With the GOOD, comes the BAD

An example of modern technology today is the mp3 and mp4 player. These technological gadgets have many good qualities and effects but they have some bad ones as well. With the mp3 and mp4 players, we can carry around music and videos for our listening and viewing pleasure. All our favourite music, videos and even possibly pictures are on one device and we can play them any time we like. We have something to keep us busy when we are bored or have nothing to do, and if need be it is possible for us to put on an audio novel or something else educational as well. Some people may also enjoy listening to music while doing a task like homework, cleaning, crafts, etc. In addition some mp3s and mp4s have voice recorders so if we want to record a lesson or a note, it is also possible. Some mp3s and mp4s also have radio so if we get tired of our own music and things we can turn it on and listen to that as well. Despite these facts, there are some negative effects in having a mp3 or mp4 player. Because in order to listen to our mp3s and mp4s we must use earphones, our hearing is affected. If we set the volume to high our hearing may deteriorate so we must make sure to take precautions when using this kind of device. In addition the devices can only last for so many hours on their batteries. This means we must either have extra batteries or recharge our mp3 or mp4 in order to use it again which at unwanted or unexpected times may be a hassle. While their are some negative impacts such as hearing loss, it is preventable therefore overall the mp3 and mp4 players are great and useful new technologies.