The 2000's: Inventions in Computer History

By HeatherYost
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    The 2000's: Inventions in Computer History

  • First camera phone

    First camera phone
    The first phone with an integrated camera, the Sharp J-SH04, is introduced in 2000. The camera had a maximum resolution of 0.11 megapixels and was only available in Japan.

  • The Wii is released by Nintendo

    The Wii is released by Nintendo
    The Wii competed with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3 at the time of its release. It featured wireless remote controllers that paired to the device via bluetooth to allow movement of the controllers.

  • Apple releases the Iphone

    Apple releases the Iphone
    Introduced by Steve Jobs, the Iphone is a combination of a web browser, music player and a cellphone. the Iphone could also connect to the Apple Store online and download applications- "apps".

  • Amazon releases the first e-reader

    Amazon releases the first e-reader
    Amazon release the first electronic reading system. The Amazon Kindle featured a slot for an SD card to increase storage and access to Amazon.com.

  • Apple releases the Ipad

    Apple releases the Ipad
    The Ipad was the company's first table computer. It featured capabilities such as web browsing, listening to music and playing games. Was considered a competitor towards laptops and other similar tablets.