I regularly follow about a dozen technology-related blogs. Most of it is a mind-numbing bore (I can’t bear to read another analysis of the Microsoft/Yahoo deal!). However, occasionally I see something of interest. This week I saw two things that might have real future implications for our program at Mater Dei.
- I’ve actually been hearing about this for a while, but this week I saw this short video demonstrating a projector built in to a cell phone. I’m not sure about the classroom implications for this, but I like the idea that presentation will become more portable and less formal. Here’s the link (luckily this video doesn’t get blocked by school filters!
- There are rumors going around that HP is going to release an ultra-mobile PC similar to the eee. Here’s the link. Though the article discloses no details, I was intrigued by this quote from a source at HP, “you won’t even need to consider this purchase. You’ll buy it like a handphone without a thought”. If we get to that price point (probably between $200-$300) the computer becomes a “disposable” commodity. The other interesting thing for me was the claim that this new machine will offer significant improvement in battery life; music to my ears!
Well, I’ll be watching for these products. If you see things that you imagine having a school-side application, post the URL here or on the Ning site.