45 Pieces of See-Through Tech from the 90s That Were Totally Rad

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John Summers • Contributor
Jan 13, 2025 8:00 PM EST

If you look at 90s tech and wonder, "Why was everything neon-colored and see-through?" you might be tempted to call it tacky. But let me ask you this: did you see the beige nightmare we just stepped out of? The 80s was a land of muted browns and woodgrain—50 shades of meh. The 90s came along like a breath of fresh air, splashing bold colors and funky shapes everywhere. It was vibrant, it was loud, and frankly, it was awesome.

But why was it see-through? Because it was cool, that's why. Back then, owning a see-through gadget felt like holding magic in your hands. A transparent Walkman, Game Boy, or landline phone let you peek inside the tech and marvel at the wizardry that made it work. It was like having your own tiny science exhibit, and it made even the most mundane devices feel futuristic. Admit it, You can see the appeal, don't lie!

Honestly, we need to bring this design trend back. Let's ditch the minimalist black boxes of today and embrace the unapologetically fun aesthetic of see-through tech. Until then, enjoy this collection of 45 see-through gadgets from the 90s that'll transport you back to the neon-soaked glory days.

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    POWER GAME BOY Nintendo GAME BOY COLOR
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    664 NINTENDO
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    BATTERY DOT MATRIX WITH STEREO SOUND + GAMEBOY
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    333 (000) NINTENDO 64
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    GAME BOY C LOR XeoX INTEN 872 XOOX
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    NINTENDO
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    FM88 92 97 103 108 MHz AM 530 800 1000 1400 1710 KHz REDERIC CHOPIN 90 Clear Tech
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    PROG KA -SKIP disc SKIP + POWER AUDIOVOX 45 SEC ELECTRONIC ANTI-SHOCK PROTECTION
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    REPEAT STOP DISC PORTABLE CD PLAYER 45 SECOND ESP DIGITAL ANTI-ROLL DYNAMIC BASS BOOST SYSTEM 70 S OH HOLD On DIGITAL DISPLAY TRACK MIN SEC PLAY/PAUSE SKIP SEARCH
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    IN USE PHONE VTECH CHAN 900MHZ CORDLESS OFF INTECH CHARGING JKL 6 NO IN USE POWER 1 GHI 2 A 5 ABC 7 PORS 8 TUV * TONE O OPER 3 9 # DEF WXZ PROG MEM REDIAL PAUSE PAGE 900MHZ CORDLESS VT 9111
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    Vivitar TL45
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    Poo Chi RoCN
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    6:07 TOZA AM/FM ELECTRONIC CLOCK RADIO
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    POKÉMON POWER Green Version '95 96.98 GAME FREAK inc. GAME BOY COLOR Nintendo SELECT START
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    Nintendo GAME BOY START SELECT GAME BOY ADVANCE POWER
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    IN USE PHONE VTECH 900M CORDLESS OFF 68801 OBAMAS -10 14 Vicon TELEONE REGISTRATION POR VTECH 900 MHz Cordless 80 1 GH 71005 *TONE 2 ABC 5 8 JKL TUV O OPER 3. 6 DEF VNO 9 w # REGULARLY CLEAN CHE FOR SERVICE CALL C 1-800-595-9511 2006 KEM REDIAL FREE HEADSET VTECH
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    ESP P. MODE REPEAT STOP GPX Electronic Shock Protection A-ros ESP COMPACT DISC DIGITAL AUDIO PORTABLE CD PLAYER *45 SECOND ESP DIGITAL ANTI-ROLL DYNAMIC BASS BOOST SYSTEM DIGITAL DISPLAY TRACK MIN SEC 00 DURA OPEN PLAY/PAUSE SKIP/SEARCH ▼CLOSE
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