Technological Advancements of the 2000's

  • 2000- USB Flash Drives

    Credited by the Israeli company M-Systems, the flash drive's creation allowed consumers access to portable, personal storage that goes anywhere.
  • 2001- Microsoft Windows XP

    Arguably the best version of Windows, this Microsoft product unified Microsoft's business and consumer Windows products meaning that the consumer version had better security and stability.
  • 2001- The Ipod

    Created by Steve Jobs and Tony Fadell. The original iPod is equipped with 5GB of storage that held 1,000 128kbps MP3s, a two-inch black-and-white screen, and a mechanical scroll wheel surrounded by four buttons.
  • 2003- The Blackberry Phone

    Although the release of the original Blackberry phone dates back to 1999 (by Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin), the first smartphone blackberry phone was released in 2002. The devices defined the entire smartphone genre. This phone could receive emails, manage your calendar, and stay on top of all your other business in one place.
  • 2007- The IPhone

    The iconic Iphone, released by Apple, was a revolutionary mobile phone that paved the way for the current smartphone we know and love today. The device included a 2-megapixel camera 3.5-inch 320 x 480 LCD screen and sold over 30 million units.