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sbrown82 · 22 hours

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Marsha Hunt visiting her hometown of Philadelphia in the documentary "Made in America" (1996).

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techtimechronicles24 · 9 days

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🇺🇸 Step back in time to 1986 and witness the dawn of a revolutionary device—the IBM PC Convertible. As one of the earliest portable computers, the PC Convertible marked a significant milestone in the evolution of American personal computing, offering newfound mobility and versatility to professionals and enthusiasts alike.

💻 The IBM PC Convertible represented IBM's inaugural foray into creating a portable version of its iconic PC line. It was the first laptop-style computer following the luggable IBM Portable, and notably introduced the 3½-inch floppy disk format to the IBM product line. Featuring a clamshell design this groundbreaking device set the stage for future generations of laptops. Its compact form factor and relatively lightweight made it a practical choice for on-the-go computing—a novel concept at the time.

⌨️ Unlike earlier portable computers that required external keyboards, the PC Convertible boasted a built-in keyboard, enhancing its usability and convenience.

👉 The PC Convertible came in three models: PC Convertible, PC Convertible Model 2, and Model 3. The latter two were released in October 1987 and are primarily distinguished by their LCD panels. The original Convertible used a non-backlit panel, which was considered difficult to read. The Model 2 lacked a backlight as well but upgraded to an improved supertwist panel, while the Model 3 included a backlight.

🖥️ Equipped with an innovative flip-up monochrome, CGA-compatible LCD screen, the PC Convertible offered a crisp display for viewing documents and running applications—a revolutionary feature for its time.

💾 Powered by an Intel 80C88 CPU, the PC Convertible came with built-in storage options, including 256 KB of RAM (expandable to 640 KB) and dual 720 KB 3.5-inch floppy drives, enabling users to store and access data with ease. It also featured serial and parallel ports for connecting peripherals.

🔋 Despite its modest battery life by today's standards, the PC Convertible offered respectable uptime, allowing users to work on the go without being tethered to a power source. Weighing just over 12 pounds and featuring a built-in carrying handle, the PC Convertible's battery was rated for 10 hours.

🌟 The IBM PC Convertible was succeeded in 1991 by the PS/2 L40 SX, and in Japan by the IBM Personal System/55note, the predecessor to the ThinkPad. The IBM PC Convertible left an indelible mark on the history of computing, paving the way for the modern laptops we use today. Its innovative design and practical features demonstrated the potential of portable computing, inspiring subsequent advancements in mobile technology.

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80smovies · 5 months

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#The Blues Brothers #John Belushi #Dan Aykroyd #Jake Blues #Elwood Blues #Briefcase Full of Blues #Made in America #John Landis #70s #80s

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dellowdraws · 7 months

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Uncle Wiley!

#black friday #team starkid #joey richter #starkid #starkid black friday #black friday fanart #black friday musical #made in america #starkid fanart

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britsyankswheels24 · 2 months

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🇺🇲 Explore the intriguing history of the Ford Edsel—a car that captivated the automotive world with its bold design and innovative features! Introduced in 1956, the Edsel was envisioned as a revolutionary addition to the American automobile market.

🎩 Edsel was a division and brand of automobiles that was produced by the Ford Motor Company. Named after Edsel Ford, the son of company founder Henry Ford, the Edsel was intended to fill the gap between Ford and Mercury, offering consumers a new level of luxury and sophistication. With its distinctive styling and advanced engineering, the Edsel was poised to make a splash in the competitive automotive landscape.

🚘 Despite high expectations and extensive marketing campaigns, the Ford Edsel faced numerous challenges upon its release. Its unconventional design, characterized by a unique grille and distinctive "horse collar" front bumper, divided opinion among consumers and critics alike.

⚙️ Under the hood, the Edsel boasted a range of powerful engines and innovative technologies, including the "Teletouch" automatic transmission and "E-475" V8 engine. However, production delays and quality control issues tarnished its reputation in the eyes of consumers, leading to disappointing sales figures.

💔 The launch of the Ford Edsel on "E-Day" in September 1957 remains one of the most highly anticipated events in automotive history. Despite the initial hype, the Edsel failed to resonate with buyers, leading to its discontinuation in 1960 after just three model years.

🌟 Although the Ford Edsel may not have achieved commercial success, it remains a fascinating chapter in the annals of automotive history, showcasing the risks and challenges inherent in innovation and design.

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timetrek24 · 2 months

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🇺🇲 Dive into the past with the IBM WatchPad, an early glimpse into the future of smartwatches!

⌚️ Back in June 2000, IBM unveiled a groundbreaking prototype—a wristwatch powered by Linux. Initially boasting just 6 hours of battery life, this tech marvel was later upgraded to a respectable 12 hours, featuring 8 MB of RAM and running on Linux 2.2.

⚙️ As innovation surged, so did the WatchPad's capabilities. With additions like an accelerometer, vibrating mechanism, and fingerprint sensor, IBM teamed up with Citizen Watch Co. to unleash the ultimate wearable tech—the "WatchPad 1.5". Sporting a 320 × 240 QVGA monochrome touch-sensitive display and running Linux 2.4, it also packed calendar software, Bluetooth, 8 MB of RAM, and 16 MB of flash memory.

💰 With hopes of targeting students and businessmen alike, Citizen set the retail price around $399, making the WatchPad a tantalizing glimpse into the future of wearable tech. Would you have splurged on this piece of history?

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zenosanalytic · 2 months

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Anti-AI is kind of like being annoyed by the "Made in America" tag.

What I mean by that is this: manufacturers who have their products made in US prisons against the will of those making it can label it "Made in America"; manufacturers who have their products made in Guam by deeply abused and very poorly paid workers whose ability to physically leave those jobs is nebulous at best, can label it "Made in America". People *THINK* "Made in America" means made with the protections of US labor laws by workers paid to US Wage standards, but it absolutely does not mean that, and the ways in which it conflates something very bad with something better is very much By Design.

People who know about this stuff are justifiably pissed off about it, and near-on everyone who finds out about it ALSO becomes pissed off about it and starts to see that label in a different light, but if you started ranting about how much you hate the "Made in America" tag in your local Walmart, heaping abuse on ppl for buying goods which have it, most everyone there would think you were off your rocker.

People who are against ~AI Art~(it's neither of those things, actually, which is why I put it in tildes) aren't wrong; it's just that most people have opinions shaped by capitalist media pushing capitalist opinions and capitalists are the ppl bankrolling the current ~AI~ fad, so they have no idea how fucked up it is. The same way they are kept from knowing that "Made in America" on their t-shirt very likely means "Made by Enslaved Labor".

Are these people wrong for being mad about ~AI Art~? No.

Is it wrong to tell someone to kill themselves because they used an image generator to make a picture of a cat? Yes.

Educate, don't harass.

#~AI~#Made in America #Manufactured Consent #Capitalism #US Press #Opinion Formation #Sociology #Politics #zA Opinions #zA's Inveterate Politicism #za Writes

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x-heesy · 18 hours

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𝙽𝚘𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚕𝚐𝚒-𝚊𝚕𝚎𝚡: 𝚅𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚊𝚐𝚎 𝙲𝚘𝚌𝚊 𝙲𝚘𝚕𝚊 𝙰𝚍𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚝𝚒𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚐 🇺🇸

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#history #historyofart #historycal #historyfacts #historylovers #historyinpictures #historymade #historygeek #historyera #historyphoto #historyclass #historychannel #historylesson #historygram #historynerd #historytour #historyofphotography #historyplace #historylover #historyphotographed #historymatters #historyoffashion #historyiscool #arthistory #historical #historicalplaces #historicalpix #historicalclothing #historicalphotos #historicalromance #historicalmonument #historicalfacts #historicalart #historicalsnapshots @wetwicksdry @jadeseadragon @invincible-selfxmade-punk #historicalphotography #historicalphoto #historicalpictures #historicalhome #historicalcenter #historicaldesign #historicalfantasy #historicalusociety #advertising #advertisingphotography #advertisingphotographer #advertisinglife #advertising_insta #advertisingphoto #advertisingart #advertising_photography #advertisingillustration #advertisingworld #advertisingawards #advertisingdesigner #advertisingcampaigns #advertisingshoot #advertisingguru

𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒃𝒚 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒐𝒏 𝑱𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔 & 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒂𝒑-𝑲𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔

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starcanwrecked-confessions · 2 months

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Somehow Made in America has become my favorite BF song, I don’t even think it’s that catchy but I absolutely love it and it’s now… checks… my 16th most listened to song of all time on Spotify. So uh yeah, I like Made in America. I think it might be bcs it’s Wiley singing it…

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#confession #starkid #hatchetfield #black friday #made in america

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cassowariess · 8 months

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Finally sat down and watched The Sopranos from start to finish. Holy shit, that ending. I was so confused for about 20 seconds then I realized what happened.

And the more I thought about it, the harder it hit until I was literally crying. They really don't make TV like that anymore.

#the sopranos #made in america #tony soprano #TV #Probably because studios don't give writers and the rest of TV crews time to lovingly craft things anymore #so everything is rushed and half finished #I hope everyone on strike gets their demands met

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britsyankswheels24 · 2 months

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🇺🇲 Cadillac DeVille: A Legacy of Luxury and Innovation. This symbol of style and innovation has captured hearts for decades. Let's explore its evolution and impact on the automotive world.

👑 The Coupe de Ville and Sedan de Ville models became not just cars, but symbols of luxury in the 1950s, thanks to their comfort and power. From the extravagant tailfins of the 1950s to smoother lines and modern style in subsequent decades, the Cadillac DeVille has always been at the forefront of design.

⚙️ With Cadillac DeVille came new technologies and innovations, from cutting-edge safety systems to state-of-the-art entertainment. Despite changes over time, the DeVille remained popular, attracting buyers with its comfort and luxury.

🚘 With the discontinuation of the DeVille in 2005, an era came to an end, but its legacy lives on in Cadillac models that continue the tradition of luxury and refinement.

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timetrek24 · 2 months

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🇺🇲 Travel back in time with the legendary Ingersoll "Mickey Mouse" watch! Introduced in 1933, this iconic timepiece captured the hearts of millions with its whimsical design and timeless charm.

📺 Designed in collaboration with Walt Disney himself, the Ingersoll "Mickey Mouse" watch marked a historic moment in horological history. Its playful dial featuring the beloved Disney character quickly became a symbol of joy and nostalgia for generations to come.

⌚️ Crafted with precision and attention to detail, the "Mickey Mouse" watch offered more than just timekeeping—it was a cherished piece of memorabilia that celebrated the magic of Disney animation.

👉 Despite its vintage origins, the Ingersoll "Mickey Mouse" watch remains a sought-after collector's item, treasured by enthusiasts and Disney fans alike for its enduring appeal and iconic status.

🌟 Today, the legacy of the Ingersoll "Mickey Mouse" watch lives on, continuing to enchant watch aficionados with its timeless design and whimsical spirit.