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substantially changed a lot of the things we use.Some back to school items have evolved in leaps and bounds since the 90s, while others have
You could put files and folders, notebooks, calendar books, and plenty more in there, and then close it all up so nothing fell out and got
be likely to get a lot more mileage out of an iPad
The tablet can store all your notes, calendars, and school documents right in its internal storage
And, it almost goes without saying that an iPad can do a whole heck of a lot more than just store stuff
Ironically enough, Mead still makes Trapper Keepers, with some models designed as tablet cases.A new book vs a full library KindleYou might
have kicked off the new school years in the 90s with a hot new book, something to start you on your way toward your reading goals
You may have even paired it with a fancy bookmark so you could keep track of your progress and take pride in it
Maybe it was Harry Potter, or perhaps it was Redwall (any other fans)
In any case, you probably snagged a book to keep with you in your backpack.Image 1 of 2Harry Potter box setEnter the modern day, and sure
you can still go back to school with a new book to read, but technology offers a lot more
Grab a Kindle or any other eReader, and you can walk around with that same new book and whole library of other books
All of that will fit right into your backpack, or maybe even your pocket
Now imagine fitting a Harry Potter book into your pocket, let alone the whole series.Game Boy Pocket vs Nintendo SwitchRemember when the few
cellphones you saw had super basic, colorless displays Well, so did portable video games
At least in the 90s electronics were getting smaller, as was so well demonstrated with the Game Boy Pocket
It was a much more handy gaming device to take with you on the go and enjoy during your breaks between classes in the 90s.Image 1 of 2Photo
The HD screen has more colors than a Game Boy Pocket or even a Game Boy Color could have dreamt of, and the screen alone is nearly the size
of the whole Game Boy Pocket
You start factoring in the kind of games and online functionality that the Nintendo Switch offers, and you might start to feel bad for folks
who played Game Boy between classes.A 90s backpack vs a modern backpackRemember the backpack of the 90s, with its one big pouch to store all
of your school stuff Maybe it had a second small pocket for pens, pencils, and other small supplies
If you were lucky, you might have even gotten one with a sleeve for a water bottle or the cool rubber waffling inside the arm straps for
Wow, what a backpack that was.Image 1 of 2Jansport still makes old-school backpacksJansport High Rise backpackImage 2 of 2Tylt Traveler
pencils, and school supplies
Some backpacks will even build in batteries so you can charge your phone and computer on the go.Calculator watch vs Apple WatchThough
turn to the trusty, portable device
calculator watchesCasio Databank CA506G-9AVTImage 2 of 2Apple Watch Series 3Now, 20 years later, telling the time and crunching numbers
The Apple Watch 3 can text your friends, call your parents, remind you when your next class is, keep track of your health, and yes, do a
without a trusty Texas Instruments graphing calculator
In the late 90s, that would have meant the TI-83 or the upgraded TI-83 Plus should have been high on the shopping list for back-to-school
These calculators were good for a bit of complex math, and if loaded up right, good for a bit of gaming as well.Image 2 of 2TI-Nspire CX
HandheldEven today, a TI-83 Plus would be a fine calculator to pick up for the new school year
That is, until you compare it to the TI-Nspire CX Handheld
With the 320x240 resolution display and 16-bit color, it would be hard to look back
then.Image 1 of 2Not that there's anything wrong with an old bikeAn old bikeImage 2 of 2RadCity electric bikeNow, you can pick up an
Some use their electric motors to offer pedal assist, making it nearly effortless to get your bike up to top speeds
Others go all in on the electric motor, foregoing pedals entirely, to just let you sit back and let the bike do all the work
TVGoing off to college in the 90s, you may have been lucky enough to have your parents give you your own TV, complete with a VHS player
For one, it would be just as easy (except for the shipping) to find a big-screen, flat-panel TV at a price similar to little box of a TV
Blu-rays, DVDs, or dusty old VHS tapes.Lunchables vs Blue ApronWhen it came time for lunch in the 90s, nothing made it as easy to have a fun
meal and feel like a chef as Lunchables did
And, many of the Lunchables were nicely rounded out with a side snack and a drink.Take the idea of a container with everything you need to
You could put balls on it and have them all go flying, or your whole class could raise the parachute aloft and try to all hurry underneath
like augmented reality (AR)
Students can hold up a phone, and instantly see other worlds colliding with their own classroom
inside the body and see its various organs
