TIL about the Mikiphone, a portable wind-up phonograph invented in the 1920s that could be stored in a small case that could fit in your pocket.
TIL about the Mikiphone, a portable wind-up phonograph invented in the 1920s that could be stored in a small case that could fit in your pocket.
Back in the 1920s, long before modern gadgets took over our daily lives, a nifty little invention brought music to people’s pockets. This wonder of the past was called the Mikiphone, a pocket…
Even then they already got rid of the headphones port! Anti Audio Jack Mafia was strong then too!
27At least it didn't have bluetooth audio delay
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Techmoan has entered the chat.
21And here's a link to a real one being played instead of that lame Indian built knock off.
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That's a really innovative idea, and solves a lot of transportation problems since phonographs were usually stationary in a house.
However, the size doesn't fix the problem of carrying around 10" disks to play on it, so the setup is only as compact as its components. Still better than carrying around a cabinet, though!
16Seen these on Jay Leno's Garage. Cars used to come with them and were intended to be used for picnics and whatnot.
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walkwind-man9That's not fitting in anyone's pocket
3Is that a Mikiphone in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?
13Jokes on you, I only wear zoot suits.
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Still prefer the convenience of my Close’N’Play
3That's cool! I've never seen that before and the gimmick is interesting. I had the one Fisher Price made.
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It's like the "MiniDisc" of records.
0I miss minidiscs. I did a lot of field audio recording with them. They were damn near indestructible.
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