to keep my family in the 2000s?

[nokia2660]

NOT A TROLL, LONG TIME LURKER BUT THS IS MY 3RD POST ONLY AFTER I GOT MYSELF AN EMAIL ACCOUNT!

Am I being unreasonable for staunchly holding onto our cherished Nokia 2660s, the nostalgic DSi, and a TV that, against all odds, still proudly boasts teletext after two glorious decades?

In an age where the tech landscape is dominated by sleek smartphones, cutting-edge gaming consoles, and ultra-modern TVs, our family has made a conscious decision to dance to the beat of a different, more retro drum.

Let's start with the phones—our Nokia 2660s. Yes, they are the newest 4G models, but their heart lies in the early 2000s, evoking the essence of a bygone era when T9 texting was an art form and the satisfying flip of a phone marked the end of a conversation.

Then there's the DSi, a handheld relic that still captivates our kids' attention in a world saturated with high-end gaming experiences. The pixelated joy of Mario Kart and the whimsical adventures of Pokemon are timeless, transcending the allure of the latest gaming gadgets.

Last but certainly not least, our TV—a stalwart companion for two decades, steadfastly resisting the allure of flashy, modern counterparts. It may lack the bells and whistles of its contemporary counterparts, but it still proudly displays teletext, a feature long forgotten in the age of smart TVs.

While our friends and family may marvel at the sleekness of their smartphones and the brilliance of their high-tech home theaters, we find solace in the simplicity of our tech time capsule. The kids are content, the Nokia 2660s chime harmoniously, and the TV's teletext serves as a delightful nod to the past.

So, am I being unreasonable to resist the ever-tempting allure of modern tech? Is there an inherent beauty in preserving the relics of the 2000s for our family's enjoyment? I'm eager to hear your thoughts on our journey through time and technology!

The phone looks like this btw, just so mnhq can see i am not a troll and actually own this stuff. The kids are downstairs, one is watching tv, the other playing on the dsi, and this is the computer that takes the photos.

I love this! Tbh, I hate the current modern world, and what the internet/smart phones have done to everyone. I miss the age of landlines and actual conversations with people. I also dislike having so much choice for what to watch on the TV. It was great when there for only 4 or 5 channels and everyone would chat about watching the same stuff the night before. I often wish I'd been born in my parents era (late 1950s), they've had it good overall.

I don't think it's unreasonable. We replace a telly when it breaks. Phones when the contracts up. It's nothing to so with it being the latest gadget. My eldest has had his ipad for 10 years, because it still works for what he needs. My youngest is on her 3rd one because they get more breakable with every new model.
My kids play with 'retro' games consoles (mine from 30 years ago, plus a 2007 wii) as well as new, they have a Switch etc.
In short, if its not broke dont fix it. I'm assuming your kids are younger? They might start asking for newer tech once they're teenagers.

anyone??? ds [as in sister, not son] is saying I am old fashioned and bought the kids iphones. The iphones are sitting untouched as niether of us could work out how to turn on the blooming things, let alone operate them.

I wish we could turn back time & not invent smart phones

=] made me smile. I do miss the pre-2020s, oh I do. Grew up during the 80s, and loved that too, but the 80's tech sells for bonkers prices and usually doesnt work anyways, so we stick with 2000s things, and buy most of the stuff from cex. The nokia 2660s are this years model, and we bought them as they were getting rid of 2g. All 3 are green and in a doro 6620 case we found on amazon, and I just love the diy makeshift aspect.

I loved my Nokia 3210.

Does teletext still work? Can you play bamboozle or book a teletext holiday?

I loved the 90s/2000s so YABVVR!!!

There are 4. DS 14, who has a green nokia, the same as mine and dd8's one. Both are quite satisfied with the phones. The younger 2, DS2 and DD5 dont have smartphones, but rather masha and the bear on the telly, and the dsi, the telly and pc are joint ventures.

I am currently homeschooling, but looking into waldorf schools, which have a similar anti-tech stance. Anyone have any experiences with them?

I used to love playing Bamboozle. Could we have a pic of the TV?

No more bamboozle or holidays, but rather bbc news, sports, and updates about what will be played. Also a small summary of the day's events.

I don't buy the latest tech as, like above, I replace it when broken. I also grew up in the 80s. I do love learning about new tech though and get quite excited by it.

You can’t get Teletext on TV anymore. Is it a ghost TV?

bamboozle is no longer alive, but here is a pic of the tv

Those TVs last forever!

BBC red button still hosts a teletext like the old one for the old tvs, assumably to keep the seniors happy. The tv is live and kicking though

Well, you're certainly not being unreasonable to use whatever tech works for you and your family, but it's a tad unreasonable to talk as if you're living off the land, whittling twigs every night and only lighting the whale.oil lamps on a Sunday 😂

In the great scheme of things, (i.e. millennia of human achievement).you're just using tech that was invented the teeniest fraction earlier than the current stuff...you're not anti-tech, you're just slightly out of date! Which is absolutely fine, if it's works for you - crack on 😃

I live in the late 1990s/early 2000s in terms of the culture I consume!

I rewatch sitcoms and films from that time, and re-listen to old radio shows from the time too.

It’s a bit crazy but it brings me so much comfort and joy. 😊

from Wikipedia - the red button is a digital service. You’re just using digital TV like everyone else no?

United Kingdom: the founder of the world's first teletext service, the BBC, closed its Ceefax service in 2012 when Britain adopted a fully digital television broadcast system. The BBC maintains a Red Button service on digital TV which includes access to the latest text news; that text news service is accessible on the BBC News Channel and during BBC One newscasts. Plans to shut it down in 2020 were changed and a reduced service is planned into 2021.[28] Many channels on Sky still[when?]broadcast teletext subtitles and may still have a small number of active pages.[29] Analog teletext ended in each region after analog broadcasts finished: see Digital switchover dates in the United Kingdom.

haha. Just my writing style I guess. Slightly out of date had me chuckling though

Oh wow the usual brackets I use pulled up a smiley=]

We don't have the latest/top of the range stuff at all, we do now have a (refurbished) smart TV after our old one died, and we have smartphones but not main brands or flagship and they're only replaced when they die/no longer hold a charge. I have a nice modern mirrorless camera because it is genuinely miles ahead of 2000s tech (I had one from 2008 in 2020 though) and photography is a side gig & hobby. We don't have tablets, my son has a PC he got for his 10th birthday

I think at some point avoiding tech does leave young people behind however. If none of you can work out how an iPhone switches on how far behind are the children going to be by university or entering the workplace for example?

Yeah, ofcourse. My techy brother referrs to the red button as teletext though

I'm just devastated that the 2000's is now considered retro. I'm old.

You'll pry my Nokia 3310 and DSlite from my cold dead hands though. You go OP.

I like my camera too! The kids still love to visit internet cafes though, to try and use the tablets. we havent got further than searching up how much a dacia costs though!

I'm a home educator too! I should have recognised one in your anti tech stance 😅
It probably explains why your teen isn't as bothered about phone type. Mine aren't bothered either. My eldest teen has my old phone and is quite happy with it (none of us have ever had an iphone)
I'm not anti tech, but don't feel the need to buy the latest gadgets. We do use a lot of online resources for educating and love to stream documentaries, so couldn't go tech free. I can see the appeal though.

I wont even try to steal your nokia 3310, but your provider does. UK to phase out 2G and 3G by 2033 - BBC News

No idea what this means, but the nokia 3310 runs it.