Tag Archives: device

Microsoft Surface

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Jesse Zylstra

Microsoft’s latest operating systems adventures are clearly attempting to pull us into the tablet world. Windows 8 is fully focused around being a tablet OS — even though it will probably be installed on more “regular” (or traditional) desktops than … Continue reading →

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The Kindle E-Reader (The $79 Wonder)

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Jesse Zylstra

I ended up with an Amazon Kindle, the $79 “just plain Kindle” with no special features. Prior to having a Kindle, I always thought that they were strange devices. I had a hard time understanding the concept of abandoning a … Continue reading →

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Future of the Textbook: Kno

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Besides the paper, what is the difference between a textbook and a tablet PC? By characteristics of construction, a book has two sides displaying twice the information at once; but, a book simply can’t surf the web, play music and … Continue reading →

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The WePad

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

“It’s just like an iPad with wheels!” Yet another corny-named product is going to be released in the near future, the WePad. Yes, another device that is as difficult to use as a computer, but can not perform as many … Continue reading →

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