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Chris Evans

Tablet Computing: A History Of Failure - 0 views

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shared by Chris Evans on 12 Mar 12 - Cached
  • It can focus on building great software. The iPhone's revolution was its brilliant software which made using the phone a pleasure. (The iPhone's software serves as the base for the tablet, according to a report from Boy Genius Report.) It can get the user interface right. So far, tablet computer has either been a bad extension of an operating system built for a desktop computer, or has required an awkward input device, such as a stylus. Apple's multi-touch "gesture" based user interface may be a breakthrough. It can also redefine the tablet computing ecosystem. The Wall Street Journal reported a bunch of details about the tablet last week. The essence of the report: The tablet is supposed to be a new way to consume media, not just a touchscreen edition of your laptop. Apple can complement its hardware with digital movies, TV shows, magazines, books, music, games, third-party apps, and other media -- which prior tablets haven't done.
  • g history, and none of it is particularly great.
  • ablet computing has a lo
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  • From the Apple Newton to the CrunchPad, tech companies have tried to sell a simple slab that can access the web, deliver email and maybe some gaming. On paper it sounds great, but the execution to date has been disappointing.
  • bs will produce a product that undoes over a decade's worth of tablet flops. How can Apple get it right, when others have gotten it wrong?
  • haleighmarie on 12 Mar 12
     
    This site gives the history of Apple and how Tablet Computing has evolved with them. 
  • Rachel Petraglia on 22 Mar 12
     
    According to Business Insider, it talks about the history of tablet computing and especially Apple.
  • Chris Evans on 04 Apr 12
     
    This article describes how tablets were not always a hit. Instead they ended in disappointment until Apple finally made a tablet worth the money.  
haleighmarie

Tablets vs. Laptops: The Pros and Cons - TopTenREVIEWS - 0 views

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  • Software Electronics Mobile Web Services Appliances Entertainment Small Business Auto Tech More » Science Tech Careers Video Electronics » Other Electronics » Tablets » Tablets vs. Laptops: The Pros and Cons Share this [X] del.icio.us Digg StumbleUpon Yahoo! My Web Facebook Google Bookmarks ma.gnolia Newsvine reddit Windows Live 2012 Best Tablets .tmnAdsenseContainer {float:left; padding:10px; .padding:5px; padding-top:15px; .padding-top:10px; padding-bottom:15px; .padding-bottom:10px;} .tmnAdsByGoogleCont {float:left;} .tmnAdsByGoogle {font-size:12px; float:left; text-align:right;} .tmnAdsByGoogle a {color:#777777; text-decoration:none; font-size:11px;} .tmnAdsenseAdCont {float:left; overflow:hidden;} .tmnAdsenseAdTitle {margin-bottom:5px;} .tmnAdsenseAdTitle a {text-decoration:none; font-size:15px; color:#4444DD; font-weight: bold;} .tmnAdsenseAdDescCont {} .tmnAdsenseAdDesc {color:#000000; font-size:11px;} .tmnAdsenseAdLink {} .tmnAdsenseAdLink a {color:#999999; text-decoration:none; font-size:11px;}
  • Laptops
  • Laptops come with full keyboards, large screens and much higher screen resolution than you would find on any tablet
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  • A full, physical keyboard is a desired feature for many individuals who do not like to type on a touchscreen. You can type much faster and more accurately using a full keyboard. The screen is also much larger for
  • viewing photos, browsing the web or even enjoying entertainment content.
  • Laptops are also more durable than tablets, and you won’t have to worry about scratching or damaging the touchscreen display.
  • These devices accomplish work on the go but they can be a burden to carry with you. Most laptop computers weigh anywhere from 3 to 9 pounds. Not only can this heavy weight be an annoyance to car
  • bigger may not always be better
  • ry in a backpack or briefcase, it can cause back pain if they are carried for extended periods of time.
  • Tablets
  • give you full control of the screen, features a
  • nd applications
  • you can directly touch the screen to make gaming more interactive, and the hands-on approach provides a more tactile experience than a mouse for drawing and illustrating.
  • these products are small. Most tablets offer anywhere from a 7-inch to a 10-inch display screen and weigh less than 1 pound
  • You can store all your music, capture photos or videos, video chat and even read books on their built-in eReaders.
  • hefty price tags, you must take special precautions in the care of these devices. They may have a durable body, but the touchscreen display is exposed. And if the touchscreen is damaged, your device could become useless.
  • haleighmarie on 12 Mar 12
     
    This site talks about the differences between laptops and tablets. They give pros and cons on both.
Susan D

Video Game Aims to Train Adults to Overcome Critical Decision-Making Biases - Universit... - 0 views

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shared by Susan D on 13 Mar 12 - No Cached
  • A University at Albany research team is developing a computer game to train people to recognize cognitive biases they routinely use when confronted with incomplete information or operating under time pressure. Such biases can lead to bad decisions in critical matters, including national security.
  • a non-commercial video game to help players recognize their biases and learn not to depend on decision-making shortcuts when processing and assessing information.
  • "Our aim ultimately is to have people not only learn about these biases but to begin to think differently when they are faced with a decision and do not have all the information and all the time they want.
  • Smith 14 on 13 Mar 12
     
    college game based learning, video games aim to train adults
  • Susan D on 13 Mar 12
     
    This is about a University of Albany research team developing a game that trains people to view the negative aspects of their decision-making processes when confronted with incomplete information and operating under time pressure.
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