Digital Communications Diary 09:04

Skype
Way that Data was transmitted:

• Voiceover internet protocol (VoIP) 

• Wireless access protocol (WAP)

Hardware that was used:

• PC & Skype Software
• Wireless Modem Adapter
• Router

Advantages:

• Communicate to friends.
• Clear sound and easy to use.
• Share PC Screen.

Disadvantages:

• Can cut out if the internet connection faces interference.
• Little moderation.

Evidence:

Teamspeak 3

Way that Data was transmitted:

• Voiceover internet protocol (VoIP) 

• Wireless access protocol (WAP)

Hardware that was used:

• PC & Teamspeak Software
• Wireless Modem Adapter
• Router
• TS3 Host

Advantages:

• Communicate to friends.
• Clear sound and easy to use.
• Discuss gaming tactics.

Disadvantages:

• Can get unwanted participants if there is no moderator in the chat.
• Can cut out if the internet connection faces interference.
• Needs to be hosted on a server.

Evidence:

Windows Live Messenger

Way that Data was transmitted:

• Wireless access protocol (WAP)

Instant Messaging (IM)

Hardware that was used:

• PC & Windows Live Software
• Wireless Modem Adapter
• Router

Advantages:

• Communicate to friends.

Disadvantages:

• Can cut out if the internet connection faces interference.

Evidence:

Facebook

Way that Data was transmitted:

• Wireless access protocol (WAP)
• Instant Messaging (IM)

Hardware that was used:

• PC or Mobile handset with internet and an internet browser.

Advantages:

• Communicate to friends.
• Can update friends with a status.

Disadvantages:

• Can incur roaming charges on a mobile handset.
• Everyone can see posts.

Evidence:

Twitter

Way that Data was transmitted:

• Wireless access protocol (WAP)

Hardware that was used:

• PC or Mobile handset with internet and an internet browser.

Advantages:

• Communicate with friends.
• Communicate with celebs.
• Communicate with strangers.

Disadvantages:

• All tweets can be seen.
• Can get a lot of spam messages.
• Strangers can see updates.

Evidence:

VLE

Way that Data was transmitted:

• Wireless access protocol (WAP)

Hardware that was used:

• PC with internet access.

Advantages:

• Information source.
• Can complete work.
• Can communicate with teachers for help.

Disadvantages:

• Relies on the network working for work to be completed.
• Can be slow outside the school network.

Evidence:

Mobile Phone

Way that Data was transmitted:

• Wireless access protocol (WAP)

Hardware that was used:

• Mobile Handset with 3G capability. (HTC Desire Z)

Advantages:

• Can keep connected to other people wherever a mobile signal is present.

Disadvantages:

• Must keep the battery charged and have allowance on the SIM card.

Evidence: