Everything has been updated to integrate into our new technology age!
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I got this as a gag gift for a friend at work.  It was great to see people come into his office and ask what it was!  There was evena  network guy that was all mad because it was unauthorized to be plugged into a computer (some people can't take a joke).

It is a good desktop conversation piece.
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If you're like me and did not have enough time to keep up to date with the big new upcoming version of Windows, Mike's book is worth reading. Just 92 pages of valuable content, with useful information and the human touch. I still miss not seeing a short checklist at the end with the upcoming features, but the book is well structured and provides good info for different user categories: businesses, developers, smartphone users etc.

I particularly appreciated when Mike mentioned new exciting features like Cortana, the much improved notification center, sync all your devices or multiple desktops are similar to what other OSs (like OS X or Linux) had for a while. Not that I don't like Windows - 'cause I do - but I resent when the same info is introduced like a world premiere, and it's not, when it's about Apple or the Linux world...

Best good news in a hurry:
* One OS for all kinds of devices.
* Free upgrade for Windows 7 and 8.1 owners.
* UI good for both touch pads and desktops ('cause Win 8 kind of abandoned the desktop users).
* Windows 10 will be available on Raspberry Pi! (If you're like me and love Arduino, electronics and IoT, you'll get it)
* New Office version made for Windows 10
* Spartan, the up and coming replacement of Internet Explorer! (fastest rendering engine of all today's browsers, according to some early tests!)
* HoloLens... Oh boy, this will be huge! Virtual reality for the masses, I just hope it will come to a reasonable price...
* Simplified updates, upgrades and deployment. Just hope so, 'cause for the past 2 days all my computers - from home and work - downloaded over 2GB each of such updates. (Hey, Microsoft, we also have work to do on these machines, you know?!...)
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As a geek for friends and family I have already taken delivery of my IPad 2 32GB WI-FI + 3G with AT&T even though they're still in short supply because of all the sadness that's hit Japan, even though 4 week delivery times are being promised, don't expect it this fast.  Since the IPad uses dedicated memory, don't be surprised if the delivery date is extended out a bit since all the parts to put this wonderful device are just not out there.

A device that's finally proven once and for all that we can compute different ways, this wonderfully powerful and as always easy to use device is proving why the tablet computer is our next exploding tech market.  Our head guy here at Amazon said in his interview here that we'll see over 40 tablet style computers on the market by this coming Christmas and now I understand why.  The simple fact is much of our time on line is spent simply reading stuff.  Then why carry around a keyboard we're not using?  Be it via Wi-FI or 3G, the upload speeds are simply astounding so we can read or watch videos at speeds that will astound even jaded users such as myself.  Don't look at an IPad 2 as a new computer.  Look at it as a different way of computing.

Another surprise with the IPad 2 is in their ability to handle business applications and environments.  The first generation was geared toward those who liked looking chic at overpriced coffee shops.  This model is a real tool - a real computer - a really different way of doing things in the most user friendly and portable way possible.  Do accept the fact that you'll be spending additional dough on accessories such as keyboard, screen protectors, a stylus and more, but thanks to Amazon I've found deals that's made this as painless as possible - actually quite affordable!

Do we need one, of course not.  Will our lives be a whole lot more fun and even more productive with one, beyond a doubt.  Don't hurt yourself buying one, but if you're like me and would rather live without pizza and beer twice a month so I can afford my latest toy, then this is something any user will have a blast with in everyday life no matter what you're doing.  Now why haven't you got yours ordered yet?
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Bought this as a Christmas gift for my 16 year old who wants to learn about computers.  The kit comes with EVERYTHING that you need and has an EXCELLENT paper guidebook that walks you through what to do to get up and running and complete projects.

Note: The software is continually updated, so when you get to the point  where you learn how to update the operating system software, save yourself some slight frustration and DEFINITELY update the software.  It's easy - just follow the directions.

The hardware in the kit all fits together well - appears to be well thought out.  Highly recommend the B+ model as it has four USB connections and wifi.  The ultimate kit is definitely worth the extra $10 or $20.

Have to say, after you get it up and running and do your first project (a video/ MP3 media player), it's AMAZING to see this little electronic device plugged into the bigger mouse, the much bigger keyboard and the much, much bigger monitor.  Very cool.

The graphical user interface (similar to windows) is pretty slick and intuitive.

This was certainly a wel thought out product and a well researched and well designed kit.  Even the manual is extremely well written.

So, if you haven't figured out by now, I'm 110% satisfied with this purchase.  I only really have one problem with it:  my older son and I are having so much fun with it, I now need to buy a second kit for my younger son - a GREAT problem to have!

My recommendation: Buy one and have fun learning about computers!
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Great update to my ancient Tom Tom  Many new features including traffic awareness, more detailed maps, faster startup, and many other new features
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Finally a book that intelligently and clearly makes sense of global technological trends! Technology has infiltrated social interactions to an unprecedented degree, and I have never heard a good explanation of why and how. Jared and Eric take these fluid concepts and simplify them into predictable and exciting trends. Their diverse and unprecedented experiences lend a degree of credibility unseen in similar academic attempts, and provide the reader with vivid examples to nearly every new theory and idea.
This is the kind of book that you want to immediately discuss upon finishing it, which will be quickly! A well-written, riveting story about technology and a changing world...who knew it could be this fascinating! Get one for your friends, family, and start talking. I absolutely loved it and bet you will too.
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very current and interesting read about how  technology has altered the society of today and will change to world of tomorrow
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It's so amazing how far technology has come!
This book is a great guide to Alexa and a great guide to automate your life.
Thank you Steve for creating a fantastic book!
2775419
Amazed at the versatility of this thing.  Finding new features and functionality every single day.
If you aren't familiar with Linux, the amount of granular permissions and features will blow you away.
You can literally control this thing a hundred ways from Sunday (who can have access, what ports they come in on, file sharing, cloud backup, etc...)
I am loving it.  Primary purpose was to consolidate pictures and videos fro 10+ various devices around he house, and have a central repository to stream them all to my Samsung Smart TV.
Works flawlessly.
DS Cloud app doesn't have enough options for me, so I am using FolderSync via WebDAV server to get my specific folders off my Android devices to the NAS.
I'm probably sure i am just missing something somewhere in the setup on the DSM for this, but thats OK.
love that i can access remotely.
Been waiting to get this unit for a long time, and am so happy I finally did.
Paired with (2) WD Red 3TB drives.
Be careful after you install the drives.  The unit is very top heavy with the added weight and I almost dropped the danged thing!
5 stars!
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The author has updated the first edition of this book published in 2000.  A lot has happened in the intervening decade and the author has succeeded in integrating the new in a seamless way that suggests fresh, newly penned work.  I suppose this isn't surprising given the advent of so much being done on the cable side of the dial and in the new media social and otherwise.  The author has captured the sense of that evolution and posed a few conjectures on some of the central questions posed by the brave new electronic world.  Much more to come.  One can only wonder if there will be floor or for that matter a foot.  We can only hope Mr. Chunovic will be there to report and ponder.
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When looking back at this book, it gave me ideas about technology and education from all grade levels K-college. The book is all about the way technology and the internet have made it possible for everyone to learn at any time. Bonk talks about how education needs to keep up with the every changing and upgrading technology field. Bonk teaches the reader about the WE-ALL-LEARN model.

WE-ALL-LEARN model:
W - web searching in the world of e-books
E - e-learning and blended learning
A - availability of open source and free software
L - leveraged resources and OpenCourseWare
L - learner participation in Open Information Communities
E - electronic collaboration
A - alternate reality learning
R - real-time mobility and portability
N - networks of personalized learning

I enjoyed all of the many resources the Bonk give the reader for all age levels. I will continue to look back on this book for ideas when it comes to technology and education. This book will not sit on my book shelf long and will be taken to school with me for references and ideas. Although this is an older book, I think that some schools and take some ideas from Bonk and start to upgrade what technology they have and how they use it. 4.5 Stars!
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Being a paperport user since version 3 I was really excited about this upgrade because it had so many features I've been looking for.  The scanner wizard is wonderful since it will remember your settings.  The search engine and indexing has been upgraded to be much faster and the split desktop has been sorely needed and very welcome!

It also includes another of their products PDF Create! which makes working with MS Office and PDFs much easier!

Two thumbs way up!
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Looks like we will have a new series starting a wonderful ending and wrapup to last series. I love the new technology
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This new cable is revolutionary and AWESOME! Transferred EVERYTHING from my galaxy Note 4 to my friends Google tablet in just a few minutes! I'm talking about nearly 100GB of data!  This took nearly an hour using USB 3.0!
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This very complete state-of-the-art work does not stop at describing the traditional e-business but goes beyond to design a new world of business. Congratulations on this book!
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Love all aspects of the hardware and the fact that I can do everything I need fast. I'm in and out of the phone fast and I like it that the information that is most important to me is surfaced to the top. A few missing apps and I hope that Microsoft and Nokia will work hard to get those filled quickly!
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Love this tablet! One of the best technology purchases I've made in a long time!