Gadgets Of Days Gone By

Writing about the newest technology can be tiring. As a man once said , "Everything's amazing and nobody's happy." More storage! More speed! I want apps and GPS and privacy! The days before terabyte external drives and gigahertz phone processors were a more tranquil time, though admittedly we look back on it through a rose-tinted lens. Still, in between all the underpowered Windows 98SE PCs, fragile flip-phones, and mammoth laptops, there were plenty of gadgets we still remember with no small affection. So this week at CrunchGear we're taking a little time to remember and celebrate some of the gadgets and technologies that have held a special place in our hearts, whether they were simple and reliable or just really fun to spin . We'll be adding reminiscences all week, and we encourage you to add your own memories.