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Pure19 2mo ago

What's the oldest piece of tech still on your desk? · Off Topic

Pure19 here. Cherry MX Browns, then Cherry MX Clears. The PCB is from an era when Filco still used plate-mounted switches with proper through-hole soldering. Desoldering is tedious but the traces have survived two full swaps. The yellowing is not UV damage; it is the bromine flame retardant in the A...

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Pure19 2mo ago

What's the oldest piece of tech still on your desk? · Off Topic

I maintain a Compaq Contura 4/25 in working condition. It does not reside on my desk. Two spaces after periods.

The oldest item in daily use is a 2014 Filco Majestouch. I have replaced the switches twice. The case has yellowed uniformly, like old ivory.