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Smartphones
Ericsson was the first company to market a device as a "smartphone" in 2000 with the launch of the R380.
iPhone and Droid platforms made up 25 percent of smartphone sales worldwide in first quarter of 2010. -
Toyota Prius
The Toyota Prius was the first Hybrid car, released in 2000. When the power of the motor is not required to move the vehicle, the motor can shut off, saving energy, or can be used to generate electricity that is stored in batteries, and later used to power the car. Between 2004 and 2009 it is estimated that 1.25 million of these vehicles were sold in the United States. To this day the Prius is still the most popular vehicle of its kind. -
GPS
The invention of the GPS. It was released in May 2000. Now, turn-by-turn directions and information about the nearest gas station and other points of interest are available on car dashboards, iPhones and more. -
PS3
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Chromebook
“Starting at just $249 (with the option to upgrade to a faster, slightly larger version for $449) makes it one of the most affordable options on the market. For sure, it’s a nice drop in price from a well equipped laptop (and a better price difference than iPad vs. iPad mini). It is slightly lighter, and has about a 1/2 hour less battery life (6.5 hours) than its competitors, but the size, weight, and price of the machine seem to make it a great fit for classrooms.” -
Cintiq 24HD
Graphics tablet allows for direct tablet-to-computer drawing using programs such as Photoshop. Costs about $3,000 for this particular brand. Other smaller tablets without a screen but just a drawing surface may vary from $80 - $300. -
iPhone 5s
