The+Progress+of+Technology

People who have been alive in the last 20-30 years have witnessed the development of our technologic age. Cell phones, DVD's, computers, and IPods where all developed during their lifetime. Growing up they used pay phones for mobile communication, they used the radio for all music, they used letters instead of e-mail. In order to use a pay phone back in the day, you would put a quarter in a slot on the front of the phone box and simply dial. Elderly people often wonder why people are so drawn to their new technologic devices and use them so often. Elders don't fully understand because they don't fully understand how to use them. (Teaching my grandpa how to use a laptop was a nightmare)
 * __The Beginning __**

Today you can pick up a phone and e-mail your friend while listening to music as you do so, using the same device for all actions. It helps create less distance between people, businesses, employers, and even countries (hypothetically thinking). You can pick up your cell phone and simply call a relative in a completely different state no problem. If you have the right devices you can even face-to-face, video chat with them. Technology has really helped in making the world a smaller place.
 * __Cell Phones __**

Speaking of the world, not too long ago travelers had to use paper maps to find out exactly where they were going. At this point in time you can buy special devices called GPS, which tell you turn by turn where to go, where you are, and where the nearest points of interest are located. If you don't have the money to purchase a separate device for this or don’t see the need for one, you can always print a map from Google maps, its free and you can still mark your rout and get step by step directions to your destination. Another alternative for a GPS device is your cell phone, a lot of smart phones have a built in GPS system or there are applications you can download and use. media type="googlemap" key="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+jordan+utah&daddr=Jordanelle+State+Park,+Heber,+UT&hl=en&geocode=FfrtagIdxhZU-SmTyauNiYVShzFVs8nejwBm9Q%3BFY7KawIdGBdc-SHjyKczJno1Vw&aq=0&sll=40.56217,-111.929658&sspn=0.084246,0.171318&vpsrc=0&g=south+jordan+utah&mra=ls&ie=UTF8&ll=40.657425,-111.67303&spn=0.19727,0.51326&t=h&output=embed" width="382" height="315"
 * __GPS __**

Music can now be stored on these small devices called IPods. There are many different types of IPods and they make each type in a different storage size. The IPod touch is one of the most popular, this is because it is just one big touch screen, you can download apps, watch vides, take pictures, surf the web, and even text and make calls. An IPod is really nice to have because it is 100% portable; you have your music wherever you go. It is a very nice alternative for the radio.
 * __IPod __**

