[...] Flipping the power switch responds with a mechanical "clunk" - a sound people born in the 90s or later can hardly imagine. You can feel the power running through the Macintosh before its display comes to life flickering. Everything about the Macintosh feels clunky and loud. It is a dinosaur, a behemoth from "back then".
The Love Affair with Vintage Computers
https://www.danvanmoll.com/post/the-love-affair-with-vintage-computers
@danvanmoll First computer I ever loved.
All my friends were CompSci geeks. I was a PoliSci major. I hated using computers.
One day, my manual typewriter (I couldn't afford a fancy electric one!) broke. It was during Exam Week in college. Typing Lab was full. Went to the Computer Lab to write my paper. All they had were SE/30s.
Sat down to write my paper and....
It was the first time I ever actually *enjoyed* using a computer.
I've used Macs ever since. I still enjoy using them.
Dan
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