Why doesn't any of our tech look cool anymore?
In an effort to look "sleek," we've lost all semblance of personality. Granted the 90s felt a bit plastic-y, but if I wanted a clear piece of tech, dangit I could get one. And it worked, too.
Here are 20 gadgets from the 1990s that everyone thought were the greatest.
1
Pilot Robotics
Everything you'd ever need to remember.
2
Nintendo 64
The peak of technology.
3
Yakbak
Record your voice, and play it back slow, fast, or reversed.
4
The Holy Trinity
Music, calls, and photos.
5
Cool Tools
The peak construction toy.
6
Blackberry 850
A two-way pager.
7
Lite Brite
Light up your nightstand.
8
The Palm Pilot
Who needs an iPad?
9
The Brick Game
Who needs a game boy?
10
Tiger Electronics Games
Gotta get them all.
11
Apple iPhone
1997 advertising poster.
12
Cap Gun
Get ready to run.
13
Perfection
Fear in the palm of your hand.
14
'90s McDonald's Toys
Quite the collection.
15
Mead Five Star
Like a trapper keeper, but better. "Still have all my D&D character sheets inside.”
16
Get Simon
Also known as a cell phone.
17
Electronic Diary Organizers
Tiger datapad.
18
Yo-Yo
Check out these tricks!
19
Peak Technology
The calculator, and the not so floppy drive.
20
The Electronic Pencil Sharpener
No manual labor needed here!
21
Inspector Gadget McDonald’s Toy
From 1999.
