Bis 221 - Emerging Technology Paper

Emerging Technology Paper

BIS 221

Antron Davis

 Where a computer is concerned, emerging technology can be a great thing.

         After a new technology has been created and made available to the consumers, there is a possibility that there will be a decrease in the price after the sale of the technology goes global. It could be from the IMac computer to the Fitbit device total research has to be done to make sure you’re getting the best bang for your buck. The consumer that purchased the product when it was first created purchased bleeding edge technology. As I think about bleeding edge technology, I think about the 64-bit hardware and software. Currently, there are many operating systems; however, there is an interval in the production to transfer to 64-bit hardware. The software company did not finance the 64-bit software. What the software company did do was to alter the 32-bit software so it would work with the 64-bit hardware. The 32-bit software was advertised as being faster and because it was proven to be true, the technology became leading edge technology. In other words, the 32-bit software performed well which made it well worth the cost of the technology.

There are several different types of leading edge technology that emerging today. Wi-Fi is a type of leading edge technology. Wi-Fi is extraordinarily trustworthy and unfaltering. Wi-Fi is has been installed in many places or buildings that are opened to the public such as:

* Churches

* Community centers

* Hospitals

* Libraries

* Fast food restaurants

* Coffee shops

* Main Street of many cities

* Hotels and motels

At some restaurants, the user would need to make a purchase of food or drink in order to get the daily Wi-Fi access code. Wi-Fi allows the user to gain access to their work when they are away from their office. Wi-Fi also allows the user to access their school work while away from school or home. Wi-Fi is a tremendous advantage to all users because they can gain access while on the go.

Most of the time, all of the adjectives describe the same technology which gives the consumer the idea that the product’s capabilities are endless. Many consumers tend to purchase products because of the name popularity instead of for what the product can do. The name of the product should not be the main purpose for purchasing a product. In my opinion, the task that a product can accomplish is the only reason for a purchase. Products such as Dr. Pepper 10, Coke Zero, Pepsi Free, Bellsouth, and AT&T were considered to be the “new and improved”. IPods, HD televisions and the top of the line computer technology are considered the ‘latest and the greatest’ because those items are constantly being updated within two to three years.

When a vehicle is bought and driven off the lot, the value decreases instantly because it is no longer brand new. It is now considered a used vehicle. When a computer is purchased, the moment you remove it from the store and open the box, it becomes used or outdated because it is not used. The reason why the vehicle and computer were considered used is because if they are returned, they cannot be sold as new products. In other words, they can only be sold as used products regardless of when they were purchased and how much the items cost when they were brand new.

To avoid some pitfalls of technology, the consumer should never be the first person to buy the first prototype of anything. The very first hybrid was supposed to be very economical but the words were deceiving. The first iPhone was not as equipped with the features that regular non-smart phones had. In order to view picture mail sent to the first iPhone, the user had to log-on to the Internet on the computer. I recall Microsoft Windows Vista that was definitely, bleeding technology. There were so many “bugs” that needed to be fixed or repaired. Those who bought computers with Windows Vista or upgraded to Windows Vista bought problems that were hard to get rid of. Eventually, Windows Vista became leading technology after a few years. Technology can become the leading edge in the market after it’s tested and the problems are repaired to satisfaction to make sure the product is reliable for the consumers.