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December 31, 2009 | | Comments (9)
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There were many cool advances in technology over the past 10 years. iPod, Facebook, Google, Tivo/DVR, Blackberry, iPhone, etc. This all have undoubtedly effected me one way or another as I am sure they have effected you.


However, for me personally one stands out among the crowd. Since the last decade also included the birth of my 3 children, the DVR is without a doubt something that I could not live without ever again (well, until on demand is available for everything). I would not have seen a single complete episode of any show that started before 10pm for the last 5 years without being able to pause or record.

Anyway, that is my take on the best tech for the past decade. Please let me know what piece of tech effected you the most.

Happy New Year!

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Ain Tohvri said:

iPhone for me, unmatched. Add Mac OS X and Skype to it and you get the winning combo of the decade.

Chris Cullmann said:

Widespread broadband is key. Being able to quickly access online services, video and media from so many places has made technology easy to adopt. iTunes, YouTube, even facebook are rich experiences that are enabled by fast connections.

Andrew Powell said:

3G, hands down. Without high-speed mobile internet, devices like the iPhone and Droid are not possible.

Craig Kaminsky said:

The DVR is a close second but, while I know it's a pedestrian pick, I'd have to say the iPhone. I was one of the dorks in line on day 1 to get it and I have to say, it changed the way I was able to work and move around.

Bob said:

It's a tough choice but I would go with wireless broadband, spending my life in the sofa being useful instead of watching TV.


/Bob

rolondo parci said:

With the coming up of wireless broadband , it makes more simpler than before. while working , you cna sit or wok at anywhere whereever you want.
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Vitaly said:

The most influential tech trends of this decade should also include informational systems development, software testing as an integral part of software development and enterprise document revolution. I think the quality of business software development process has improved due to these innovations.

Jloa said:

First of all we've managed to finish our engine http://chargedweb.com/ff/forum/
Secondly i won a COD MW2 dvd box :)

Roy said:

The most important thing as I am concerned is the mobile phone. Having gone for so long without how did I manage.

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