A while back I wrote a blog relating to why netbooks are better than an ipad and I really meant it then. They key word in the previous sentence is "then". Over time I have started to change my mind and I really don't know anymore. I have used ipads and really like them and with the ability to use a bluetooth keyboard they aren't bad for doing simple documents and email.
Anyway. . . I have broken down and am buying an ipad 2 . I ordered it a couple weeks ago and it should be here this month. . . I will fill you in on how I like it.
I also purchased a Xoom Android tablet and have since returned it. I liked it but it is too much like a version 1, there are very few apps available and the UI is a little quirky but it wasn't bad. But for now, I am going with an ipad 2. Here is an article about all the tablets coming, , , the tablet wars are on for 2011. http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and-Wireless/Apple-iPad-2-Spring-Launch-is-Bad-for-Android-Honeycomb-Tablets-164131/?kc=EWWHNEMNL03032011STR2
What are your feelings about tablets? Do you have one? Will they replace netbooks? (BTW, I am doing this blog on a netbook )
Cheers
I always am intrigued by new tech toys and lists of new tech toys for Geeks as I love electronic toys. As expected the ipad leads the list, I may have to break down and get one even though I like my netbook. . . Bah Humbug.
Here are the top ten Geek Products not to miss in 2010 according to eweek. Click on the link below to see a writeup on each one.
** ipad
** MacBookAir
** Samsung Galaxy Tab
** Motorola DroidX
** iphone 4
** Dell Adamo
** Bose Headphones
** Amazon Kindle
** Alienware OpX Monitor
** Microsoft Kinect.
http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and-Wireless/Geeks-Guide-to-Holiday-Giving-10-Tech-Products-Not-to-Miss-in-2010-256315/?kc=EWWHNEMNL12222010STR1
Hope one ends up in your stocking.
Craig
From the early days of AppDev when first going to IT conferences to today it has always seemed that many IT professionals were also musicians . I would love to take a poll and find out what percent of geeks are also musicians. . . and how that differs from the general population.
At Dev Connection conferences or VBITS (long ago) or Tech Ed there were always well known geeks playing in jam sessions , and many of them were very good. I have always wondered why is there a connection . Is it that Development is an art and music is an art and that is why there is a connection? Is it that developers brains are wired in a certain way that linked with music?
Well, my questions have finally been answered in the InfoWorld article linked below. It is a short article and interesting, enjoy.
http://www.infoworld.com/t/education-and-skills/why-are-so-many-geeks-also-musicians-574?source=IFWNLE_nlt_daily_2010-12-13
Cheers,
Craig
Every year there are mindless IQ tests and this one is no different. It is fun, especially when you get to the end and are put into an IQ bucket. . . I won't tell you what bucket I am in. Follow this link and take the test and have fun.
http://www.infoworld.com/d/adventures-in-it/the-2010-geek-iq-test-597?quizkey=4a637d24be82d76e1408791fdb2fc9f6
Cheers,
Craig
I read an article today at Information Week that gives some good insight into the important tech trends in 2011. A couple of the items are no brainers but some are interesting for the future.
The top tech trends identified were:
· Innovation is key.
· Business data is critical
· Maintenance fees is a point of contention.
· Enterprise 2.0 is a concept/way of thinking.
· The internet is making us stupid.
Read the entire article at http://www.informationweek.com/news/global-cio/trends/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=227900567&utm_source=Newsletter30&utm_medium=email&utm_term=promolist&utm_campaign=CreateYourNextCustomer+Newsletter .
Cheers,
Craig
A few weeks ago I wrote about why netbooks are better than ipads. . . there was a fair number of reviews on this so there must be some interest in iPads <no kidding!>.
I continue to wonder if I would enjoy an ipad, they do have a "cool factor" and almost seem like you are a member of the cult if you own one, however I always wonder why would I want another "gadget" that isn't needed. I have two laptops, two desktops, a kindle , a zune , a netbook and on and on. . . so I think I would get an iPad if I could get rid of something. I finally found a review that cements the fact for me that I will not get an iPad.
read it at http://www.infoworld.com/d/mobilize/ipad-the-office-can-it-work-pc-611?page=0,0&source=IFWNLE_nlt_daily_2010-08-17
Cheers,
Craig
you have to take a look at the slide deck at the url below, it is good. . . . hopefully none of you fit these eight stereotypes.
http://www.baselinemag.com/c/a/Business-Intelligence/Eight-Signs-Youve-Been-in-IT-Too-Long-497109/?kc=EWWHNEMNL08092010STR1
Enjoy,
Craig
There are many opinions whether the economy is getting better or not. Even if the job market is not good make sure to stay on top of your game by learning the hottest technologies. In an article in eWeek it states that demand for C#, Java/J2EE, .Net, Oracle, Sharepoint and SAP skills are very high, according to a July report from IT job board Dice, which surveyed recruiters and human resource professionals. You will be well served to learn or update your knowledge in the above technologies.
Read the article at http://www.eweek.com/c/a/IT-Management/Programming-Development-Skills-In-Demand-505665/?kc=EWKNLCSM07272010STR2
Enjoy,
Craig
There are very mixed opinions as to whether the general economy is getting better or not. I have seen many positive things about the tech industry and the below article points some of them out. Take a look at the article at http://www.eweek.com/c/a/IT-Management/6-Critical-IT-Hiring-Trends-to-Watch-in-2010-286878/?kc=EWKNLCSM06152010STR1
Cheers,
Craig
I have to admit , the ipad has a "cool factor" . I don't know of anyone that has one that does not like it , , , only die hard PC users tend to not get excited about it. Even one of our Experts, Ken Getz, is a MAC user and if he doesn't have an ipad likely will get one (Ken, you should weigh in on this one) .
This blog is done for all you ipad users to let you know that the ipad isn't that cool, that the netbook actually rules. . . it is also done for you "non-ipaddies" that need some encouragement to not drink the ipad kool-aid, also may help you non-ipad people build up your self esteem when you aren't holding a cool ipad. I read an article that identifies the 10 reasons the netbook is better than an ipad and the link to it is below .
http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Spotlight/10-Reasons-Why-A-Netbook-Is-A-Better-Choice-Than-An-iPad-396227/?kc=EWWHNEMNL06082010STR1
How many of you are ipad users? Do any of you that have one dislike it? Why?
Enjoy,
Craig
In the last half of 2010 the hiring of personnel in the Computer Science and Math Science is expected to be at the highest level since October 2008. Read the short article at http://www.eweek.com/c/a/IT-Management/Hiring-Expected-to-Be-Robust-in-Second-Half-of-2010-369995/?kc=EWKNLCSM06082010STR3
One quote in the article that bodes well for those IT professionals that are up to date with current technologies is : "There is a host of other good news to report in the Dice Survey: Salaries for new hires are rising for 25 percent of respondents; Nearly 70 percent of those polled do not expect layoffs to occur; Recruiting for new hires is at 20 percent compared to 9 percent in the fall of 2009."
Cheers,
Craig
I have heard many opinions about whether companies will upgrade to Microsoft Office 2010 or not. Many talk about the fact that it is a must upgrade because of the integration of Office 2010 with Sharepoint 2010 and Windows7. . . but what if you don’t need this integration.
During this economy and with companies holding their money tightly there needs to be compelling reasons to upgrade to Office 2010.
According to an article from InfoWorld there are compelling reasons to use Office 2010. Read the article at the below link and find out if there are reasons your company will want Office 2010.
http://www.infoworld.com/d/applications/top-10-office-2010-features-business-068?page=0,0&source=IFWNLE_nlt_daily_2010-05-26
Cheers,
Craig
This info is for all of you history buffs out there, , , also, anyone named “Bob” or “Newton”. This is a fun thing to go through, it makes you realize that even Apple and Microsoft really miss it once in a while.
To look at the story go to eweek at http://www.eweek.com/c/a/IT-Infrastructure/10-Products-Microsoft-and-Apple-Want-Us-to-Forget-About-220186/?kc=EWWHNEMNL05192010STR1
Cheers,
Craig
Many have just upgraded to the last version of Office, I have. I have not been too excited about going to the next version soon until I read the article below. There are some compelling reasons to upgrade. Read the attached article and then decide.
http://www.infoworld.com/d/applications/office-2010-inside-microsofts-newest-suite-206?page=0,0&source=IFWNLE_nlt_daily_2010-05-17
enjoy,
Craig
Sharepoint 2010 was launched this week without much fanfare, , , why is that? From customers we have talked with they are excited to learn more about this version and are planning to implement or move to it in the near future. Do any of you have opinions on why the launch was relatively quiet within the tech channel in general?
There is a slide deck on Infoworld that identifies the 10 things to love about Sharepoint 2010, check it out at http://www.infoworld.com/d/applications/10-things-we-love-about-sharepoint-2010-618?source=IFWNLE_nlt_daily_2010-05-14 .
Please after reading this reply with whether you will be moving to 2010:
(1) already have, (2) within six months (3)six to eighteen months (4) no interest / never
Cheers,
Craig
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