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Inventions during your lifetime that changed your life?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by DaDakota, Feb 23, 2009.

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  1. fat kid

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    Pong was a much better spectator 'sport' than air hockey. But darn it, I loved air hockey to death, I would love to own one and play with my son (or daughter) someday.
     
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  2. Blake

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    RIP Frito Burrito

    I miss you
     
    #42 Blake, Feb 23, 2009
  3. Fatty FatBastard

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    Meh. They still have them at Sonic.
     
    #43 Fatty FatBastard, Feb 23, 2009
  4. the futants

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    I have to reiterate the Pong idea. This device literally changed my life. It's the only thing that could keep me inside the house for any length of time. Then, the 2600 came along and...it was all but over.


    I also agree with the personal computer (Apple II) and cable TV.

    Nothing has changed my life more than internet accessibility, though. Sadly...
     
    #44 the futants, Feb 23, 2009
  5. plutoblue11

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    Fat Kid - Wireless Technology has actually been around for ages, most people tend to overlook that. see Nicola Tesla

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikola_Tesla/

    I would say. . .


    Internet (1. Media Communication, you learn all on-going news without ever buying a newspaper or turning the TV on). (2. Paying Bills - never have to leave home). (3. Hookups - you don't have to go out to a grimy and loud club to meet loose women).

    GPS for personal use

    sexual enhancement products and novelties :rolleyes:
     
    #45 plutoblue11, Feb 23, 2009
  6. fat kid

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    those KY commercials on hulu is annoying as hell, but at the same time, it temps me to purchase and try
     
    #46 fat kid, Feb 23, 2009
  7. Blake

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    Are they as good as the ones from Taco Bell?
     
    #47 Blake, Feb 23, 2009
  8. Fatty FatBastard

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    It's close. Pretty hard to screw up a frito pie in a tortilla.
     
    #48 Fatty FatBastard, Feb 23, 2009
  9. Blake

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    good point. and I am a fan of Sonic's frito pie...so it's probably good.

    have to try one out next time I'm on the road and have access to a Sonic
     
    #49 Blake, Feb 23, 2009
  10. theWIGMAN

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    re-chargeable batteries

    gui and mouse (that's how the computer really became personal - not just for geeks and business)

    digital projection

    digital multi-channel surround sound

    compact disc/DVD tech (especially recordable ones)

    file-sharing applications

    digital cameras

    Google

    http (it is the World Wide Web part of the internet that has really made the big impact)

    broadband

    streaming media

    video games & emulators

    HDTV (digital tv is ok ... high definition digital is on another level)
     
    #50 theWIGMAN, Feb 23, 2009
  11. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
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    Thanks I thought it might be a fun topic to discuss.

    Others for me, some spoken already.

    DVR
    Email
    Video Games
    HDTV
    GPS/Sat Nav
    MP3
    DVD
    Satelite Radio

    DD
     
    #51 DaDakota, Feb 23, 2009
  12. Uprising

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    Internet
    PC Gaming
    Cell phones
    CF.net
     
    #52 Uprising, Feb 23, 2009
  13. theWIGMAN

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    LASIK vision correction .... no more glasses, baby! :cool:
     
    #53 theWIGMAN, Feb 23, 2009
  14. LCII

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    contact lenses (although i still prefer glasses)
    cell phones
    internet/PC
    clutchfans.net
    counterstrike and starcraft
     
    #54 LCII, Feb 23, 2009
  15. theWIGMAN

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    Too busy thinking about "fun" inventions, almost forgot about serious stuff like medical technology: CT Scans, MRI's, & new pharmaceuticals - which are more than just life-changing; they can be downright life-saving.
     
    #55 theWIGMAN, Feb 23, 2009
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    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    credit swaps and derivatives.
     
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  17. basso

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    IVF

    Sliced Bread.
     
    #57 basso, Feb 23, 2009
  18. JBIIRockets

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    I buy them frequently at Sonic. They are not as good as the Frito Burrito, but there are no more options out there.
     
    #58 JBIIRockets, Feb 23, 2009
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    Fleshlight.
     
    #59 pradaxpimp, Feb 23, 2009
  20. TheBigAristotle

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    Occasionally ;).

    The wording was a little crude but kinda like yobod said that's just I don't know, not odd but like semi-shocking if that makes sense.

    How do you deal with school or work? I'm curious now.
     
    #60 TheBigAristotle, Feb 23, 2009
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