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    Discussion in 'Industrial design' started by GarethW, Jan 9, 2011.

    1. GarethW

      GarethW Chief Clicker Staff Member

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      This is pretty cool. Someone has scanned in the ENTIRE 1985 Argos catalogue. Really worth a look through. It's so interesting to see products from back then, and in some cases even more interesting to see the pre-China prices.

      Here's a link to the 1985 Argos catalogue: http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected] ... 206330728/

      Below are a few examples. Ahhh... the days before 3D CAD when everything had square edges!

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      http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/3593320574/sizes/z/in/set-72157619206330728/
       
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    3. AndrewNew

      AndrewNew Well-Known Member

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      Very nostalgic, I had a Sinclair Spectrum when I was 15. I was very proud of it. Now I can emulate a Spectrum in a web browser! I see what you mean about the pre-CAD prismatic shapes and the sharp corners. I wonder how many of these products are still functioning.
       
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    4. GarethW

      GarethW Chief Clicker Staff Member

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      Me too - a 48k with the rubber keys :)

      This site is really good: http://www.worldofspectrum.org They have lots of downloadable Spectrum emulators and all the classic games!
       
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