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Electronic gadgets of the 1970's and 1980's that you can still purchase (or something pretty close to it).
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items Here is a list of electronic gadgets from the 1970's that you can still purchase today .. or at least something close to it or what has replaced it.
Atari is a legendary video game pioneer behind classics like Pong, Breakout, and Asteroids. Founded in 1972, its Gamestation Pro packs 200+ games from Atari 2600, 5200, 7800, and arcade favorites, plus bonus titles.
GameStation Pro Atari Retro Video Game System, 200+ Games, DGUNL-7012
As kids we spent hours listening to our records on our portable record player just like this one. The Crosley Cruiser Premier updates the classic suitcase turntable with improved sound and Bluetooth output, so you can play vinyl through the speakers ...
Crosley Cruiser Premier Vinyl Record Player with Speakers and Bluetooth - Audio Turntables
Back in the 1970's it was the Apple II personal computer that we all started on. Now there are too many options to count but HP is one of the better brands for computers and laptops these days.
HP - 23.8" Full HD All-in-One - AMD Ryzen 3 7320U 2022
VCR's came out back in the early 1970's. Such a great form of entertainment, renting movies while staying home and watching them with the family. While not as popular any more due to Blue Ray DVD players and streaming they are still available.
Panasonic 4-Head VCR PV-V4022 (New)
The WALKMAN was what every kid wanted back in the day. Today it's about streaming music on your phone or your electronic device; but you can still purchase a Walkman and the cassette music tapes at retro shops. Certainly not the cheapest or the most...
JENSEN® Portable Stereo Cassette Player with AM/FM Radio and Earbuds, SCR-75 (Silver/Black)
The BOOM BOX was another big hit back in the day. Still available with cassette and cd players in most.
Jensen Portable Stero with CD and Cassette
The Polaroid Camera started to make a big comeback in 2017 and is still a huge favorite. Allowing for pictures to be printed on the spot providing color prints within 2 minutes. Still a great gift idea!
Polaroid Go Camera (Gen 2) - Black: Instant Film, Automatic Flash
The first hand-held calculator came out in 1972 and well still used widely today in offices and schools more people lean towards using whatever electronic device they have with them (watch, phone, tablet, pc).
Casio MS-80BM 8 Digit Desktop Calculator with dedicated Cost/Sell/Margin keys, and Brushed Nickel finish
Digital camera's have come a long way from the 1970's. Smaller, lighter, more portable and they range in pricing from $40 to thousands of dollars depending on what accessories and benefits you're looking for.
4K Digital Camera 64MP,Froura Dual-Screen Vlogging Camera,18X Zoom,64GB Card,2 Batteries,Point and Shoot Camera for Kids,Teens ,Beginners,Boys ,Girls,Compact Travel Camera,Birthday Gifts,Pink - Walmart.com
Digital watches (some with calculators) were introduced in the 1970's. Today's watches (like most things) offer more features and functions like today's Apple Watch and the Fit Bit.
Casio Men's Classic Easy Reader Digital Watch - W217H-1AV
Microwave ovens became popular in the 70's with providing defrosting features, quicker cooking times and digital controls and turntables. Today to find a home with a microwave in it is rare. Today they offer consistent heating, convection options and...
Cuisinart 1.3 cu ft Microwave Oven: Countertop, 1000W, 11 Power Levels, Child Lock, Digital Display, Black
Solid State Drives (SSD's) have replaced Floppy Disks for data storage today. SSD's and USB's provide high capacity storage that password protected and encrypted while still being portable.
Samsung T7 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD ...
Pagers were big back in the 70s through the 90's but are still available today. Most pagers today are used in healthcare, emergency and IT settings, but they can also be found in restaurants and retail settings as well.
Pagers
Answering machines are still available for landline phones. Today, though there are more advanced options such as AI Voice Assistants (Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant) and Smart Home Devices (Google Nest, Amazon Echo).
Answering Machines
The first commercial mobile/cell phone was introduced in the 1970's. Today there are multiple cell phone options with multiple options and plans.
Mobile/Cell Phones