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© History Oasis
Note: Some dates represent the final discontinuation of services/support rather than just hardware production (like BlackBerry's 2022 service shutdown and Betamax's 2016 blank tape discontinuation).
Discontinued: 2010
The blue and silver box that started the personal music revolution. Sony's first portable cassette player let you carry your soundtrack everywhere. With its iconic orange headphones and that satisfying "click" of inserting a tape, the Walkman transformed music from a shared experience to an intimate, personal journey on the go.
Discontinued: 2014
"1,000 songs in your pocket" was how Steve Jobs positioned this groundbreaking gadget. The iPod's scroll wheel became as iconic as the music it played. This sleek white rectangle of a gadget saved Apple from bankruptcy and redefined how we discover, buy, and enjoy music. Every smartphone owes a debt to this digital music pioneer.
Discontinued: 2022
The "Crackberry" addiction was real, These QWERTY keyboard champions ruled business communications way before the iPhone with secure email and BBM messaging. That distinctive typing sound echoed through offices worldwide. BlackBerry proved smartphones could be productivity powerhouses before touchscreens took over.
Discontinued: 2010
The original pocket computer that made Star Trek's PADDs seem possible. With its Graffiti handwriting recognition and seamless PC syncing, the PalmPilot proved handheld computing could actually work. It pioneered the "digital organizer" concept that lives on in every smartphone today.
Discontinued: 2016
The superior format that lost the war. Betamax delivered better picture quality than VHS, but couldn't record a full football game. This epic format battle taught us that sometimes being "better" isn't enough.
Discontinued: 1990s
"The Brick" that started your cell phone addiction. Weighing 2.5 pounds and costing $4,000, this pioneering cell phone proved wireless communication was the future. Sure, it needed 10 hours of charging for 30 minutes of talk time, but it made the impossible possible. You could now call anyone, anywhere, and anytime.
Discontinued: 2003
Green-screen gaming perfection. While competitors chased color displays, Nintendo chose simplicity and battery life. Bundled with Tetris, the Game Boy survived Gulf War bombings and countless childhood drops. It proved portable gaming didn't need flashy graphics. Just great gameplay.
Discontinued: 2022
The final farewell to the iPod legacy. This "iPhone without the phone" brought iOS apps, games, and 256GB of storage to the classic iPod formula. The product's discontinuation marked the end of a 21-year era, as smartphones finally made dedicated music players obsolete.
Discontinued: 1995
The world's first smartphone, 13 years before the iPhone. This $900 marvel combined phone, email, calendar, and even apps on a touchscreen. Only lasting six months in stores, Simon was simply too far ahead of its time. But it planted the smartphone seed.
Discontinued: 1980s
Photography magic in your hands. This folding SLR camera produced self-developing photos that emerged like tiny miracles. With over 450 precision parts, the SX-70 was engineering art. It captured moments instantly when "instant" still felt like science fiction.
Discontinued: 2012
The iPod challenger that deserved better. With its gorgeous OLED screen, HD radio, and wireless music sharing ("squirting"), the Zune HD was technically superior to many iPods. But it arrived late to the party, and it became a cult classic for those who appreciated its unique charm.
Discontinued: 1992
The wood-grain wonder that brought arcades home. For 15 years, this cartridge-based console introduced families to Space Invaders, Pac-Man, and Pitfall. The 2600 survived the 1983 video game crash and proved home gaming wasn't just a fad. It was the future of entertainment.
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