Just Waiting to Converge

Today’s form of media is a chameleon of technological advancement. Every day that I wake up, a new application or device has been released onto the unsuspecting public. However, these forms of technology seem to be very exclusive and costly. Cellular devices and smart phones alike, never have the middle or lower class in mind. Companies are regurgitating the same mobile device, but their “competitive pricing” is neither affordable nor that much deviant from their rivals. At first glance, a few hundred dollars for the newest cellular device is outrageous and not worth the upgrade and contract extension. However, the features are endless and the phone would probably even cook dinner for you if it had the correct application installed. In my opinion, convergence is merely a matter of excess. The fine line between necessity and staying relevant has been crossed. Advertisements try to portray a new technological device as being the new trend. Does my phone really need satellite navigation or a built in mp3 player? This is definitely subject to debate. In theory, an extra camera on a phone or a webcam on a laptop is definitely less cumbersome than using separate apparatuses. Additional accessories are what contribute to the overall worth of a product. Service providers are often overlooked if more features are offered for a product. Cellular phones market exceptional pixel resolutions now, instead of luring in customers with the promise of a substantial battery life. I have a feeling that Smart phones will soon replace laptops all together. It will eventually become too much of a “hassle” to use a laptop. Laptops are inconvenient though, aren’t they? Who in the world would actually want to carry around a computer that weighs about fice pounds and sit near the nearest outlet? Today’s consumer does not have the strength or the patience to lug around laptops anymore. They are too occupied with researching the latest mp3 player on their web browser, using their Smart phones. Let’s face it; it is just too exhausting to type on a full length keyboard at home nowadays.