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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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[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Going with MacBooks. Used to be you could upgrade RAM and other components. Now, you have to get a new machine.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Holy shit rose tinted glasses all up in here. Let me be straight with you guys, televisions are definitely better, cell phones are much better, I don't think there's a single (consisting mostly of) electronics (some coffee grinders, maybe some other kitchen appliances) device that existed in the 90s/naughts that I would take over it's current iteration.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Movies. You used to be able to just buy them and own the data.

Now you have to pray the other party doesn't 'alter the deal' and if you are proactive about safekeeping the stuff you own you're a 'thief'.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Analog cable with a cable-ready TV was better than digital cable. No set-top box with bullshit rental fees, no weird lag waiting for it to "boot up" or change channels, no interactivity so they couldn't easily try to upsell you, etc.

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