QOTW: Which retro tech needs to make a comeback?

[Rubarb]

cheap pc parts <drops the nike>

[Output]

I'm not sure if this counts, but in theory I'd love for a Sega return to making their own (new) consoles, if it meant they'd manage to compete with today's console makers (especially reigniting the fight with Nintendo).

I say 'in theory', because it's more along the lines of curiosity as to how well they'd be able to compete if they did make a comeback these days. I highly doubt (although I could of course be wrong) that they have the financial resources needed to be able to fund the making, distribution and promotion of a competitive system in this day and age though.

I'd also add a vote for the aforementioned perpetual software licenses.

While there are of course still some that do perpetual, as time goes on it's increasingly turned to time and/or subscription-based.

[chrism]

I was going to say Sega consoles as well (wishful thinking though).

[Korrorra]

Apple Ipods

[markzero]

The mention of the Walkman line reminded me: I'd love to see some new, reliable cassette recorders at reasonable prices. Both portable and home decks. Lots of bands started selling cassettes again in the last couple of years, but I don't know what people are playing them on. A lot of the old gear from the 80s and 90s has fallen victim to plastic gears eroding.

[spacein_vader]

Given what I see on my commute, indicators.

[big_hairy_rob]

Power VR Cards...

[3dcandy]

must admit I still play amiga stuff emulated. AmigaOS still is my favourite OS though even after 33 years

[tygrus]

1) Mechano
2) Junkyard construction

[3dcandy]

1) Mechano
2) Junkyard construction

tbf I don't think those ever went away...

[Friesiansam]

Cars simple enough for a non-mechanic
to fix with a socket set, a few other tools and a Haynes manual.

[Spreadie]

The guillotine.

R&D can take place in parliament.

[AGTDenton]

Symbian OS

[malculator]

Flagship mobile phones with removeable batteries.

[Saracen999]

Cars simple enough for a non-mechanic to fix with a socket set, a few other tools and a Haynes manual.

Oh please, can we?

Nowadays you either seem to need a collection of "special" (read, disgustingly expensive) tools, or an astronomically expensive diagnostic computer. Or both.

[ik9000]

cheap pc parts <drops the nike>

when you say nike drop, do you mean like this?



but seriously you're right. Cheap pc parts. Or at least affordable. Sodding bit coin folding has ruined things for normal folk.