From Chunky Palmtops to Pocket-Sized Powerhouses

The 1990s was when small computers began their march towards becoming the sleek tech companions we know today. Picture this: A young military brat Eyes wide with wonder Flipping through the colossal pages of Computer Shopper magazine Amidst the bulky desktops, the little palmtops sparkled like gems of possibility. Imagine taking your computer wherever you go! Enter my first tech flirtation: the Casio JD-5000. A business organiser in the hands of a kid who had, let’s be honest, absolutely no business to organise. It’s like a penguin at a salsa dance – charmingly out of its element, yet undeniably cool. ...

December 13, 2023 · 2 min · Nick Schmidt (oneguynick)