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Books
Same year with CRT TV was books. It is the second type of media that I have encountered since 2009, when I first went to school. Books contain a lot of lessons and stories that give information and new knowledge to the reader. I still prefer books rather than E-Books because it can not strain our eyes easily. -
Cathode-ray Tube TV
From what I remember, cathode-ray tube television (CRT TV) was the first type of media that I encountered before books. CRT TVs have a small flat-screen plasma and a body at the back. For me, its body is bigger than its screen, so we used to tap its body when the signal got weak. -
Basic Phone
I encountered this kind of phone because my parents used to have one. Basic phones can only make and receive calls and texts. It also have a low end games. I enjoyed using the basic phone because I used to play snake and tetris on it. -
Newspaper
A newspaper is a type of print media that contains news and information about the current issue or situation of the country. I do not usually read the newspaper, but what I really like about it is its editorial cartoon. -
Transistor Radio
A transistor radio is a portable radio receiver that uses transistor-based circuitry. Just like newspapers, it is also used to convey news and information. Radios can also be a source of music. For me, transistor radios nowadays are only useful when there is an emergency because we can now access the radio through our phones. -
Magazine
The first time I encountered a magazine was when my sister was collecting TotalGirl Magazine. Magazines contain articles and stories mostly about celebrities. What I like about magazines is that I can cut out a colored picture of my favorite celebrities. -
Smart TV
A smart TV is an innovation of CRT TV; it does not have a big body and has a wider screen. Smart TV is an Internet-connected, storage-aware computer specialized for entertainment. What I like most about smart TVs is their ability to access apps like YouTube, Netflix, and Spotify. -
Smart Phone
A smart phone can do more than make phone calls and send text messages. They are touch-screen devices that can browse the Internet and run software programs like a computer. Vivo Y53 was my first smart phone, and now I am using RealMe 6. What I like best about smart phones is that they are an example of technological convergence and are convenient to use. Also, it allows us to access different social medias. -
E-Book
- Wattpad is a platform where anyone can publish and/or read stories.
- ReadEra is an app that is also used to read stories, and it can access different types of formats like PDF, DOCX, TXT, etc. I really enjoy using these apps to read books since it is more convenient. However, I can strain my eyes easily.
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iPad
An iPad is a touchscreen tablet PC developed by Apple. My first iPad was from my eldest cousin, and I really liked it because, aside from its camera, it also functioned as a laptop. -
Laptop
A laptop is like a portable type of personal computer that you can bring anywhere. When the pandemic started, it was my first time having a laptop because it was needed for my online class, and for me, a laptop is very helpful. With the use of a laptop, I can easily access Google Meet and Google Classroom rather than using cellphones to access them. -
Smart Watch
A smartwatch is a digital media revolution that uses a touch-screen interface. It does not only provide information about the time but can also function as a smart phone that can access different apps. I am really amazed by this innovation, as it is also an example of technological convergence.