Tech Post #3
The blackberry is a example of a 3G network phone. This simply means the phone includes application services such as “wide-area wireless voice telephone, mobile Internet access, mobile TV” and faster data rates for the internet (Wikipedia, 2011). 3G phones are a replacement for 1G or 2G phones. 1G phones, also known as first generation phones, include only one hour of talk time and twice the thickness and weight as a twenty first century smart phone. They were usually referred to as “the brick”. First generation phones were usually used for voice calls only and the “networks had a low traffic capacity, unreliable handover, poor voice quality, and poor security” (The Mobile Phone Directoy, 2008). Second generation phones introduced text messaging, email and longer battery life. They were the first to feature digital technology. They included high voice quality and improved security levels. There have been positive reviews for the recent 3G phones, according to Nishanth Nair’s blog, the best reason to go for a 3G phone is that you, as a user, have infinite possibilities making the chances that “3G [phones will] be the next revolution in the communication arena” fairly high (Nishanth’s Blog, 2010). Connecting the perspective from Nishanth and the build up to the 3G phones, it is clear that the 1G and 2G phones were not as upgraded and popular as the 3G phones today.
The Mobile Phone Directory (2008, September 8). 1G, 2G. Retrieved
March 9, 2011 from http://www.mobile-phone-directory.org/Glossary/0-9/1G.html
Nishanth’s Blog (2010, February 26). What is 3G? An Indian Perspective.
Retrieved March 9, 2010 from http://nishanthnair.com/post/What-is-3G-An-Indian-Perspective.aspx
Wikipedia (2011, March 9). 3G. retrieved March 9, 2011 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3G
