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Nostalgia - The Difference (Babbage) Engine

I thought I'd go back a bit further in history for this issue's nostalgia feature. Unfortunately, nobody pointed out that the Babbage Engine didn't come in a box, and was produced a bit before barcodes were invented. Oh well, just makes this feature easier...

The mark below reflects the nostalgia of having a product 'unspoilt' by modern-day barcodes. For some, barcodes are the product. For others, they're an annoying fact of everyday life.

NOSTALGIA FACTOR: 10%