The fifth blog topic concerns SmartPhones; should libraries consider encorporating them into their list of technology used on a daily basis?
SmartPhones represent a combination of cell phone and PDA types of technology. They operate in a third generation (3G) network. SmartPhones appear to be everywhere in existence in this day and age. They have skyrocketed in popular among teenagers who will rarely be seen in public without their favorite gadget. With the invention of texting, more and more people are flocking to stores to acquire the newest and fastest SmartPhone. Instead of using a telephone to talk to their friends or actually meeting them in person to talk, teenagers are sending high quantities of text messages on a daily basis. While texting is a great concept, I believe that it is making our society less socially aware. Just last night CBC aired a special on Doc Zone entitled "Are we digital dummies?" I thought what a great idea for an episode of this program. I agree with the fact that as people continue to purchase the hottest technology gadgets; the more people are losing their intellect and ability to perform in society. Technology is a fabulous addition to our high paced society but it should not overrun it entirely. People need to learn to think on their own without relying on a gadget to do it for them because it is easier and less time consuming.
Here are a couple of websites regarding SmartPhones:
Stephen's Lighthouse: What Smartphones Should Libraries Support?
http://stephenslighthouse.com/2010/02/16/what-smartphones-should-libraries-support/
CNET Reviews: Smartphones
http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphone-reviews/
November 19, 2010
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