Advantages;
it’s less space to save it on your computer than using paper or paper files.

It’s means less paper so we can save more paper.

The amount of money you’ll spend on filing cabinets & paper you could buy 3 laptops or computers.

It’s quicker, faster to write.

It’s neater and more professional.

If there’s any mistakes it can spell check them and change them to the right spelling.

You can add images to make the work look more professional.

Messages can be sent instantly via email or online text chat.

Disadvantages;

There’s a high chance of filling in the wrong information.

With computers the software could freeze or just completely wipe so that means you’ll lose all the information.

With computer geeks these days they could hack highly confidential things like personal information.

With filing cabinets there big, bulky and untidy so there paper is all over.

It will be very expensive to buy like 30 computers for all your workers to use.

Computers can easily get power failure and viruses.

Systems can be costly as they require constant updating and staff need to be trained to effectively use the system provided.

what i use computer for.....
i use the computer/laptop for social talking, homework and information.
its unsafe to use social talking sites because you get strangers on there.
people can cyber bully you and can find out private information or they can force some information over the computer.

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HTC One X is a perfect phone for a student who needs internet. Not only is it very big, it is very fast when browsing the internet and when not. It’s easy to use, you get used to it fast. It costs about £400, which isn't that much of a problem when it comes to a student who earns money. The tarrif they should get is post-pay, which weekly takes about £12 out of your bank for 300 minutes, 500 texts and Unlimited Internet access.

Self Employed builder who is new to technology and has £600 to spend on a laptop for invoicing

A good laptop is an Acer ePro with 18' screen, with Windows Vista Home Premium. It is very beg, easy to use and it comes automatically with all the new versions of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc. They will get used to this laptop very easily, and it costs about £580.

Journalist who needs an electronic tablet when on location

For this person, i would suggest the ePad. This is a tablet PC, with access to internet just as fast as a computer, and its bigger than the iPad. Also, it runs Android, so it’s easier to use, and when it comes to apps, it won’t let you down. This is very cheap, with the cost of £120, and it has a case which makes it into a mini laptop, with a keyboard, mouse and screen so whenever they are sitting down they can use it like a laptop.

Factory worker who wants to listen to an mp3 player on the bus

For this i would suggest a apple Ipod shuffle which is very small and easy to use and has buttons on it that are big and clear. It has 2GB of memory which can contain up to 800 song files. The great thing is there’s a wide range of colours from blue, pink, yellow, green, red, silver, black and many more as well as  it’ s a well-known brand  and with a good 3 years warranty and from argos with  for an amazing deal of £39.99. 

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