Timeline of Popular Technology 2001-2009

  • GameCube!

    GameCube!
    The GameCube is a home video game console developed by Nintendo. The Game cube was supposed to be introduced to America on November 5, 2001 but unfortunately due to the decrease of available units, the official release date was November 18, 2002. The first couple games on the GameCube were All-Star Baseball 2002, Batman: Vengeance, Madden NFL 2002, Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader,
    and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3.
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  • iPod Domination

    iPod Domination
    "The now discontinued classic iPod was at the height of its power in 2004. iPod mini and iPod with video diversified the line and competitors were struggling to keep up. But perhaps more importantly, Apple’s revolutionary mp3 player and the iTunes service that fueled it were finally getting people to pay for music on the Internet."
    -Creator: Apple
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  • Xbox 360

    Xbox 360
    "The Xbox 360 launched in 2005 to take on the Sony PlayStation 3 in the home console market. It was the only place you could play the Halo, Gears of War, and Forza franchises and arguably they've helped define its identity as a console"
    -Creator: Microsoft
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  • Wii

    Wii
    "The remote keys into a wireless sensor attached to the console so that the games detect movement of the device as well as input from the device’s buttons. A variety of different controllers are available, such as a balance board, a racing wheel, and a floor mat. The Wii’s specialty is group play"
    -source: Link text -created by Nintendo, launched in November 19, 2006.
  • Amazing Amazon Kindle

    Amazing Amazon Kindle
    "The Kindle was so popular on its 2007 release that Amazon struggled to keep up with demand. The best-selling ebook on Kindle? 50 Shades of Grey."
    -creator:NuvoMedia/Amazon/Jeff Bezos
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