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15 Vintage Versions of Modern Technology

The rapid progression of mobile, wireless, and digital technology might make us believe that nothing can astound us anymore. However, a glimpse into history reveals fascinating and familiar designs that demand our attention. 

The tools in our homes today have evolved drastically from what past generations used, all thanks to continuous innovation spanning several decades. We aren't just talking about radio and television sets; even household necessities like vacuum cleaners and washing machines have witnessed their own transformations and technological improvements. This article examines vintage inventions that epitomize visionary ideas and early prototypes that played a crucial role in shaping the extraordinary technology we enjoy today.

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1. One of the first Osborne 1 laptops, 1981

Vintage Versions of Modern Technology, Osborne 1 Laptop

2. Electric toaster from 1920

Vintage Versions of Modern Technology, Electric toaster

3. First lawn mower, 1916

Vintage Versions of Modern Technology, First lawn mower

4. Pedal roller skates, 1910

Vintage Versions of Modern Technology, Pedal roller skates

5. Housewife doing laundry using the first electric washing machine - Eatonville, USA (C. 1910)

Vintage Versions of Modern Technology, electric washing machine

6. Michaux-Perreaux Steam-Vélocipède, 1869. It is one of three motorcycles claimed to be the first motorcycle.

Vintage Versions of Modern Technology, motorcycle

7. The IBM 305 RAMAC, the first computer with a hard drive: $10,000 per megabyte

Vintage Versions of Modern Technology,  first computer

8. The 10-pound headphones from the 1880s. It had one earpiece connected to a phone and a big microphone hanging on the shoulder.

Vintage Versions of Modern Technology, headphones

9. The first computer mouse (1964), invented by Douglas Engelbart

Vintage Versions of Modern Technology, computer mouse

10. Electric kettle, designed by Peter Behrens. AEG, Berlin, 1909

Vintage Versions of Modern Technology, Electric kettle

11. Hair dryer (1920). The new dryers were quite heavy, weighing around 2 pounds (0.9 kg), and were difficult to use.

Vintage Versions of Modern Technology, Hair Dryer

12. The first mass-produced TV set was sold in 1946 and 1947

Vintage Versions of Modern Technology, TV set

13. James King invented and patented the first washing machine with a rotating drum. The drum is partially filled with water.

Vintage Versions of Modern Technology, washing machine

14. Booth's original red trolley British vacuum cleaner, 1905

Vintage Versions of Modern Technology,

15. A classic Emerson Transistor Radio, 1958

Vintage Versions of Modern Technology, Emerson Transistor Radio
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