The Seventh Kingdom: Is Technology Addiction Real Jan. 2015 | Page 29

fig 24.4 fig 24.3 fig 24.2 fig 24.1 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 CHAPTER ONE: DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY 14