Go Go Gadgets

Greg SyferdColumbus Metropolitan Library

Jessi Crim-WeithmanWesterville Public Library

Back to the FutureGadgets of 1983

The mobile device will be the primary connection tool

to the Internet for most people in the world by 2020.

-The Pew Internet & American Life project

Kindle

• Amazon, Second Generation, $360• 10.2 ounces, 1/3” thick• Holds 1500 books• E Ink Technology

Libraries circulating?!?Howe Public Library (NH), Sparta Public Library (NJ),Mequon Library (WI)

eReader

• Sony, $300• 9 ounces, 1/3” thick• Holds 160 ebooks with

expandable memory• E Ink technology• Sony eBook Store

Play Away

• Pre-loaded content• Runs on AAA batteries• Sold through book vendors• Launched in 2006

Currently circulate at over 20K libraries

Netbooks/Sub-Notebooks

• ASUS Eee PC 1000• 7+ hrs battery life• Amazon, $389

•Dell Inspiron Mini 9•Just 2lbs•Starts at $279

One Laptop per Child (OLPC)

• Low cost, open source• “Give one, Get one” program• Over 1 million orders

•Access for children in third world countries•Similar Intel Classmate

Micro PC

• Sony VAIO, UX Series, $2300

• Operates on Vista Business

• 1.2 lbs, 4.5” screen

Library uses: Westerville Public Library for inventory

Surface Computing

• Touch screen technology

• Manipulate digital objects

• Device recognition

• Preview

Smart Table

• SmartTech.com, $8000• Interactive white board• Classroom and Corporate

versions

• Preview

Mimio Interactive Xi

• Create a touch screen computer anywhere!

• Requires a projector & PC

• About $750

TV Wallpaper

• Ultra-thin OLED panels

• Toshiba, GE and Sony are working on it… years away?

iPods

• Nano, $150 (8G)-$200 (16G)• Classic, $250 (120G)• Touch, $229 (8G)- $399 (32G)• iTunes• Overdrive, MP3 access

Library uses: storytimes, walking tours, podcasting

Slot Music

• SanDisk, $20 player; $15 music• Slot Radio, $99. Pre-loaded with Bill

Boards top 1000 songs• Hmmmm….

Movies on the Go

• myvu, $300• Projects 640x480 resolution screen• Connects to iPhone, Zune, DVD

players, camcorders, etc.

Sonic Chair

• Listen to music without headphones

• iPod and computer integration

• Approx. $7500• Comes in 35 fun colors

iPhone

• $199 (8GB,) $299 (16GB)

• AT&T plans $69.99 - $129.99

• Music, video, games, phone, camera…in your hand

iPhone Apps25K and counting

Catalogs for iPhone

• World Cat Mobile, Pilotwww.worldcat.org/m

• Air Pac, III in development

catalog.westervillelibrary.org:91

Windows Mobile

• Variety of devices (Samsung, Palm)

• Version 6.5 mid-2009, 7.0 next year

Blackberry

• Storm, $200• Requires service plan• Corporate device

• Nokia, 51%• Apple, 17%• RIM, 15%

-3Q 2008 Stats

Email on the Go

•Peek, $50-80•Unlimited mobile email and text•No hassle set-up•Monthly service, $19.95

Vocera

• Wireless, hands-free voice communication

• Prevalent in medical industry• Database driven• Strictly business application

Installed at Columbus Metropolitan Library, Seattle Public, Orange County (FL)

Camcorders

• Flip Ultra, $150• Built in flash memory, 1 hour• USB quick connection

• Canon FS100, $430

• Removable Compact Flash memory

Truly Personalized!

A Truly Visual Search

Portable Printing

• Dell Wasabi PZ310, $150• Bluetooth compatible• Zink Imaging, Zero Ink Paper

• 2x3 prints

• Averages $.50 a print

LiveScribe Digital Pen

• 1G, $200 or 2G, $250• Records audio linked to what you write• Search words in

handwritten notes• Requires special paper

Micro Projectors

• 3M Mpro 110, $360• 5.6 ounces

• .9"H x 2"W x 4.5"D• LED technology• Rechargeable battery-powered, 1 hour• Generally poor reviews so far

Bio Recognition

• Fujitsu Vein-Pattern Recognition• Mouse embedded Palm Secure,

$340• 99.9992% accurate

Library uses: Buffalo Public Library (NY) Naperville Public Library (IL) both experimented but abandoned finger print scans

External drives

• Smaller and smaller• More and more space

• Western Digital MyBook, 1 TB, $120

• Western Digital, MyPassport, 320G, $80

Data Clouds

Access to data anytime, anywhere…any device!

Wii

• Amazon, $249• Games, $50• Dozens of accessories

Library uses: Game room, programs, circulation?

Portable Gaming

• Nintendo DSI• Sony PSP• About $180

•Games, music, movies•Wi-Fi•Photos

Webkinz

• Ages 6-13• Ganz• Adoption codes unlock virtual sidekick

• One year subscription with each pet

Funkeys

• Ages 8 and up• Mattel• Requires starter kit

• Purchase singles to unlock new zones, ~$5 each

• Plugs in via USB

Camera for Kids

• Fisher Price, $50• Ages 3 and up• 64MB Internal memory holds 500 images

• USB connection

• Waterproof

Lego Mindstorms NXT

• Build your own robot, $250• Program the robot with

software• Ages 10 and up

CML’s Linden Branch STEM (Science Techology Engineering Math) program

Toys in General

• Fisher-Price Imaginext Spike, $150• 27” tall• Runs on 3 AA batteries• Audience 3-7 years

Build a Gadget

• Modular, open source system for building devices

• Bug Labs BUGbase, $250

Minds at Work

• Sixth Sense: Wearable, gestural device• MIT Development• Prototype System, $350 to build

Preview

Questions?

To access today’s presentation online:

http://slideshare.com/weithman

Thank you!

Jessi Crim-Weithman

Assoc Director Support Services

Westerville Public Library

jweithman@westervillelibrary.orgGreg Syferd

Systems Administration Manager

Columbus Metropolitan Library

gsyferd@columbuslibrary.org