Friday, March 23, 2012

A microprocessor is a silicon chip that contains a CPU. All personal computers and most workstations require a microprocessor. Microprocessors control almost all digital devices, from clock radios to fuel systems for automobiles. A microprocessor contains an instruction set, bandwidth, and clock speed. The bandwidth and clock speed are important for a powerful CPU. The more the bandwidth and the clock speed is, the powerful the CPU.

RAM is the acronym for random access memory. It is a type of computer memory that is able to be accessed randomly. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computers and other devices, such as printers or fax machines.

DVD is short for digital versatile disc or digital video disk. It is a type of disk technology similar to the CD-ROM. It holds a minimum of 4.7GB of data, enough for a full-length movie. 

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Amazon Kindle
Features:

  • Could be used as an MP3 player
  • Has internet browsing, not advanced but could be used for checking e-mails or simple websites
  • Built-in dictionary & Wikipedia
  • Add notes, bookmarks, highlights for reading a book
  • Newspapers and magazines are delivered in the Kindle
  • Text-to-Voice Reader
Price: $399


Even if the Kindle cost a decent price, the price of the books you buy in the Kindle store are recently increasing so people are getting angry about it. People are starting to buy real books instead of books in the Kindle store because some are more cheaper. If the price of the books decrease, the Kindle would possibly be more praised. 
I think the Kindle would most likely replace newspapers but I don't think it'll replace books.


iPhone 4G S
Features:

  • New camera — The 8MP camera with simple editing features (crop, rotate, enhance, and red-eye reduction), a backside illumination sensor, and larger aperture (for better low-light and white balance correction) make the iPhone 4S's camera one that competes with regular point-and-shoots. It will also come with face detection and image stabilization and the ability to capture HD 1080p video.
    • Faster processor — The custom A5 chip in the iPhone 4S is the same one you'll find on the iPad 2, which means the iPhone 4S will be faster in processing speeds, games, and downloads.
    • More carriers — Since the iPhone 4S is compatible with CDMA and GSM cellular bands, you can use it in more places around the globe. Even on Sprint's network, if you're looking for a change.
    • Siri integration — Apple's new Assistant feature basically turns the iPhone 4S into a voice recognizing personal assistant. The demo during the keynote was impressive and highlighted some interesting uses for the blind, hands-free texting, and more.
    • Wireless syncing — Raise the roof for wireless sync! This will be an iOS 5 feature that will be compatible for the iPad and iPod Touch as well, but I couldn't help but mention the fact that you'll soon be able to set up your devices and get updates without connecting your iDevice to a Mac or PC.
    • Airplay — If you've got an Apple TV, the iPhone 4S will allow you to stream what's playing on your device to your HDTV with Airplay, which is built right into the new iPhone.
  • Fingerprint resistant — The iPhone 4S has an oleophobic coating on its glass exterior, making it resistant to fingerprints by repelling oils in your fingers.
The iPhone wasn't that much of an advance from the iPhone 4. It still has no 4G and there are better options with the iPhone 4 than the iPhone 4 S. 
I think however that the iPhone will replace separating devices. 

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

“What is going to happen if we don’t take steps to protect our environment?”

If we don't take steps to protect our environment, it won't be able to provide us the things we would need. Right at this moment we are hurting the environment for our sake of survival and entertainment. We may not do this on purpose, but we do it because we think that our environment can supply us with things we need all the time. Unfortunately, our environment CAN'T support us all the time. Soon, it will become horrible due to pollution and lack of recycling. That's why we should do our best to help the environment and try to lower the pollution so we wouldn't hurt our environment as much.