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What's Some Tech That Was Better Than It Is Now? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 month ago by wuphysics87@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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When you connect a new device to a 'smart' tv, you must pay homage to the manufacturer with a ritualistic dance. Plugging and unplugging the device. Turning them on and off in the correct sequence like entering a konami code.

Every time you want to switch devices, the tv must scan for them. And god forbid you lose power, or unplug something. You are granted the delight experience of doing it all over again.

I have fond memories of the days of just plugging something in, and pressing the input button. Instant gratification. It was a simpler time.

What is some other tech that used to be better?

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[–] BOFH666@lemmy.world 118 points 1 month ago (49 children)

Cars.

mechanical, no software bugs
physical buttons, no touch screen
everything just worked, no need to license the heating of your chair
freaking lane assist

You get it..

[–] SnokenKeekaGuard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 1 month ago (3 children)

What does a person do if they want that stuff now? Get an old car? Is that the only option?

[–] oxjox@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I just bought a 2013 Mini Copper. The tech is relatively limited but I have to admit there are some ergonomic issues - specifically with the lights, wipers, and radio controls. I installed a phone holder but I’m almost regretting it. I’m trying to retrain myself to not rely on gps for everything. Like, I shouldn’t need gps to tell me how to get to my mom’s house where I’ve driven to hundreds of times.

[–] SnokenKeekaGuard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 month ago

2014 Honda civic here. Thats basically the last era. 10 years from now buying a car will be tough

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