Ergh

[averygoodun42]

I didn't realize that it was possible to scorch things in our microwave. Other microwaves? Sure. But not in our failing, 1986 little wimp machine. Oops.

It really is failing, the poor thing. It's taking more and more force to open the door (the button has slipped, somehow), it's taking longer and longer to defrost things and, well... Yeah. Of course, the fact that it's over twenty-years-old has nothing to do with it.

That reminds me that the stereo, of the same year, is also starting to fail. *laughs* No, that's not true. The remaining components are starting to fail. We are already tunerless, as that got fried (it probably would have lasted a bit longer had we not tried to fix it during one of it's problem episodes) a couple years ago. Now the CD player is having more and more problems playing the CDs without skipping. The tape player seems to be pretty much eternal, however.


But this makes me curious. What is the oldest piece of working electronica that you use on a regular basis? Do you cherish it or are you looking forward to replacing it?

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[rosedemon.livejournal.com]

There are several things I wish would burn up and die. However, the handy man I am with is capable of repairing almost anything so the crap stays. I am pretty sure my Microwave is from the late 80's early 90's and is still buzzing along due to Spencer's abilities.

I was happy when the Sonic Care toothbrush gave out. The batteries are shot and cannot be replaced. It about killed Spencer but I was over joyed at getting a new one.

[millennia2.livejournal.com]

It's too bad a few parts can't go missing from the microwave. :)

[averygoodun.livejournal.com]

There are benefits to repairing things, but I kind of wish I could just chuck the old, brokenish stuff and start again.

I hadn't even thought about the lifespan of electronic toothbrushes. Hmm.