Whenever I find something I think is interesting or useful, I like to let others know about it. Usually these items are technology, usability, accessibility, or web design and development-related. But not always. Sometime, it's just life. Here's the latest...
So Amazon finally posted some details about the new Kindle, with the creative name: Kindle 2. They say it will be available on February 24, 2009.
I'm intrigued by the idea of being able to "carry" lots of books in such a device, but in addition to the high price of the unit, I find myself wondering...
am I the only one surprised that they haven't added color yet? It feels oddly retro to see them advertising "now boasts 16 level of gray" as a cutting-edge feature.
why do they call this an "electronic paper display?" There are otheroptions that seem far more 'paper-like.'
why isn't there some kind of basic note taking application included. It would seem to be a logical option to include.
when the techie books I rely on will be available for the Kindle? After running a few quick test searches, the books I like to have "at my fingertips" are not yet available.
is there a viewer tool available so I can read my Kindle books on a computer when I don't have the Kindle handy?
they say you can use the Kindle to search on Wikipedia and Google - is it truly limited to searching or can you use Google apps too?
No native PDF support? WTF?!?!
I am impressed by the accessibility that seems to be built-in to the device: zoom, adjustable font sizes, the "Read-to-Me" feature, and audiobook compatibility but I wonder if that is limited to the content or if the menus/navigation is just as friendly?
Those of you who know me IRL are well-aware of my deep and abiding love for Wacom tablets. To me, once you've used one, going back to the mouse is not an option - mice are simply too clumsy and awkward for regular use.
That said, I've always suspected that I could take my tablet to the next level, if I could just figure out what that level was. I found my answer - here are links to 40+ Wacom Tablet tutorials. Let the fun begin!
I had played around with Lively a few times after the initial release. It was interesting from a techie POV, but I never was able to use it without some glitch interrupting the experience. Still, I figured that given enough time they would probably work through those issues.
I hope Google talks about why they pulled the plug so soon after launch, this is one of those times when some visibility behind the curtain could be a good lesson for the whole industry.
Looks like fun - and a great way for someone interested in 3D to get a taste of what's possible. Personally, I can't wait to carve out some time to play with it!
Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 Coming in Q3 And as usual, Microsoft has all kinds of info available about how to twist the new browser into making believe that it's an old one. Instead of, you know, coding clean and avoiding browser-dependent tweaks.
While you may not have ever seen the police on your favorite TV show whip out their copy of Photoshop to make their case before the end of the hour, clearly there are law enforcement professionals out there using it as a part of their toolkit.
Simple, Yet Powerful - Google Does is Again Gotta love the Google. Check out this Google Docs 101 video. Smart, informative, and kinda funny. How many different ways can you see to use this idea to communicate with your clients or employees (or maybe the Boss!)?
. To me, once you've used one, going back to the mouse is not an option - mice are simply too clumsy and awkward for regular use.
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