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Smartphone evolution march of progress

Series of mobile phones showing increasing height with age except for the Motorola brick

Annoyed by the incessant pocket weight of my latest mobile I gathered past relics together for a mug shot. Is this a march of progress or a protest march? – I’ll let you decide with some thoughts of my own…. Continue Reading →

12/05/2022 3

Nixie tube IN-8 failure

My retro digital clock has developed a fault after running continuously for over seven or more years. The problem started with the minutes Nixie tube that displayed a faint 1 when 5 was on. As a quick fix I swapped it… Continue Reading →

10/05/2016 4

Darang Digicron Nixie Clocks from the Sixties

Darang Black Perspex Nixie Clock

Interest in Nixie tube clocks has gained momentum in recent years with modern designs paired with new old stock (NOS) tubes from the ex Soviet block or Mullard  – Philips nearer home. You may be interested in the history of… Continue Reading →

15/02/2015 0

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