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With the invention of the World-Wide-Web, the 1990s ushered an era of connectivity and portability, making the 90’s a decade filled with cool and innovative gadgets. One of those gadgets was the Sony Discman portable CD player, also known as the CD Walkman. Before this, music was played through cassettes. Another invention, or rather modification, was the mobile phone which from looking like a milk carton to the classic flip phone.
Tech gadgets of the 90’s had its most predominate boom in gaming systems and handheld games, like the Tamagotchi, which involved taking care of a digital pet and the Nintendo 64, which allowed users to play games like Super Mario. Hours were spent playing on these gaming systems and handheld devices.ÂÂ
Technological advances of the 90’s also allowed Nintendo to release the GameBoy color and change the way handheld video games were played. It offered a colored screen for users to play games like Tetris DX, Wario Land II, and Pocket Bomberman.
How well do you know your ‘90s tech gadgets? If you were given an image of some of the most popular ones, would you be able to identify them? The only way to find out is to take this quiz!
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Trek Thumbdrive
What is the Trek Thumbdrive useful for? Storing files, music and pictures. This device may seem common now, but when it was released in the '90s, it was a huge help to many people.
Apple Newton MessagePad
Microsoft Natural Keyboard
Tamagotchi
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Skip It
Game Boy Color
What could be more fun than the Game Boy? The Game Boy Color of course! This handheld gaming device upped its game to give kids (and adults) the option to play beloved games like Sonic and Mario in color.
Sega Dreamcast
Phillips Flat TV
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Bopit
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Mercedes Benz Smart Key
Mercedes Benz made a technological boom in the auto world with its Smart Key. With the simple click of a button, your doors and truck open!
HP LaserJet III Printer
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Handspring Visor
Girltech Password Journal
Nerf Ballzooka
This gun was a must-have for kids who enjoyed combat. Why? Because it shot nerf balls, which are too soft to hurt.
Dream Phone Board Game
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Connectix QuickCam
For the few that knew about the internet in the 90s, the Connectix QuickCam was a very big deal. This device allowed those who owned desktop computers to visually communicate with each other. It was released in 1994.
TI-83 Graphing Calculator
Nerf Ballzooka
Bopit
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
BlackBerry 850 Wireless Handset
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Barbie Power Jeep
Tamagotchi
The Tamagotchi was created by Japan, and is a digital pet in the form of a small keychain. This made a great gift for kids who liked to have a game on the go.
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Siemens S10 Cell
If you didn't live in the '90s, this device probably looks rather foreign to you. This prehistoric cell phone is definitely not a touch screen, or a smart phone for that matter. But it got the job done.
Sony Handycam DCR-VX1000
Sony PlayStation
Apple PowerBook G3
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Game Boy
The Game Boy is yet another fun throw-back to the life of a '90s kid. One of the best things about this gadget was that it could be taken anywhere.
Power Wheels Barbie Jeep
Apple PowerBook G3
Canon PowerShot A
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
TI-83 Graphing Calculator
Did you know that this graphing calculator was one of the first of its kind (for every-day people) when it came out in 1996? Middle and high school math teachers were given a new topic to teach- working the TI-83.
Sony Discman
Dream Phone Board Game
Sony Playstation
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Handspring Visor
Digital Answering Machine
Girltech Password Journal
Nokia 5110
Here we have another prehistoric-looking cell phone. The Nokia 5110 was released in 1998 for the everyday consumer. Did you know that it had a business version, the Nokia 6110?
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Game Boy
Game Boy Color
TalkBoy
Bopit
The Bopit was a fun, social way to increase your reflexes. This interactive toy tells its user to 'bop it,' 'pull it,' or 'twist it' and counts your score. Watch out, the more you go without making a mistake, the faster it goes!
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
LEGO Mindstorm RIS
Phillips Flat TV
Apple PowerBook G3
This laptop computer was sold from 1997 to 2001. It used Mac OS and Mac OS X as its operating system.
Nintendo 64
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Digital Answering Machine
The digital answering machine was an important gadget in the '90s, since cell phones were not often used. Hook this device up to your landline, and play back the messages from your friends (or telemarketers)!
George Foreman Grill
Apple PowerBook 100
Handspring Visor
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Handspring Visor
Sony Discman
The Sony Discman was the '90s version of the Walkman. Why play a cassette tape when you could jam to the new, stylish CD?
Easy Bake Oven
Mercedes Benz SmartKey
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
George Foreman Grill
The George Foreman Grill is a staple for campers and barbecuers alike. Use this when you're on-the-go, when your grill is too full, or when your power goes out!
Phillips Flat TV
Apple eMate 300
Power Wheels Barbie Jeep
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Sony Playstation
Unlike the Game Boy, this gaming device was not portable. Its benefits were that you could get an intense gaming experience by playing on your big screen T.V., rather than the small device.
Poo-chi
Sound Bites Lollipop
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Siemens S10 Cell
Skip It
Need an interesting way to boost your workout? Try a Skip It! This toy is the children's (and more fun) version of a step counter.
Sony Handycam DCR-VX1000
Super Soaker
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Easy Bake Oven
The Easy Bake Oven was a toy beloved by young girls, especially those who loved to bake. In addition to the oven, it came with all sorts of baking gadgets, recipes and ingredients.
Girltech Password Journal
Bopit
Psion 3A
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Easy Bake Oven
Game Boy
Sony Handycam DCR-VX1000
Watch out '90s kids with helicopter parents! This device will encourage your parents to follow you around even more. Sony's camcorder made videotaping more accessible for the everyday Joe. This gave eager parents the option to have embarrassing footage of their kids forever.
Apple PowerBook G3
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Yak Bak
Discman
Bose Lifestyle 12 Home Theater System
Apple iMac G3
These funky desktop computers were a true symbol of technology in the '90s. The option for bright colors on the exterior, such as orange and pink, made them even more fun.
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Easy Bake Oven
The TalkBoy
Game Boy Color
Tiger Handheld games
No, Tiger Woods did not make these fun game gadgets. Like a mini walking Nintendo, these handheld devices gave gamers access to Sonic, G.I. Joe and more at their fingertips!
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Nerf Ballzooka
Power Wheels Barbie Jeep
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Sega Dreamcast
Did you know this video game console was released in Japan before it was released in the United States? It came out in 1998 in Japan, and almost 10 months later, it came to the U.S.
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Sega Dreamcast
Skip It
Girltech Password Journal
This cute journal was perfect for girls who wanted a super-secret diary. It was made for girls with lots of prowling siblings or 'big' secrets.
Psion 3A
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Super Soaker
Hope that your annoying little brother uses this on you on a hot, summer day, rather than a cold one. The Super Soaker brought a whole new level of squirt gun action to the table; it could shoot more water further than the water guns before it.
Game Boy
Game Boy Color
Apple PowerBook G3
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Dream Phone Board Game
An electronic board game was groundbreaking news in the '90s, and the boy-crazy girls who played this game couldn't have been more excited. The game is essentially about finding out who has a crush on you through the cute pink phone.
Digital Answering Machine
Apple iMac G3
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Poo-Chi
Canon PowerShot A
This handheld camera was an instant hit for young wanna-be photographers and moms alike. There was even a cute color selection from which to choose.
Sound Bites Lollipop
LEGO Mindstorm RIS
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Mustek ScanExpress Image Scanner
Use this nifty gadget when you need to scan a picture or document. It's a stand-alone device, making it even more easy to use.
Trek Thumbdrive
Skip It
Yak Bak
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Mustek ScanExpress Image Scanner
Microsoft Natural Keyboard
Finally, a keyboard that conforms to humans. Microsoft came up with the idea to stop humans from having to contort their fingers and arms to the regular keyboard. Try this out if you tend to get sore fingers or stiff wrists while typing.
Sound Bites Lollipop
VideoNow
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
LEGO Mindstorm RIS
The LEGO Mindstorm RIS is a classic tech toy of the '90s. It's a robotics system, giving LEGO lovers and mini-engineers their dream come true!
Sony Aibo ERS-110
Microsoft Natural Keyboard
Connectix QuickCam
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Mercedes Benz SmartKey
HP LaserJet III Printer
Power Wheels Barbie Jeep
What young adventurous girl wouldn't want the Power Wheels Barbie Jeep? Sorry teens and adults; this cute, pink play jeep only fits small children.
Siemens S10 Cell
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Bopit
The Talk Boy
Game Boy
Apple QuickTake
Did you know that this camera was one of the first digital cameras for consumers? It was sold from 1994 to 1997.
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Power Wheels Barbie Jeep
Clueless Hands-free Phone
Poo-Chi
Nintendo 64
What can you play on the Nintendo 64? All of your favorite '90s games, of course! Try out Mario Kart, Super Mario, Zelda, and Pokémon!
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Phillips Flat TV
It cost more when it first came out, but now this T.V. sells online for super cheap! Watch all your favorite '90s movies on this flat screen.
Apple Newton MesagePad
The TalkBoy
Easy Bake Oven
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Yak Bak
This toy is essentially a voice-recording device, and multiple versions were made in the mid to late 1990s. The Yak Wakky version could even change the pitch of voice and speed of speech.
TI-83 Graphing Calculator
Super Nintendo
Tamagotchi
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Microsoft Natural Keyboard
Nerf Ballzooka
Sony Handycam DCR-VX1000
HP LaserJet III Printer
In the '90s, printers were a sought after tool for people with all sorts of printing needs. The HP LaserJet was especially sought after, with its new technology that allowed for clearer printing.
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Poo-Chi
These cute techie dogs were made by TIGER. They came in different colors, and could bark and sing. They were discontinued in 2002.
Phillips Flat TV
Apple QuickTake
Apple eMate 300
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Clueless Hands-free Phone
This bright pink, undercover style phone for kids was a coveted item for young girls. Why? They could talk to their friends, prank call boys with the morphed voices feature, and it was pink!
Apple iMac G3
Game Boy
Sony Playstation
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Tamagotchi
Connectix QuickCam
Super Soaker
Pocket Locker
The enthralled, excited faces on the ad for the Pocket Locker showed you how great this gadget was. Use it to keep yourself organized, but beware, it's catered to teenage girls.
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Trek Thumbdrive
Bose Lifestyle 12 Home Theater System
If you wanted the ultimate surround-sound movie theater-like experience of the '90s, the Bose Lifestyle 12 Home Theater System was for you. Bose is well known for their high quality sound systems.
Game Boy Color
Tiger Handheld games
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Super Soaker
Nokia 5110
Super Nintendo
Who doesn't smile when they see Mario Kart being played? The Super Nintendo made Mario even more of a hit. Princess Peach, Donkey Kong and Luigi, no wonder this game and its council have such a cult following.
Apple iMac G3
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Canon PowerShot A
Yak Bak
Pocket Locker
Sound Bites Lollipop
Do you like to hum tunes in your head? If you got the sound bites lollipop, you could have them sung for you! This techie toy played music when you stuck the lollipop in your mouth.
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Apple PowerBook G3
VideoNow
Who would have thought this small gadget could play movies? Once again, TIGER made a hit '90s kid toy. Put in one of the small discs and watch a show of up to 30 minutes.
Nokia 5110
Game Boy Color
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Bose Lifestyle 12 Home Theater System
Apple QuickTake
Apple PowerBook 100
This laptop has a retro, techie look that Apple fans enjoyed. Its classic boxy screen and silver color were true to the '90s.
Phillips Flat TV
Wiki commons
Which '90s tech gadget is this?
BlackBerry 850 Wireless Handset
Which is better: Apple's iPhone or a BlackBerry? The debate will go on for as long as we have cell phones. However, the BlackBerry was considered a new, cool machine when it was released in the '90s, as there was no iPhone yet.
Apple eMate 300
Apple QuickTake
Apple PowerBook 100
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Clueless Hands-free Phone
Pocket Locker
Apple eMate 300
This tech gadget was a small, laptop-like device with a touchscreen. It was commonly used for children's educational purposes.
VideoNow
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Canon PowerShot A
Yak Bak
Psion 3A
Use this like your personal, digital secretary; but remember you are still in charge of inputting the data! This organized gadget was first released for sale in 1993.
Mercedes Benz SmartKey
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Handspring Visor
Untrue to its name, this techie gadget does not include the hat visor, or a real hand. But it did give assistants a hand, as it was a digital hand-held organizer.
George Foreman Grill
Nintendo 64
LEGO Mindstorm RIS
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
Tamagotchi
Nokia 5110
Super Soaker
Apple Newton MessagePad
In 1993, Apple and Newton released the MessagePad. Did you know it had handwriting recognition?
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Which '90s tech gadget is this?
TI-83 Graphing Calculator
Connectix QuickCam
Super Nintendo
The TalkBoy
Tiger also made this groovy gadget, a hit for those wanting to listen and be listened to! The TalkBoy had a cassette player for listening to your favorite tapes, and the ability to record whatever you had to say...or sing!
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