Each generation can be defined by the gadgets, or technology that were in widespread use at that time. Here are some 21 of them coming from an era that may not be familiar to the younger generation these days. They've seen them, but only on the Internet....
1. Having enough change to make a call
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2. Hearing "You've got mail."
![](https://fooyoh.com/files/attach/images02/591/948/231/015/kids2.jpg)
3. Adjusting the antenna for a less snowy picture
![](https://fooyoh.com/files/attach/images02/591/948/231/015/kids3.jpg)
4. This thing:
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5. Searching library index cards for book locations
![](https://fooyoh.com/files/attach/images02/591/948/231/015/kids5.jpg)
6. Searching through a heavy encyclopedia for your homework and research
![](https://fooyoh.com/files/attach/images02/591/948/231/015/kids6.jpg)
7. Waiting for film to develop
![](https://fooyoh.com/files/attach/images02/591/948/231/015/kids7.jpg)
8. Floppy discs
![](https://fooyoh.com/files/attach/images02/591/948/231/015/kids8.jpg)
9. Getting your books stamped at the library
![](https://fooyoh.com/files/attach/images02/591/948/231/015/kids9.jpg)
10. Old school maps
![](https://fooyoh.com/files/attach/images02/591/948/231/015/kids10.jpg)
11. Waiting for a year for your favorite movie to be available
![](https://fooyoh.com/files/attach/images02/591/948/231/015/kids11.jpg)
12. Looking at the newspapers for movie times
![](https://fooyoh.com/files/attach/images02/591/948/231/015/kids12.jpg)
13. Playing these games
![](https://fooyoh.com/files/attach/images02/591/948/231/015/kids13.jpg)
14. A rotary phone.
![](https://fooyoh.com/files/attach/images02/591/948/231/015/kids14.jpg)
15. Early projectors
![](https://fooyoh.com/files/attach/images02/591/948/231/015/kids15.jpg)
16. Recording your favorite songs off the radio
![](https://fooyoh.com/files/attach/images02/591/948/231/015/kids16.jpg)
17. Recording TV programs
![](https://fooyoh.com/files/attach/images02/591/948/231/015/kids17.jpg)
18. TV guides existed back then
![](https://fooyoh.com/files/attach/images02/591/948/231/015/kids18.jpg)
19. This stereoscopic 3D toy that made still images come to life
![](https://fooyoh.com/files/attach/images02/591/948/231/015/kids19.jpg)
20. Portable audio.
![](https://fooyoh.com/files/attach/images02/591/948/231/015/kids20.jpg)
21. Our childhood crushes.
![](https://fooyoh.com/files/attach/images02/591/948/231/015/kids0.jpg)