New technology in 2008

2008 is shaping up to be a year of big changes. From the astronomical gas prices to the presidental race involving both a african american and a woman as front runners. But beyond all that 2008 has been a year with amazing technological advancements.
One of the biggest jaw dropping items is the new MacBook Air by apple. This revolutionary computer is only half a inch thin, yet packs the power of normal laptops. Apple didn't stop with this lap top, they also introduced the fan favortite Iphone. This phone allows people to pack everything they need in their daily life into one sleek portable touch screen phone. Manny other phone manufactors have also made steps forward in '08. Now new phones are starting to pop out with 5 mega pixel cameras and huge internal hard drives to hold all of contents of your life weither it be music, movies, or picutres. But high tech gadgets arn't the only thing getting a upgrade in '08. New hybrid cars are begining to pop up from all diffrent manufacutres. Mercedes has introduced their new smart car with a microscopic 3 cylinder, 1.0 liter engine that puts out a meer 70 hp but can get 40 miles per gallon which is somthing that is needed in todays day and age with gas prices to soon to hit $5 dollars a gallon. Nissan on the other hand is going big not small by reincarnating the fabled skyline in 2008. This car is a dream for both racing entusiest and casual drivers alike. The massive 3.8L V6 enegine produces around 450 hp pushing the car from 0-60 mph in under 4 seconds. This car is aiming to bring big names like porsche. lamborgini, and ferrari to their knees. With performance up to par and in some cases better then these competitors the car is still anywhere from half to a forth cheaper then the rest.