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"Today, we have all of the advan­tages of modern technology.
If we want to make copies of documents, we don’t even use car­bon paper; we have a wonderful photostat machine that even en­larges or reduces the size of copies at the push of a button.
Of course, the machine has a mind of its own. The manufacturer (which advertises that it makes nothing but photostat machines) has a large staff of service people, one of whom makes his home at our office. When something goes wrong, his explanation is that it’s not the machine—we just use it too much.
Car phones are another great advancement in telephone service. When they first came out, they were status symbols, like a Mercedes. Now, the price has come down so that just about anyone can afford them and they’re no longer status symbols (car phones, that is, not Mercedeses).
Our dictating machines are now hand-held tape recorders. This makes it convenient to do dictation wherever one happens to be. One of my partners, for instance, has a rare combination of talents; he can drive his car while shaving, dictat­ing, talking on the phone and eating breakfast, all at the same time.
Today, typewriters have been re­placed by computers which are networked and can communicate with one another. When I come into the office these days, I half expect to hear the computers carrying on a conversation - in computerese, of course. Since I’m a relic of the pre­computer age, I tread very lightly when I’m near the computers for fear of getting them “mad” at me."

DISADVANTAGES:
-they say machines and robots will replace people at work, and tons of people will lose their jobs
-not everything in technology works right

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1- Mobile phones: helped to rescue people in danger; The latest craze in the arena of communication, mobile phones have become the most essential means of communication. These multimedia mobile phones let you enjoy all the comforts in a single device. Apart from the instant access they give us, mobile phones can be vital, convenient and cost-effective for people who want to stay connected all the time. With mobile phones becoming a necessity, manufacturers are introducing all types of latest phones with never before seen features packed in exceptionally slim and stylish devices, putting the world in your pocket.
2- Fax machine sends inexpensive messages and provides a written record of the message transmitted. The delivered page shows the phone no. and time of the transmission so there is a written record which can be used in a court of law. In this respect it is superior to an email message because that detail is printed right on the document. A fax transmission is secure in that it goes only to phone number address. It is also instantaneous and receipt is acknowledged.
3- Laptop computer: With a laptop you can work anywhere, not just in your room. So, if you suddenly feel like it, you can decide to get some work done at the park or while you’re in a train, car or airplane.
4-Satellite dish: One of the most obvious advantages of satellite TV is the staggering number of channels it offers. This broad selection gives the power to the viewer, to browse and choose the programs that seem the most interesting, entertaining, and educational to them. Watching TV is a matter of personal tastes, but you can't choose according to your tastes unless you have a wide variety of options.
5-microwave oven: The microwave oven has given a new impetus to the culinary activities in the modern kitchen. This utility has become an unavoidable kitchen appliance. In a hectic lifestyle, a microwave oven is a word synonymous with convenience.

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