Do you remember this Compaq Portable Computer? The term ‘portable’ may not have been the best description for the thing. It weighted near 30 pounds. It was a computer in a suit-case. The one in the picture used 5.25″ floppy disk, an had a built in 9″ monitor (’green’ monochrome, not color). The one I [...]
I enjoyed this video of Steve Wozniak discussing the future of computing. (Source: Fast Company) Recall that ‘Woz’ was the co-founder of Apple and the designer of the Apple II, one of the most successful ‘mass producted’ computers of all time. He still knows a bit about computers and technology! Here it is, take a [...]
About a year ago I purchased an Amazon Kindle. On a previous flight, I observed one being used, and then a friend purchased one and gave me a ‘demo’. I was impressed with the features of this device. I instantly saw an opprotunity to make traveling a slightly different experience. I love to read and [...]