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I've been thinking about what exactly makes tech "vintage" and it seems a lot less clear-cut than with, say, cars or clothing. Is it purely about age? If so, what's the cutoff? Is a 2000s era MP3 player now considered vintage? Or does "vintage" in tech also imply some level of historical meaning or innovation? A device that changed the game somehow, nonetheless of its age.
It feels like planned obsolescence (and the sheer speed of technological advancement) muddies the waters. Stuff gets replaced so quickly! A perfectly functional digital camera from 2010 might feel "old" but not necessarily "vintage." What do you all think are the key characteristics that push a piece of technology into vintage territory? Is it a combination of age, cultural impact, and relative rarity? I'm really curious to hear different perspectives.