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I will say that I miss DVD's
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Posted by Sounder
on March 31, 2025, 12:46:39, in reply to "
Most people feel that way. *
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mainly because I hate scrolling through 12 streaming services to find the movie I want to watch.
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Spotity + Sonos is the best thing ever.
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That's part of how I got here.
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but I think I finally got rid of a bunch of stuff a few years ago. I assume all of us have that box of cords and assorted electronics in our basement.
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If you've got an old Walkman laying around, now is probably the time to sell it. People are apparently paying crazy prices for these things.
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I thought it would be fun to get an old Walkman to go with my stereo. LOL.
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doubledown
March 31, 2025, 11:57:24
Thanks, just threw it away*
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Stu
April 1, 2025, 9:26:56
You know what else is a fun read (if you’re even a casual music gear-head)?
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haighter
April 1, 2025, 9:10:30
See also Camera Guys. *
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doubledown
April 1, 2025, 9:55:25
I had the sweet ass orange, grey and white Sony Sport Model*
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Sounder
March 31, 2025, 12:05:27
Some of the yellow ones apparently go for $200+. *
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doubledown
March 31, 2025, 12:09:20
It's possible I still have one laying around
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Sounder
March 31, 2025, 12:11:53
I pulled my old Minidisc player out of a similar box a few months back.
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doubledown
March 31, 2025, 12:21:16
I'm pretty sure I gave my minidisc player to someone here many years ago
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IlliniSax05
March 31, 2025, 13:15:54
Me maybe*
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TarheelIllini
March 31, 2025, 14:40:27
I’ve got three of those*
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TarheelIllini
March 31, 2025, 12:43:22
I have zero nostalgia for all of these things
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Sounder
March 31, 2025, 12:22:44
Love my boom boxes. Heading into prime season *
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digs
March 31, 2025, 12:50:24
"D's motherfucker...do you have them? D'S!!!" *
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haighter
March 31, 2025, 13:02:02
Love
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digs
March 31, 2025, 13:04:16
Radio Raheems boom box is on display at the
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memyselfandillini
March 31, 2025, 13:17:43
Digs walking into summer
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Sounder
March 31, 2025, 12:56:56
I found and repaired an old Toshiba, but I want to get a really great one. *
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doubledown
March 31, 2025, 12:51:41
I have a couple beasts I’ve had for decades. Always hunting though
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digs
March 31, 2025, 12:57:56
Spotify is great...clearly...but there's something also very satisfying...
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haighter
March 31, 2025, 12:44:38
Nope, don't get it
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Sounder
March 31, 2025, 12:45:46
I mean for me, it's twofold...part is the social aspect of the record shop...
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haighter
March 31, 2025, 12:49:23
I get that and I liked liner notes and stuff, but I'm with Sounder here
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bjl63
March 31, 2025, 13:36:37
Spotify has the lyrics right on the app
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Sounder
March 31, 2025, 13:39:30
I don't think anyone is unaware of the availability of lyrics or band info on the internet
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IlliniSax05
April 1, 2025, 9:25:48
Plus the subculture...I have a record store about 6 blocks from my house...
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haighter
April 1, 2025, 9:40:16
Thanks, dick*
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bjl63
March 31, 2025, 13:49:16
When you’re ready to get rid of the CDs and Cassettes, send them to me. :) *
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doubledown
March 31, 2025, 12:49:17
Most people feel that way. *
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doubledown
March 31, 2025, 12:32:00
I will say that I miss DVD's
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Sounder
March 31, 2025, 12:46:39
I have all my favorites on DVD/Bluray. Just about the only physical media format I have no desire to
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doubledown
March 31, 2025, 13:14:19
VHS was always terrible, as were cassettes*
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Sounder
March 31, 2025, 13:18:06
Audio cassettes just scratch a nostalgia itch for me that VHS don't *
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doubledown
March 31, 2025, 13:26:26
You should see my cassingle collection*
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Sounder
March 31, 2025, 13:39:58
I wonder if there's a German word
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Sammich
March 31, 2025, 12:49:23
I grew up in a small town going to an independent video store
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Sounder
March 31, 2025, 12:55:25
there was never a Blockbuster in Sandwich, but there were multiple indies
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Sammich
March 31, 2025, 12:57:59
crazy like $100? that's what i'm seeing upon a quick google search*
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torinese
March 31, 2025, 12:01:40
I've seen them around $80 and up. $100-150 for decent condition and working.
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doubledown
March 31, 2025, 12:04:31
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