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USB flash drives replaced floppy drives and optical discs. When they first debuted in the 2000s, they had what now seems like a laughably small capacity—only 256 megabytes?
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If it wasn't for the iPod, the iPhone and iPad wouldn't exist. But the gadget seems so archaic now.
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The Nintendo Wii popularized movement-based controllers for games. Microsoft's Kinect and PlayStation's Move system followed its release.
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The original iPhone was released in 2007 for $499 (4GB) and $599 (8GB). The device included a 2-megapixel camera, 3.5-inch 320 x 480 LCD screen, and sold over 30 million units. It proved that people didn't just want a smarter phone—they wanted a computer in their pocket.
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The first version of the Kindle sold out in just five hours. The device remained out of stock for five months until late April 2008.