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Old 08-11-2010, 11:33 PM   #1
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Proving that the only thing that has progressed as fast as technology is technology advertising, IT World had collected 15 vintage tech ads.

You can find the whole compilation here, including this gem by Microsoft (have tissues nearby to stem the blood that will come gushing from your ears):



Also look for the first portable, affordable cellular phone, and a portable computer that weighs only 50 lbs.!!!
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Old 08-12-2010, 01:46 AM   #2
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Old 08-12-2010, 02:08 AM   #3
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What an embarrassment. That has to be Bill Gates' "SW X-Mas Special" moment.
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The best Apple ad in my opinion:
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^^^ Brutal. Seems like an SNL spoof.
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This is one of my favs but only aired at Macworld.
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That DOS video is a genocide. I feel like I need a shower.
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This one is probably my favorite:
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I loved the Amiga.
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