Are you baffled?

So are you constantly baffled by technology?

Do you wonder what the hell something does?

Well you will be pleased to know it is a problem most of us face, and most of us kids who are 'up' on our electrical tech now will face later i life!

There are many things, that even I at 19, cant quite get my head around!

Bluetooth, MP3, MP4, Iphones, Ipods, Hd, Freesat, and of course the old Mega pixels!

Now where to begin?

Firstly thesimplestof rules: If you do not fully understand the technology, then chances are you don't need it at all!

Secondly: If you do need it, talk to someone who understands but always let the know to speak slowly and speak ENGLISH! For jargon or nerd speak, as i like to call it, is useless to most!

BLUETOOTH. Firstly what is bluetooth?

Bluetooth is commonly found now on mobile phones and laptops. Bluetooth is a device, designed for connecting two devices from a short space wirelessly. It could be connecting a mouse to a computer, two mobile phones so they can exchange data (pictures, numbers, sounds that kind of thing). Really it just saves having wires around the place. It is always easy to use and usually just the touch of a button or one click will see the benefits of bluetooth technology. Now we all know that in england it is illegal to talk on a mobile phone and drive at the same time, try telling that to some of the fools on the road today, but the point is blue tooth is there to help. One bluetooth headset (like a microphone that goes round your ear) and you are away. At the press of one button at your ear talk at leisure time is back! You can of course use hands free kits but lets face they need wires and wires are one thing we can do without!

MP3.

Firstly what is mp3?

Mp3 is now usually associated with music players, that kids have sticking from everyorificeand blast don our ears on the train. Actually i would not be without my MP3 player. The ability to just sit back and listen to my favorite tunes is one of life's great wonders! MP3 is simply a music file format which has your music converted to the multi player format so you can listen. It is the third in a series from marcy playground released in march 2004! ( I know seems like just yesterday)

Secondly do we need it? Well the answer is do you like music? If so then this gadget is a must have, however if not, stay away. MP3 players are not expensive in fact you can get a good one for around 20 GBP depending on your the memory size!

MP4.

Firstly what is mp4?

Mp4 is the latest from marcy playground, but as MP3 was for music this file format is usually associated with videos, with and with out sound! It also help to download to an ipod. Now i am not the owner of an MP4 and have no compulsion to do so. MP4 is good for those who not only can afford them but have the time to spend watching what they upload.

Secondly do we need it? Well the answer is not really. An MP3 player that cost less and does mostly the same thing would be moreadvantageousto you. However i am not here to till you what to buy just tell what they do. Please think before you find out if you need these things though.

IPHONES.

What the hell are these i hear you say? Well here is a run down of the Iphone.

An iphone is described as being: a PDA(personal digital assistant), a cell phone, wireless communication device ( sure that's the same thing as a cell phone) a multiplayer, and an internet connectable device!

developed most notably by apple (that's the computer manufacturer). DEsigned to be moreefficientand most compact do more things and help you out in all situations. Oh yes there's and app for that!! Or according to the advert there is, applications to straighten book shelves, work out tips, work out shares of food bills in restaurants. All in all an incredible piece of technology! I make no mistake when I see good stuff I say so!

Do we need the Iphone?

Well again it is all about taste and what you have in the bank. Yes the iphone looks good, internet connection and all that, but a cell phone mostly has internet connection now so what is the point? I must say that even though i am not really one for technology those applications on and the games and the details, well they may sway me but as of yet I am not willing to pay the price!

IPOD?

what is it? Well it is simply a pocket sized media device used for playing music. Though be careful there is more than just the IPOD, there is the: ipod nano, Ipod touch, ipod classic, and the screen less ipod shuffle! Now most of these are i grant you just indulgences, but an ipod is once again good for your music on the go. Though i think for me the bog standard issue Ipod classic is the best, i don't need to watch videos on the go and i don't need touch screen or a nano that is so small i could loose it!!

Do we need it? The answer is that most people will say yes but if you just want the music, then an MP3 player will serve you and your pocket slightly better!

HD.

What is it? well i know that most of you will only need to glance through this section, as most people unless they have been hiding in a cave for the past few years will know what it means! HD is high definition. well that's that sorted then. High definition or HD is just a better way to watch TV, crystal clear picture quality no faded colors just vivid colors and vivid design!

Do we need it? If you have a TV that is HD READY then yes you do need HD but beware only HD channels soprogramsin HD and for that you need cable TV. BBC is the main HD supplier but it is only on the BBC HD channel and not on its normal channels, so be careful when buying!

FREESAT.

What is it?

FREESAT. is freesatelliteTV, brought over the airwaves by BT and sky. More channels than freeview but less than a full sky package. Freesat has also the HD channels i believe.

Do we need it? For the full TVexperienceyes, you do. Again though BEWARE! if you do not have a satellite dish you will not be able to receive freesat. YOu will also need a set top box, check out your local store for those!

Lastly MEGA PIXELS.

Eh what now?

Mega pixels usually associated with acamera. The more mega pixels you have the better your picture will be! A mega pixel is one million pixels is the standard measurement for the resolution of a camera. It can also be used on scanners, and computer screens!

Do we need em? Yes is the answer here we do. BE CAREFUL THOUGH! there is no need to buy the best camera available, because the images with be better with the most mega pixels. Althoughstrictlytrue a 7 mega pixel camera can take pictures that are both clear and precise. After 7 mega pixels the prices jump very steeply upwards and there is no real need for anything better, however if you are looking for that complete photographer hiding in the bushes picture then go higher. If you ant accurate pictures stay at 7 or 8 mega pixels.

I do hope this has explained some things for you, join me soon when i will go into the murky world of technology again to tell you what giga bytes, mega bytes and nano bytes mean! I will also go throughsome moretechnology with you! I hope you have enjoyed it and leasecommenton any technology you don't understand and i will print itsexplanationin the next part!

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