Our parents also had gadgets like given below. Time passed, these were mostly done by our phone. They were replaced but they have left a footprint in the design of modern gadgets which we use daily like mobile phones, computers and so so. Let's have a look at them. Palm Pilots / PDAs - Before smartphones, people carried these around to take notes and keep track of appointments. It was the digital secretary.  iPod Classic: When I first saw these I was amazed that such a small device could fit so many songs - and the click wheel was magic - it moves the navigation when you move your thumb around it how amazing is that!  VCRs- Back in the day, you could put in a blank tape, and whatever you are watching on your TV be it your favorite movie or TV show, can be recorded onto your very own VHS tape. You can even schedule it to do that when you are at work or school. That’s amazing, isn’t it? I don’t think DVDs or Blu-rays have that capabi...