This document discusses the history, types, uses, advantages and disadvantages of mobile phones. It describes how mobile phones originated from scientific studies in the 1800s and the first cell phone was created in 1973. The document outlines basic phone, smartphones and pocket PCs as common types of mobile phones. Uses include calling, texting, internet, music and games. Advantages are portability and constant connectivity, while disadvantages include potential health effects and distraction.
3. 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.
4. 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
5. 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.
6. 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).
9. Uses
Making a call
Texting
have internet Access
Listen to music
watch videos
playing games
10. 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.
11. 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
12. 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.
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http://www.ehow.com/facts_4914968_types-mobile-
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