I wish Apple still made ads like this Ghostbusters-possessed creation from 1984. The modern ones, while obviously very good at contributing to Apple’s bottom line, just seem so sterile in comparison.
I think if futurists from the 50s saw the way things turned out in 2012 — speaking purely in terms of innovation — they wouldn’t be too mad. But there is one area where we truly failed them: flying cars.
Modern mice, what with their sleek lines and ergonomic designs, make it easy to stay online for hours. Thankfully, mousing comfort wasn’t always a concern, and after 15 minutes with this retro mouse you’ll be too sore to surf.
Digital cameras now dominate the market, but there’s still a place for the art and aesthetics of film cameras. Even if they’re only used as a source of inspiration for a set of retroriffic throw pillows.
One could argue that everyone in the 80s dressed up like douchebags. That’s probably true. I’m guilty of that (thanks mum!). But you can also argue that Apple users wearing Apple gear looked extra-douchebaggy.
The only thing keypads are used for these days are quick calculations, so you’d expect this Keypad watch to double as a tiny calculator. But it doesn’t. While the buttons work, all it does is tell time and look awesomely retro.
The trend of making fancy new high-tech devices look like the comparatively crappy hardware of yesteryear continues with this iPad 2 case that will disguise your tablet as an Apple Macintosh.
Cassette tapes may have gone the way of the Dodo, but Sony’s iconic Walkman has still inspired countless iPhone case designs, including the Audman which goes one step further with working analogue style playback buttons and volume control.
For a couple of bucks you get an app that lets you churn out retro-looking photos from your iPhone. Orrrrrrrr you bring some analogue back in to the process with Holga’s dope new iPhone case. It packs a rotary dial filled with nine plastic lenses and filters.
