When High Definition meant a Word’s First Dictionary Entry

Want a giant new high definition flat-screen television?  I know I’d be more likely to make the switch if they looked more like the sets for sale at New Era Antiques.  On their site, you can browse, buy, sell, and repair antique electronic appliances such as televisions, telephones, and radios.  They specialize in Art Deco and modern designs. 

Check out more at www.neweraantiques.com

Another Reason to use UCanView

I know this will sound like a scare tactic, but it proves our point.  According to an article on Switched.com by Christine Whitney, a strain of fungus can develop on an old video tape and turn it to dust.  Now, I know you’re thinking that we or other video transfer facilities have something to do with this article, or maybe even the fungus itself, but, trust me, we’re not that well-connected.  So, this is yet another cautionary tale about not waiting too long before transferring those old family memories.

Another Great Idea for Old VHS Tape

More VHS Art – Drawings by Hollis Brown Thornton

Artist Hollis Brown Thornton creates drawings, paintings, and prints of popular 80s objects and imagery. Check out his work on Flickr.com.

It’s So Cute! What is it?

From 1970-72 an Italian toy maker manufactured these little guys. They look like you’re supposed to plug your iPod into them, but they’re far too old for that.

They are, in fact, the Tondo 8mm / Super 8 film projector.

Check out the following links for more info and pictures

http://www.dchillier.com/tondo/

http://tech.nologi.us/retro/tondo-super-8-projector-proves-the-1970s-were-curvier

VHS Shelters you from the Storm

Ognev Vlaminck reuses large quantities of discarded materials to create new and useful objects. In this case, a sheltered bench with a VHS tape roof. More details of the project can be viewed here.
http://www.maximalisme.be/the_chelter_of_the_dump.htm

The site is written in Swedish (I think), but the photos speak pretty well for themselves.

The LaserDisc Turtle

An obscure reference for sure, but those who had or still have a LaserDisc collection may remember the funny little “LaserDisc Turtle”. For those unaware, LaserDiscs would often have part of a program on one side of the disc and additional material on the other side, but if a disc had material on one side only and you put the disc in to read the blank side, Pioneer LaserDiscs would display this little guy to let you know to flip the disc around. I always called him the “Wrong-Side LaserDisc Turtle”, and I even made a couple of t-shirts with him on the front. No one’s recognized him yet.