If i was to sum up this week, I would probably label it "tech week." Though many of the things I do are tech-inclined, this week necessitated an unusual devotion to technology. First off, there's Apple's premiering of the iPad. Though I was hoping for the name iSlate, I will soon forget the other rumored names of the product and regard iPad as the only name this new product could have ever been. Initially, my reaction to the product has been slightly negative. I had hoped for something to run full Mac OS X, have more screen space (less bezel) and be available on for internet service on more networks. Essentially, the product seemed like a glorified iPod touch: "an iPhone without the Phone." However, I read an article last night on who the intended consumer of this product might be that shed some light perhaps on Apple's intentions and direction with technology. It suggests that, with this product, they are less concerned with tech specs (though their products certainly boast impressive specifications) and are more concerned with the user-experience. That's it - though they do sell technology, Apple is selling more of an experience. I think that, without featuring such a robust infrastructure, they may be able to rope a few consumers (avid readers, maybe?) into the technological experience without them knowing it. Concerning the iBooks application, though, there is something to be said of the physical, tangible quality of holding a book in your hands and reading it. The smell of the pages, the aura of turning pages, etc. Some may feel that the moving away from paper books is a verboten practice. Publishers, on the other hand are feeling the weight and burden of the up-front printing of books and music. I have noticed that, whenever we order new music at our church, it comes not in a package of printed-out sheets and booklets, but rather on a data CD, for you to print out yourself. Well, that was a rabbit chaser, here's the link to the article, you decide.
It's also tech week because I have finally updated my computer's operating system to Snow Leopard. Though many of the features are under-the-hood (faster, more reliable), I am enjoying several of the new aspects of the update. Although, any computing experiences on a mac are enjoyable.
It's also tech week because I had to rewire everything in our home theater system as we moved everything to a different wall. Going through the miles of speaker wire and A/V cords, I am ready for technology to shift to an emphasis on more, and reliable, wireless transmissions. The foundation is there, and is plenipotentiary, but has not achieved enough consumer adoption for manufacturers to get serious about making it a forefront feature at the consumer level.
One day, my posts are going to be interesting - just wait. That's it for today. What's on the docket for the weekend? Rest, cook (making a surprise dish for Taneea...pictures forthcoming), hopefully compose, blog, and dream about warmer weather. My Vespa is feeling very neglected. So is my yard, but we don't have to talk about that....)
Till next time.
well the end was interesting. i skipped over the beginning...
ReplyDeleteoh, and yes, your word of the day was VERY easy to spot. haha good job
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the review of tech week.... I am guessing: plenipotentiary as the word.
ReplyDeleteI'm guessing verboten.
ReplyDeleteVerboten is correct! However, plenipotentiary was one of the words from last week, but I didn't have a blog then! Good job everyone!
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