We’ve talked about “phantom cellphone vibration syndrome” as a team and we find that it happens to us frequently…
Cellphone vibration syndrome and other signs of tech addiction
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227184/Cellphone_vibration_syndrome_and_other_signs_of_tech_addiction
A good reason to place a lock on your Smartphone! …
Most who find a lost smartphone look at the pics
A study by Symantec suggests that when people find smartphones, most look at the pictures and almost half open the banking apps. That’s people for you.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-57398372-71/most-who-find-a-lost-smartphone-look-at-the-pics
If you want to download free app from the Apple App store without using a credit card, follow these instructions:
Creating an iTunes App Store account without a credit card
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2534
Enjoy!
–Your Education IT Team
My three weeks with an iPad
http://chronicle.com/blognetwork/castingoutnines/2012/01/09/my-three-weeks-with-an-ipad
“Over the break, I had the opportunity to experiment with an iPad 2 that my department has purchased. The department is loaning the iPad out to faculty for two weeks at a time to see if there is a compelling educational use for the device with our students — in which case, I’m assuming we will try to buy more. As tech-obsessed as I am, this is the first time I’ve had to spend time with an iPad, and here are my impressions…”
Will tablets eventually replace laptops?
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-57355970-17/will-tablets-eventually-replace-laptops
“A new study suggests that almost half of all Americans believe tablets will replace laptops. But some of its other findings might surprise you.”
Are you looking to buy an iPad?
An iPad can be purchased from within Purdue’s purchasing system by selecting the vendor “Apple”. However, before you can order, you will need to know which of the 6 variations of the iPad you are interested in.
The iPad comes in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models and 3G cellular capabilities is an option for each. The prices that you see on the following retail site are also the same prices for higher education. There is currently no discounted pricing for the iPad.
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipad/family/ipad
If you need an external keyboard for the iPad, Apple offers an external keyboard with dock ss an accessory… and that can be purchased with the iPad in the purchasing system.
Your secretary should be able to place this order for you in the Purdue SRM system.