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Video Cassette Recorder (VCR)
The VCR played prerecorded tapes, but could also be used to record new information onto the film. In the late 80s and throughout the 90s, video cassette rental stores were as common as gas stations. It was the highlight of my week to go to my local video store and rent a VHS to take home and watch. This experience with this technology instilled in me an appreciation for the art of filmmaking and storytelling.
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Super Nintendo
Although I enjoyed playing the original Atari and Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) with my older brother, my favorite gaming system was the Super Nintendo.
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HP Personal Computer
Finally, my family had purchased a personal computer (PC). We had to take turns using the dial-up modem to access the slow internet via AOL, but chatting online with classmates or learning about history, literature, and science made it all worthwhile.
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Texas Instrument (TI) Calculator
I remember having to buy a very expensive “graphing calculator” for a math class, and it could only be a TI calculator. I struggled to learn it then, and the anxiety it induced still lingers on in me.
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Smart Devices
Today, with a smart phone, TV, tablet, or gaming console, one can instantly be connected to the internet, and download/stream entertainment directly into your home.
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