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Technologies that Have Exceeded Their Expectations?

Posted by Cliff on from the didn't-know-it-could-do-that-didja dept.

drfunch asks: "With the recent 'passing' of Pioneer 10 after over 30 years of service, I wonder what other technologies have far exceeded expectations. One example from my own experience is my trusty HP calculator, which is still going strong after 21 years. What technologies or devices have gone far beyond your expectations?"

3 of 1,022 comments (clear)

  1. Not anymore by Patik · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    I think it's all going fade away since manufacturers love to make things of cheap plastic parts. Simple devices like portable CD players barely last 2 years anymore.

  2. Apple Computers by blumley · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Apple Computers have been serving as reliable doorstops ever since they've been introduced.

  3. Old rotary phones = good weapons. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    We have one in the garage, a heavy, good old fashioned black wall mount unit that's built like a tank. That sucker can take off a nigger's head at 10 paces if you throw it right.