Tool Man

John can use PDA's to use it as an address book that is a lot smaller and also a lot easier to find contacts and their address's. Also the PDA will be a lot more organized and can be used to set dates, also the PDA can be used as a calculator so their is no need for John to carry an extra calculator.

GPS: John can use GPS to replace his map books which can take time to look for your route, the GPS can navigate for John so he does not have to worry about navigating. Also the GPS is a lot more accurate than road maps, the GPS also can find the fastest routes to the location, missing massive traffic.

Laptop: John can use a laptop to have an electronic catalog of the tools he is selling, also the laptop can help and speed up the admin he does in his office on Fridays.

Software: John using software will decrease the amount of time it takes him to do his admin also it makes his letters he is sending out if any a lot more professional and up to date.

Mobile phone: John using a mobile phone means that john will not have to carry numerous small coins to use pay phones, also john can use this mobile phone anywhere he needs to rather than having to find a payphone to use.

Internet: Using the internet means that john can get up to date with any details he needs to no e.g. road news etc. Also it means that he can use it to listen to online music.


What possible disadvantages are there for him in employing a lot of ICT? The ICT is not guarantied to work 100% of the time, it could fail at times making it harder for him to work, and also using a lot of ICT means that some of it needs to be fully charged up before he leaves each day.