5 - Major developments in technology - Technical developments for electronic products (like music players)

Question 1

Impact of the Compact cassette

Answer 1

Portability and convenience of enclosed magnetic recording tape

Question 2

Impact of the CD

Answer 2

Reliable, wear-free storage of digital files

Question 3

Impact of Laser

Answer 3

Reliable, non-contact, light transmission of CD data

Question 4

Impact of Ni-Mh batteries

Answer 4

Rechargeable, portable power

Question 5

Impact of LCD display

Answer 5

Improves user display interface

Question 6

Impact of the MP3

Answer 6

Increased capacity of devices to store more songs

Question 7

Impact of the Miniature hard drive

Answer 7

High-capacity storage capability

Question 8

Impact of Lithium batteries

Answer 8

Rechargeable batteries with longer battery life

Question 9

Impact of Flash (IC) storage

Answer 9

No moving parts, improved reliability

Question 10

Impact of the Capacitive touch screen

Answer 10

Improvements with user control and display interface

Question 11

Impact of Music streaming

Answer 11

Removal of the need for devices to store files