Home Entertainment

Home Entertainment

1. Interactive TV

   • Online betting
     • On the internet there are large numbers of betting websites, containing casino like games such as roulette and poker
     • Advantages: No need to pick up winnings- they are delivered directly to your card registered, quicker as there is no need to travel to the betting shop
     • Disadvantages: It is easy to become addicted, people may gamble more with a debit card than with actual money
   • Online dating
     • On the internet there is a huge amount of dating sites, adding convenience to those with busy lifestyle who can find partners through users
     • Advantages: Some people are shy and find it hard to meet others, faster way to meet people
     • Disadvantages: Trustworthiness- people might not be who they say they are, meeting lots of other people
   • Online voting
     • If young people could vote online via the internet, it would encourage and make it easier for them to get involved in the voting system
     • Advantages: Encourages more people to vote which means that the vote will include more peoples opinion, results will be obtained faster which means that the decision can be put into place earlier
     • Disadvantages: Not everyone has a computer or internet meaning that their voice cannot be heard, good security systems are needed as the data is normally confidential
   • Online shopping
     • Shopping can be done from home by your computer using the internet
     • Advantages: Range of goods is very large, saves time and travel money, goods delivered to your door
     • Disadvantages: May have to wait a long time until it is delivered, you can only see a picture of the product, may have to pay high postage prices

2. Online gaming

   • You can play games on the computers and by using special consoles. To play fast action computer games you need.
     • Fast processor
     • A large screen
     • High quality graphics card
   • Disadvantages: Can be addictive, could encourage violence, little physical activity
   • Advantages: Can make learning fun, multi- player games available, graphic designer careers availiable

3. Webcams

   • A webcam is a digital video camera connect to your computer. Webcams are sometimes built in computer or laptops.
   • Advantages: Used to monitor your home for security, send pictures of images of yourself to friends
   • Disadvantages: Your privacy might be compromised, might not be aware when photos are being taken, send a picture you would later regret

4. Social networking

   • Advantages: Usually free, allows you to communicate with others of similar interests, long- lost friends can be traced
   • Disadvantages: People are not who they say they are, online bullying takes place, others see who you are in private
   • A website that is used to communicate with friends, family and to make new friends and contacts

5. Mobile phone

   • Mobile phones can be used for many things or than talking. They are often called smartphones. They have many different functions
     • Digital TV
     • Digital audio broadcasting
     • The internet
     • CDs
   • Disadvantages: They can be expensive especially abroad, illegal to use hands free in the car, signals can interfere with electronic equipment
   • Advantages: You can ring anywhere with signal, smart phones are compact, you can access the internet anywhere

6. Music

   • Music can be obtained from various sources. You can use a computer to listen to radio stations anywhere in the world
     • Digital TV
     • The internet
     • CDs
   • Advantages: Huge numbers of songs and videos stored in a small space , almost any kind of music can be found
   • Disadvantages: Music may be illegally downloaded, record companies will lose business if everyone copies music, electronic music won't sound the same as live

7. Digital photography

   • Digital photography is a way of capturing an image without the use of the film. The images capturing are electronic form.
   • Advantages: Transmitted over the internet, easy to send to someone using a mobile, display in electronic picture frame
   • Disadvantages: Very reliant on electronics, can be hacked, may have others viewing photos you do not want