December 10, 2006
A Look at Where Apple Has Been, And Where It's Going...
So to wrap up our semester of blogging about Apple, we thought we would do a quick recap of what Apple's been up to over the past six months...So Here It Is...
- 7/13/06 Apple partners up with Nike to create the iPod+Nike Sport Kit, enhancing runners' workouts all over the world
- 9/12/06 Apple releases the completely remastered iPod Nano featuring New Aluminum Design in Five Colors and 24 Hour Battery Life
- 10/4/06 Apple issues a security patch to fix holes, after Apple TV Ad boasts that its system is foolproof
- 10/13/06 Apple partners with Bono to release the iPod Nano Red - $10 of each Nano Red sold will go to the Global Fund to help fight AIDS in Africa
- 11/14/06 Microsoft's Zune is released as a direct competitor to Apple's iPod in the MP3 Player Market
- 12/06 Sales of Zune falter, analysts and technology reviewers predict poor results for Zune
- 9/06-12/06 Price/Share of Apple Stock continues to rise, closing at $72.80 on Friday September 7th, and $88.26 on December 8th
And here is a preview of what to look forward to in 2007:
- Unveiling of the much rumoured Apple iPhone at Macworld in January
- Release of three new iPods, with a debut also at Macworld
- Release of the Leopard OS with new features like...Time Machine-regularly backs up everything on your Mac, Mail 3-with new options to create invitations, travelogues, letters and more, iChat - chat from virtually anywhere with video backdrops, Spaces -organize your windows into different groups, i.e. work, play, communication, creation, Dashboard - new widgets!, Spotlight- tool to search across network-mounted folders...
So, with this much to look forward to, Apple's shares continue to rise in anticipation of its future success. So, buy, buy, buy! Just kidding, but seriously, keep an eye out for all of the new things Apple is bound to come up with, because with a philosophy like, "What do you do when you reach enlightenment? Keep Going!" innovation never ends.
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Delicious Wrap-up
I found the delicious account to be very useful when gathering information for different projects and research assignments. For example, for the term project I was able to keep all the sites I found for Apple organized by tagging under the same key words. By tagging, it allows you to find the sites immediately without going through the hassle of searching every site you found. Also, it gives you access to other peoples’ accounts so you can see what sites they are tagging. Another interesting aspect of delicious is that you see the most popular sites as well as the most recent. Also, the site includes a search bar giving you the ability to see what others tagged for the topic you are researching. Overall, delicious includes many features that make gathering research very easy and getting information accessible.
As a group, we found sites both in delicious as well as from outside sources such as Google News, New York Times Website, and the Apple Insider. We were able to keep track of all the latest news on Apple technology. We did not feel that it was right to take tags from other users, so we found our own. Also, we wanted to make sure that we each read and understood each site that we tagged, and we felt that if we “stole” tags from other users, this might not get accomplished. Also, delicious helped us track the sites that everyone in our group was tagging. Delicious is a very useful resource and it gave us an advantage while researching.
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December 09, 2006
Future iPod Expectations
Apple iPod 2007
According to AppleInsider, check out this link, Apple is planning to unveil three new iPod models for upcoming 2007. Two of these models still remain pretty anonymous; however, the third one has a little but more information surrounding it. This third iPod is supposed to be a video-centric model that will either supplement or replace the aging fifth generation iPods. However, many sources at Apple are telling AppleInsider that Steve Jobs, CEO and founder of Apple, is not yet ready to put forth the necessary resources in order to bring this "true-video" iPod to the marketplace. However, if there was ever going to be an unveiling of this iPod, it would be at MacWorld, an all Apple event that takes place two weeks into January.
Personally, I am somewhat skeptical of all these new iPods coming to the market. I mean, you have the big iPods for those people that want to watch videos, and you have the Nano iPods for those who want something really small and sleek, and then you have the iPod Shuffle for those who just wanted an MP3 player but bought theirs from Apple. I mean, I honestly don't know what else Apple could come up with that wouldn't involve themselves cannibalizing their sales. If a new iPod comes out that let's say is less than the video iPod but offers better features, then Apple will lose the sales it would have received from the video iPod for the less profitable iPod. I honestly don't know what is going to happen, but I can tell you this, Apple is probably making a product that will blow most of their competition out of the water, just like they have always done.
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December 05, 2006
Ipod for Runners, duh, but wait, there's more!
So I am a runner, have been for about 8 years, and probably will be until I'm too old and decrepit to move from my firm position in front of "Murder She Wrote." But anyway, not to get sidetracked, I've been hearing rumours for a little while now about the new Nike+ipod Sport Kit. After getting a chance to check it out, I find that once again, Apple has succeeded in impressing me, not only with the sheer innovation of its ideas, but with its ability to make great partnerships with other companies.
To give you some background, since its inception, the ipod has become the preferred music companion for all of those fanatic runners out there on their frequent lonely jogs. To capitalize on this use of the ipod, Apple has teamed up with Nike to offer the "Nike+iPod Sport Kit"- a small shoe sensor and a wireless receiver that work together to enhance the runner's workout. Basically, the receiver fits inside a small cavity in the left shoe of any pair of Nikes with the "+" symbol (meaning they are sport kit compatible).
When you are ready to set off, you can scroll down the settings and choose the appropriate distance measurement (kilometres or miles), enter your weight, choose a voice among several options for the audio feedback, and select a power song (a default song that you can select to play when you most need the added energy). You can also choose from several different workout options, including distance, time, calories-burned, or open-ended.
Once the run begins, the screen of the ipod will change to reflect a clearly readable timer, the distance travelled, and the pace and name of the song being played. If you want an update on progress without having to look at your ipod (i.e. if you want to know how you are doing, but... you don't really want to run into a pole or get hit by a car) you can press the middle button of the ipod and the pre-selected audio voice will let you know how far you've run, how long you've run, and how many calories you have burned.
At the end of the run, you can come home and hook up the ipod to your computer. Once connected, itunes will prompt you to send the information to the Nike+ipod website. There, you can see a breakdown of your run in graph format (i.e. pace level over the specific time span). You can then save the data in your account, and use it as a basis of comparison for future runs. Users at the website can also invite up to 50 people to compete, or to work towards a common goal.
I think this is a great product for runners. Although I loathe running indoors (something about all those people crammed into one room, peering over one another's shoulders to see how many calories their neighbor has burned), I do occasionally enjoy seeing my exact distance/time per mile and calories burned. For me, this would be an awesome way to combine running outdoors with a more regimented workout. I could finally figure out the distance for my favorite routes, and using the website, I could keep track of my progress over time. This may be disheartening, as I like to think that I run an average of 4 miles each time at a rate of 8 miles/minute (my general distance and pace in high school), but I have a feeling that those numbers may be a bit optimistic. Regardless, the Nike+ipod Sportkit would be a great way to monitor my running, and push myself further (just what I need as a b-school kid).
The one drawback of the sport-kit is that it only works for the ipod Nano since the technology is compatible with its Flash memory (as opposed to the hard-drive based regular-size ipod). Although, I have been thinking about buying a Bono-pod (which is a Nano), and this would be the perfect excuse. Christmas List, here I come.
See...
Nike Reaches Deeper into New Media to Find Young Buyers
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November 29, 2006
PAPA
Over the last several years, the realm of technology and privacy has been transformed, creating landscape that is both dangerous and undermining to humankind.. As computer technology advances, it is becoming easier for different institutions to access personal information, and as a result individual privacy faces new threats on human dignity.In this new information age, retailers are able to track down every customer’s activity, from what they buy to what websites they visit, to determine the kind of sales promotion they should utilize. By monitoring each customer, retailers have the power and knowledge to offer different sales promotions to persuade customers to buy their product. While one customer might be paying one price another might be paying twice as much. Companies such Amazon.com, Ice.com, DelightfulDeliveries.com, and Overstock.com have been constantly mining for customer information or as others might come to think as invasion of privacy. This kind of collecting and distribution is extremely detrimental to human dignity and threatens our privacy.
The solution of securing our dignity lies in the simple acronym-PAPA. Privacy, accuracy, property, and accessibility are the four major issues of information ethics for this information age. To enhance the dignity of mankind, information systems should protect personal information and prevent companies from invading a person’s privacy. Also, there should be laws to limit the extent of information companies can access on the internet. As we do not have people following us throughout our daily lives, we should not have people tracking our every move on the internet.
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Another Apple Blog
Zune Who???
According to many financial analysts, look right here, Microsoft's new Zune music player should not instill any fear in Apple, Inc. this holiday season. Debuting on November 15, 2006, there has not been much customer interest in the new player. Zune has also not been receiving many recommendations from retailers (only about 8% recommend the Zune while 75% recommend the iPod). Another sad note in the Zune deathspiral, many retailers don't even know what the Zune is. Currently, the Zune directly competes with the 30Gb video iPod, and currently, according to Deutsche Bank analyst Chris Whitmore "[the 30Gb iPod] appear to be immune to the Zune." Finally, the reviews of the Zune, something that could possibly boost Zune's sales, have been less than good.
In an earlier blog, our group chose to write about the Zune. many of us, including myself, thought that the Zune could at least rival the iPod for the holiday season. Mainly, I personally felt this way because normally Microsofts puts out a good product. However, we were sadly mistaken. Prior to its debut, the Zune received alot of hype, mainly by Microsoft. After Nov. 15, the "Zune balloon" had a slow leak in it. The week following its debut, the Zune only ranked 7th, among other MP3 players currently on the market. Microsoft made a valiant effort to gain some market share in the MP3 industry; however, many companies (Samsung, Apple, SanDisk) have already had many years of experience in this field. Overall, I was disappointed with the Zune. Based upon the hype it received, it turned out to be a flop. Yay for Apple!!!
Drumroll...and the Zune...
But wait, it looks just like the iPod, only not as cool...
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Apple, Philanthropy, and...Bono?
So what happens when the divisions between charitable donations and for-profit opportunities start to blur? What happens when a company starts to build its brand image around the organizations it supports? What happens when Apple and Bono team up to launch a special edition of the ipod?
...You get... the Bono-pod!
In a unique example of "cause marketing," Apple teamed up with U2'sBono in October to launch the ipod nano "red," which is part of Bono's larger campaign to raise money and awareness to fight AIDS in Africa. For each ipod nano "red" that is sold Apple will donate $10 to the global fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.
The idea behind "cause marketing" is to form enduring partnerships with corporations in order to create long-lasting results. However, in the past this type of philanthropic/marketing endeavor has been more prominent among clothing and food products since product margins in the electronics industry are typically low. But Apple, in its tradition as leaders of the pack, has gone ahead and done it anyway.
And it is, in my opinion, a smart, strategic decision. Not only do 8 out of 10 people say that companies who align themselves with a cause are more likely to earn their trust, but Americans are known for buying products which build their own individual images. Not to mention Bono's "swagger-cool" persona that is bound to rub off on Apple and the ipod "red." So basically, anyone who buys the ipod "red" can feel comfortable saying, "I care about the world," and "Now, I am pretty much as cool as Bono."
Launches like this keeps the brand fresh; in fact, encouraging people to buy a new or an additional ipod is a major growth opportunity for Apple. And Apple knows it, which is why, of all the places/times Apple and Bono could have launched the product, they chose "The Oprah Winfrey Show"- one of the most watched shows in America, and infamous for flashy marketing tricks, like giving cars out to everyone in the audience, or now, introducing the Bono-pod.
Check out...
and
Bono, Apple go Red for a Cause
for more information!
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November 27, 2006
Blog for Week of Nov. 27
Back in Black...NOT
Currently, there are two generations of the iPod Nano. The 1st generation was strictly either the black or white versions. The new 2nd generation iPod Nanos are now multi-colored and come in different gigabyte memory sizes. Some of the new colors include silver, blue, green, pink, and black. Before these iPods were released, many analysts predicted that the black and silver iPods would be the hottest sellers; however, that is only 50% true. Currently, the silver iPod is outperforming all of the other colors. Silver is followed by the blue and green iPods, which are trailed by the pink and black ones.
I personally own two separate iPods. I bought the silver Ipod mini when it first came out, then later purchased the 30G black video iPod about one year ago. I use the silver iPod mainly for my workouts because it is smaller and weighs less. I use the black iPod more for walking to class and taking on trips. I currently do not own an iPod nano, but if I did, I would want the black iPod nano. Personally, I prefer the basic white and black colors. I feel that these colors are sleek and modern, while the colored ones seem like a child's toy. This may be one way that Apple is trying to target the younger generation by providing more customizable features or those people that currently do not own iPods. Many of those who currently own iPods enjoy the features of the iPod, not necessarily the colors. In the end, I like the black iPod and would personally purchase it.
Link to article...Not...Yes it is
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November 09, 2006
Topic Announcement
TaDa: Our Topic is Apple, Co.!!!
Our group, group #80, has chosen to focus on Apple, Co. as a whole. We chose Apple for three main reasons:
- They have many new products coming out
- They always seem to be in the spotlight
- Many people are familiar with Apple and can relate to our topic
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November 01, 2006
Search Tool Blog #2
Google is actually better than I thought it was!
I feel that I have spoke too soon. In a prior blog, a recently stated that Grokker far surpassed Google as a search engine. Well, I may have to stick my foot in my mouth. They are both equally good, but for different reasons. Grokker is good because it takes all of the relevant information and places it into an outline format, which is easy to read and use. Google is great because you can search from Google News or Google Blog Search.
Google News is an excellent feature that I never knew Google had. If you click on the News link above the search box, Google then compiles all of today's top headlines from different newspapers and places them on the screen. You can also choose subcategories for your News such as Sports, Business, or, everybody's favorite, Science and Technology. After choosing a subset, Google then compiles the most recent headlines in that area, and places them on the screen. Another great thing about this is the fact that Google also lists different websites that wrote that articles regarding that same company. For example, if I wanted to find recent headlines about Apple, I would type that into the search bar. Then, Google lists the results. On this particular day, the top headline is "Apple iTunes Store Starts Latin Section." Listed under this headline, there are also three websites that have articles about this particular topic. You can then not only read the main article but what other sites wrote as well.
Another great tool that Google offers is its Blog search. From this site, you can search Blogs about particular topics or companies. For example, if I wanted to find all of the blogs written about Apple, all I have to do is type that into the search bar and await the results. As you can see from that page, you can see all of the options you have, such as looking at blogs that were published weeks ago, or even adding an RSS feed. You can even subscribe to these Blogs by setting an alert that will update the Blogs to your specific choosing.
Overall, I like the ease of use that Grokker offers, but Google's resources and the amount of options you have are also very nice. Our group has used and will use both of these search engines extensively in order to focus more on our specific topic.
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October 29, 2006
Apple, doin' its thing
When I ran across this article in the New York Times the other day, Apple Profit Rises 27% Stock Jumps, I just knew I had to write a blog about it because, well for one, I just can't help giving a shout out to good old Apple, and secondly it made me think of a post by David Pogue back in September.
On September 20, Pogue wrote a post titled, "When Apple Hit Bottom," citing many of the cynical predictions for Apple's future made by analysts and columnists in 1996. Just for fun, I am including some of the best here:
Fortune, 2/19/1996: “By the time you read this story, the quirky cult company…will end its wild ride as an independent enterprise.”
Wired, “101 Ways to Save Apple,” 6/97: “1. Admit it. You’re out of the hardware game.”
BusinessWeek, 10/16/95: “Having underforecast demand, the company has a $1 billion-plus order backlog….The only alternative: to merge with a company with the marketing and financial clout to help Apple survive the switch to a software-based company. The most likely candidate, many think, is IBM Corp."
Fortune, 2/19/1996: “Apple’s erratic performance has given it the reputation on Wall Street of a stock a long-term investor would probably avoid.”
The Financial Times, 7/11/97: “Apple no longer plays a leading role in the $200 billion personal computer industry. ‘The idea that they’re going to go back to the past to hit a big home run…is delusional,’ says Dave Winer, a software developer.”
Now as Pogue points out, all of these forecasts were incredibly, ridiculously, embarassingly wrong, but just how wrong they were seems to be epitomized by this latest NY times article. Not only has Apple not met its doom, but it is still going and going incredibly strong, a major threat for oh, lets say IBM corp. As the title indicates, strong sales in Mac computers and Ipods (largely stimulated by back to school) led to a 27 percent rise in fiscal fourth quarter-profit (revenues for the quarter were 4.84 billion) - how about that Wall Street, still want to avoid those long-term investments in Apple? In addition Apple added 10 retail stores during the quarter, for a total of 165, and has begun piloting programs to sell Apple products at Best Buy. According to the market research company IDC, Apple's share of the computer market is 5.8 percent up from 4.3 percent in the quarter the year before. For this quarter, Apple is forecasting revenues of 6 to 6.2 billion. Staying true to its roots, maintaining their position as the user-friendly guys, "going back to the past to hit a big home run," has seemed to work pretty well for Apple.
So basically what I am trying to say is that I have always been a loyal Apple customer, even during those dark and gloomy days in the mid-90s, but for all those doomsdayers and skeptics, well, I hope you've seen the errors in your ways. As one analyst has pointed out in reference to the fourth quarter, "They blew away even the highest expectations on the Mac side," and it seems that this is not a fluke, but a trend for Apple Computers, Inc.
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October 25, 2006
Search Tool Blog
Grokker is Crazy Cool!
At first, Grokker looks pretty similar to Google. However, Grokker blows Google out of the water in terms of useful information and great organization. Grokker takes the keywords in your search, goes out and tries to find all of the information it can about each topic, then organizes all of that information into an outline view. You also have the option of seeing your results in a map view, but I personally like the outlined one better. This view allows users to see what specific categories they want to look under and a drop down menu to show the various subsets in each grouping. Once you click on one of the categories, all of the sites Grokker found will appear on the right side of the screen. After choosing which site you would like to go to, you can click on the link and it will take you drectly to that site. Also, you can add specific sites to what is called your working list. This list then keeps track of those sites and allows easy access to them while you continue your search. You can get to your list by clicking on the link on the left side of the screen.
Personally, I found Grokker to be amazing. I have used it to not only look up sites for BIT but also for some of my other interests as well. It is very helpful, especially in terms of organizing all of the necessary information into easy to read and understandable tabs. The capability to have all of the information in an outline view with separate categories still amazes me. I know I have spent numerous hours and attempts to find specific things on Google, only to come up short. On Google, you have to go through each individual site and see if it is actually something you are interested in. With Grokker, it is already organized, so you save lots of time and hassle. Overall, I will probably use Grokker more now because it is more user-friendly.
Example of one search I did on "Poker": The Game of Gentlemen.
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October 11, 2006
Blog for week of Oct. 9
Google Acquires YouTube!
As of yesterday afternoon, Google officially acquired the video-sharing Web site known as YouTube. Google paid an estimated $1.65 billion to add this company to its own. The reason for this acquisition, according to Eric Schmidt Google's Chief Executive Officer, is because Google's mission is to organize every piece of information it can and then make it easily accesible to its users. From YouTube's perspective, Co-founder Chad Hurley is extremely excited because he believes YouTube and its partners will benefit from Google's global reach and technology leadership in delivering a better entertainment experience for all its users. Hurley also as another reason to celebrate: Google will keep all of the 65 employees from YouTube!
This is amazing for both Google and YouTube. I personally use YouTube when I am extremely bored with classes or life in general. It provides a great comic relief to my day. However, I know many people who do not even know the capabilities of YouTube. This is what is so exciting with Google's acquisition. Under Google, YouTube will explode in the amount of hits/day, videos uploaded/day, and advertising revenue. As you know, Google first started off just as a small search engine. Now, they are a publicly traded company, have Google News, Gmail, and many other interesting features. YouTube will be the next great thing from Google, perhaps rivaling some of the other more well-known sites such as Colleghumor.com or ThatVideoSite.com. Plus, who can't be happy that all of YouTube's employess get to keep their jobs!!!
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October 08, 2006
Do Apples get Viruses?
I've been a Mac user since the age of nine, when my family bought our first home computer. My current computer is the PowerBook G4 version that came out in the summer of 2004 and runs Mac OS X. I often get questions from non-Mac users on why Macs don't get viruses, and I never had a really firm answer to give them. Was it because Macs were wonderful, absolutely invulnerable machines, superior to "PC's" in every way, as I liked to believe? Or was it simply that Macs had such a low market share that virus-writers weren't interested in writing a virus for them? Now that I have had a chance to look into the technology industry, I've come up with a few more answers.
It seems that Mac's impeccable record with viruses is due to both its secure operating system and the fact that is not an obvious target for virus-writers wishing to do a lot of damage. The operating system uses an open source UNIX platform which allows its most critical security components to be reviewed by experts the world over. This allows apple to continually make OS X more secure (Macs check for security updates each week automatically, and users can also choose to have their computers automatically download updates). Also, Macs always alert users to when they are downloading programs as opposed to files, and ask for their passwords when downloading programs that would modify OS X.
After releasing a television advertisement boasting about its foolproof system, Apple just recently released a software patch update to fix "vulnerabilities" which may include "remote execution of arbitrary codes or commands, bypass of security restrictions, and denial of service." Before the release of the patch, critics accused Apple of deceiving customers or being slow to respond to weaknesses. I think that in this day and age, no computer system is 100% foolproof, there will always be those who will be able to exploit loopholes if they put forth the effort, and all a computer company can do is rigorously and continuously test and refine the system to make it as secure as possible. That is exactly what Apple does.
See... Chastened Apple Issues Security Patch
And...Macs No Longer Immune to Viruses
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October 04, 2006
Zune
As I was looking through the CNN website, I came across an article about Microsoft launching a new Zune music player. It contains 30-gigabyte as well as an FM radio and wireless connectivity to allow users to beam photos and songs to one another. Each Zune device will come preloaded with an array of songs, music video, images and short films. The Zune offers a greater range of features and seems to be more advanced compared to the market-dominating iPOD.
It will be interesting to see how the Zune will affect the market for Mp3 players, especially since Apple's iPOD has been the most widely used music player for the past five years. Also, I wonder how Apple will respond to this new device, whether they will decided to offer new features on their current iPOD or even create a new technical device.
Personally, I would prefer the Zune over the iPOD, since it provides more features such as a FM radio tuner, the wireless capabilities, and downloading music. Thus, I would think that the Zune would more convenient to the typical music player users.
For more information about the Zune music player visit Microsoft's ZunePosted by annakrem at 11:12 AM | Comments (0)
Blog for week of Oct. 2
Title of Article: Nokia unveils Bluetooth rival
Nokia has spent the past five years researching and developing a new form of wireless chip called "Wibree." This chip will allow an easier connection to smaller wireless components such as watches, wireless mice, and health monitors. The technology behind the chip is said to be 10 times more efficient than the already popular Bluetooth. Wibree is still going through a standardization process, but hopes to hit the market by mid-2007.
Overall, I do not know much about Bluetooth and all of the capabilities that it offers. I do know that Bluetooth is a way to connect wirelessly to portable devices such as cell phones, pdas, and headsets. From reviews, I have heard that Bluetooth works very well and is enjoyed by many. However, it could be put to better use than just talking on the phone.
Nokia's new Wibree (don't understand why they can't think of a better name for it) is said to be 10 times more efficient, therefore allowing it to work with smaller devices. If this technology can prove itself as dependable with a high level of quality, I could definitely see this as becoming a serious comptetitor with Bluetooth. This chip could be used to monitor patients' health at hospitals or athletes' temperatures out on a field all without wires. Overall, Nokia has a lot of people to convince that Wibree can actually do what they say it can do because many people are just amazed and attached to the wonders of Bluetooth.
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September 27, 2006
Hardware Questions
Group #71
- Chris Malone
- Alvin Tan
- Jeff Cheek
- Question 1:What is the difference between SDRAM and DDR RAM?
- A couple months ago my hard-drive crashed on my computer. Dell chose to replace the entire CPU because this was the 3rd time in 2 years that this had happened. When I received my new CPU, it was a brand new top-of-the-line XPS. So I went online and was looking up its product features and came across the DDR RAM. I was unsure what the difference was between what I currently had (DDR RAM) and what I had previously had (SDRAM).
- Question 2:How will 109dB SNR actually improve my sound performance?
- As I was on the Best Buy website, Look at me...please?, striving to create the most powerful and impressive computer, one of the features for a sound card told me that 109dB SNR would provide ultra-quiet, HD audio. What exactly does this mean, and how does it work?
- Question 3:What is an 8X/4X AGP interface?
- While looking through graphics cards to enhance my video and gaming performances for my computer, the ATI RADEON graphics card noted that this was one of its features. How will this improve my experience?
- Question 4:What is ‘Grid-Computing’?
- I was trying to get a driver update for my Thinkpad when I chanced across this ‘product’ of IBM and took a look at it. It sounded like a great innovation but there was too much technical information and I still have no clue how it works. This One is Crazy!!!
- Question 5:What is a “firewire” port and how is it different from a USB port? Also, what is the “firewire” port used for?
- I was recently looking at the Best Buy website, and I was checking out their extreme gamin computers and ran across an interesting thing. Best Buy: Extreme Gaming. It noted that this certain computer had two “firewire” ports and 6 USB ports. I know what a USM port is but am unsure what a “firewire” port is.
- Question 6:What is a Dual core processor?
- I was watching TV the other night and saw a commercial for Dell Computers. As they went on through the commercial, I could understand most of what they were saying until they mentioned that this specific computer used a Dual core processor. I was unsure as to what a Dual core processor is/does.
- Question 7:What is hyper-threading?
- While I was browsing through prospective computers for purchasing, I noticed that some have hyper-threading technology while others do not. I am interested to know if this is a benefit that would seriously change my computing experience.
- Question 8:What's an IDE drive and is it important?
- I am looking for an external hard drive for my computer to possibly store my music, photos and all of my BIT work. However, when I was looking on Circuit City's website, Circuit City is Worse than Best Buy!, I found that many of the external drives are supported by an IDE hard-drive. I was unsure what that was and if it matters.
- Question 9:If a ‘64-bit’ processor is an advancement in technology, then why is AMD offering both ‘64-bit’ and ‘32-bit’ processing capabilities on a single chip (the: AMD Athlon™ 64 processor)?
- Like the previous question, I was looking at AMD’s 64-bit processors and noticed that one of their offerings had both ‘64-bit’ and ‘32-bit’ capabilities, and I wondering whatever for? Don't Check This One Out...
- Question 10:What is the difference between a ‘32-bit’ processor and a ‘64-bit’ processor?
- I was checking out the AMD website, Check This Out!, and noticed that they offered ’64-bit’ processors and I’m just wondering what edge a ‘64-bit’ processor has over a conventional one.
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Welcome
Term Project Group #83
- Jeff Cheek Sect. 003
- Anna Kremerov Sect. 003
- Tara Wright Sect. 003
- Anna Kremerov Sect. 003
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September 20, 2006
HTML Test
Title goes here Foo likes it in the butt
Even though he says he likes it from behind!
Headings are cool!
Bold text is fun!
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Tables give impact! Posted by cheek at 10:24 AM
September 06, 2006
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