posted by admin on Feb 7
Before you buy anything digital – find out if it has all the current upgrades.
More and more today we are finding that technology and communication are allowing us to do things that we wouldn’t have though possible only a few years ago – and it’s important to keep up with the changes to avoid buying ‘old’ technology before you even though it was ‘new’…
Unless you are at the forefront of development – by the time you see your friends all using a certain product and decide to buy one – things may have moved on. The result being that you may well be buying something you think you want before you know what else you can have for round-a-bout the same price.
For example, if you were buying a new camera and thought that 10x zoom was great – did you know that you can get that in HD too? Or that smartphone with a single view camera – why not get one with a 2-way camera instead?
So by checking out what you think you want first – you can then see what else is out there – or will soon be out there – as it might be worth waiting a month for a real big technological jump.
By searching for camera or camcorder reviews online to see what everyone is talking about could really make a huge difference to the products that you buy and of course your enjoyment of using them. And especially with photography and filming, there are big advances coming.
Some people are even suggesting that single-shot technology is on it’s way out with stills being taken from a digital film instead!
This would mean that the quality of your camcorder could be vital in getting crisp clear imaging for your stills. Read about it on another more specific camcorder blog to see what other people are saying about this and other related trends.
So, you had better be on the look-out for those with higher frames per second to get the most images out of your holiday or adventure trip!
posted by admin on Feb 11
Not yet decided which tablet pc to buy – then read on…..
Fancy trying out the first Android tablet handheld computer? It has all the features of other tablets – and some great perks!
Starting with it’s lovely 7 inch screen, you know that it isn’t going to cut corners elsewhere – and being very slim and only weighing in at 380g – it is certainly light enough to comfortably hold in one hand. Useful if you are reading an eBook or using the tablet for it’s augmented reality features!
With a 1.06Hz application processor and up to 7 hours of HD movie play time in the battery – this gadget will certainly allow you to be totally mobile throughout the working day – or a relaxing night without having to find a charging base!
And with up to 32GB memory on the micro sD card – you won’t need to worry about storage for those movies and books that you will want to store on it for those long commutes – or your holiday with less of a suitcase to drag around the airport!
photo credit: FreshFiber
There are thousands of Android apps to choose from if you have any time to kill waiting for a phone call or bus – or you could play some of your favourite songs or the radio while you wait!
If you can keep it still enough with the one hand you could make great use of the 3.0 megapixel AF camera with LED flash – or on the flip side you can use the 1.3MP camera for video conferencing wherever you are – and why just use it for business – use it for family and friends too!
A little known feature of the Galaxy, is the ability to use their SWYPE typing software for messaging. It allows you to type documents and messages by sliding your finger across the on-screen keyboard while you type rather than lifting off and pressing down on each individual key. It recognises where you stop not where you slide, so you don’t have to worry about jabbing each little ‘key’ when you are in a hurry!
And when you are finally back at home (maybe having used the navigation feature if you are out of town) set in in it’s cradle and use it as an audio station, a digital photo frame for all your recent images – or just as a wall clock!
It’s not a bad little pocket gadget – if you have big pockets!
photo credit: FreshFiber
posted by admin on Jan 17
Welcome to another year of Latest Inventions Blog Carnivals.
Hopefully there will be plenty of great gadgets and new technology coming to the surface in 2011, some for industry and medicine – and plenty more for just fun and games!
So, lets get straight to it with a great post on something my brother is very interested in – 3DTV! So join Aviva Jorstad with his thorough review on the subject: 3DTV – Just Hype or The Next Big Thing?.
And another thorough article here talks about medical technology trends which I found very interesting to overview, especially with reference to how technology and information can be used today in ways that most people wouldn’t have expected! So read up on Ken Martin’s post: Top 10 Trends in Mobile Medical Technology.
Now, if your business involves heavy security and you are wondering what is leading the way in computer forensics security then listen to the suggestions of Engelbert Hudson. His list article called Top 25 Startups Revolutionizing Computer Forensics & Security can help you see what is out there and who is doing it!
Next up, Carrie Oakley spends quite some time detailing virtually everthing you need to know about using the Kindle for reading, publishing and just saving money,in: 50 Awesome Blog Posts for the Kindle Addict.
Staying on small gadgets – not only has the tablet computer made it in a big way to free you up from a desk – but now we are looking at making our desktops smaller so if you do have to have a pc at home all day – at least it won’t be a great big eyesore! Join Thomas Bale here for an introduction to the new thinking for nettops as they are being called! Nettop HTPC Comparison | Tomology.co.uk.
If you are interested in health and nutrition and you have kids yourself, are a teacher, volunteer or just an interested adult – here are some great games to help you make healthier decisions day to day – and I have played a few of these myself! So use Gladys Greene’s great little article with links to 25 Useful Online Games for Health Educators (or people like me….).
And finally – staying on a medical angle – here is a very well laid out list article showing all the great android apps you could use if you were in the medical profession – or just wanted to know biological stuff! Join Camille Hensley with her 25 Android Apps Every Nurse Needs!
And there it is – something for everyone this month!
posted by admin on Dec 16
So, here we are again – looking at the thoughts of the future in our Carnival.
It’s that time of year again where the newest gadgets and the latest gifts are all anyone is thinking about! You barely have time to fit everything in before the whole country seems to come to a standstill for those 2 magic days.
Have you missed the last post – have you brought that last gift and managed to find that last selection box in the store?
Oh, well – there is always next year to get it right!
But for now – lets take a look at some of the gadget reviews and other technological info that others want to share…….
So lets begin with 2 short review articles; the first is from Steve Faber on the New Yamaha RX-A2000 and RX-A3000 the First With HQV Vida Video Processing. And second up is the amazing news of when 3D Camcorders Hit the Streets written by Jamil Karim.
Add to this a very thorough laptop review by Mitch Archuleta where he covers all the stats for those thinking that the New Year should mean a new laptop! Read up on the Lenovo ThinkPad T410 Review.
Kids love the unknown and outer space – so why not fuel their interest (and expand on your own) with a selection of great books on Space! Bridget Nicholson has put together a great selection ranging from one side of the universe to the other! Take a peek at her 100 All-Time Greatest Popular Science Books!
Then we have a Kindle dilemma! Where salientknight looks at the pro’s and cons of his shiny new Kindle when he takes it on the road with him: Will you sign my Kindle?!
Stepping into the future now with a field or science that is still developing – Nano foods. This very nicely displayed and comprehensive article titled The Future of Food: 10 Scary Facts About “Nano Foods” compiled by Edward Phillips should certainly open your eyes to what the food industry are working on for your Thanksgiving Dinner 2011!
And of course: Apps for dessert! Nice pair here with Android versus Blackberry. Tyra Ronan is up first with the 25 Blackberry apps: Top 25 BlackBerry Apps for Public Health Professionalsand AndrosenDsouza gives us the 25 Android apps: Top 25 Google Android Apps for Public Health Professionals!
So, there is is – the end of another year – and the promise of more great inventions for 2011…..
posted by admin on Oct 16
Hello again, and welcome to this months Latest Inventions Blog Carnival about the newest Apple technology and the latest iProduct reviews!
It’s turned cold and the leaves are falling off the trees – but this can only mean more time spent indoors watching new movies and playing the latest games – as well as buying and receiving those great festive gifts!
So, lets get straight on with the articles so that you can hopefully find out a few things you didn’t know before!
Not the longest article about the iPod I’ve ever seen, but Ipod Blogger offers us links to plenty of their other articles which do: Ipod Touch 4th Generation Review | Ipod Touch 4. However, if you are ‘anti-Apple’ then maybe you will like Kimberly Crawley personal, extensive and very purple article: kimcrawley.com- Bright Ideas: Why I will never spend a dime on Apple products…
I’m not sure every teacher will have access to these gadgets for their classes, but Michael Erins offers up an idea of what scholl could be like with these 12 iPad Apps to Help You Become a More Effective Teacher, and along the same lines, george.janet866 follows with some apps for those learning at home: Top 50 iPad Apps for e-Learners.
However – the ultimate resource seems to be summed up in this great article by Victoria Kennedy: Open Courseware & Public Domain Books on the iPad ? The Ultimate Guide. Imagine all your coursework, articles, magazines and textbooks in one place: on your iPad – perfect wouldn’t you say?
Benjamin Kubelsky is next with a short and sweet article highlighting the difference between the Top 20 Health and Fitness Mobile Apps: iPhone vs. Android, then let’s hop to Francis Thomas’ article where you can find a list of Apple Apps for the engineer in you: 25 iPad Apps Every Engineer Needs – or the web designer in you: 50 iPad Apps for Web Designers from Bailey Digger.
Well, how about the traveler in you? Use your iPad to learn about the places you are visiting – like restaurants, hotels, education, jobs and even the language with 15 iPad Apps for the Study Abroad Student with some great screen shots from Casey Markee.
And finally – 1 for those gift-seeking shoppers: 12 Must-Have iPhone Apps for Serious Bargain Shoppers from Omar Adams should help you out! I mean – the more you save – the more you can buy!
Happy Halloween!
