Advantages and Disadvantages of Technology

By ryanhoecker11

  • Commercial color television

    Commercial color television
    Advantages-Provides more details when watching television.
    Allows for a more enjoyable time watching television. Disadvantages-Increases the cost of televisions

  • Commercil use of the instant replay

    Commercil use of the instant replay
    Advantages-Precision calls on close plays now have a better chance of being correct.
    The outcome of the game is now more "fair" because the referees calls can be overturned. Disadvantages-The referee does not have the supreme authority over a play.
    Makes game time increase.

  • Car Airbags

    Car Airbags
    Advantages-IF you are in a wreck, it will prevent your impact with the car.
    It can save your life by supporting your head. Disadvantage-It could injure a smaller person sitting in the front seats.

  • GPS

    GPS
    Advantages-Easier to navigate your way through unknown areas.
    Provides maps, specific shops, stores, etc. Disadvantages-The battery could die and you'd be left with no means of navigation.
    It might not be fully updated and be wrong about how to get to your destination.

  • Cellphone

    Cellphone
    Advantages-Easier and more convenient ways of communication.
    Allows you to have phone service virtually everywhere.
    Now offers a written form of communication by texting. Disadvantages-It can be a distraction while manning a vehicle.
    Other people can forward on information you gave them without your approval.

  • Debit card

    Debit card
    Advantages-You don't have to carry around a lot of money with you.
    If you lose it, you can just cancel it and get a new one. Disadvantages-Requires you to budget your money and not max out.

  • Internet

    Internet
    Advantages-Information can be accessed much faster and more efficiently.
    People can interact with others. Disadvantages-Your information can be stolen if you enter unsecure sites.

  • Dri-fit material

    Dri-fit material
    Advantages-The material dries faster than normal materials when exposed to sweat.
    A lighter and more comfortable material to excercise in. Disadvantages-More expensive than a normal piece of clothing.

  • Ipod

    Ipod
    Advantages-Very easy to purchase songs and listen to them.
    Smaller device to travel with.
    Allows for purchase of individual songs without the entire album. Disadvantages-Easier to pirate music.
    Hurt radio broadcasting market.

  • MRI

    MRI
    Advantages-Much easier for doctors to diagnose problems.
    Gives very detailed images of inside the human body. Disadvantages-Very tight spaces for a long period of time.
    Can change the electrical activirty of the heart.