Technological Convergence

Mobile Phones

Functions:Store and play musicMake phone callsAccess the internet Send text messagesStore notes and dates on the calendar

Iphone/IpodFunctions:Store and play musicAccess the internet Stream music from sites such as YouTube Download music from ItunesDownload applications Make callsSend text messages and emails Watch films and television

Laptops/Computer

Functions:Access the internetDownload musicStream music Create documents Store images, music and documentsWatch films and television

Games Consoles

Functions:Play gamesStore and play music Access the internet Play DVDs and Blu-Rays

All of these devices are examples of technological convergence as they are able to perform more than one function. For example the apple products can, aswell as many other functions, play music, make phone calls and access the internet.

Most of the devices I have researched can live stream, download and YouTube music. However, not all mobile phones can access live stream or YouTube.

Websites that offer music for these devices are: iTunes, last fm, YouTube, lime wire and Spotify. iTunes requires you to pay for your music whilst the others offer free streaming or download.

Out of all the devices I have researched I would like to own an iPhone because it offers easy access to a number of features that I use frequently in day to day life.