Cassette Futurism

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A place to share and discuss Cassette Futurism: media where the technology closely matches the computers and technology of the 70s and 80s.

Whether it's bright colors and geometric shapes, the tendency towards stark plainness, or the the lack of powerful computers and cell phones, Cassette Futurism includes: Cassettes, ROM chips, CRT displays, computers reminiscent of microcomputers like the Commodore 64, freestanding hi-fi systems, small LCD displays, and other analog technologies.

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Minissima (en.wikipedia.org)

submitted 1 month ago by Cris_Color@lemmy.world to c/cassettefuturism@lemm.ee

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Crossposted from the Wikipedia comm, it's so cute and silly looking 🥹

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[–] Krik@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 month ago

Inside looks like someone piled up sofa cushions!

Vehicle interior of the Minissima

[–] ThunderChunk@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 month ago

1972 SmartCar

[–] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

This is enchanting. An EV version would be the ideal car.

[–] reev@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The Microlino gets pretty close.

[–] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

That's actually super cute. If they replaced the rear boot with a kids seat I'd have to mention this to the Mrs for sure.

[–] anomnom@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

It’s basically an electric Isetta. I’m pretty sure the “boot” is all battery and motor, but I could be wrong.