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TOPIC 1 - PERSONAL DIGITAL DEVICES
MOBILE PHONES
- Features of mobile phones
- A mobile phone is defined as a telephone with access to a cellular radio system so it can be used over a wide area, without a physical connection to a network.
PROS AND CONS OF MOBILE PHONES
- ADVANTAGES
- Constant internet access
- Easy communication
- Emergency situations
- All in one
- Easy access to camera and can upload images to a computer easily.
- Easy to use, don’t have to be great at computers
- Good security
- Easy way to access social media
- Gps so you don’t get lost
- DISADVANTAGES
- Increases cyber bulling
- Security risks
- Can distract drivers on the road
- Easily breakable
- Expensive - on-going cost
- Out of date quickly
- Useless when bad service
- Addiction
- Battery life - some things drain the battery more quickly
- Lack of social interaction
CHOOSING A MOBILE PHONE
- An older person with disabilities might
- need:
- Larger
- screen, with larger buttons, Loudspeaker
- in case of hearing impairment, Emergency
- speed dial, Simple
- interface.
- A professional person might need:
- Larger storage capacity for work, Professional apps or notes facilities. Longer battery life for trips, Communication tools such as VOIP, Email facilities, Security for banking apps etc.