These cell phones are offering games, web browsing, text and picture messaging as well as what was previously mentioned. These advancements in cell phone technology are combining many aspects of everyday life into one device. In this over communicative environment, people must think strategically about using ICTs to capture the attention of others (10). Many of the companies and people involved are thinking that the cell phone will soon be able to replace all other devices like the television, computer, radio, etc. While I do think that the technology will catch up with the concept, I do not think it will ever replace these devices. People love having convenience as well as options and diversity.
This concept of having cable television and high speed internet on a cell phone is amazing. I know that I personally would love to be able to have that right now. I would use it all the time for its convenience; however, I would never let it replace my television or computer because it is too small and I like being able to be on my computer while watching television and texting on my phone at the same time. It would be nice to be able to have the cell phone replace the modems and cable box tops, as mentioned in lecture. Being able to combine all of the bills onto one account by one service provider would be an ideal situation for many Americans.
This conceptual idea is being thought about very hard as we speak and there are people trying to figure out how to make it possible. I know that I would enjoy the luxury of this idea, depending on the cost. And I can not speak for all Americans but I do believe it will hit the ground running, so to speak. Only time will be able to tell the true future of this technology.
Jeffrey Evans
