TECH COLLECTION

The page where I show off the retro tech I hoard. Particularly stuff from the 2000-2010s. Click the images to view in full size.

Lenovo ThinkPad T400

Rating: 5/5. Solid laptop to type with, can browse the internet too! Performs better now with an SSD.

Got this ThinkPad from my partner who was going to throw this away in September, 2023.

Upgraded with a SATA SSD, and it’s much more responsive! I don’t plan on upgrading it any further, I’m very happy with it’s performance now. It's name is Lenny.

It runs Linux Mint XFCE, has 2gb RAM and a Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 CPU. Obviously, it is best at simple tasks. The DVD drive comes in handy, and it plays DVDs well. This laptop used to help me move stuff from my Camcorder, which writes to 8cm discs.

I use this laptop to listen to CDs and often to make this website and write bits and bobs (I really like the feel of the keyboard).

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD105E

Rating 3/5. Funky old camcorder, takes crunchy videos and pictures! A bit tedious to get data from...

Also got this from my partner - April, 2024. The camera works well! However, the battery is dead and the AV cable is lost. Replaced the battery because I recording on this a lot :]

It writes to an 8cm disc and needs to be finalized before put inside a computer or DVD player, which makes the process a bit longer. As frustrating as that is, it’s still fun to learn about one of these 2000s home camcorders.

I would like to take this camera places and take pictures of outings because I like the images the camera produces. It’s not all that practical, but very nostalgic.

This camcorder was used to take pictures of my ThinkPad and DSi for this page.

Nintendo DSi XL

Rating 5/5. My favourite handheld ever. I take it everywhere. Nice selection of games and Homebrew is easy.

August, 2021. My favourite handheld console is the Nintendo DS, and the DSi XL is perfect. Fits better in my massive hands than the smaller model and the DSi is a great generation between the DS and 3DS - still got native resolution for DS games (screw you, 3DS upscaling!), and the multimedia features of the 3DS - Camera and Sound. Speaking of camera, I used this DSi to take a picture of my camcorder.

My Game Card slot doesn’t always work well, so Homebrew helps a lot. When I’m on the go, all my games are on the SD card.

I play a lot of games but my favourites to play are Tetris DS and Mario Kart DS, and I'm somewhere in the middle of Ace Attorney: Phoenix Wright which is awesome... I also keep my favourite music on here and take pictures often.

site began 4th December, 2022. last updated 5th December, 2024.