New TechnologyIn my research, I am focusing on new technologies that have to do with computers. This technology includes CD burners, DVD players, digital cameras, and cable modems. I will describe each technology and then how it will affect society today. Technology is the way of the world now, so improving technology helps improve society. CD writers are the wave of the future. What is a CD burner you may ask? A CD burner is simply a technological device that allows information to be recorded onto a CD and then the CD is used for storage instead of using the hard drive. Why would you want something that records CDs? CD-RWs are a great storage device. You can create valuable backup volumes for your important files and programs, share your work with friends and colleagues in a familiar, easy-to-manage format, and create mixed audio CDs from CDs in your personal collection or even from old tapes and vinyl. How much does something like this cost? Below you'll find a table showing the different CD burners available, their costs, and other valuable information. CD burners aren't for everyone, but they're worth a try. Another new technological device for computers is the DVD player. DVD stands for digital video drive. Remember that VCR in your study? VCRs are rapidly declining as DVD players begin to take over. Why DVD player? A DVD player has better graphics than a VCR. Additionally, DVD takes up less space than video cassettes since they are on a CD. With the DVD player you can play games or simply watch movies from your computer. DVD player prices vary depending on brand, speed and other determining factors. DVD players range from $179.94 to $1,299.95. In addition to DVD players for the computer, DVD players for the TV are becoming available. Some people will want a DVD player for their computer while others will want one for their TV and still others will stick with their VCRs for the time being. Below you will find a list of available DVD players and their cost. Oritron PYD200 DVD Player $179.94 Toshiba RC522OP DVD Player $249.94 GE – GE11059 DVD Player $199.94 JVC-XVM555BK DVD Changer $349.95 CABLE MODEM – The wave of the future? When you think about the future, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Well, in most people's minds the word compu......is half the paper......i.e. of professional cameras, film is even cheaper. They are lightweight and portable and don't require a computer constantly on standby. Now that you've seen the advantages and disadvantages of film and digital, don't form a solid opinion. Each has its own advantages, different applications can benefit from one of the two main types of cameras. As mentioned before, entry level digital cameras are more practical for high-use applications where resolution isn't a big issue. Professional digital cameras are probably the most practical for a professional photographer who needs images processed instantly, at low cost and on a computer. Film allows less specialized people, such as the common shutter bug or a family member, who want to preserve fond memories. To conclude this presentation, digital cameras will become as cheap and good as film cameras are today. The key word is at the end. Digital cameras still have a long way to go before they can seriously rival film. Information technology will continue to impact our lives in many ways. Such technological advances will be better than others. But everything will affect us one way or another..