I read a technology article at cnn.com about Apple creating a cheaper iPhone that would be based on its iPod Nano music player. It may be priced $300 or less. Apple filed a patent July 5 to create a multi-functional device with a scroll-wheel device, like the Nano. Analysts predict that betwen 30-40 million(?) of these devices could be sold. The article also notes that Apple will probably come out with a new iPod soon that has touchscreen features like the iPhone.
When the iPhone came out last month, I really wanted to buy one because I love Macs and it had everything I don't have--a cell phone, camera, web access, iPod, etc. If they launch this cheaper IPhone soon, I think I would buy one.
Sidebar: This article was at cnn.com at their Little Addictions/Personal Technology page. I liked this site; I'm going to return to it often to learn more about all the gadgets and software I want to have. They even have a RSS for iPhone at this site. Sweet!
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
How I Got into these Things: Week 1 / Thing 1
I blurrily remember reading a librarian writing that PGCMLS would be participating in a cutting-edge, new program for Web learning. Then I promptly forgot about it and ignored the listing in Management Update.
But then I heard two librarians talking about it and did more research about what I'd really have to do.
This program was perfect because I had been hearing/reading about so many Web technolgies, but I had no cause to use them. Now I can.
But then I heard two librarians talking about it and did more research about what I'd really have to do.
This program was perfect because I had been hearing/reading about so many Web technolgies, but I had no cause to use them. Now I can.
The Flickr Specials: Week 3 / Thing 6
All the Flickr’s tools are fascinating! Looking at all the tools is unbelievable—you could create special posters, CDs, art, calendars—it’s endless. I’m going to use some of these tools when I want to do something special with a photo.
The Color Pickr was also fascinating. I had to check out photos with my favorite color turquoise; there were a lot of ocean/water photos. I really like this feature—it could be a real stress reliever to browse photos by color.
The Mappr was interesting—although it took a long time for them to load. This feature would be interesting to study if you’re traveling to specific location or taking a road trip via a certain route. It'll whet your appetite about what you might see.
And the Librarian’s Trading Cards—that was fun—I especially liked one librarian’s purple M&M picture and her funny caption. Maybe when I get a photo of myself I'll make a card for myself. I’ll have to think of a really funny caption.
The Color Pickr was also fascinating. I had to check out photos with my favorite color turquoise; there were a lot of ocean/water photos. I really like this feature—it could be a real stress reliever to browse photos by color.
The Mappr was interesting—although it took a long time for them to load. This feature would be interesting to study if you’re traveling to specific location or taking a road trip via a certain route. It'll whet your appetite about what you might see.
And the Librarian’s Trading Cards—that was fun—I especially liked one librarian’s purple M&M picture and her funny caption. Maybe when I get a photo of myself I'll make a card for myself. I’ll have to think of a really funny caption.
Friday, July 13, 2007
My Flickr Tour: Week 3 / Thing 5
Flickr is a very exciting technology. I especially love that it is amazingly free! I could see how friends and families would use this website to share photos and make comments. I also love that you can buy little photobooks of your creations. I found great photos of swans and of cats. It does seem like Flickr has a large community of people who take art-type nature photos; but I like those too. When I get a digital camera, I'll at least try this website.
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Those Great Habits: Week 1 / Thing 2
I thought the 71/2 Habits tutorial was very interesting. I liked how it discusses that you're responsible for your own learning. And how learning is not just about academics or books, but exploring new things in new ways that may just be for one's own fun and enjoyment. That will be the best way for me to approach this process--if I think of it as exciting and non-stressful.
A New Online Life: Week 2/ Thing 3
I'm glad to start writing about my new online life here at allnewtechie. I've used computers and the web for a long time for basic tasks. But now I can explore, in an organized fashion, the great web technologies I hear about all the time.
With this project, my goal is to explore the web technologies that I read about in the news everyday. The technolgies people use with photos, videos, cell phones, etc. Even if I just scratch the surface of the technologies out there, I want to get an exposure to some of the exciting things I can do on the web. As a lifelong learner, this will be an easy habit for me because I am eager to learn about them.
But I know the hardest habit for me will be to dedicate regularly scheduled time to explore these technologies. I must confess it has taken me four weeks to make this first post. But I plan to dedicate at least 30 minutes a day to exploring the 23 Things and writing for my blog.
With this project, my goal is to explore the web technologies that I read about in the news everyday. The technolgies people use with photos, videos, cell phones, etc. Even if I just scratch the surface of the technologies out there, I want to get an exposure to some of the exciting things I can do on the web. As a lifelong learner, this will be an easy habit for me because I am eager to learn about them.
But I know the hardest habit for me will be to dedicate regularly scheduled time to explore these technologies. I must confess it has taken me four weeks to make this first post. But I plan to dedicate at least 30 minutes a day to exploring the 23 Things and writing for my blog.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)