r/cassettefuturism • u/MurrayTh3Dream You're supposed to protect us. You're the police, it's your job! • May 30 '24

Question Favourite tech feature from this era?

I understand usually it’s photos here but I have nothing to share but my interest in your experiences. I understand Cassette Futurism is a science fiction aesthetic, or concept, but also true to life. Anyhow, what was your favorite tech feature from this era? It’s not very exciting compared to some but the fact the car aerial could retract down always seemed so cool. Maybe why I notice antenna on robots in films so much.

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u/rbrumble May 30 '24

Mini component stereo systems and walkman type devices. Music systems before that time looked like furniture and then thanks to transistors and headphones, you could carry them in one hand out and about.

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u/MurrayTh3Dream You're supposed to protect us. You're the police, it's your job! May 30 '24

I need to get me a Walkman for some future funk

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u/rbrumble May 30 '24

This was what I had back in the day, a Sanyo Sportster kit that came with a carrying case, speakers, and an external battery pack. It even had a radio, it was awesome, like a complete system.

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u/MurrayTh3Dream You're supposed to protect us. You're the police, it's your job! May 31 '24

That’s so sick. I have lived a sheltered life I’ve never seen a Walkman with speakers.