Google60 - Slowing Down Your Searches in Style

Although Google didn't exist when this 'art project' is set, the piece by Norbert Landsteiner is a recreation of the site in a 1960s theme. It allows its uses to conduct searches in a retro machine interface, based on a virtual IBM 360 System. You start by typing in what you'd like to look for, the machine then processes this information and slowly prints the page for you.

You are given 3 modes to pick, one is Text Search, the second Image Search and the third Get Latest News . This image option is interesting so give that a try on the site here. When searching for a query, the machine accesses its 'peripheral storage' - which is basically a tape deck. The user can control different settings such as volume of output, all with a distinct retro feel to them.

Who wants a bet that Hipsters will start actually using this as their default search engine?