Technological Advancements and Price Reductions

What was a significant drawback of the first consumer cell phone, the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X?

• It was released in the 2000s.

• It had a color display.

• It was too lightweight.

• It had a very short battery life.

Which feature was NOT present in the IBM Simon, the first true smartphone?

• Appointment calendar

• High-resolution camera

• Predictive text

• Email capability

What was a notable characteristic of the RCA 630TS television?

• It had a 10-inch screen.

• It was the first color TV.

• It was released in the 1990s.

• It was a flat-panel TV.

Why did LCD technology become more popular than plasma for TVs?

• LCDs had smaller screen sizes.

• LCDs offered better sound quality.

• LCDs were more expensive to produce.

• LCDs were cheaper to produce and improved in quality.

What was the cost per megabyte of storage when USB flash drives first appeared?

• $0.50

• $0.10

• $3.13

• $100