Apple is releasing the iPad Mini. This item is virtually exactly the same as the regular iPad except it is slightly smaller. Other than that, there are zero new features. It seems to me that Apple is running out of ideas, especially with two of the bigwigs out of the picture. I'm a user of one of Apple's products (the iPhone) and I'm a big fan, but I find this new item to be a little ridiculous. It's cost is over $300, and I'm already hearing of people who already own the original iPad that are interested in buying the miniature version. Sounds like Apple is struggling for new ideas by simply recycling old ones.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Monday, October 22, 2012
Isis Mobile Wallet
Isis is a mobile commerce network founded by three of the nation's biggest wireless carriers -- Verizon Wireless, AT&T and T-Mobile. This "mobile wallet" is an application for smartphones that will allow you to pull out your phone and make purchases at stores rather than using credit cards from your wallet. You can simply hold your phone up to the register and the transaction is complete. It can even be used at subway terminals and the like. On top of that, you can use it to find the best deals and read user reviews on products. To me, this seems like the utmost of convenience. Albeit a little scary that all your financial transactions are done wireless (seems like it would leave you a bit vulnerable), I could see myself taking part in this.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Best Buy VS Amazon
Basically, like many other stores, Best Buy is facing major competition with online stores such as Amazon. What people end up doing is going in retail stores, finding what they want to buy and then find a cheaper purchase of that item online. They call this act, "showrooming." I personally use Amazon to shop all the time. It's really the easiest way to find the best deal. But I must admit that if Best Buy could match the prices (or better yet make them lower) then I would most certainly shop at Best Buy. I do not use Amazon for the convenience alone and I still enjoy leaving the house once and a while and browsing stores. As great as technology is nowadays, I hope the day doesn't come where everyone does everything online and never leaves their computer chair.
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