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Technological Convergence

Machines and devices, that offer more than one

function…

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First released in 2001, The Nintendo Wii is a game consol that combines gaming, with internet access. Here are some of the many things you can do with a Wii:

•It enables users to purchase and download games straight to the device.

• Users can listen to music by simply plugging in a USB of there music.

• Channels can be downloaded to listen to radio shows.

•It can charge your iPod.

•Access to music streaming via You Tube and BBC’s iPlayer.

•Allows a keyboard to be linked up to type emails on hotmail of Google mail.

•Storage for photos that can be played in a slideshow.

•Attachments for the wireless remote to adapt to each game.

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The iPhone is a Smartphone designed and made by Apple inc. It combines a phone with internet, music, camera, video and email. •There has been 3 models of the iPhone with the upgrades improving and including more functions each time. These being the original, iPhone 3G and the recent iPhone 3G s.• One of the main features of the iPhone is the applications that are available to download. With over 140,000 apps, these cover games, information and many other features. •With large storage capacity and a multi-touch, touch screen display its ahead of the game with most phones. •It is easy and accessible to few video streaming on YouTube and any other sites on the go. •Music and videos can be downloaded from iTunes for the phone. With one song costing 75p. Albums can also be downloaded.

I Think this is an example of technological convergence due to the large amount of things you can do on the phone. It contains everything needed and internet can be used anywhere with 3G coverage.

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The Playstation 3 is also an example of technological convergence. With game playing and internet both easily accessible.

•VidZone is an online music video download service which allows free streaming of music videos from the VidZone website. •Photo gallery is available for the user to store pictures and play them in a slideshow.•Users can connect and play games online against each other.•Bly Ray and regular DVD's can be played on the console.•Games can be downloaded of the Playstation network for a fee.

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•The sleek and attractive design is not bulky and looks modern.•It combines a phone with gadgets like camera and music store. Reducing the amount of gadgets you need to carry around!

• Internet on the go and access to any information that you need to know.•The touch screen is easy to use with a touch keyboard for typing out text.

•The camera is good quality. You can also upload the photos you take straight from your phone to the internet in blogs or facebook.