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IQ Test for Windows by Virtual Entertainment

Released for only $15 in 1994. #IQTest will test you, then give an explanation of scores. Bookmark difficult questions for later.

The #test is about 40 minutes long and based on the Army General Classification Test.
#retrocomputing

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Learn the Art of #Magic with Jay Alexander (1995 - $35)

This #software teaches #kids aged 8-12 how to perform 26 magic #tricks.
Print posters and tickets and certificates.
The box contains several magic #props.

#bigboxpc #RetroComputing #pcgames #sealed #90s

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#Macintosh #Classic M0420 (1991)

Built in 9" monochrome #CRT with 512x342 resolution, 8MHz 68000 CPU, 1-2MB RAM, 1.44MB Floppy drive & optional 40MB SCSI HDD.
It was a slow #computer when it came out, but was the first Macintosh under $1K USD.
#retropc #apple #retrocomputing

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Craig 4506 Calculator (1974)

It has a Vacuum Fluorescent Display.

Runs on 4x AA batteries or using a Craig 9227 AC power adapter.

It is an arithmetic calculator with algebraic logic.

#craig #calculator #vfd #vintage

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IBM Power Strip Model 00011 (1998/1999)

Found this at a thrift store. I had no idea IBM had their own power strips.

Specs:
125V AC, 15A, 60Hz, 1875 Watts.
Has phone line surge protection on the bottom.

I can not find a single thing about this power strip online. #IBM #vintage

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#NEC MultiSpin 4x4 #CDROM changer CDR-C251 (1995)

4 CDs capable of 4X speed on standard IDE.

Can operate in 2 ways:
Single drive letter (D-1, D-2, D-3, D-4) or
Multiple Drive letter (D, E, F, G).
#Windows 3.1 does both / Windows 95 only works on Multiple drive mode.
#retro #pc

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#Pioneer DRM-6NX - #Network Cache CD Changer (1999)

A very early #NAS device that has a 6 CD changer and a HDD.
With an external #SCSI Hard Drive attached its possible to have over 100 CDs available.

The Dynamic cache keeps frequent files for quicker access.

#RetroComputing

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#Lowrance GlobalMap 100 Portable #GPS (1999)

The first mapping GPS receiver.

160 x 104 pixel high contrast display, 12 channel GPS, 4 AA batteries or external 5 to 35 volts DC with optional external cable.

The maps are much more detailed in rural areas than in city areas.

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15 years ago today, Amazon introduced the 1st generation Kindle.

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#Microprose Entertainment Pack Vol 1 - Dr Floyds Desktop Toys (1993)

Play mini games, Dr. Floyd talk to you, and screen savers to block your snooping co-workers.

Comes on three 3.5 inch floppies labeled A, B, C for Windows 3.1.

UPC: 019703417107
#RetroGaming #RetroComputing

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PC Concepts SK-6000 i-MMT Internet Multi-media Technology Keyboard

This is an #ergonomic keyboard with a built in touch pad mouse. The keyboard is PS2 and the mouse is serial port.

There is very little information about this specific #keyboard online.

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On this day in 2001, the original Xbox went on sale.

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Strategic Media Planning (1989)

This is a hard cover book, with both 5.25 (IBM) and 3.5 (Macintosh) floppies.

The #software on the #floppies contain 4 #programs to interact with the data to make #publishing goals, budgets, plans and evaluation of results.

#advertising #vintage

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On this day in 2006, Google completed its acquisition of YouTube for $1.65 billion.

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Avery - Laser 3.5 Diskette Labels 5196 (1993)

Avery made labels for almost every use case.

These labels are designed so you can make labels for 3.5 inch floppy disks. This pack comes with 630 labels, 9 per sheet.

#avery #printing #labels #vintage #retrocomputing #tech

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TV Guide Multimedia Crosswords (1996)

Solve puzzles using Multimedia: video clips, photographs, and sound clues. The game has 200 crosswords directly from the past two decades of TV Guide. Topics include Television, Music, Movies, and Sports.
#tvguide #RetroComputing #retrogames

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On this day in 2006, the PlayStation 3 was released in Japan 🇯🇵

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AAA IntelliTravel Automotive Club (1995)

This software is a easy to use itinerary planner, with many maps, point of interest, restaurants, lodging, campgrounds. You can plan your entire trip.

AAA Members $14.95/Non-Members $24.95 each.
#aaa #software #RetroComputing #vintagepc

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Con Ton Y son - McGraw Hill School Interactive (1997)

Con Ton Y Son translates to "With Rhyme and Reason".

This #software was designed for #schools to teach #Spanish using a #computer. Learn using spoken words, context, pictures, and more.
#educational #retrocomputing #learning

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#rollingstones VooDoo Lounge #CDROM (1995)
Its a music based point and click adventure game where you solve mysteries within the VooDoo Lounge. 16 rooms to explore. Lots of #FMV, Rolling Stones footage (On-stage and backstage), and several full length songs including remixes.#90s