Blog Group 2: Digital Mapping Systems

           Maps have been around for a long time. They allow us to locate places we would not otherwise be able to find. But now technology has allowed us to have these maps at our fingertips and be able to manipulate where we want to go in a few seconds. Lets look at GPS navigators and mapping apps. They can be defined at http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_mapping. These are computerized systems that connect to our vehicles to allow us to get from place to place without interruptions. No need for foldable papers to fiddle with on the dash. All we need to do is plug in the location on our phone app or dash and let the system do the rest. There are saved coordinates, locations and pictures that guide you and the system to your destination.

Blog Group 2: Smartphones

           Smartphones have changed the way society views media today and has allowed for a cultural convergence. What once was a product introduced to make contacting others easier, has turned into a handheld multicapacity resource. Lets examine the features of a smartphone. A standard smartphone comes with a dialpad to dial out, a message center fot texting, and an email inbox. These are the essentials found in a standard smartphone. There are a lot of standard smartphones to choose from. The top smartphones can be found at http://cell-phones.toptenreviews.com/smartphones/mobile/. Additional features may be added way of apps. Applications allow the consumer to decide how to specialized their device toward their patricular uses. It is common to find apps like Facebook and Netflix on a device but less common to see less known apps. Regardless, the capabilities are endless, and whatever the function, you can most likely find in a smartphone app to fit your business and personal needs.

Blog Group 2: Tablets

          Tablet are the new computers. They have changed society's expectation of mass media and culture by allowing connection at anytime in any place. Tablets allow mass comminication for any given purpose as well. They break the lines of distance and differences amongst others at different locations in the world. The internet and worldwide web were not only made mobile, but accessible with and omnipresence. Tablets help others carry their business and personal lives with them in order to connect and share concurrently. They remain obsolete as other items such as smartphones do not have as much streaming and data capabilities and laptops are not as portable. Samsung Galaxy tablets and IPAD minis are a couple that have no comparison in functionality. Whether you go with Apple located at www.apple.com or other at www.android.com, that is your personal preference.