Monday, April 26, 2010

Dreamweaver is hard to work with!

Dreamweaver is a program that you can make htmls in, or that is what I am learning to do. If I had my own web page I could load the pages from dreamweaver onto your cite. However there is one problem. It does not have a friendly user interface. it is very hard to find where to even change the color of the text. For an every day user, what would be made is a very boring website, that they would have to go through a google search to find how to load it to their web page. Iweb is a way easier app, as long as you have mobile me. It may cost a bit more, but it is also easier to make a quality web page. The website I created with the help of my computer teacher is extremely basic, and I wouldn't be able to make it without help. Anyway, if you are thinking about dreamweaver and don't have extensive training don't!

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Who is going to use the Ipad and what is it good for?

The biggest question of the latest and greatest Apple product is what is the use of it? It is at the top of the products in its catagory but what is the point of the catagory? There is two ways to use the ipad, student uses, and entertainment. The Ipad is great for taking notes as long as you buy the attatchable 70-80$ keyboard. College students can also buy all their textbooks on it for half the price, on a 1.5 pound device. The device allows you to get all the books you need, type, and if someone develops it, it is possible to make a handwriting app.
Next the enjoyment section. This is one of the greatest portable movie watching expieriences you will have. Also you can download music to it from itunes. All of the Itouch apps are availible on the Ipad. The Ipad is great as an entertainment device and you won't get bored of it.
Lastly, the problems of the Ipad. Most people are going to get the 32 GB memory if they buy the Ipad. 32 GB is not enough to make it a laptop killer. Until it gets more memory it is not that great. Lastly, it is easy to break without the case. Overall rating, 4 stars.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Truphone

Truphone is the latest and greatest iphone/touch app that allows you to get $17 a month unlimited calling using wifi. To call someone, you need wifi, so just stop at the nearest starbucks. The app is a breakthrough, considdering that unlimited calling is usually around $70 a month for the first six months. Then the price goes up. If you get truphone and a mifi card it would cost $45 a month overall. In addition, the mifi card can connect up to 5 mobile devices, so it wouldn't just be for phone service. The question is now, will this kill AT&T. If AT&T thought this then they wouldn't allow this app to go through. Although this could bight them in the back. Next, truphone doesn't only connect to the iphone/touch. It can be downloaded to a blackberry too. Why get an expensive unlimited plan when you can get a great app like truphone?