what is new in gadgets

What is New in GadgetsVince DiNoto

Vince.dinoto@kctcs.edu John Gass

John.gass@kctcs.edu

Netbook ComputersScreen sizeBattery LifeCostFunction/Purpose

Email, word processing, spreadsheet, surfing the net

External Keyboard, monitor and Camera

Mini DesktopsNo keyboard, monitor, mouseHooks to TVBasic same function as a NetbookCD/DVD playerLarger Hard DriveNot a portable device

ComputerCost/PurposeBasic Concepts

Speed of Processor Type of Processor Amount of Memory Hard Drive Size

Desktop Mac vs PC Monitor

Monitor connections Resolution

Laptop Weight

Screen Size Computer Power

Video CameraTapeHard DriveFlash Memory

InternalExternal

HDStill CameraTripod

Still CameraPoint and ShootDSLR

Function of DSLR Depth of field High power flash Zoom Image quality Shutter Speed

Leave it in Automatic mode

External Computer DevicesExternal Hard Drive

USB/FirewireeSATA

CameraBuilt in microphoneUse

Wireless KeyboardIRBluetooth

GPSPurposeResolution

WAASFixed

Dedicated CarWith a ComputerVoice CommandsCost for Services

PortableMap qualityWaypointsGeocachesDownloadable information

MP3 PlayerPurpose

Size of deviceStorage

Flash Hard drive

CameraOperating SystemVideoOther functions