r/Retro

Title: Looking for a vintage miniature educational computer / toy PC

Description:

I am looking for a specific vintage handheld educational toy/computer from the late 90s or early 2000s. It was white with pink accents and had a very unique, minimalist, and "boxy" design. It wasn't a laptop; it looked like a miniature desktop PC.

Key features:

Size: Very small, about the size of an adult's hand.

Form Factor: A minimalist rectangular block (rectangular prism) that served as the base, with a fixed, flat upright screen on top (looking like a classic monitor sitting on a desktop unit).

Keyboard: It had a sliding/retractable keyboard that tucked away directly into the base unit under the screen.

Mouse: There was a dedicated storage slot (compartment) on the right side of the base where a tiny mouse could be stored vertically.

Style: Very "cute," aesthetic, and clean-looking.

It looks like a miniature "all-in-one" desktop setup rather than a foldable laptop.

This is the "Filmation Presents" logo from Filmation's final years (1986-88).

Made it awhile ago thought I'd see if yall had any thoughts

Been sitting on this idea for a while and finally had a chance to make it. The idea was simple, old phone helping new phone charging up. My main concern was to get the vibe and aesthetic right and to make it work with all iPhone models; rather than making a scaled down version of a specific model. But it did end up looking similar to one that I grew up with. That one was in beige though.

Added a base with some height and silicone pads, and the handset sits in place with magnets. Also made four of them [one is for myself and another is for someone that I know who will like it].

Want to refine the next ones, and coming up with plans for maybe an embedded charger. So I wanted to ask what details stand out the most to you when something is supposed to feel specifically like a rotary phone. Color, texture, shape, specific model, anything else ...

Although primarily the icon of punk rock, Joey Ramone and the Ramones heavily influenced heavy metal—particularly thrash—through their fast, distorted, and minimalist sound.

While staying true to their 1974 punk roots, the band adopted metal-tinged sounds on later tracks like "I'm Not Jesus" and "Too Tough To Die," with Joey even jokingly claiming the band invented heavy metal.

Joey Ramone, the iconic lead vocalist of the Ramones, was a staple of the NYC punk scene. While known for his artistic legacy, some personal accounts describe him as a difficult person with controlling tendencies and poor hygiene, yet he was also remembered by friends as a "sweetheart" with a unique, individualistic spirit.

Marky Ramone claimed Joey had a difficult personality, mentioning controlling behavior towards his girlfriend, Linda, and poor hygiene, such as rarely changing his underwear. Marky noted that Joey would often control his girlfriend with rules, like how to wash dishes or buy groceries.

The Groundhogs, were an influential British blues-rock band formed in 1963. Fronted by guitarist Tony McPhee.

Evolving from a blues foundation, they transitioned into progressive-oriented hard rock in the early 1970s. Known for a heavy, distorted guitar sound, and a power trio format that produced 1970s hits. Like split and Who Will Save the World?,

The Groundhogs sold a lot of records in the early 70s: after supporting the Rolling Stones on their 1971 UK tour, they found themselves subsequently filling the same venues as headliners.

But to the end of his life, McPhee maintained that the highlight of his career wasn’t their run of Top 10 albums but the time he had spent in the 60s as a sideman with John Lee Hooker.

He downplayed his shift from playing straight blues to something more experimental as merely a matter of pragmatism – “to keep the Groundhogs working and recording” when the late 60s blues boom began to wane – which didn’t really account for how far out he was prepared to take his music.

He was also stubborn, (clearly he hadn’t been nicknamed Tough Shit for nothing). Happy to follow his muse into waters, that alienated the Groundhogs’ growing following. Fans enticed by the furious power, of Split’s most famous track "cherry red".

"I basicly took the classic blues, and added hard rock. It wasn't my intention, i just wanted to blow everybodys mind. And in the 70s teenagers expected more than in the 60s."

Saw this baby at a flea market. I would have bought it too probably, but I was there by bus.

Jeff "El Becko" Beck (1944-2023)

I’m really into retro music tech, mostly portable stuff. I wouldn’t say I’m a huge expert or anything, just something I enjoy.

Before I got into vinyl, I was into CDs. I had a Lightning McQueen CD player, then bought a portable one off Mercari (it sucked), then another from Amazon. I used them for a bit but eventually stopped playing CDs.

I also have two iPods I don’t really use anymore one of them is kinda broken (screen has dead pixels), so yeah.

I still like retro music gear though, especially portable or unique stuff. The only thing is I’m trying to stay on a budget, and I already have my phone for music, so I don’t wanna waste money on something I won’t actually use or need.

I’m not really into cassettes (I don’t collect them), but I do have CDs and vinyl. I just want something unique not basic or lame.

If you’ve got any recommendations CD players, MP3 players, MiniDisc, or anything cool drop them below 👍

So i guess the clue here, is to use protection...