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The iPad Killer?

HP has recentely leaked some new teaser videos (like the one above) about their new product, the Slate, they're hoping will give the iPad a run for it's money. The Slate has some key elements that are missing on the iPad, such as a built-in camera, a USB port (a real one, not an adapter), and an SD card slot. Also, there are two cameras: a 3MP lens in back and a front-facing VGA camera for video conferencing. The Slate also has a single USB 2.0 port, an SD card reader, a "conventional" SIM tray for 3G networking, and HDMI-out video capabilities (with 1080p playback) via the Slate's dock connector. Possible unofficial features include an 8.9-inch, 1024-by-600-pixel display, a 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, and 32 or 64GB of built-in flash storage (expandable via the SD card slot). HP has already made it pretty clear that users will be able to view Flash videos on the Slate. One of the biggest official selling points for the Slate is Windows 7, a full-on, multitasking, desktop-caliber operating system. The iPad, on the other hand, runs on a modified version of the iPhone OS and lacks third-party-app multitasking and is specifically designed for touch. The iPad also runs lightning-fast while Windows 7 is designed for a keyboard and mouse but HP is promising a "touch-optimized UI" to help with fingertip navigation.

More Jenkins!

Pretty interesting clip...

A Slice of Fried Gold

Above: Jimmy Fallon’s impression of Kate Gosselin on Dancing with the Stars complete with scary hair extensions and robot-like movements.
Below: Gosselin’s actual performance.

Addicted to Video Games?

Here's an excerpt from an interview with Henry Jenkins in which he discusses the notion of video games addiction, which ties in nicely to our conversation about Second Life last week and my concerns about how quickly we jump to diagnosing media obsessions.

Young Job-Seekers Hiding Facebook Pages

I recently read this article about young job-seekers and how they are starting to hide their Facebook pages, because they are worried it will hurt them during their job hunt! Pretty interesting article and something to consider for all those looking for a job in this tough market. Wouldn't it be a shame to lose a job over a Facebook page?!

http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/03/29/facebook.job-seekers/index.html?hpt=C

(For some reason it wasn't letting me link it up, sorry but you'll have to copy and paste)

Final Project Blog

So for my final project, I'm doing a combination of things on the subject of MMORPGs (such as World of Warcraft) and addiction. If you've played any of these games, you know what I'm talking about...or at least heard of someone who has. Anyway, a big part of my project is a "self-help" blog.

The link is:

mmoaddictguide.blogspot.com

There isn't a lot up at the moment but feel free to stop by and make comments or whatever. Feedback is appreciated.

~JV