Cassette tapes, film cameras and old MP3 players are the tech Brits miss most
Briefly

A poll of 2,000 adults indicates 18% long for corded landline phones, while 17% miss film cameras. Other nostalgic items include old mobile phones (17%) and portable CD players (16%). Notably, 43% view these technologies through rose-tinted glasses, with many ignoring their speed and reliability issues. Despite nostalgia, 97% prioritize reliability in current tech, and 81% recognize significant changes in technology over the last 15 years. The research emphasizes a fondness for retro gadgets while acknowledging their shortcomings, as shown by Georgie Barrat's remarks on the evolution of energy meters to digital smart options.
A poll of 2,000 adults found that 18 per cent long for the return of corded landline phones. 17 per cent believe film cameras were ditched too soon.
43 per cent admitted they view old-school tech through rose-tinted glasses. 37 per cent acknowledged they ignored how painfully slow those devices were.
97 per cent say reliability is a top priority for the tech they use today, while 81 per cent acknowledge a seismic shift in the tech over the last 15 years.
Georgie Barrat noted that there's something nostalgic about the gadgets we grew up with but we often forget the long loading times and fragile connections.
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