Home alone: the final chapter
Old-school Tech Enthusiast Gifts
Looking for a gift that pays homage to the golden age of technology? Our collection for old-school tech enthusiasts features clever, nostalgic designs on mugs, t-shirts, pillows, and prints. Perfect for those who cherish vintage gadgets, classic computers, and the early days of tech innovation. Whether they’re reminiscing about floppy disks or celebrating the era of pixelated screens, these gifts bring a fun, heartfelt touch of retro to their everyday items and decor.
'With all this fuss should we buy a typewriter in case we get raided?'
"No, it wasn't a sinkhole. Your old TV was so heavy the ground could no longer take the weight."
"I've just been offered a job sorting out the Y1K bug.."
What's wrong with the computer you've got?"
'It's one of these new phones that takes photographs.'
'I'd explain how the TV, VCR, DVD, surround sound home entertainment system works...but I don't know.'
"Before texting we had to write letters by hand, and before emojis we honestly just bottled up our emotions."
GO AHEAD ... MAKE MY DAY!
Early on-line shopping
"And this is one of our most poular models..."
"It's a fantastic computer! It's so old that none of today's hackers know how to hack it!"
STRIP Hambone: Early diesel run computer
"It's very sweet of you to visit him. Mr. Mainframe doen't get out much since the desktops came in."
'Sorry, I can't help you, the computer's down again.'
"Call Harris back from retirement and ask him how we did things around here before computers."
'As you know, some of us can't keep up with the pace of new technology.'
"If I can't use a calculator, may I use my Dad's old slide-rule?"
"I know we said we would get you a laptop.. but this will have to do until business gets better."
"I know we said we'd get you a laptop,but this will have to do until business improves."
'Trevor was the first rep at the office to have a portable computer.'
"Well you said you wanted a simple, cheap solution!" (IT Solutions).
"Go ahead and laugh, but this baby hasn't crashed since 1961."
Old and new technologies
"Goodnight Tommy, sleeptight, watch the millenium bugs don't bite."
Of course we're faster and more powerful now. I just think we commanded more respect when we filled an entire room.
'We couldn't give away black-and-white TVs until we started advertising them as having 'non multi-color capability'.'
'Peter Rabbit and his sisters, Floppy Disc and Mopsy.'
"We were looking for a non-hackable, energy efficient data center. Thanks for the file cabinet."
The Final Chapter.
'We've got to upgrade our computer system. Downloading information on this one takes too long.'
"You're right. I have to come up with a brake of some kind."
'I call it 'Myspace'''
'Gentlemen, invent your engines.'
'When I was told our new computer was going to be state of the art, no one mentioned it was state of the art in 1954.'
Old-school Tech Enthusiast Gifts Collection
Old-school Tech Enthusiast Mugs
Explore our collection of mugs featuring clever designs that celebrate vintage gadgets and old-school tech culture. Perfect for nostalgic coffee moments.
Old-school Tech Enthusiast Pillows
Discover pillows adorned with nostalgic tech motifs that add character and comfort to your living space, perfect for fans of vintage gadgets.
Old-school Tech Enthusiast Prints
Browse our art prints highlighting iconic tech from the past, a perfect way to celebrate your love for old-school technology in style.
Old-school Tech Enthusiast T-Shirts
Find t-shirts that showcase your love for classic computers and retro tech with witty, vintage-inspired graphics—ideal for any old-school tech enthusiast.