In the last class we talked about computers and how they are used in everyday life and are becoming the cornerstone to the point that we rely heavily upon them. We talked about mainframes and midrange computers. And how you can purchase midrange systems and add on to them instead of buying a large and costly mainframe.
We also looked at some of the new high tech systems that Microsoft has coming out, like the Microsoft Surface. This is a unique system were people can share information, send and receive documents, and purchase merchandise by setting your cell phone or PDA on the surface of the table. It is already being used in the iBar in Harrah's Casino in Las Vegas. Its used for entertainment purposes now and I'm sure it after its in full production, they will be used everywhere. Right now they are priced at $10K, but the price will come down within the next 5 years. The Amazon Kindle is another device that I believe will change the world. After the price comes down and is affordable by all, book stores will began to lose money. And then the magazine companies will began to feel it as well. As soon as there are a few legitimate competitors, they price will then begin to fall.
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Eventually everything will be based on technology of computers. Computers is the new thing for the world now everything will either be automated or based of a computer.
ReplyDeleteI strongly agree with you. I can not imagine how I should live without my computer.
ReplyDeleteThis is very exciting. I cannot wait for this technology to be universal. I have heard of Microsoft Surface a couple years ago and I have been anticipating it's popularity to rise.
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