Obsolete Pocketable Computing

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Welcome to the Obsolete Pocketable Computing!

Everything about early days of pocketable computing, before the world surrendered to Apple/Google duopoly, goes here. Cellphones, PDAs, and palmtops are welcome! Let's celebrate the diversity of mobile operating systems!

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This community is dedicated to obsolete pocketable devices, such as cellphones, PDAs, and palmtops that run unsupported operating systems. Early versions of Android and iOS are also welcome. For questions about modern Android and iOS(iPadOS) harware and/or software please refer to related communities.
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[–] LesserAbe@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Do they all still work?

If these were daily drivers I'm also impressed that none of the screens have cracks.

[–] rcmd@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

The only brand new one is the Motorola ROKR E2 in the middle.

It's not quite often to see damaged units on sale, as most of them are headed to a dumpster/recycle shop.

Just today I salvaged a portable cassette player in a decent cosmetic condition, I've yet to check the inner mechanics, but I'm pretty sure I'll bring it to life one day.