MOBILE PHONESFabián E. Castilla R.

Sebastián Mafioly Y.

Juan S. Soto L.

Antonio J. Vargas M.

Colegio Británico de Cartagena

2012

Content

1.Introduction 2.Objective 3.Development: 3.1 History 3.2 Types 3.4 Uses 3.5 Advantages and disadvantages Conclusion

Introduction

The impact that mobile phones has made in our life have no words. We practically depend on them. They are very important for us in these globalized world. This presentation is made to show the history and many more things about mobile phones that not every body knows.

Objective

Learn about the history of mobile phones Show the diferent types of phones Show the diferente uses they have Learn about their advantages and

disadvantages

History

In 1843, Michael Faraday, an important scientist who emphasized his studies on electricity, was the man who motivated other scientists to study this derived from the physics. Leading to the creation of phones.

First of all, 1865 in Doctor Mahlon Loomis was the first person that could communicate through wireless atmosphere. Using the atmosphere as a conductor.In 1973 Martin Copper came up with Motorola. Leading his company to great commercial cities as New York. But finally the first and huge cell phone created was in 1977.

Their structure has been modified through the time, reducing the complexity of its physical structure. Nowadays they are nor bigger than an air-conditioned controller. Also generations have become part of its software. This generation permits the user to be right with the actuality. Earlier years, 1st generation of mobile phones was present. Nowadays these phones are more complex on their function, having more tools, more quality, more and more communication.

Types

There are different types of mobile phones for every kind of person. These are created with the purpose of being useful through their finalities. There are phones for entertainment, business, design, easement, etc.

Basic Phones: These are the most common used type of phone in the world. Also known as “cell phone”. And these ones allow you to make your calls, play some music, and basic utilities for daily life.

Smart Phones: Are non-touchscreen phones capable of sending instant messages. The most common used are such as Windows Mobile, Blackberry, Palm, between others.

Pocket PC Devices: Similar to the smart phone’s function but with possibility of being touchscreen.

  The functions and availability of tis phones depend on their locking carrier mode.

This means that depending on the entity used this phones are locked o non-locked phones (capable and non-capable of being used completely).

Basic phone Smart phone

Pocket PC Devices

Uses

Making a call Texting have internet Access Listen to music watch videos playing games

Advantages

The most important advantage of cell phones is that you can use them almost everywhere without cables or electricity. By using mobile phones, you can communicate with everyone whenever you want and wherever you are. Beside this, if there is an urgent situation, such as an accident or a meeting with someone, you certainly need a mobile phone. Furthermore, you can access the internet by using a cell phone. Recently, the most common way of communication in the world has been the SMS. Cell phones include this system; in this way you can communicate with someone for cheaper than a normal call.

The biggest advantage of using a cell phone is that you can reach people easily. Also, when somebody wants to reach you, he can get in touch with you by touching a few buttons. In addition, you can carry a cell phone easily. Furthermore, cell phones are not only used for communication, but they can also be used for taking pictures, listening to music, playing games, getting onto the internet, and so on.

Disadvantages

In the places where it’s supposed to be silent, mobile have been the disturbing elements. Places like hospitals, libraries, movie theaters and even formal meetings.

People aren’t concentrated fully on the road and often cause accidents.

Mobile phones waves may be harmful to our health. Disturbs on work and studies People spend less time with family and friends People contact through phone and became too lazy to meet

outside People spend lots of money buying the last model Affects body because of the radiation it produces Easily broken Invades privacy

Conclusion

mobile phones are a fundamental for the development of our every day life because through these we do business, we talk to our families and friends. with applications that are built today are unimaginable because they have a lot of good things and gaming. Using these we benefit as these make our lives easier.

References

James Johnson. Types of Mobile Phones. Taken on May 5, 2012 of: http://www.ehow.com/facts_4914968_types-mobile-phones.html

Projects by Students for Students. History of Mobile Phones. Taken on May 5, 2012 of: http://library.thinkquest.org/04oct/00047/historycell.htm

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