplifier

Anonymous · Answer

My great grandmother's vibrator

Minahh · Answer

We have a radio from 60s it works

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