Meet these collectors of old tech, from retro game consoles to old Apple computers

(Clockwise from top left) Mr Harry Ang, Mr Owen Tee, Prof Bernard Tan and Mr Gerald Tan. PHOTOS: MARK CHEONG, OWEN TEE, JASON QUAH, CHONG JUN LIANG
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SINGAPORE - What is the value in preserving the technology of the past when its purpose is to connect you to the future?

In this age, when you can call somebody with a few taps of your finger or be transported into a game world through virtual reality, many have forgotten gadgets such as the rotary phone or Nintendo Entertainment System.

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