Things you still use

Villavic · #1 03-19-2006, 04:07 PM

My VCR was dead so I was looking for a new one, not big deal but just to record sometimes what I can't watch because of job and other reasons (Desp.Housewives, A&E specials, etc).
But I just realize there are no vcrs anymore!! they were until last year. I didn't want to buy a dvd recorder.. but at the end I did it, and enjoying it, but it was too expensive anyway.

So Thinking in other "old" stuff I still use.. I found 35mm cameras. In fact I DON'T have a digital camera. Not yet. I think I'll buy it this year, but I still love printed photos, are easier to show it, cheaper, etc. printed photos from films are far cheaper than digitals. At least in Peru.

Red · #2 03-19-2006, 04:14 PM

I still use my old crappy StarTac phone. Its so visibly on older model its the equivalent of a Betamax or Atari.

**mylittledemon** · #3 03-19-2006, 04:17 PM

I'm shocked when anyone younger than say, 40 years old, still has a VCR. The technology is so out-dated, and the quality is in inherently piss-poor. DVD Recorders and DVR units kinda put the VCR on it's death knell if you ask me.

bretonbanquet · #4 03-19-2006, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mylittledemon

I'm shocked when anyone younger than say, 40 years old, still has a VCR. The technology is so out-dated, and the quality is in inherently piss-poor. DVD Recorders and DVR units kinda put the VCR on it's death knell if you ask me.

Not all of us have endless cash to replace old technology, especially when it comes to all the stuff I have on video tape. If I threw out my VCR and replaced all my tapes with DVDs it would cost me hundreds and hundreds. VCRs work just fine, thanks - quality isn't as good for sure, but it's good enough. Quality can only get so good, no matter how much better manufacturers keep telling you their stuff is getting.

And I'll throw out my turntable only when all my vinyl has been re-released on CD (fat chance) and when someone wants to replace my 2000 LPs with CDs...

I still use cassette tapes as well, but only in the car. It doesn't have a CD player because they cost a fortune. It's still good enough quality to make me go deaf

Richard B · #5 03-19-2006, 10:10 PM

I still use a TV with a tube, flat screen, but still a tube.

Looking to get a plasma this year or something along that line or flat panel and certainly hi-def. So those Sound Stage shows (all taped in hi-def) pop out of my screen and into my living room.

diamondsnake · #6 03-19-2006, 10:39 PM

I never use email and only occasionally use AIM. I'd rather write someone a nice letter or card. I like stationary. And, if I need to talk to someone immediately I just call them (I don't log onto an intstant messanger.)

I buy black and white film! I just took a class on photography and digital may be easier, but it just doesn't compare.

I still use a regular old date book. No palm pilots for me!

estranged4life · #7 03-19-2006, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mylittledemon

I'm shocked when anyone younger than say, 40 years old, still has a VCR. The technology is so out-dated, and the quality is in inherently piss-poor. DVD Recorders and DVR units kinda put the VCR on it's death knell if you ask me.

VCR units, but only use one (For transfers of VHS to DVD-R) so I dont mind 'em...But I definitely prefer DVD over VHS (Who doesnt?)

I still use my collection of audio cassettes, Which I will never part with (Too much rare s**t to part with: i.e. "Buckingham/Nicks" on Polydor audio cassette, With a different track listing than the vinyl release and a mint condition "J-Card".)

DavidMn · #8 03-19-2006, 04:19 PM

I must admit that I'm a bit of a late adapter to technology, but I've been scrounging around for a new DVD player lately.

Red · #9 03-19-2006, 04:25 PM

Still need the VCR to tape Gilmour Girls, Family Guy and America's Next Top Model. DVD for movies. Doesn't everyone do that or is no one taping shows anymore? Oh riiiiight, TiVo. Yeah, I don't have that. In fact, I'm pretty sure Canada doesn't have that.

wondergirl9847 · #10 03-19-2006, 04:29 PM

We have both. Like Red, I tape special stuff from the TV with my VCR and watch stuff on DVDs. I have so many VHS tapes of movies though, that I never watch. I'd rather watch my fave TV shows than a movie. That's weird though, becuase as a kid, I always wanted to rent/watch movies and now, I could care less about watching a movie. Occassionally, I will though. Bought The 40-Year-Old Virgin from Pay-Per-View back in February. Hilarious!

I don't have TiVo either.

Miss Vicky · #11 03-19-2006, 04:35 PM

I'm under 40 and own a VCR. It mostly collects dust though. Kinda like my turntable.

DavidMn · #12 03-19-2006, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Miss Vicky

I'm under 40 and own a VCR. It mostly collects dust though. Kinda like my turntable.

I just threw out an old turltable of mine that I had since I was like 6. Thing had so much dust on it!