Your iPhone Replaced $3000 of 1991 Radio Shack Tech

The author unearthed a 1991 Radio Shack ad from a stack of old Buffalo News papers, showcasing 15 electronic gadgets. Remarkably, almost all of these items' functions are now handled by a single iPhone. Comparing the then-$3000+ (roughly $5100 today) cost of the listed items to the capabilities of a modern smartphone highlights the incredible technological leap. Only a radar detector and large speaker system remain truly irreplaceable. This piece vividly illustrates the speed of technological advancement and its impact on daily life.