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Old micro computers tend to be easy to repair. Given replicas of most retro hardware exists these days I'm generally of the opinion that I'd rather see original
by laumars 9y ago
Old micro computers tend to be easy to repair. Given replicas of most retro hardware exists these days I'm generally of the opinion that I'd rather see original retro hardware restored rather than hacked. But ultimately it's not my place to say who can do what to their hardware otherwise - particularly since I'm the kind of guy who also like to hack their own modern devices as well.
- jsight 9y agoYeah, they are easy to repair, but I think the main point is that they are plentiful. I don't think a few little projects like this are going to put a dent in the overall market supply. At least, I hope they don't.
- laumars 9y agoThe problem is that is that the demand is already quite high at the moment (retro is cool is seems) and the supply is only finite. Given there are decent enough reproductions I feel it seems a little ill-advised hacking the irreplaceable originals as once they're gone they're gone for good. Plus if we are completely honest, a refurbished original would also have more longevity than one with a raspberry pi which will have an initial novelty factor but then quickly get forgotten about once the Pi becomes obsolete.