1. 1.Where do you commonly use multimedia in your daily life, list as many examples as you can.
- internet (wifi)
- phone (bluetooth)
- computer
- ipod
- ipad
- tv
- camera
- nintendo wii
- nintendo ds
- cds
- streaming videos
- powerpoint
- in the car
- at home
2. 2.What multimedia device or service would you find it hardest to be without? Discuss.
the multimedia service i find hardest to live without is wifi. According to WordNet it is wireless local area network: a local area network that uses high frequency radio signals to transmit and receive data over distances of a few hundred feet; uses ethernet protocol. We use wifi to connect to the internet. Without wifi it we would need to connect out computers/laptops to cable, which doesnt make it portable. We use wifi to connect to the internet using many other multimedia devices such as phones, ipods etc. Without wifi we wouldnt be able to use the internet without leaving the house.
3. 3.The video on future directions (third video) has already to some extent come true. What multimedia technologies displayed in this video are already commonly used?
- wireless headphones
- voice control
- tvs connected to the internet
- wifi
- GPS device
- hands-free blouetooth (in car)
- SMS messaging
4. 4.Do you see any advantages/disadvantages to the use of such multimedia technology?
Yes, there are always advantages and disadvantages with new technology. For examples the hands free technology enables the driver to not get distracted by not holding a mobile phone in hand allowing both hands on the steering wheel, but still engaged with the other person on the phone. Less car crashes and accidents on the roads can be prevented with this technology. The concerns with electromagnetic radiation with using wireless headphones may effect brain tissue.
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