The Machine

But it was the only one she had found in six months of searching, and she hadn’t spent any money for the last few years beyond the essentials.

She still paid through the nose for it.

She had to email the man directly to ask if he had any working Machines, and it took four emails (making her jump through hoops) before he trusted her enough to tell her his prices.

Even then it was hidden away amongst useless husks and books and videos.

The guides on the internet told her that she needed one she could change, and this was all she could find.

Firmware updates were automatic.

In the newer models, you couldn’t change anything.

This is definitely an older model, but she wasn’t looking for a new one.

The Crown itself is less flashy as well.

when you sit near the front: never entirely encompassed by your vision.