Observation Activity

Observation Activity Worksheet

Course: IT302 Unit: 5 Complete this worksheet before posting in the Observation Activity discussion for this unit. You may wish to print this sheet and fill it in as you make your observations; write all observations in your own words.

Unit 5: Cell Phone Comparison

Use two differently designed cell phones for this activity; if you do not have easy access to two designs, visit a store where phones are sold or simply meet with a friend to look over his/her phone for the short time it will take to complete this worksheet. As usual, write observations below to prepare your initial post for this discussion. • • In your initial post's first paragraph, summarize your findings below for the first phone. In the second paragraph, summarize your findings for the second phone. Phone No. 1 Manufacturer's name and model of the phone Features Grouping: describe all keypads (numeric and/or QUERTY, raised keys, touch screen, etc.) Name at least 3 features other than phone calls and texting that this phone offers Approximate time it took to complete the process Casing Approximate size - height, length, and width Which of the two phones is heavier; which is lighter? Describe the physical nature (it is a flip phone, slider, or neither; is it slippery in your hands, etc.) Usability Describe how easy it is/was to use the very first time Phone No. 2

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In your initial post's third paragraph, explain which of these two phones you would prefer if cost was not a factor, and why.

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