...Success of the Cell Phone One of the most used and successful products used today is the cell phone. There are many reasons why is it used worldwide today. Despite having its pros there are also many cons to owning a cell phone. One of the reasons it is so successful is the fact that everyone needs one. It is mobile and can travel anywhere with you. As soon as I was old enough to go out on my own with my friends, for example, the first gift my parents bought me was a cell phone so they could contact me to make sure I was safe. The age of children receiving cell phones is getting younger and younger leading to an increase in sales. Another reason the cell phone is so successful is that is now a fashion statement. The I-Phone, for example, was one of the most successful selling cell phones in the last few years just because it was seen as the “cool” phone to own. I know that most of friends own one and myself included. I bought it because of how advanced it was compared to the other phones which is another reason this particular cell phone was so successful. As I briefly stated above cell phones are advancing in many ways which is another reason so many people buy them. On your cell phone you can have: internet access, satellite navigation systems, facebook and cameras. All these amazing applications lead to consumers constantly upgrading their phones for the new “in” application despite the price increase. As I stated before there are also many cons to owning...
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...Children and Cell Phones Answers to Should Children Be Allowed Cell Phones before the Age that is Felt Necessary. Composition 2 Mrs. Morelli March 3, 2014 Children and Cell Phones In today’s world cell phones are the new watch, wallet, or car keys, can’t leave home without them. We’d like to think age plays little part to no part to whether or not a child will have use of or own their a cell phone. If one can think about the contributing factors that play into whether a child has a cell phone or not the thought of who holds that power has to be considered. The child’s ability to have a cell phone comes down to the parents. The parents are held responsible for making this decision whether or not their child is ready or old enough to have a cell phone. According to author Susan Davis of Is Your Child Ready for a Cell Phone, 2014, twice as many students have cells phones since 2004 and 85% of children aged 14-17 – have cell phones. 69% of 11-14 year olds and 31% of kids aged 8-10 according to a 2010 survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation. The number of cell phones owned by kids or used by kid’s shows that parents agree that it does make their lives feel safer than if they did not have these cell phones. Must also have other benefits other than taking away some of that life stress caused when not knowing where your child is and what they are doing. With all the good and bad that technology brings fourth one must ask themselves this question. Should children...
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...PROS OF CELL PHONE IN MODERN SOCIETY | December 10 2011 | | BILL HASBUNE | PROF. ARTHUR CACACE PROS OF CELL PHONES IN MODERN SOCIETY INTRODUCTION: The concept of the cellular phone has been around since 1947; however the technology to do so did not exist until 1973. According to (wikipedia.com) “In December 1947, Douglas H. Ring and W. Rae Young, Bell Labs engineers, proposed hexagonal cells for mobile phones in vehicles. Philip T. Porter, also of Bell Labs, proposed that the cell towers be at the corners of the hexagons rather than the centers and have directional antennas that would transmit/receive in three directions into three adjacent hexagon cells on three different frequencies. At this stage, the technology to implement these ideas did not exist, nor had the frequencies been allocated. Several years would pass before Richard H. Frenkiel and Joel S. Engel of Bell Labs developed the electronics to achieve this in the 1960s” .It was not until in 1973 On April 3, Martin Cooper, a Motorola researcher and executive, made the first analogue mobile phone call using a heavy prototype model. He called Dr. Joel S. Engel of Bell Labs “There was a long race between Motorola and Bell Labs to produce the first portable mobile phone. Cooper is the first inventor named on "Radio telephone system" filed on October 17, 1973 with the US Patent Office and later issued as US Patent 3,906,166. John F. Mitchell, Motorola's chief of portable communication products (and Cooper's...
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...The pros and cons of a cellular network vs. a fixed line network. The pros of a cellular network include cost the phone companies charge more than what you'd pay for most alternatives, and some are taxed more as well. There are some locations where getting new wired phone service is expensive or even impossible. Long Distance and extra features like Call Waiting are normally included with alternative phones. More features on cellular and broadband phones normally include Long Distance, Voice Mail, Caller ID, Call Forwarding and more, usually at no additional charge. They also have Text Messaging and various forms of data service which are unavailable with a landline. Portability is another so if you move your home more than average your phone and your number can stay with you. There are no "installation" charges. Internet Access is another pro your wireless phone can also use with either with an internal browser or tethered to your computer, and available wherever there is cellular coverage. A few cons of the cellular network are safety if you need to call 911, public safety authorities won't automatically know where you are you'll have to tell them. Reliability is another wired telephone services have come as close to 100% reliable while cell networks aren’t and sometimes have bad signals. Their network has substantial power backup, redundant circuits and years to get it right. In an extended power outage, such as after a hurricane or snowstorm, the service may not work, leaving...
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...Pros and Cons to having a purely Cellular Network vs. a purely Fixed Line Network 1. Pros a. Cost: Most wireline phone companies charge more than what you'd pay for most alternatives, and some are taxed more as well. There are some locations where getting new wired phone service is prohibitively expensive or even impossible. Long Distance and extra features like Call Waiting are normally included with alternative phones. b. More Features: Cellular and broadband phones normally include Long Distance, Voice Mail, Caller ID, Call Forwarding and more, usually at no additional charge. They also have Text Messaging and various forms of data service which are unavailable with a landline. c. Portability: If you move your phone and your number can stay with you. There are no "installation" charges. d. Temporary Usage: You can have phone service for an allotted amount of time without installing a separate line. e. Internet Access: Your wireless phone can also be your connection to the Internet, either with an internal browser or tethered to your computer, and available wherever there is cellular coverage. Wireless broadband is also available separate from your cellular account. f. Wi-Fe for Multiple Devices: You can get a cellular modem that provides a Wi-Fi signal that can connect to up to 5 separate Wi-Fi devices. 2. Cons g. Reliability: Wired telephone services have come as close to 100% reliable as is practical. ...
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...Pro Side of Debate Summary Team B Annetta Brent, Gloria Sample BCOM/275 February 6, 2015 Andre Samuel, Ph.D. Pro Side of Debate Summary Pro side of the appropriate age to give a child a cell phone There are not many pros when it comes to thinking about purchasing a cell phone for your child. As stated before, some parents consider cell phones for their young children as essential tools for staying in touch and keeping that line of communication open ,some parents give their children cell phones for other reasons. According to, Brayer (2013), “children nowadays get bullied for not “keeping up with the Jonses”. Statistics show that almost 90% of teenagers own a cell phone. It’s easy to imagine a teen not calling a friend because they’re afraid that the friend’s dad will answer the phone. Not having a cell phone can make a child an outcast at school. If your child does have a cell phone, but not a nifty phone case, he might get some flak for it. Whether you like it or not, children can be mean and judgmental”. Gloria and I feel that the best age to give a child a cell phone is at the age of sixteen. For some, at that age a level of maturity should kick in. Some will take the responsibility of having a cell phone as a serious deal and some will not. As kids of the “old school era” some of the parents back then could not afford cell phones for themselves not to mention trying to purchase cell phones for a house full of kids and as kids back then we dare not ask...
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...Cellular and Pure Fixed Land Lines are and what the pros and cons for both to come to solution of which out does the other. Purely fixed lines have been on around for years transmuting signals via a network of cables, which are either buried or suspended along poles. Fixed lines are in every home and building today so everyone has the ability to have telephone and data service. Although having fixed land lines are very much reliable it still requires data and modem. To receive or transmit data over the fixed line a modem is needed on each end of the line. The modem takes the digital information and turns it into tones that have been specifically selected for the transmission over the telephone network. The modem on the other end is responsible for turning the tones back into the digital data. Modems transmit data over a telephone network that is designed for voice. DSL utilizes the existing analog phone line so no need for new equipment other than modems that can convert the digital data into high-frequency tones along with a filter at the subscribers end to keep the DSL transmission from being heard on the telephone. The conventional modem operated at the frequency range of 300 to 3,000 Hz but a DSL modem will need to operate a higher frequency range which will allow for a much higher data rate. The data rate was capped at 56,000 bps with the conventional modem but with the DSL modem the data rate is based on several physical characteristics. One of the major physical characteristics...
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...using only their cell phone, according to Steven Blumberg, a senior scientist at the Center for Disease Control’s Statistics department. If you are among the millions of Americans who are weighing the pros and cons of landlines vs. cell phones, here are a few things to consider. Cost: The most common reason to choose a cell phone is that in most areas, the cost of a cell phone plan is lower than the cost of a landline, especially when you count the cost of a long distance calling plan. However, the “per month” cost that many carriers quote can be misleading. As you compare the cost of a cell vs. a landline, consider these factors: •Do you need any services that aren’t covered in this plan? For example, will you be taking your cell phone out of the call area (i.e. roaming)? Does the cost of your landline plan include voice mail and caller ID? •Does your cell phone plan require a multi-year contract commitment? If so, what is the cost of ending your contract? •How much time do you spend talking on the phone, and when do you make your calls? Some providers offer free incoming calls, or free nights and weekends, but those aren’t helpful if you make lots of outbound calls during business hours. •How many people will use the phone? If you have a large family, you can ensure that everyone has a cell phone by using a family plan… but the cost of a family plan can greatly exceed the cost of a single residential line. Lifestyle: People who prefer cell phones often have very...
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...network and a purely cellular network. Depending on what you need your network to do or don’t do it would be very important to explore both options. While cell phones, Ipads and tablets seem to run the world now many businesses and homes need and still use fixed line networks. This essay will highlight the pros and cons of having a purely cellular network vs. having a purely fixed line network. Although we as a people could not imagine life without our cell phones or laptops, fixed line networks were the standard up until cellular phones were introduced. “Fixed lines are in every home and building today so everyone has the ability to have a telephone and data service. To receive or transmit data over the fixed line a modem is needed on each end of the line. The modem takes the digital information and turns it into tones that have been specifically selected for the transmission over telephone network. The modem at the other end is responsible for turning the tones back into digital data. Data rates were limited until digital subscriber line (DSL) was introduced. DSL used the existing analog phone line so there was no need for new equipment other than modems that convert digital data into high-frequency tones along with a filter at the users end to keep DSL transmission from being heard on the telephone.” The pros to having a fixed line network is that it is a lot cheaper. Most providers even offer free broadband service when you are paying for other services. You also...
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...upgraded products to their new or existing customer in a attempt to make more profitable sales. For instance, when the customers visited the baby items stores where they intended to buy the car seats for their baby. Hereby, where the sellers will induces the customer to purchase baby strollers as well. Bundling is the practice where the vendor will join the related products together for purpose of selling them with lower prices than the combined cost of individual products. For example, the baby item stores will combine all the baby care products such as lotion, hair & body wash, baby oil and cleansing wipes in a set and sold it will lower prices than the total combination price of every individual item. Pros & Cons of in-house and outsourcing Outsourcing Pros If you hire an outside consultant, service provider, or agency to manage a portion of your business, that is outsourcing. Benefits of outsourcing mean a business is able to save lots of money when it does not have to spend on establishing the whole setup, process, and infrastructure. By outsourcing works, a company pays only for the services that are really needed This is an efficient way to increase productivity. It organizes and streamlines the management of outsourced staff. It is easy to post...
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...people who prefer living off of nature opposed to living primarily off technology. There are many pros and cons that accompany both life styles that I am going to share in this paper. Living off of just nature with no technology would be extremely hard for the modern day person. Almost everything in our society is technologically based and most people would have no idea what to do with themselves. Some groups of people, like the Amish, refuse to let technology run their lives, and live primarily off of nature. The Amish people do not have cell phones or televisions or any electronic device. They do not use gas fuel cars, they only use horse’s that carry buggies. This helps the environment greatly and keeps some pollution out of the air. Some more pros to living on a nature based lifestyle would be the communication skills and relationships that those people have. Compared to our society who would prefer to send a quick text than talk on the phone or talk face to face with someone, the Amish constantly talk face to face and have fantastic communication skills. This keeps their relationships much stronger. Some cons to living primarily off of nature would be the lack of knowledge that people have on current events and other events occurring around the world. Someone with no television would have no idea on what the news or weather is or who was just elected president. Another con would be how long it would take to travel a long distance in a hose and buggy. Not only would it...
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...Pros & Cons of Cutting the Phone Line Other Things to Consider Pros: Cost: Most wire line phone companies charge more than what you'd pay for most alternatives, and they are taxed more as well. There are some locations where getting new wired phone service is prohibitively expensive or even impossible. Long Distance and extra features like Call Waiting are normally included with alternative phones. These calling features aren't regulated so they can be very pricey. More Features: Cellular and broadband phones normally include Long Distance, Voice Mail, Caller ID, Call Forwarding and more, usually at no additional charge. They also have Text Messaging and various forms of data service which are unavailable with most landlines. Portability: If you move your home more than average (or if it's on wheels), your phone and your number can stay with you. There are no "installation" charges. Temporary Usage: You can have phone service for the season in a vacation home or cabin or on an extended stay at a hotel or home of a friend or relative without installing a separate line. Fewer Telemarketers: Nuisance calls are reduced because telemarketers want to target customers in certain geographic areas. With cellular and broadband phones they won't know where you are. Most Telco’s provide your landline number to telemarketers. With cellular it's illegal...for now. With broadband, it depends on the carrier who sets up your number. Internet Access: Your wireless...
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...With today’s advancements in technology, cell phones have become a necessity for social survival. However, we are no longer limited to the simple phone call, as most of us teens now use our phones to send text messages. The danger is this: are we, as teens, becoming addicted to our cell phones? Parents, I am sure that when you consider punishing your teen one of the first ideas that comes to mind is taking away the cell phone. This is no coincidence, for we truly have become irrationally attached to our phones and to text messaging in particular. But whether you are a parent or teen, who is to say that the new age of the text message is all bad or all good? Here are some pros and cons : Pros to Text Messaging: It is ConvenientTruly we are not always available or in the mood to talk on the phone. Phone conversations are time consuming and often require complete and undivided attention. Moreover, you are limited to the locations in which you can talk on the phone without disturbing others. Text messaging allows you to quickly communicate short thoughts to your friends and family. Comments such as “I’ll be in home in five minutes” Often it is less intimidating to begin communicating with someone over text message because you have more time to think of what you are going to say and how you are going to express yourself. Parents, think of it as a shorter, digital version of a letter. Personally, I know that I text a lot of people that I would have never had contact with otherwise...
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...Party Plates Proposal on Wireless Technologies BIS 220 Party Plates Proposal on Wireless Technologies Wireless technologies are a great way to implement growth and organization for Party Plates. Two recommended wireless technologies are cell phones and laptops. In this day in age, cell phones have remarkable functions and capabilities and have the ability to hold as much storage as a PC. Furthermore, cell phones will allow our employees to stay connected, have access to email, customer information, and orders while out in the field. On the other hand, with the use of wireless laptops, Party Plates can work anywhere when a cell phone does not have any service. With the use of a laptop, information can be easily stored and displayed to the corporation’s employees in order to add and make changes. This allows Party Plates employees to organize and manage files without having to waste time in sorting through files that are stored in cabinets. One phone in particular that is great for business is the iPhone 5. While this phone is one of the most expensive on the market, it will be well worth it. The iPhone 5 serves as a phone, camera, video camera, GPS, iPod, and web browser. In addition, the number of applications that can be downloaded on this device is limitless. The iPhone 5 has presentation and spreadsheet capabilities. Letters, flyers, and cards can also be created on the iPhone 5. Ultrabook is a type of laptop that is the latest in technology and great for business...
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...Persuasive Essay: Social networking Sharrieff L. Martin University of Phoenix COMM/215 Professor Haines September 30th, 2014 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |Introduction ...
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