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.
