This radio... has been on every day since it was purchased.
This radio... has never faltered.
This radio... takes at least 6 months to consume a pair of batteries.
This radio... is older than me (let's just say it's from the 80's).
This radio... has never let me down.
This radio... never let down my dad before me.
I'd like to upgrade to a funky new DAB radio at some point, but I haven't got a reason. It ain't broke, so there's no need to fix it. If I were to ever replace it there is simply no way I could find a successor to follow such an act.
My point? Sometimes simple things can actually be better. Flashy modern 'technology' might be cool, but it simply won't last for two decades like this little fella'.
Wait a minute, what's that you say? You can think of an electronic item, made this year, which would probably stand the test of time? Well I can't think of anything, but to pre-emptively counter your argument I say this: even if it doesn't break, there's no way it would get used every single day for that length of time. Not a chance.
This radio... is as close to immortal as it's possible for an electronic item to be.
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