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Cellular Phones in Japan, 2004.
This paper compares the cell phone industry in Japan with the cell phone industry in the United States.
1,930 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper explains that the cell phone technology within the United States is in its infancy compared to the Japanese, who are so enamored of their cell phones and new cell phone technologies that Japanese companies are striving to create novel and powerful products to keep pace with the overwhelming demand. The author points out that, within the United States, cell phones are still regarded as a ?safety? or practical device mainly for use when one gets a flat tire or needs to remind junior to come home to do his homework; the Japanese, in contrast, realize that their phones offer them a whole world beyond simple ?calling?.The paper relates that Japanese consumers have virtually no problem receiving or sending phone signals anywhere in Japan because, unlike the United States, Japanese cellular companies scatter what is known as ?micro cells?, or mini-transmission stations, throughout the country to fill difficult coverage areas such as parking garages or the highest point of Mount Fuji.
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Introduction
Discussion
It?s an Accessory, Baby
It?s All about the Signal
Let Me Entertain You
Serious Gaming
Movies and Music
I?m Lost!
Who Needs Cash?
Conclusions
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"Of course, by far the most interesting technology to the average consumer is the newest development on the Japanese cell phone scene?namely, what is known as ?Cell-Phone Wallet.? Today, even in the United States, much of the world is moving to a system of payment in which actual cash is not utilized. Instead, growing numbers of individuals and businesses are doing business electronically via debit and credit card transactions. Due to this reality in which essentially the entire consumer transaction is done via computer, phone, and internet connections, it only makes sense to incorporate the cellular phone into the mix. Japanese cell phone manufacturers are doing just that."
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Cellular Phones, 2007.
A comparative analysis of the sociological function of the cellular phone in America and Asia.
1,929 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper examines how cellular phone infrastructure expanded in Hong Kong earlier and more effectively than it did in North America giving them a five to ten year lead on familiarity with cellphone customs. The paper also looks at how the later entrenchment of cellular phone technologies in North America accounts for the cultural differences in the usage and saturation of cellular phones and of SMS and other advanced services. In addition, the paper shows how the differences in cellphone use between Hong Kong and North America can be traced to infrastructure and are not easily explained by Marxist theories of differential use.
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Introduction
Background
Research: Methods
Research: Results
Discussion
Conclusion
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"Sociological theories of technology suggest that artifacts may reflect political and cultural realities. Differential cellular phone usage between North America and Canada reflects a political and cultural reality: telecommunications infrastructure in the United States and Canada continues to emphasize land lines, and cellular phone services are less entrenched as a result. In Hong Kong the reverse is true: land lines were far less embedded in the culture. Consumers embraced the new technology readily in Hong Kong because unlike in North America there was no need to transfer land line services over to cellular phones. Cellular phone service is more widespread and reliable in Hong Kong and consumers there expect to use their cellular phone as a primary means of communication regardless of the rate plans."
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The Dangers of Cellular Phones, 2004.
A review of the article, ?Cellular Phones: Policymakers Consider the Effects of Highway Usage?, by Jamie Kanallakan.
879 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses the article, ?Cellular Phones: Policymakers Consider the Effects of Highway Usage? by Jamie Kanallakan, issued by the government on the dangers of cellular phones related to deadly car crashes and also their many benefits. It looks at how, as we head into the future, cell phone use is at an all-time high and how arguments conclude that cell phones, when used while traveling, are more beneficial on highways than harmful.
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"Cell phone use, whether hand- held or headset requires drivers to put their focus on more than one task of maneuvering around the streets. The phones require drivers not only to lose focus of your own driving, but cell phones cause them to loose focus of the driving environment around them. A key to driving is to be alert and defensive and the bottom line is that cell phones are a distraction while used when operating a vehicle. Drivers should keep their cell phones in the glove compartment until they are in a position where they are helping others instead of endangering them."
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Cellular Phones in Cars, 2002.
An argumentative paper against the use of cellular phones in cars.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper presents an argument against the use of cellular phones while driving a vehicle. The author discusses distractibility as well as the chances for an accident as the reader moves through some statistics, references to studies and draws a conclusion.
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The Effects of Cellular Phones on Society, 2002.
The cellular phone has changed our society in many ways. The cell phone is changing the way people live, work, interact, socialize and could also have deleterious effects on your health.
1,872 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This piece examines the effects of the cellular phone on our society. It explains how the cell phone is changing the way people live, work, interact, socialize, and could also have deleterious effects on your health.
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"The invention of cellular technology took place at Bell Labs in 1947, but government regulations slowed the process for licensing for nearly 35 years. Back in 1880, Alexander Graham Bell invented what was known as the Photophone. This invention used the principle behind the telephone to transmit words on a beam of light. But it took nearly another century before we would use this technology to its fullest capabilities. Cellular phones have been around for two decades, but early on only the wealthy were able to afford the technology. It was not until cell phones began to shrink in size and price that people began to depend on them (Royes 1992)."
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Samsung A670 Cellular Phone, 2005.
A review of the history of cellular phones and the standards of the modern day cellular phone.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 10 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses the model A670 cellular phone from Samsung and the history of cell phones in general. This paper reviews how cellular phone models are continuously getting more compact and lighter in weight. This paper also draws the attention to the dangers of using a cell phone.
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"In this day and age, cell phones are everywhere. Even five or ten years ago, the cost and size of cell phones were prohibitive reasons for people not to constantly have their unit in use. But with the advent of affordable calling plans and tiny, lightweight cellular phones, these devices have become commonplace among all walks of life, all ages, and in any and all physical settings. One of the most popular and commonly seen cell phone models is Samsung's A670 phone. This phone is popular among users because of its inexpensive pricing, its small design, and the availability of extra features because of said popularity and volume. Yet, with the many positives and status quo nature of cell phones, and this model in particular, come some negatives. In the past years, researchers have linked cell phones not only to automotive fatalities, but to cancerous tumors, as well."
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Danger in Cellular Phones, 2002.
A research paper into the danger and risks of using cellular phones.
2,293 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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The purpose of this paper is to identify some of the possible risks associated with the use of cellular telephones. The paper is organized into four sections: An introduction which examines the existing literature on the topic and a methodological approach for identifying the likelihood of potential dangers. The second section discusses the results of the research. The third section states the conclusions that were reached from those findings. and the fourth section lists some recommendations for future research. Also included is an appendix containing the research instruments used in this study.
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"Of the 200 survey instruments sent out to the study participants, 100 completed forms were returned for analysis. The final sample consisted of 50 oncologists and 50 neurosurgeons. All 100 respondents indicated that they were aware of the current research on the potential dangers of cellular telephone use. However, only 90% stated that felt there was enough evidence to draw any firm conclusions about those risks (88% of oncologists believed this and 92% of neurosurgeons believed this). Twenty-eight percent of the total sample indicated that they felt able to give a general assessment of cellular telephone health risks."
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Cellular Car Phones, 1991.
This paper discusses the cellular car phone industry: Costs, subscribers, advantages for businessperson in practical & economic terms.
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"Only a few years ago, it would have cost at least $2,000 to purchase a cellular car phone. In addition, hundreds of dollars would have to be spent in monthly telephone bills to maintain it. For that price, the mobile phone owner would have received terrible service, covering only a few local areas and frequently subject to such irritating features as static and drop-outs. Recently, however, the price of cellular car phones has gone down and the quality has greatly improved. Today, an adequate car phone may be obtained for $200 or less. In addition, the calls being made on cellular car phones are more clearly audible today then ever before. Furthermore, the cellular car phone represents a rapidly growing industry which will soon connect the entire nation, and within a decade will connect the entire world. The importance of the cellular car phone to modern business can be ... "
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The Cellular Phone, 2008.
This paper discusses the innovation of the cellular phone.
1,102 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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The paper discusses the benefits of the cellular phone and the direct and indirect consequences of the increased use of cellular phones. The paper looks at how this innovation has been reinvented many times over and discusses the effectiveness of opinion leaders and change agents in this case. The paper examines the communication channel and interpersonal network used for diffusion of the cellular phone and shows how this innovation has already made a tremendous impact on the way the world communicates.
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Introduction
History of the Innovation
How Rapidly is the Change Occurring and Why?
What Will be Direct and Indirect Consequences of the Change?
Has the Innovation that is Diffusing Been Reinvented?
Who are the Opinion Leaders and Change Agents?
Opinion Leaders and Change Agents Effectiveness or Ineffectiveness
What Communication Channels Did They Use and What Networks?
How Will This Innovation or Change Affect the Future and Future
Changes?
Conclusion
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"The cellular phone was first introduced to the American public in 1983, and worked off of cells located in metropolitan areas, hence its name, the "cell" phone. Those who used the device in the early days were primarily male executives, who were offered the device as a "perk" since the cell phone at that time cost approximately $3,000.00. As the years passed, the price dropped and in 1993, "one in three cellular phones was sold for nonbusiness use" (Rogers, 2003, p. 245). The rest, as they say, is history, and now almost every household has at least one (1) individual who possesses a cellular telephone."
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Cellular Phone Technology, 2002.
An insight into current cellular phone technology and its current social, political and economic climate.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper examines the current state of cellular phone technology. It also examines the current social, political and economic climate for this technology. Cell phone technology is changing the state of the world.
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Cellular Phone Technology, 2002.
A look at the future of cellular phone technology.
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Thispaper explores the best ways in which cellular phone technology would evolve over the next ten years, and the importance the technology will have for society. The main change is toward greater equality.
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China: Globalization and the Cellular Phone Market, 2003.
Examines the factors affecting globalization in China and compares
the cellular phone market to that of Russia.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper examines the factors affecting globalization in China, and compares and contrasts the cellular phone market in China with that of Russia. The paper discusses the effect of the economic disparity between urban and rural Chinese.
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"China has had a relatively stable political system in place since the Second World War but upheaval in the political environment has occurred now and again ..."
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Cellular Phone Industry, 2003.
Discusses strategic alliances.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 31.95
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Discusses the joint venture between Sony Electronics and Ericson to market cellular phones on a global basis. Examines difficulties involved in merging two corporate cultures to form a successful third entity.
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"In October 2001, Sony Electronics and Ericsson entered into a joint venture agreement in order to capitalize on Sony's consumer.orientation and Ericsson's wireless market presence. The joint venture was formed to market cellular phones on a ..."
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Cellular Phone Industry, 1997.
Consumer credit policies & problems, pricing, profit margins and prepaid calling cards.
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"Introduction
Cellular phone service has generally been associated with high income consumers and high-technology professionals who have a need to be in touch while on the road. As with traditional phone service, bills are based on the amount of usage (called airtime) associated with a given account; since cellular phone service is billed in this manner, companies have been careful to issue accounts only to consumers that they consider credit worthy. Because of this, consumers who have filed bankruptcy or who do not have strong credit histories are often denied cellular phone service. Recent developments in technology have, however, increased the amount of flexibility that companies have in issuing accounts, and there is now a move toward using so-called debit cards in the cellular service market. This research examines the reasoning.."
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Cell Phones and Society, 2005.
Examines the social effect of cellular phone usage.
2,645 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper deals with research that has been conducted on social, health, and vehicular intercessions of cellular phone use and society. It presents an unbiased and objective assimilation of information that presents both positive and negative aspects of cell phone usage as it affects the way in which people interact and drive and also examines the persistent public concern regarding the health safety of cell-phone usage.
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"In the early nineties, several lawsuits were filed against cellular phone
manufacturers, and these lawsuits hoped to establish a connection of precedent between cellular phones, cellular phone towers, and brain cancer. Individuals who had been diagnosed with brain cancer blamed the use of cellular phones for their condition, but these suits were consistently dismissed due to the lack of strong scientific evidence
supporting the hypothesis that cellular phone use and brain cancer are linked. Although these cases were dismissed, they did receive significant enough mass-media attention to draw questions from many individuals, and research into the perceived problem began in earnest."
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