Mobile Technology

Today I was searching for a new phone and I stopped to think about how much the world of mobile technology has changed. In span of a couple years, mobile phones went from being as big as a brief case, to something as small as your hand and can fit in your pocket. The utility of the phones have changed as well. It is no longer just used to call someone. Now it is something that is able to track the location of people, go on the internet, and take videos and pictures. I currently have a Blackberry and all the different functions that it has now still impresses me. From the days of the Nokia phones where the only options offered were unlimited text plans to having a Blackberry Data Plan. The advancement of mobile technology has made group work easier and more accessible. Although one of the drawbacks involve being on-call for work 24/7. Your work hours do not end after you step out of the office because emails will constantly be sent to your mobile device.

Mobile technology goes beyond cell phones, but entertainment as well. All the new gadgets and mobile devices have gone through a huge change as well. The MP3 players is a great example on how much it has evolved. I remember when they first came out on the market, a 512MB MP3 player would sell for at least 100 dollars. Now, you are able to find a 1GB MP3 player for 20 dollars. The functions of these MP3s have exceeded the expectations of just playing music, but have also given us the opportunity to surf the web as well.