Comments on: All Abuzz

By: Shannon

Shannon — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:10:58 +0000

Kate – the kindle was cool, not doubt about it. But it actually had some little things about it that I didn't like. They try to make it look like a book (to the eye). So, the background is white with black type. But, having the thing lit (like a computer screen) wore on my eyes after awhile.

The thing that made me go oooooohhhhh, were the thousands of books at my (and my credit card's) fingertips.

Also, I heard on the news (Colorado, local) that some authors and publishers are "hooking" readers by offering their new release free for the first month. People like it, read it, want to read more from that author.

I know this goes off subject a bit, but have you seen (or done) any marketing ideas like this?

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:52:37 +0000

I have to agree with Abby- I literally am not sure how I would survive without my mobile phone. How did people meet up before cellphones? How did you contact your parents to ask for advice every five seconds with out a cellphone? I'd be utterly lost. Though my laptop is a close, close second and since I have skype it practically serves as a phone half the time- a really cheap phone. And, of course, I love a good ole fashioned pad of paper and a pen. When the iPad gets small enough and light enough that I can carry it in my purse a write notes out on a whim then I'll check it out put for now I'll stick with what I've got.

Ps- I know the kindle is supposed to be amazing but don't you just love the feel of paper? I know it's not echo friendly but it's so freaking satisfying to flip open a new book.

By: Abby Stevens

Abby Stevens — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:16:56 +0000

Oh my, Rissa! No cell?! In my family, all the kids get cells when they start driving, but we were never allowed to be those crazy always texting type of kids, and if we went over our minutes… TROUBLLLLLE. But, having had a cell since I was 17 means I feel a bit naked when I don't have mine. I always worry… what will I do if I get a flat? What will I do if I break down? What will I do if I get in an accident? It's odd to think just 10 years ago, most people didn't have cells, but for the above situations, I think a cell does make one safer. To me, my cell mostly means not having to walk two miles down the interstate at night when you get a flat.

By: Abby Stevens

Abby Stevens — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:11:29 +0000

In 2003, a hurricane knocked out my neighborhood's power for 12 days. I'll never forget how odd it was with no tv, no cell phone (well, a little bit of cell phone, we used a car charger to keep it charged but weren't able to use it much since our landlines were out too and we needed the cell for emergencies), no computer, no internet (obviously), no video games, no movies. Since then, I have realized technology actually puts a lot of pressure on us. I could live without all of my electronic gadgets and gizmos, but the ones that would be most inconvenient to live without are my computer (the laptop or the desktop, whichever), and my cell phone. Beyond that, I could deal.

By: Laura Diamond

Laura Diamond — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:17:49 +0000

Listen. I got the iphone six months ago after agonizing over for two years. Now I'm in the throes of buy a Kindle or not buy a Kindle. (I'll probably buy one, but still, it takes a while for me to get the feel of a new techno gadget.) As far as the ipad? I probably don't need it, so I'll give it a couple of years to see how it goes. But that's just me. Behind the times and not in a rush to catch up.

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:32:59 +0000

The IPad is just a bigger version of the ITouch. So my question: what was the IPoint?? Sorry. I mean, it looks snazzy, I was all set to buy one, and then I realized that I have an IPhone which is pretty much the same thing as an IPad, except it's smaller and I can make phone calls from it! Woo-hoo!

So, what's the next great technological invention that's going to bring the world to its knees? : )

By: Adam Heine

Adam Heine — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:41:09 +0000

My only toy is the laptop (most of those other toys aren't as useful in Thailand, unfortunately). And my only thought on the iPad so far is that's one terrible name.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:33:29 +0000

Gave my laptop to my son. Gave my ipod to my daughter. I forget to turn on my cell phone like 75% of the time (but I'm addicted to the bubble game, so I keep it). I only answer the phone if I feel like it. A netbook thingymajig looks kind of interesting but my PC will have to do for now.

I could pretty much live without any technology.

Although (she says thinking of an umcoming birthday), I got to play with a Kindle at Christmas – it was cool.

(Sigh) It doesn't really matter. When you are married to a computer geek, you have no say in technology.

By: Miss_Tammy

Miss_Tammy — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:11:57 +0000

You can have my Kindle when you pry it out of my cold, dead hand! Or until something cooler than the iPad comes along.

By: Rebecca (Fie Eoin)

Rebecca (Fie Eoin) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:10:32 +0000

I can't live without my sticky notes. My phone doesn't work in the lab, I've never owned an ipod (although I do have a generic MP3 player that I love in airplanes and basically no place else), I don't think I could ever bring myself to read on a computerized anything (I love books), and despite my love of the internet I have problems with computers. But my sticky notes? Always there when I need them, the battery never runs low, and they don't crash and lose all my data (although sometimes they fly away never to be seen again, so I got super sticky notes).

I also couldn't live without my Pilot G2 gel pen. It's lovely.