outdated device

[aʊtˈdeɪtɪd dɪˈvaɪs]
nounpl: outdated devices
dispositivo obsoleto
1. A piece of equipment or technology that is no longer current, modern, or in common use; superseded by newer versions
That old flip phone is an outdated device that nobody uses anymore.
Aquele celular antigo é um dispositivo obsoleto que ninguém usa mais.
2. Equipment that no longer receives software updates or manufacturer support
The company stopped supporting that outdated device in 2015.
A empresa parou de dar suporte a esse dispositivo obsoleto em 2015.
3. Technology that has become inefficient or inadequate for current needs and standards
Using an outdated device for modern tasks can slow down your productivity.
Usar um dispositivo obsoleto para tarefas modernas pode reduzir sua produtividade.
In Brazilian tech culture, the phrase 'dispositivo obsoleto' is commonly used in IT departments and customer service contexts. Americans often use casual terms like 'old tech' or 'clunker' in everyday conversation. The concern about outdated devices has increased with rapid technological advancement and cybersecurity risks associated with unsupported systems.
NYC Slang
clunker
Synonyms / Sinônimos
obsolete devicelegacy deviceold-fashioned devicedeprecated deviceantiquated equipment
Antonyms / Antônimos
cutting-edge devicemodern devicestate-of-the-art devicelatest technologycontemporary device

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
dispositivo obsoleto
Most common and formal usage across Brazil
General Brazilian Portuguese
aparelho antigo
More colloquial alternative used in everyday speech
São Paulo
equipamento ultrapassado
Common in business and technical contexts
Portugal
dispositivo desatualizado
Preferred usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

obsolescencelegacy systemtechnological advancementdeprecationmodernization

Related Idioms & Phrases

a relic of the past
dinosaur technology
stuck in the past
ancient history
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