southsider2k5 Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 QUOTE (Iwritecode @ Sep 28, 2011 -> 03:07 PM) A cousin of mine that is a teacher in Florida says that he can see schools getting rid of books and going completely to Ipads within the next few years. I had been saying this should be done for years, except with laptops before the tablets became big. It doesn't make sense to spend tons of money on textbooks anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 28, 2011 -> 03:10 PM) I had been saying this should be done for years, except with laptops before the tablets became big. It doesn't make sense to spend tons of money on textbooks anymore. problem is students lose an ipad and the cost is huge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Sep 28, 2011 -> 05:46 PM) problem is students lose an ipad and the cost is huge. Lose a textbook and the cost is 1/4 of an iPad. And the textbooks rarely have active GPS tracking tags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 a lot of schools around here have ipad sets that teachers can check out for the classroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippedoutpunk Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 28, 2011 -> 04:50 PM) Lose a textbook and the cost is 1/4 of an iPad. And the textbooks rarely have active GPS tracking tags. hey at least you'll be able to track down where the student lost the iPad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_genius Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 28, 2011 -> 02:00 PM) Full Color, 7" tablet from Amazon, the "Kindle Fire". $199. i will buy this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Sep 28, 2011 -> 10:06 PM) a lot of schools around here have ipad sets that teachers can check out for the classroom. It's not fully there yet, but smartphone based polling/question responses (and presumably ipad based ones soon) are slowly getting integrated into higher ed courses. If I get to teach an intro course at a place that has them I'm just going to start off building courses with that in mind because its going to become more prevalent as time goes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 29, 2011 -> 08:56 AM) It's not fully there yet, but smartphone based polling/question responses (and presumably ipad based ones soon) are slowly getting integrated into higher ed courses. If I get to teach an intro course at a place that has them I'm just going to start off building courses with that in mind because its going to become more prevalent as time goes on. My wife's doing that sort of thing but just with small whiteboards for now. It's a great tool to check class understanding during the lesson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 QUOTE (mr_genius @ Sep 28, 2011 -> 10:43 PM) i will buy this Its getting really bad feedback already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Sep 29, 2011 -> 10:57 AM) Its getting really bad feedback already. Why so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Sep 29, 2011 -> 11:00 AM) Why so? Because it doesn't work with Apple accessories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Sep 29, 2011 -> 11:00 AM) Why so? I dont know, I heard it on talk radio this morning. I am going to look into it because its such a good value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Sep 29, 2011 -> 11:30 AM) I dont know, I heard it on talk radio this morning. I am going to look into it because its such a good value. The only thing I could think of is that it depends on internet connectivity for almost everything that people must be wary of only having Wifi on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Sep 29, 2011 -> 11:30 AM) I dont know, I heard it on talk radio this morning. I am going to look into it because its such a good value. Any bad feedback thus far must be based purely on speculation, since not many outside Amazon have had their hands on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Sep 29, 2011 -> 11:11 AM) Because it doesn't work with Apple accessories. Sadly, this is likely accurate. C'est la vie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn12 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Hell, my order is in on it either way. With that being said, I'll still probably buy the next iPad that is released, but the Kindle Fire is at a price point and functionality level that it is, IMO, WELL worth talking a $200 shot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Sep 29, 2011 -> 11:51 AM) The only thing I could think of is that it depends on internet connectivity for almost everything that people must be wary of only having Wifi on it. Maybe. I am going to wait and read amazon reviews and then maybe cnet. You never know how it will end up until people start really using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Anyone have any experience installing security cameras? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Sep 29, 2011 -> 12:35 PM) Anyone have any experience installing security cameras? What do you need to know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Sep 29, 2011 -> 12:36 PM) What do you need to know? I am trying to install cameras in my condo building and I was going to use wireless cameras hooked up to a dvr. I was wondering if there were any recommendations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I don't have experience with wireless systems, but here's a Bosch guide on selecting CCTV cameras that may help in picking out lenses, types etc. Bosch is going to be top-of-the-line, but I don't think they offer anything wireless (susceptible to jamming). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 My wife and I are looking to switch from Verizon to T-Mobile and looking for smartphone suggestions. We arent looking to spend a lot of money, but I do like quality and something that wont drive my wife nuts. For me, I was thinking of the T-Mobile® G2x (aka LG Optimus 2X), it loos like a solid phone with a clean google experience. or the Samsung Galaxy S™ 4G, or the HTC® Sensation™ 4G. For my wife, I was thinking either the HTC Wildfire S or LG Optimus T. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitetrain8601 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 (edited) Get the Galaxy and call it a day. Then again, I think they're also supposed to get the S2, so I might just wait for that. I could be wrong on that though. Edited September 29, 2011 by nitetrain8601 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Sep 29, 2011 -> 01:13 PM) I don't have experience with wireless systems, but here's a Bosch guide on selecting CCTV cameras that may help in picking out lenses, types etc. Bosch is going to be top-of-the-line, but I don't think they offer anything wireless (susceptible to jamming). So outside of what I want to do for my condo building, I am also looking for this: I am storing my motorcycle, my scooter and sea-doo all in the garage of my house in Michigan. I wanted to set up maybe 2 IP cams in the house, one by the bikes and one by the garage to catch anyone trying to steal my s***. Does anyone have any experience with setting up webcams like that to possibly record motion footage in the cloud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Sep 29, 2011 -> 03:40 PM) Get the Galaxy and call it a day. Then again, I think they're also supposed to get the S2, so I might just wait for that. I could be wrong on that though. No you're right. Wait for the GS2. I have Sprint's version and it's insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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