Netflix is a great example of e-commerce. Netflix is a relatively new way to receive movies. I get two dvds at a time for a ridiculously cheap price paid monthly. I never go to video stores anymore. They can no longer compete with Netflix, which delivers at a great price with no late fees. This is just one example of online commerce replacing face to face trade.
Traveling has changed as a result of the internet as well. I cannot imagine taking road trips without sites like Google Maps and Map Quest. GPS is now available on phones making traveling by car extremely easy. I fly all the time, and it is so nice using the online site Orbitz. It is really simple finding flights to fit your schedule, and they can even call you to update delays or gate changes. It makes flying less stressful.
The most obvious examples of e-commerce are retail websites. Whether it's an auction site like Ebay or a store's site like Urban Outfitters' they are becoming more and more popular. In class we learned that e-commerce now accounts for 4% of retail purchases. This isn't a surprise at all considering the convenience.
I love netflix. It really lets me be incharge of what i watch. I mostly use it through our Xbox. It allows us to watch a movie instantly when ever i want. It also has t.v. shows. This allows me to solve mysteries with scooby doo and the gang any time I want.
ReplyDeleteI, too, use Google maps, and GPS, in my everyday business life as a contractor. I have also made use of Hotwire, Travelocity, and Expedia in my many years of traveling.
ReplyDeleteMarc, you are too old for Scooby Doo I don't know how many times I have to tell you, Rscheanwald, I'm glad that you are making use of these websites!
ReplyDeletei have tried netflix but never really had a great fondness for it... probably because i hate waiting for movies! i would rather go rent it at blockbuster today than order it and wait until tomrrow. Now that Netflix offers live streaming straight to your tv i am a happy camper. I just dont have time to think about what movie i may want to watch tomorrow, and order it vai mail today , so cheers to Netflix for live streaming!
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