Tech That We Said Goodbye To In 2014

[gemz4the1]

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-plasm...

[Anonymous]

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.

[gemz4the1]

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.

[Anonymous]

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!)

[Anonymous]

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.

[Anonymous]

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... No need to worry just yet.

I wonder how much in price these iPods will Command !

I use a 1st Generation iPod Touch.

[Anonymous]

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!

[Anonymous]

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@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!

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You're Welcome. 

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

[Cleoriff]

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'...

[gemz4the1]

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@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.

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