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The sounds of technological devices from the past that we miss

Sounds of old devices

Those who have already been lucky enough to get their hands on an iPhone 7 are already reporting the first problems. When the new iPhone 7 Plus is exposed to a heavy software load, strange sounds come from the case. Although it is not a global problem, today we are used to devices working silently. But it wasn't always like that. Do you remember what kind of 'kazin' the floppy disk drive for 3.5-inch disks was running or how the cassette squealed while rewinding? Listen to the sounds of technological devices of the past.

After being one of the first owners the new iPhone Stephen Hackett posted a video of the model sizzling iPhone 7 Plus (the sound source should be the processor A10 Fusion), this reminded us of the sounds of technological devices from the past that had strange advertising written into their genes. Generation Z these sounds are completely unknown, but once they were something everyday and are so recognizable that today these devices could easily be recognized by their sound alone.

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The old devices made all kinds of sounds.
The old devices made all kinds of sounds.

These are the sounds of tech devices from the past that we miss:

iPhone 7 Plus under heavy load:

ISDN modem:

Fax advertising:

Rewinding the tape:

The rustle of 'snow':

Diskette sound:

VHS tape hum:

Advertise your computer at startup:

Inkjet sound:

Typing on a typewriter:

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