Remington Univac Mainframe 1950s Commercial - Blast from the Past

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a 1950s commercial for the Remington Univac mainframe, with participants sharing their thoughts on nostalgia for old technology and commercials, as well as personal reflections related to the era.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express appreciation for the nostalgia associated with old commercials and technology.
  • One participant mentions a favorite book, "Hackers" by Steven Levy, highlighting an interest in the history of computing.
  • Several participants note the difference between old commercials and modern ones, with some feeling that contemporary commercials often lack clarity about the product being advertised.
  • One participant shares their experience of rarely seeing commercials due to DVR usage, indicating a shift in viewing habits.
  • Another participant connects the thread title to the movie "A Blast From The Past," sharing personal memories from their childhood during a significant historical event.
  • One participant expresses a fondness for old school technology and enjoys watching related videos.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the enjoyment of old commercials and technology, but there are varying personal experiences and reflections shared, indicating a mix of agreement and individual perspectives.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference personal memories and experiences that may not directly relate to the commercial itself, indicating a broader context of nostalgia that is subjective and varied.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in the history of computing, nostalgia for vintage technology, and those who appreciate the evolution of advertising may find this discussion engaging.

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I recently stumbled across this, an old 1950's commercial for the Remington Univac mainframe. I think it's nice to look back on such things and marvel at how far computing has come since then.



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Cool. Thanks for sharing. I love the old computer stuff. One of my favorite books is Hackers by Steven Levy. It starts out way back at MIT ...
 
Those old commercials are great. Thanks for posting that!
 
Evo said:
Those old commercials are great. Thanks for posting that!

I like when the hosts of the shows did the commercials themselves.
 
CFDFEAGURU said:
I like when the hosts of the shows did the commercials themselves.
Yes, they were so different from the commercials of today. Many commercials now are a form of entertainment, I watch some and afterwards could not tell you what the product was.
 
Due to my DVR, I hardly ever see a commercial anymore. I miss out on a lot of movie previews. Movies are all that I watch. And the Pittsburgh Penguins. I have given up on regular TV.
 
Speaking of movies, when I first noticed the title of this thread I thought it was in connection with the move "A Blast From The Past".

Thanks for posting aquitaine. Those old commercials take me back to my early childhood years. However, that one predates me by just a little.
 
TurtleMeister said:
Speaking of movies, when I first noticed the title of this thread I thought it was in connection with the move "A Blast From The Past".

Thanks for posting aquitaine. Those old commercials take me back to my early childhood years. However, that one predates me by just a little.

What a great movie ! Christopher Walken had the engineer Dad just nailed.

I well remember that night JFK came on TV about the missiles in Cuba.
My family lived in Miami, we kids were astounded by the trainloads of troops and tanks in the FEC rail yard. We rode our bikes out to talk to the soldiers.

Scary time.
 
Evo said:
Those old commercials are great. Thanks for posting that!


You're welcome. I sometimes find myself having a flare for old school tech and enjoy watching old videos about it like this.
 

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