Ask your Grandfather how his life was when he was young. The answer would surely be - "Tough as nails". And he is bound to give you an insight into how lucky you are to be born in a world very different from the one he grew up in. Each and everything is available at the click of a button. Technology is all around you and touches every aspect of your life.

If you look around, it has us surrounded. Mp3 players, slick cell phones and svelte laptops are proliferating. And we are not averse to flaunting our toys. But with technology filtering down the way it is, it is easy to become 'just another user' of even a new gadget.

Now say you are going to an important meeting. On the way your car breaks down. Earlier you would go all the way in search of a Call Booth and call up to your office about the delay. Or if unfortunately there was none you had to leave everything on God and the fat chance that your boss would believe your sob story. But now life is different - it only takes a few seconds to ring up your office and tell them about your delay. Then again, you can connect to the net there itself and call the nearest help center.

No longer are today's gizmos restricted purely to the humdrum business doing just what they are meant for. Mobile phones have become man's best friend these days. He is either found playing with the latest games, listening to songs or watching his family's latest clip on the mobile phone even if he is traveling alone. In short, man is never alone with this electronic device. The entertainment industry has gained a lot from these gizmos.

Digital content distribution has reached new heights with streaming music software on the net. Today you don't need to go all the way to a music shop and browse through your favorite songs. Only you have to do is to connect yourself to the net world and download music that is freely available on the net. Of course for this, you have to first download music software. And the best part about listening to your favorite music is you don't even have to carry your laptops along or sit at home in front of your PC. Many latest mobile phones have the software in which you can surf the net too. These are the pocket cosmos. The other boons of technology are the MP3 players and the Ipods. Their ability to store hundreds and even thousands of songs with precise clarity have made them quite famous. With these wide variety of songs and a music production software one can mix a variety of songs and music and become a disc jockey of his own party.

Cameras and Games have also added tremendously to the experience of owning a mobile. Take pictures of your near and dear ones and enjoy your spare time with the latest games. All on that cute little gadget in your palm.

Given a chance at rebirth, which world would you rather be born in - the current one or the one your Grandfather lived in? Take your pick.

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