Re: Built in obsolescence
No question that modern stuff is better, but there is something cheery about the warmth given off from a humming set (radio or TV) full of vacuum tubes, and the soft orange glow emanating from the back, kind of like a fireplace.
When I was a little kid, TVs had to warm up for at least 30 seconds to work properly. Then came transistor sets that came on nearly instantly. Now with digital flat screens that have to spend time booting up, we're back to waiting for our sets to 'warm up' before use.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
