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NOKIA 215
Disadvantages
- Not standalone
- Must have
smartphone
- Not seen as stylish
Advantages
- Introduction of apps
- Wi-Fi
- Wireless Sharing
- Notifications keep user
updated
- Better quality cameras
- Media viewer
Advantages
- Convenience
- Linked to smartphone
- Reduces phone
obsession
- Health and fitness
tracking
Advantages
- Cheap
- Human immersion
- Allows exercise
- Easy to learn
- Play games from older
Disadvantages
- Bad graphics
- Hazards (People
accidentally hit others
with controller)
fig 24.6
Disadvantages
- Basic apps
- Small Screen size
could be difficult for
touchscreen users
SMART WATCH NINTENDO WII
Disadvantages
- Security issues
- Distraction
Advantages
- Smaller more mobile
,
- Long battery life
- For people who are
new to smartphones
iPHONE 6
fig 24.5
OBSERVATION
GOOGLE GLASS TELEVISION
Advantages
- On demand camera
- Hands free
- Multitask
Disadvantages
- Distraction
- Rudeness
- Privacy issue
- Antisocial
- Po or design
- Expensive
Advantages
- Easy entertainment
- Increase knowledge
Disadvantages
- Adult scenes for
children
- Addiction
- Links with obesity
- Imitation of bad acts
Observation at
Birmingham City
University was
undertaken to
view the habits of
students operating
their digital devices.
The research
weilded a number
of benefits and
drawbacks (right)
Advantages
- Increased efficiency
- Ability to contact
people across the
world
Disadvantages
- Device is an
accessory
- Indication of wealth
- Less communication
- Deemed rude
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