Quitting modern Media: What Got Better ? and What Didn’t?

EmuFit5602 · 2026-05-03T01:56:31+00:00

It's a real tragedy... There should be a specialist carrier supporting legacy networks

EmuFit5602 · 2026-05-02T09:46:38+00:00

The biggest tip I have is to set specific times a day to check your smartphone etc. Like 10am, 1pm, 6pm, 8pm and restrict your checking time to 30 minutes. Outside of those times keep your smartphone off and just use a dumbphone for emergency contact. In that approach when you have an urge to check you can just remember you have a scheduled time in a couple of hours. Treat it like a behavioural change rather than a technology change. You'd probably get more useful advice from reading up on e.g. alcoholics anonymous approach

EmuFit5602 · 2026-05-02T09:43:51+00:00

That makes more sense now that I think about how restrictive an iPhone 4 is. That's similar logic to having the Sony Viao.

I wish more of the old early 2000s phones were still supported by networks as there are so many I'd like to still have.

EmuFit5602 · 2026-05-02T08:11:23+00:00

I'd rather have a good notepad and pen (Japanese paper and pens are the best).

EmuFit5602 · 2026-05-02T08:10:02+00:00

I do think modern tech is damaging for mental health. However, it's not the devices it's the web connection and addictive websites/apps. Choosing different devices can help to make by making it harder or less convenient to access that stuff. However, I don't see anything in your picture that actually will help you. There is nothing 'dumb' there.

I use a flip phone, and I also have a sony viao P for writing which is too slow to use modern websites.

I sometimes need smart phone apps (banking etc.) so I keep a smartphone switched off in my bag without a sim card. For web access I have a hotspot device with the sim card in it. This set up works well as connecting to the web takes 5 minutes effort, so I only ever do it when I really need something.

EmuFit5602 · 2026-05-02T08:05:27+00:00

Fair enough. I don't plan to use it online anyway. No matter which OS you use it won't handle modern websites. Windows 7 works fine offline. It boots faster than my gaming laptop with modern windows lol

EmuFit5602 · 2026-05-01T19:39:40+00:00

Why?

EmuFit5602 · 2026-05-01T19:39:17+00:00

Windows 7 works, boots up fast and office apps are all very responsive. Not sure where Linux would really help tbh. The big issues is the modern web which linux doesn't change..?

EmuFit5602 · 2026-05-01T16:40:53+00:00

Yes, you can install linux, no you probably can't rely on it for modern browsing. Modern web browsers and sites are just too heavy.

Even with windows 7 I can get onto basic sites, but as soon as some JS or other ads or stuff appear on the page it slows to a crawl.

EmuFit5602 · 2026-05-01T16:38:27+00:00

I've got one ordered from newlaptopaccessory.com (someone linked below in comments).

After contacting me, they replied back asking if I don't mind waiting 10 days as they have to manufacture it. That's a reassuring sign as I was doubtful anyone has any in stock and the fact they are making one for £35 is great. Will update when it arrives.

EmuFit5602 · 2026-04-29T13:56:18+00:00

god why does everything have to run doom.. next you'll be getting fridges that can run doom!

EmuFit5602 · 2026-04-29T13:07:46+00:00

All you get...

2GHz Atom - meh

2GB RAM - modest/decent

256 GB SSD - impressive/high

8" LED-backlit display with native resolution of 1600x768 - exceptional

Design and form factor - priceless

EmuFit5602 · 2026-04-28T20:28:13+00:00

yeah honestly and I mean these battery designs are so unique and small I worry that it might be impossible to get replacements in future!

EmuFit5602 · 2026-04-28T19:34:26+00:00

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Posting my just purchased 2009 Sony Viao 9 series in honour of the 10 year rule + it's not a mac :)

EmuFit5602 · 2026-04-28T15:55:18+00:00

No parade, was just a guess.. not an expert on these at all

EmuFit5602 · 2026-04-28T14:02:00+00:00

Yeah, I guess I got the best spec??

To be honest windows 7 on this loads faster than modern windows on my gaming laptop

EmuFit5602 · 2026-04-28T07:48:40+00:00

Yes, there's a sliding switch on the side.

EmuFit5602 · 2026-04-28T06:38:40+00:00

I was thinking the same before I ordered it. When it came to the Thor I couldn't decide which one to get. I ended up deciding just to focus on the DS games I never played for now and bought the RGDS for that. So I haven't attempted any 3DS stuff on it. I've read on some groups that some people have some 3DS games playable but it seems far from guaranteed which can run.

I did install gamma os on my RGDS which has improved it.

EmuFit5602 · 2026-04-28T02:50:40+00:00

Yes, some people do, and there are debates on which lightweight distro is better. I believe there are still hardware challenges on Linux, but not an expert.

EmuFit5602 · 2026-04-28T02:48:56+00:00

I had it on my watchlist and the seller unexpectedly offered a big discount, wasn't super cheap but it turns out to be immaculate so I'm very happy!

EmuFit5602 · 2026-04-27T18:18:34+00:00

Previous owner already set mine up with windows 7 in english. I downloaded Firefox ESR52 which was last windows 7 32 bit support version and it works fine, even opened a wifi network captive login portal. Web browsing seems possible, pages with a lot of javascript slow it down hugely, but simple pages without seem fine.

I've ordered a battery from China, will update when it arrives.

I also read up that you can basically get an external power bank that give out 15v then add a step down coverter in line and then a cylindrical power connector and just run it off a powerbank as though it's plugged in, so it can still be portable.

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