Smart Phones, WiMax, 4G and More: Catch Up With Even Your Most Technology Resistant Friends and Find Out What all of the Fuss is About

We all know them ' the people who swore off complicated technology long ago.  They went without even a home computer for an unnatural length of time, refusing cell phones and other technology luxuries for the sake of good old in person communication and connection.  In recent months, however, we may also start to notice that the tide of this anti-technology attitude is changing.  We see our friends pulling out brand new smart phones during a lunch date or after work drinks.  We receive an e-mail from a BlackBerry or iPhone.  After years of refusing to get up-to-speed in telecommunications technology, they have seemingly turned the corner, even surpassing us.

When we see our friends getting up-to-date on technology and leaving us behind, we wonder whether it is time for us to follow in their footsteps.  There is no one answer or way to know whether a smart phone is for us.  Nevertheless, it may be a good idea to take note of our friend's apparent change of heart and find out whether we should do the same.

What are the benefits of these devices that our friends are taking advantage of that we are not?  Take a look here, and decide for yourself whether your once resistant friend has made a change you're looking to make as well.

Wireless Internet

Smart phones are useful for more than talking on the phone and text messaging ' they are also internet devices.  This means that you can check and send e-mail from virtually anywhere and look up information quickly and efficiently.  Wireless internet features such as traffic reports will be extremely useful for commuters.  Those in neighborhoods with which they are not familiar will be able to find grocery stores, restaurants, theaters and more.  

GPS

Whether you live in a city, small town or the country, chances are you could definitely learn to appreciate GPS.  Global Positioning Systems on smart phones such as the iPhone are really helpful features, especially in today's fast-paced world in which getting places fast is key.

Video

WiMax and 4G technology are on the horizon and promising to even further improve the live stream video features of smart phones.  These developments have several implications in terms of both business and entertainment.  High quality, live stream video on smart phones will most likely lead to business video conferencing via such devices very soon.  And those interested in the video features for less-professional reasons will enjoy watching television shows or YouTube videos on the tiny screens of their phones.  

Taking all of these features into account along with the many other benefits of smart phones, you may want to start thinking about jumping onto the bandwagon.  See how happy your once resistant friend is with his or her new toy?  You will probably be surprised to find out that you feel the same.