Since I have rejoined the academic community, after 30 years, my views on progress have changed. Many people in my age range say, "Enough is enough." Fortunately, I have never been of that mentality. Technology has made a real advancement in my years on this earth. Things that make me say "WOW", people your age take for granted, and accept as an everyday occurence.
One day I received an interesting email from a friend. It was about the computers of the future, which really intrigued me. These particular computers, called P-ISM, are the size of pens. They work in cinjuction with Blue Tooth technology. As of this date, they are not for sale to the public. The price for the prototype is $30,000.
When I was born there was a classification of people that were, "Born with a silverspoon in their mouth." I would say a new saying that people are, "Born with technology at their fingertips." My father has never "touched" a computer. I only excel to the point I do with assistance from my son. My grandchildren use the computer like it isn't even there. This class has definitely increased my knowledge of computers and technology.
I would love to be able to just carry around a pen rather than my heavy laptop! The P-ISM will have five functions: cellular phone with a handwriting data input function, virtual keyboard, small projector, camera scanner, and a personal ID key with a cashless pass function (http://www.snopes.com/photos/advertisements/pcpen.asp). Through the cellular phone function, this little device will even be able to connect to the internet! I hope that this technology will become available soon at an affordable price so that transportation of personal computers becomes even easier. I know I would buy one!
ReplyDeleteI would like to get my hands on one of those pens!!! that would be awsome. It's true about what you're saying, age does play a big role in computers, and someone using it. One of my granparents uses a computer everyday for his business, but my other grandparent doesnt even know what it's called. I guess it can also depend on where the person lived his life, because one of them lived in the states, and the other lived in the middle, so that can play a huge part in knowing technology.
ReplyDeleteThat computer is bananas!!! I'm starting to feel like I'm living in a spy movie! Before I looked it up, I couldn't understand how a laptop type computer could be the size of a pen; it's amazing that both the keyboard and screen are projected. I wonder what type of battery life it has? I really hope that they become available and affordable sometime in my life time. My back would really appreciate it!
ReplyDeleteI can't image that how crazy things a computer can show to the world now, even in the future, I am deeply believing that the power it is giving. When I saw the consummate compute appeared, even though I can't trust my eyes, I had to accept the fact. The computer has become smaller and smaller, and it is creating great miracle.
ReplyDeleteIt is so true that the newer generation really does take technology for granted. Even at the age of 18, I still see kids with crazy technology I never had as a kid. Young kids have cell phones and laptops. It actually seems a little ridculous, but I'd be interested to see how this affects their knowledge and experiences in the future.
ReplyDeleteThe idea of a computer in a pen, BRILLIANT!! i would love to just toss a penPC into my purse and be on my way without any big bags, or chords,etc. I agree that people in my generation tend to take technology for granted a little, but i feel its because we were among the first to get to play comeputer games as young kids, or use the internet for homework assignments, etc. It was always there, maybe it wasnt as advanced or user friendly yet, but like you said...its come a long way in a realtively short amount of time.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your blog. I would be one of those people "born with technology at their fingertips" and I agree we take technology for granted. Ask anybody born in the last twenty years what it is like if they do not have a cell phone. I personally feel "naked" and I can see how people from older generations can judge technology.
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