Did you know the first portable compact disc player launched on the 100th anniversary of the phonograph, way back in 1984? Once CDs became a portable medium, the silvery discs skyrocketed to replace cassette tapes and vinyl. Ironically those two analog mediums have boomeranged back into popularity amongst a new generation feeling increasingly detached from streaming digital media. And now 40 years after the first portable CD player, compact discs have joined turntables, vinyl, cassettes, and vintage digital cameras as desirable old technologies tinged with nostalgia, spurring interest in devices like the Long Time No See Bluetooth 5.0 CD Player by NINM Lab.
Blending a bit of the retro aesthetics of 1990s with the addition of Bluetooth functionality, the Long Time No See’s standout feature is its transparent design. It’s purely aesthetic, but it allows users to watch their CDs spin while enjoying their favorite tracks, scratching the nostalgic itch for an era when the only algorithm was the radio DJ or your friend’s ripped and burned CD mixes.
The Long Time No See portable CD player’s outer design is inspired by the typical square CD case and designed in the simplest square and circular shapes. The translucent plastic shell common to the ‘90s allows users to vaguely see the internal structure of the device, with NINM Lab offering the choice between a semi-transparent blue or a fully transparent clear shell. Musical exhibitionist will likely choose the later, noting the color-changing effects are more pronounced.
A unique feature that wasn’t available back in the day is the player’s built in magnet. With magnets across its back, you can stick the Long Time No See portable CD player on the refrigerator, bookshelf, metal cabinet, headboard, and various other locations freely.
Beyond its visual appeal, the CD player features Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, a bridge between the days where plug-in headphones were required and today’s wireless speaker and headphone habits. The player is also designed for portability, using either a rechargeable batteries with a built-in Micro-USB port or with AA batteries. NINM Lab says expect 6-8 hours of playback using Bluetooth wirelessly or up to 5 hours with its built-in back facing speaker.
The $118 Long Time No See CD Player is a refreshing return to a time of tactile interaction with our music, enhanced by today’s Bluetooth connectivity. It’s perfect for those who cherish the ritual of playing CDs and appreciate a device that won’t hurl notifications and suggestions when all you want is to lay back and listen.
For more information about the Long Time No See CD Player, visit ninmlab.com.
