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Our Family Purchases PlayStation 2
Prior to this, I had a Gameboy and friends that had a GameCube, but I recall the PlayStation 2 being much higher quality and having vastly larger capabilities. Another milestone for technology during this time of my life is this was built for enjoyment, not work Pinter, J. (2020, November 19). History of PlayStation: PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4, ps5 - launch prices, Specs, games. PlayStation Universe. https://www.psu.com/news/history-of-playstation-ps1-ps2-ps3-ps4-and-ps5-launch-prices-specs-and-games/ -
Our family purchased their first computer
I vividly recall how large the "computer" portion was as it sat in the floor under a large desk. The display, computer, and all other pieces were connected to the home telephone. Therefore, if our family was expecting a phone call, we were not allowed to be on the internet. Cullen, D. (2011, September 12). PCS_DELL2003-2006. Computing Forever Archive & Sources. https://computingforever.com/2011/09/12/what-is-your-computer-history/pcs_dell2003-2006/ -
First Apple iPhone Released
The first Apple iPhone (1) was released in June 2007. I remember how intrigued I was, but did not have my first Apple product until many years later. Silver, S. (2018, June 29). The story of the original iphone, that nobody thought was possible. AppleInsider. https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/06/29/the-story-of-the-original-iphone-that-nobody-thought-was-possible -
My First Smart Phone
In 2011, I recieved my first true smart phone, the Samsung Galaxy S. I remember how durable this cell phone was and how careful of treatment I provided. Having access to social media, the internet, and many other features during early teenage years I believe had a tremendous impact on my development and love for technology. Wikimedia Foundation. (2024, January 19). Samsung Galaxy S Series. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_series -
Facebook purchases Oculus VR
Prior to Facebook purchasing Oculus VR, I had little to no knowledge regarding what Virtual Reality was. In my personal experience, this was one of my first learnings of VR. Interest and purchasing of VR increases after this purchase as well. Barnard, D. (2023, June 14). History of VR – timeline of events and Tech Development. VirtualSpeech. https://virtualspeech.com/blog/history-of-vr