For workers on the go
The F5 tablet PC from Motion Computing is a semi-rugged computer that addresses issues encountered by mobile work forces across industries such as field service, manufacturing, government and construction. Organizations within these industries are seeking to reduce the number of devices technicians carry, improve workflow, reduce data collection errors and ensure users can communicate everywhere with host systems and each other.
The F5 runs on the Intel Core Solo using Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition or Vista Business. Designed to withstand exposure to dust and moisture, the computer is a field-ready slate that includes a magnesium frame, View Anywhere outdoor display, built-in handle and easily cleaned protective covering. Its shock mounted hard drive and combined accelerometer are designed to detect drops and shocks in order to reduce the possibility of data loss. An optional SanDisk 32GB solid state drive (SSD) provides enhanced durability, reliability, higher performance and power efficiency. The slate comes with fully-integrated technologies to improve workflow and increase productivity, such as a digital camera, RFID and optional barcode scanner. Embedded wireless broadband provides continuous data access away from the office
Olympic Google training
Boost eLearning, a company that offers Google search training, has posted a free online lesson “Olympic Tips” at www.boostelearning.com to help fans across the globe track their favorite 2008 Summer Olympic athletes. By performing easy, targeted Google searches, fans can quickly find all the latest coverage pertaining to the Olympics regardless of geographic and lingual boundaries.
As the games progress, fan demand for more in-depth coverage of the athletes will rise. The best source of this coverage is likely to be from publications within an athlete’s hometown or host country. The training module “Google Tips for the Olympics,” teaches fans in just three minutes how to find news originating from a specific city or country in their language of choice. And once you become a search Olympian, give Boost’s other three search training lessons a try.
More than addition
Loci (http://mathdl.maa.org/mathDL/23/) is the online publication of the Mathematical Association of America. It is a great resource for teachers and parents trying to inspire students to see the beauty and usefulness of mathematics. On the homepage, visitors will find access to the “Convergence” site, which provides teaching modules and student activities. There are also unusual topics such as “Mathematical Brooding Over an Egg,” “The Most Marvelous Theorem in Mathematics” and “How to Gamble If You Must.”
Photo-based social network
Shutterfly Share Sites (www.shutterfly.com/sharesite) is a free service that combines the best of photo sites, blogs and social networking in a way that allows customers to easily connect and collaborate with friends and family in a safe and secure environment. Share Sites bring a new dimension to storytelling by creating a single destination to solve the challenges of “multiple camera, single event” photo occasions such as family reunions, weddings and team sporting events.
Creating a Share Site is a self-guided three-step process. Users select a Share Site style from eight categories. Then name the site, which creates a dedicated Web address, and customize the site’s features. When visiting the Share Site, members can add photos, share photo books, write journal entries and post comments. Also, there is a dedicated e-mail address for the site, where members can e-mail comments and photos that are posted directly to their Share Site.
