Evolution of Gadgets Then Vs Now
By Sara Fathima
August 23, 2022
THEN
Plain & Simple
Launched in 1980 for business users, this was the first computer to allow users to choose their screen font and keyboard layout.
NOW
Quick & Light
Post the 2010s saw the introduction of lighter but powerful laptop computers, that have enabled users to work from anywhere.
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THEN
Power PAins
Earlier telephones were powered using a dynamic transmitter, and one of the main jobs of the personnel was periodically inspecting the battery in the phone.
NOW
At the Fingertips
Phones now come with built-in or removable rechargeable batteries that power them to do more than just enable communication, making them multipurpose gadgets.
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THEN
Snapshot
In the late 1800s, Eastman Kodak Company developed an affordable camera called the Brownie, which operated on the snapshot method, for average users.
NOW
Click & Save!
Digital cameras record images with an electronic sensor and save them to a memory card. This technology is also used in point-and-shoot cameras such as the SLRs and cell phones.
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THEN
Deep Clean
Some of the early washing machines contained a huge drum with a galvanised tub. Around the 1900s, Whirlpool started producing electric motor-driven wringer washers.
NOW
Smart Clean
Washing machines come with textured metallic tubs that allow for delicate cleaning. Not just that, there are plenty of innovative functions such as quick wash, steam, etc.
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THEN
Cabinet-Like
Earliest refrigerators looked a lot like a wardrobe with multiple sections and were called “monitor tops”. It was only in the 50s that the double-door refrigerator emerged.
NOW
So Cool!
Today we see energy-efficient refrigerators with futuristic designs and smart tech. With water dispensers and automatic defrosting, life is super convenient
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THEN
It Counts
Calculating machines were commonly used by scientists, engineers, and government workers to perform basic functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
NOW
It’s Scientific
Modern calculators come with a digital display along with being pocket-sized and user-friendly. Not just that, the scientific calculator performs trigonometric operations too.
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THEN
Listen & Learn
Conventional classrooms with many students were the norm in the early days. Teachers used traditional chalkboards to explain topics.
NOW
SEE & Learn
Present-day learning is more personalised with smaller classrooms and activity-based learning. Now, students get to see, touch, feel, and learn.
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THEN
Warm & Tasty
Back in the day, ovens were metallic and huge. They came with large hoods that would trap heat coming from the food.
NOW
STylish Delight
Today microwaves and ovens are versatile. They are smaller in size, with a variety of smart functions that help users cook myriad cuisines.
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