retro gadgets

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The retro gadgets tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about vintage technology and classic devices, including items from Bill Buxton's personal collection showcased at CHI 2011. Topics range from toys like the Skedoodle to ultra-mobile PCs, transistor radios, and Swiss Army knives, each examined for design and usability lessons. The tag highlights how older gadgets inform modern user experience and interface design, appealing to enthusiasts of tech history and collectors interested in the evolution of personal electronics.
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    Windows 7 Bill Buxton Shows Us His Favorite Tech

    This year at CHI 2011, Bill Buxton was invited to display his personal collection of gadgets. These include a wide variety of things, from toys like the Skedoodle and the Link Removed to Link Removed and UMPC's. The collection represents 35 years of Bill looking at devices with his unique eye...
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