In the most recent of years, Apple has created some of the most technologically advanced tools including itunes, the ipod, the iphone and its newest, the ipad. Resembling the popular Amazon Kindle, the ipad is basically a mini computer, but has all the same functions that the iphone has to offer.
I was curious to see what the critics thought about Apple's latest development. Surprisingly, I found that many were not too thrilled about the ipad. Many critics talked about the shortcomings that the ipad offers.
This review may not be partial, since it comes from PC World they may not be in favor of Apple products.
It got me thinking though, Apple has produced some of the most marketable media products in the past, like the ipod which is a necessity for most as well as the iphone which I believe is the best selling smart phone out there. Has Apple reached it's peak? Is the ipad just another version of the iphone, that has many shortcomings and for the price is not worth the hassle?
Apples latest invention does not seem to live up to the expectations that many had.
Will there come a time when the newest inventions don't surpass the old ones?
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Bridging the Digital Divide in America
After presenting in class the other day I got to thinking about how we take the Internet for granted. Attending Catholic University and being in DC is definitely a privilege. If we have an assignment due, there isn't a problem for students at our university in terms of Internet availability. I can't even think of anyone without their own personal laptop.
Internetforeveryone.org really opened my eyes to the amount of Americans that are without personal Internet access. I was more aware that there were more people outside of the US that were without Internet but I wasn't aware of the amount of people within our own country that lived without it.
For such a big issue I felt that there was not as much out there being done to help those without Internet capabilities. Websites such as Internetforeveryone.org and Broadbandforamerica.com give people the information they may need to be fully educated about the lack of Internet for Americans.
Youtube.com has provided videos from other sites like Internetforeveryone.org to help inform people about the issue of the Digital Divide.
Internetforeveryone.org really opened my eyes to the amount of Americans that are without personal Internet access. I was more aware that there were more people outside of the US that were without Internet but I wasn't aware of the amount of people within our own country that lived without it.
For such a big issue I felt that there was not as much out there being done to help those without Internet capabilities. Websites such as Internetforeveryone.org and Broadbandforamerica.com give people the information they may need to be fully educated about the lack of Internet for Americans.
Youtube.com has provided videos from other sites like Internetforeveryone.org to help inform people about the issue of the Digital Divide.
Monday, February 1, 2010
"After thinking about all of the different ways we experience personalization within the internet I remembered all of the advertisements that I see on my Facebook. The advertisements that I commonly see are those for college loans, clothes, shoes accessories, etc. These advertisements are directed towards me and what I enjoy so I wanted to know what other people encountered when they logged onto their Facebook page.
I explored my husband, Nick’s Facebook to see what advertisements he received. Similar to me he received advertisements for college loans but specifically directed toward military men, which makes sense since he serves in the Marines. I also found it interesting that there was an advertisement for motorcycle equipment, which almost scared me because he is also involved with bikes as a hobby.
It almost seems scary to me how well my Facebook knows me and my loved ones. Luring me in with shoes and purses as well as motorcycle gear for Nick seems is more specific than the general advertisements for new restaurants… Just something interesting to think about."
I explored my husband, Nick’s Facebook to see what advertisements he received. Similar to me he received advertisements for college loans but specifically directed toward military men, which makes sense since he serves in the Marines. I also found it interesting that there was an advertisement for motorcycle equipment, which almost scared me because he is also involved with bikes as a hobby.
It almost seems scary to me how well my Facebook knows me and my loved ones. Luring me in with shoes and purses as well as motorcycle gear for Nick seems is more specific than the general advertisements for new restaurants… Just something interesting to think about."
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