Have you ever thought about the inventions that made an appearance in the 1940s? I have. As such, I made it a point to look into the matter further. In the process, I learned that there were quite a few interesting items that surfaced during the decade. Here’s a quick peek at five of my ...
I recently took a Polaroid instant picture for the first time. While I’ve been into film photography for years, I just bought a brand new Polaroid 300 camera in 2012 for my birthday. It’s an investment in the future of film and opens up a whole new world of retro photography. Plus, I won’t have ...
When I saw my local Hollywood Video removing their VHS tapes from the shelves, I knew the end had finally come for that particular recording medium. It reminded me of those days when the big record stores began moving their vinyl album section to a small corner in the back of the store. Of course, ...
As a pre-baby boomer, I often find myself reflecting back to the 1950’s and comparing that era with today, and am amazed as to how far we have come in the field of technology ,and how much more items cost. Today, the minimum wage is almost an hourly $7.00; while from 1950-1959 the minimum wage ...
My initial experience with the Polaroid FLM-3232 LCD TV was one of sheer frustration because I ended up returning three of them before I got one that I considered to be free of defects. This means one of two things: either I’ve reached an obsessive-compulsive level of nitpicking, or Polaroid needs to implement some stronger ...
Polaroid’s i532 digital camera has features that cameras that are more expensive try to offer: Multiple Flash Modes, larger LCD Display, Video Capabilities and Auto Exposure/Auto Focus, along with a whole slew of great and unexpected features! The Polaroid i532 is a great size for tucking into a purse or backpack. It is compact enough, ...
It appeared to be the Holy Grail of analog photography. It was a pristine early 1960’s Polaroid Camera in its original leather case. It was a wondrous thing with lots of buttons and a lens that telescoped from the body via leather bellows for focusing. The camera had a appeared to me amid the junk ...
Portable DVD players make life easier at time. They help make long drives easier and give the option of another screen in the household for others to watch what they want if the TV is being used. There are so many names on the market for what to choose for a DVD player. In my ...
Choosing a new television can seem daunting at first. There are stand alones, projection screen, LCD, plasma, big screens, small screens, travel sized, and theater sized. Countless name brands are available and among them they all have different features. Many times the price range can narrow your choices down a bit but most televisions are ...
