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Tech That We Said Goodbye To In 2014

gemz4the1 — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 12:46:48 GMT

2014 introduced many tech things (iPhone 6, 3D TV, Samsgun Galaxy tab), but unfortunately it also said goodbye to some much loved tech things, such as MSN Messenger. I used to like MSN Messenger and I don't like Skype so I just don't use it anymore. I guess Facebook chat is the next best thing.

Here is a list of the main things that have disappeared this year:

MSN Messenger
iPod Classic - my very first iPod (black and white)
Plasma TV
Windows XP (I quite like Windows 8 now but my mum still uses Vista).
Nokia (i've never owned a Nokia phone so I can't comment on the pros/cons).

Is there anything from that list that you will miss? Is there something missing from that list?

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tech/feature/a618321/the-tech-that-didnt-survive-2014-ipod-classic-plasma-tvs-and-more.html#~oZErdRnywi99YM

Re: Tech That We Said Goodbye To In 2014

Anonymous — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 12:52:28 GMT

Hi gemz4the1

I'm hoping we don't say goodbye to Nokia. Recent media about new avenues their looking at like mergers will hopefully work.

I stopped using Windows at Windows 7 stage and use OS X Yosimite so I personally won't miss XP - although I think XP was the best imo.

Re: Tech That We Said Goodbye To In 2014

gemz4the1 — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 12:55:49 GMT

I didn't like Windows 7 when it was first introduced but after a while I got used to it and then when Windows 8 came out I found it easy-ish to use. My only little issue is that I look at my laptop more like a tablet because the main home screen is in app form so I don't use that bit much. However it's easy to just switch to the standard desktop version.

Re: Tech That We Said Goodbye To In 2014

Anonymous — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 12:58:50 GMT

I still can't believe that Apple has done away with the iPod Classic! I have all my music on mine as I don't want to mess around with playlists. I have no idea what I'm going to do if mine packs up.

I loved XP and I'm sorry it's gone. I use Windows 7 and, even though my laptop is a bit temperamental, I'm digging in my heels as I hate Windows 8.

(My husband laughs at me and says I'd still be using Windows 98 if I could!)

Re: Tech That We Said Goodbye To In 2014

Anonymous — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 13:01:56 GMT

Oh and I'm sorry to say goodbye to plasma TVs. We changed to an LED this year but I didn't like it at first as I find the colours quite harsh compared to plasma. We have to have the colour and brightness turned down to be able to watch it.

Re: Tech That We Said Goodbye To In 2014

Anonymous — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 13:04:28 GMT

Isn't support being / going to be stopped for windows 7 ? http://www.pcworld.com/article/2462643/what-happens-when-microsoft-ends-windows-7-mainstream-support-next-year.html No need to worry just yet.

I wonder how much in price these iPods will Command !

I use a 1st Generation iPod Touch.

Re: Tech That We Said Goodbye To In 2014

Anonymous — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 13:48:59 GMT

Thanks for the info BoB. I'll carry on using Windows 7 until the laptop dies or it's no longer supported. I'm hoping then I might be able to get a Mac.

I'll carry on dreaming for now!

Re: Tech That We Said Goodbye To In 2014

Anonymous — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 13:52:19 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Thanks for the info BoB. I'll carry on using Windows 7 until the laptop dies or it's no longer supported. I'm hoping then I might be able to get a Mac.

I'll carry on dreaming for now!

You're Welcome.

I consider it personally for me to be the best move I made from Windows to a Mac / OS X

Re: Tech That We Said Goodbye To In 2014

Cleoriff — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 13:58:54 GMT

All our laptops are still running WiN 7. My other half doesnt like Win 8 at all....(though he does have one on standby should the worst happen)

Luckily he builds and repairs laptops, so knows his way 'round' some things. I just leave all that to him.

As they say...'when it's gone...it's gone'...

Re: Tech That We Said Goodbye To In 2014

gemz4the1 — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 16:04:21 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Isn't support being / going to be stopped for windows 7 ? http://www.pcworld.com/article/2462643/what-happens-when-microsoft-ends-windows-7-mainstream-support-next-year.html No need to worry just yet.

I thought they would be offering support for Windows 7 for a while longer......

Re: Tech That We Said Goodbye To In 2014

MI5 — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 16:07:08 GMT

About 10 years before you need to worry too much....

Re: Tech That We Said Goodbye To In 2014

Anonymous — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 16:07:19 GMT

Clearly not

Re: Tech That We Said Goodbye To In 2014

Cleoriff — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 16:12:43 GMT

@MI5 wrote:
About 10 years before you need to worry too much....

Exactly the sort of time my husband predicted ....:smileywink:

Re: Tech That We Said Goodbye To In 2014

Anonymous — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 16:17:25 GMT

Most of today's laptops using windows 7 won't live that long anyway. They will become so bogged down and slow that they will be replaced, especially with entry level spec laptops now below £200.

Re: Tech That We Said Goodbye To In 2014

Cleoriff — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 16:29:47 GMT

As said we have a Win 8 in reserve...Ready to go when ours 'die'....

Actually my husband has just confirmed he uses Win 8 at work.....and 'quite likes it'....

Re: Tech That We Said Goodbye To In 2014

jonsie — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 17:37:59 GMT

Not everyone wants to buy the over-rated and over-priced Mac.

Windows 7 will probably outlast me but like any technology, people will adapt to and adopt Windows 8. I'm also still running a 10 year old XP laptop.

It was easy to upgrade to Visa and Windows 7 and I dont envisage issues when I need a replacement for my present 3 year old laptop. Who knows, Windows 10 could be out by then. I believe they are skipping Windows 9 because the Germans said Nein!

Re: Tech That We Said Goodbye To In 2014

Anonymous — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 18:02:44 GMT

I've tried Windows 8 and I loathed it. I found it clunky and hard to navigate around the screens. I completely agree that Macs are over-priced (I can't comment on overrated) but there isn't another option if I don't want to use Windows. I already use an iPhone and iPad so I'm hoping that would make it easier to get the hang of! Personally I wish I still had an XP laptop as I preferred that to Windows 7!

Re: Tech That We Said Goodbye To In 2014

MI5 — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 19:16:52 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
but there isn't another option if I don't want to use Windows.

There are always other options - Don't be led by marketing hype

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux

Re: Tech That We Said Goodbye To In 2014

Anonymous — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 19:21:10 GMT

@MI5 wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
but there isn't another option if I don't want to use Windows.
There are always other options - Don't be led by marketing hype
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux

In fact Tracey don't be 'led' by anyone. 😉

The beauty of choice.

Re: Tech That We Said Goodbye To In 2014

MI5 — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 19:29:49 GMT

Just to be clear @Anonymous I was in no way trying to lead you into anything.

I was simply responding with the fact there there are other option available to Windows or MAC's.