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  • Aug 18, 2026, 7:55 AM

    @mroach 100% agree, tech back then was so quirky and interesting, and many companies really tried some wild things.

    I love portable devices. Windows CE has a special place in my heart. I recently found out that Pocket Internet Explorer from 1999 has everything needed for a modern web app. CSS, DOM manipulation and most importantly, AJAX! On a handheld browser from before 2000, blows my mind.

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  • Aug 18, 2026, 7:58 AM

    @mroach I also love obscure old devices. I have a Sharp MI-10 color zaurus from 1996. First PDA ever with a color display. Very undocumented, but supported applications, had an attachable camera and even a modem card and a html web browser. I did not get that to work yet but if I do, i will likely be the only person in this decade to have used this browser.
    Overall I feel like there is so much to be done documenting the history of user agents!

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  • Aug 18, 2026, 5:17 PM

    @karpour @mroach Well this discussion triggered me to check if the batteries in my Sharp PA-9500 were still alive and it seems as if the main batteries are, but it warns me to replace the backup battery.

    A book style PDA with a screen displaying a hand written "hello fedi folk!", a stylus, and three separate language or calculation cards on a wooden surface.
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  • Aug 18, 2026, 9:08 PM

    @karpour @mroach Just had to go find the only Windows CE device I've ever had - Windows CE Mid style. Trouble is the plastic has turned into that sticky rubber. Plus I vaguely remember it has a Mini USB socket but would only charge from a proprietary charger. Gonna need some ethanol before I can even touch it!

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