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Sometimes I will use something and realize I've owned it forever. It's a nice change in our throwaway reality. I think my personal record is a bicycle multi-tool I got for one of my first bikes, ~25 years ago. Still have it, still use it. When it comes to electronic devices I have a Panasonic mini Hi-Fi from ~2005. Never felt like changing it.

What's your record?

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[โ€“] Professorozone@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The wireless keyboard I bought in circa 1996 as a keyboard/mouse combo is still going strong and I abuse that thing. Frankly I can't believe it still works. I'll be heartbroken when it finally fails. Funny thing is the mouse is long gone.

[โ€“] ExLisper@linux.community 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Almost 30 year old keyboard? Amazing. What model is that?

[โ€“] Professorozone@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

It's a Logitech. On the bottom it says:

M/N Y-RB6 RT7ROO P/N 867074-0100

Cordless iTouch keyboard. It's just astonishing.

[โ€“] Candelestine@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Daily basis is what makes this so hard for me. I think you just made me realize I need to change my toothbrush soon.

There's literally nothing else I use every day without fail. Closest would probably be my around-the-house belt, but I don't always put it on. My phone is fairly new still...

[โ€“] redeyejedi@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I have the first hammer I bought 20 years ago.

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Probably my Leatherman Skeletool or Wenger Toolbox: I don't remember when I got them but I've had them both for years and they never leave my side (unless I have to fly on a damn airplane or something...)

I've been using the same pocket knife for about 15 years. Part of my EDC.

[โ€“] jeebus@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (6 children)

Bought my ridge wallet in 2015 and use it every day. Replaced parts on that sucker a few times bcz the straps wear out and screws come lose and fall out. Only nearly lost it once.

Second iitems are a safety razor handle and brush I got in 2008.

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[โ€“] crank@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

Some of my kitchen stuff, hand tools and a few ornaments come from my grandparents place. Ive been handling/seeing them my whole life. Add x years to that before me.

[โ€“] Destraight@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

Probably my Whip it! Butane torch

Not as long as you, but I've had my wireless earbuds for around four years now and they still get daily use. I can use them both to listen to music while I play my drums and to watch videos or listen to music while my husband is watching tv or whatever, they're fantastic.

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