Trends of Generation Y

So what generation do you find yourself in? Maybe you are a boomer; possibly you come from the X generation. Either way, we all find ourselves in a very interesting time in history. Technology has gone crazy and sales for items such as in car dvd players, have gone crazy. Honestly, while you are driving, no better way to keep the kids entertained right? So like it or not, we are here in a very advanced age where virtually anything is possible thanks to modern day technology.

Feel like listening to music, no worries, you can have thousands of songs available to you at any moment. IPod sales have taken the market by storm. If you haven’t seen the craze, head on down to a local college campus. Students thrive on these things; it’s the perfect way to relax between classes. Plug the speakers in your ears and you’re in a whole new world. Maybe this new world isn’t the one you are used to, but face it we are in the mix of a whole new generation. You can have up to 80gbs of storage space, meaning you can store thousands of songs at one time. They can be a little pricey, but you can find Used Ipods for a fraction of the price. Not only can you listen to music, but the option of watching videos is available as well. Apple has really done their homework and produced a product that not only appeals to the younger generation, but also to the less tech saavy crowd.

Hey, maybe you are not interested in purchasing a used ipod because you would like more utility out of your money. Not a problem, you can have the same set up, but it comes as a phone. Cell phones are also one of the most sought products on the market today. Generation Y thrives on these. You have options such as MP3 downloads, photography capabilities, all the way to GPS options. What happened to the days of just making a phone call with the phone? Those days are gone. One of the hottest selling phones on the market is called the Razor phone. This hot ticket item has all sorts of different options available to consumers. However, one of its best traits is the look of the phone. The phone offers a very stylish look while in a small and compact casing. The phone comes in all different, including the pink razor phone.

Like it or not the age of technology has arrived. So if you are not catching on, you may just be left behind. The new trends are opening up many doors, not just for the consumers, but also for businesses. Communication is available from almost any location. Why go into the office when you can take care of business from home. Why travel in discomfort when you can travel with tiny little luxuries that provide entertainment when you want it?

The world is constantly changing and so is the way people are doing things. If we look at the differences between what the world was like 30 years ago and what it is like now, it is quite a stretch. We have jumped from the classic record players to cassette tapes to compact discs, and now we have MP3’s. It is truly an interesting time and I personally can not complain. I find myself wrapped up in the technology train and have to say that I enjoy the time I live in.

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Mike Allen is an Internet Marketing Consultant for 10x Marketing and a technology enthusiast.

By 10x Marketing
Published: 10/24/2006
 
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