Mobile technology makes living life on the go easier. Gone are the days of being tied to a desk or staying close to a landline phone to avoid a missed call. Communication, entertainment, exercising and travel are merely a few lifestyle improvements made possible with mobile technology.
Mobile phones are the most obvious mobile devices and are available to millions and millions of people. Callers are almost instantly connected to each other through a series of cellular connections that reach even to the most remote areas of the world.
These cellular connections are not only for mobile phones. Laptops and PDAs share data across the cellular system. In fact, some Smartphones act as modems for laptops.
Age, gender, nationality nor economic status determines who can enjoy mobile technology. Expensive connection to the internet or to a network is not always necessary. Small MP3 players store hundreds of songs. PDAs take the place of bulky day planner systems, address books and photo albums. Portable handheld televisions pickup broadcasts of sports events, news shows and soap operas.
GPS Receivers have gained tremendous popularity replacing those hard to refold paper maps. Long battery life and tiny footprints make finding your direction easier in or out of your vehicle. Whether you need to plan a route across the county or whether you need to find a good restaurant a GPS device offers a helping hand.
As with anything mobile technology is not always perfect. There are advantages and disadvantages. Over time improvements made to mobile devices make them more user and eco friendly. In any case the surge towards more and even better mobile technology will continue. An overview of mobile technology is listed here.
What are mobile technology devices?
- Cell phones
- Smartphones/PDA phones
- Laptop computers
- PDAs
- MP3 players
- Handheld televisions
- GPS (Global Posisitoning System)
Who uses mobile technology?
- Grandparents
- Moms
- Dads
- Kids
- Business Owners
- Managers
- Employees
- Health Care Workers
How do mobile devices connect to a network or to the Internet while on the go?
- Bluetooth
- Wi-Fi (Local Area) - Hot Spots
- Broadband (Wide Area) - Air Card
- VPN
- 3G Cell phone
- Dial Up
- OnStar
- Satellite
What can be some upsides of mobile technology?
- Time saving
- Telecommuting
- Information sharing
- Freedom of movement
- Safety
- Improved customer service
- Improved productivity
What can be some downsides of mobile technology?
- Cost
- Distraction
- Security threats
- Theft
- Short battery life
- Disposal of spent batteries
- Data loss
It is difficult to mention all mobile devices and explain what each one offers. So many devices have muliple mobile technology functions and the overlap is tremendous. Personal preferences determine which mobile device will fit the needs of any particular user.
This article is intended to introduce you to mobile technology and future articles will expand to individual devices and their use.
Debbie Cook - Debbie Cook - Tech Writer deb@debbiecook.com
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