I am a fan of Apple all the way. No more PCs for me! For Christmas, my senior year of high school I had the option of picking what kind of laptop I wanted for college. I always thought that Macs were cool, but they were unfamiliar and kinda “scary.” I heard that they are soo different from PCs and I would have hard time adjusting. I felt like this was big enough reason to step aside and go with a simple Toshiba. I liked the big, cool, clear screen and how you could click on things without having to hit a button. However, I soon realized I had made the wrong decision when I began having problems with my PC. Applications quit working, it wouldn’t hold a charge when it wasn’t plugged in, and silly other annoying things like that. The worst part was that my computer came from CompUSA, which of course, when out of business when I needed help, so I was basically screwed. I was going to study abroad soon and I knew I needed a new reliable computer before I went off to a foreign country with mine. I opted for the new Macbook, which I now love! Simple, easy, and efficient; no stupid random PC problems. Perfecto!
Therefore, my idea for Apple is the invention of a TeleMacbook. It would consist of your standard Macbook, but have the addition of a home telephone system built in. The TeleMac would appear like any other laptop, but would have additional extras such as: wireless charging technology, touch screen interface, thin and lightweight design, and a extra long battery life (up to 5 hours). The TeleMac laptop would eliminate the use of home telephone systems. The idea is simple-much like Skype, but it’s not an addition program on your computer at an addition cost. When you’d like to make a call you simply select the phone icon on your screen and dial the number on your touch screen dial pad. You can talk to anyone, anywhere via your laptop. No more hassle of finding the phone, just sit down and chat. If the person you are calling also has a TeleMac you would have the option of being able to see each other through the camera installed into the computer. You would be able to store all your numbers into the computer phonebook and easily scroll through to the find the right one. An answering machine would be built in and the standard caller and id and call waiting options would also be there for you. You can easily send text messages (as many characters as you desire) to cell phones, avoiding the annoyance of a small screen and tiny buttons (like on your cell).
I would contact Apple to pitch my idea and explain why this new product is so great! The TeleMac eliminates the need for home telephone systems and possibly even cell phones, if you wish. Why not save money on your monthly phone bills by buying a laptop that already has a phone system in it. Save money, time, and effort. No more hassle of finding the phone, or finding out its lost its charge, or having your messages mysteriously erased from your machine. Nobody wants to use the address/phone book to search and search for numbers, just browse through your user-friendly phonebook on your TeleMac. Simply have your TeleMac take care of it all for you.
TeleMacs would be sold like any other Apple product and would be obtainable by picking one up at your local store or ordering one online. All you need is an internet connection and you are good to go. No more addition fees of phone bills and miscellaneous charges, its all already paid for and included in your TeleMac.
The product adoption process is easy. Apple does great advertising – simple and catchy. Everyone loves iPod commercials and now iPhone app commercials, they entertain as well as persuade and inform. Apple has a very loyal customer base and word of mouth is huge. People will definitely start catching on and hearing about the new TeleMac.
The TeleMac is an amazing continuous innovation – no other PCs have a phone system built into them. This is a new and exciting innovation that will set Apple apart from competitors. Why not buy a great product from a great brand with new and exciting technology that nobody else has. Phone service providers and companies will be scared too because the TeleMac will help eliminate their services.
TeleMac isn’t confusing or too complex. Simple to use – pretend your computer has turned into your phone and just dial the number and call. It’s very compatible with our lifestyles these days. Everyone is always on the computer so why not stay put when you need to use the phone as well. Help is easily accessible as well. Apple Stores and customer care are usually very helpful and handy.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Wal-Mart no longer number 1
So I was looking through some news stories and was surprised to see that Wal-Mart has fallen to the number two spot on the Fortune 500 ranking. The Fortune 500 ranks America's largest corporations by their annual revenue. The Fortune 500 had a rough year like many other companies due to the poor status of the economy. Although, America’s 500 biggest companies earned $98.9 billion in 2008, down from 85 percent from $645.2 billion in profits the previous year. Also, 128 companies on the list had losses, totaling $519.3 billion. Even though oil prices dropped dramatically this year Exxon Mobil regained its title as number 1. Exxon proved that even though oil was at $50 a barrel or less they still came out on top!
Wal-Mart on the other hand, took second place. Oddly enough Wal-Mart had the best one-year stock return of any Fortune 500 company with 19%. This made me realize that Wal-Mart is the perfect store when money is tight and times are hard. People can’t afford to pay what they used to, so why no go bargain shopping at your local Wal-Mart. I personally am a Target fan and have no trouble paying a little more to get more. I am not a fan of Wal-Mart’s cheap products and how they want to rule the world. Whenever I have gone into a Wal-Mart it always seems yucky and the people who work there aren’t anything like the employees on the commercials.
I read in an article that “The biggest threat to Wal-Mart comes not from the economy or other retailers but from Congress: The union-backed "card check" bill, if passed, could lead to rapid unionization of Wal-Mart stores.” - J.B.
In my opinion, GO EXXON!
Here are some interesting stats:
Industry: General Merchandisers
($ millions) % change from 2007
Revenues 405,607.0 7.1
Profits 13,400.0 5.3
Assets 163,429.0 —
Stockholders' equity 65,285.0
Market value (3/27/2009) 205,817.8
Wal-Mart on the other hand, took second place. Oddly enough Wal-Mart had the best one-year stock return of any Fortune 500 company with 19%. This made me realize that Wal-Mart is the perfect store when money is tight and times are hard. People can’t afford to pay what they used to, so why no go bargain shopping at your local Wal-Mart. I personally am a Target fan and have no trouble paying a little more to get more. I am not a fan of Wal-Mart’s cheap products and how they want to rule the world. Whenever I have gone into a Wal-Mart it always seems yucky and the people who work there aren’t anything like the employees on the commercials.
I read in an article that “The biggest threat to Wal-Mart comes not from the economy or other retailers but from Congress: The union-backed "card check" bill, if passed, could lead to rapid unionization of Wal-Mart stores.” - J.B.
In my opinion, GO EXXON!
Here are some interesting stats:
Industry: General Merchandisers
($ millions) % change from 2007
Revenues 405,607.0 7.1
Profits 13,400.0 5.3
Assets 163,429.0 —
Stockholders' equity 65,285.0
Market value (3/27/2009) 205,817.8
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Your new computer on your phone!
Our world is all about efficiency; we want things quick, fast, and now! I remember the novelty of a cell phone and how they rarely got used, but were the cool thing to have just in case you needed to make a call. I remember when texts began to rule the world, why call when you can message it? I do agree that these inventions are fun and great and useful, I use them and love them too. However, I’m not so sure about our cell phones turning into our computers as well.
When I first heard that you could get internet on a cell phone, I thought, hey that’s pretty cool, but seems pretty silly. Well, I still feel that way. I mean I kinda sorta understand if you are a very important business person who constantly needs to be connected to the world wide web, but otherwise – its just silly. I know that we all pretty much have computers at our houses and probably a laptop or two, so why do we also need a phone that can act as our computer as well? I mean can’t we just be satisfied with having a computer that sits on lap wherever we want it too? NO! We need it in our pocket at all times apparently.
I feel like being able to access your email on your phone has eliminated the excitement of “you’ve got mail.” I still come home from a long day and cant wait to go sign online and see if I have any mail. Email has now turned into text messaging, do it anywhere anytime, so quick and simple. The fun and anticipation is gone. I know that my friends no longer get excited about new things happening on facebook because they are constantly just looking at it online during class- the excitement… is gone!
I personally enjoy my computer at home, with its big screen and many options. I like being able to scroll down once instead of 20 times like I would have to if I were reading a paragraph on my Iphone. I like being able to open different windows at one time and click back and forth through them, but hey that’s just me.
I read this article on Foxnews that had some interesting info:
Driving much of the growth are mobile phone users over the age of 35, suggesting that mobile phone browsing is extending beyond teens and young adults, researchers said.
"Accessing the Internet on a wireless handheld device is no longer a novelty for consumers in the major global economies," Brian Cruikshank, managing director at Ipsos, said in a statement. "It's becoming a common, everyday occurrence for many people."
In the United States, there has been an uptick in the number of people who use their phones to go online, although the growth appears to be leveling off as more Americans use laptops, according to Ipsos.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,192431,00.html
When I first heard that you could get internet on a cell phone, I thought, hey that’s pretty cool, but seems pretty silly. Well, I still feel that way. I mean I kinda sorta understand if you are a very important business person who constantly needs to be connected to the world wide web, but otherwise – its just silly. I know that we all pretty much have computers at our houses and probably a laptop or two, so why do we also need a phone that can act as our computer as well? I mean can’t we just be satisfied with having a computer that sits on lap wherever we want it too? NO! We need it in our pocket at all times apparently.
I feel like being able to access your email on your phone has eliminated the excitement of “you’ve got mail.” I still come home from a long day and cant wait to go sign online and see if I have any mail. Email has now turned into text messaging, do it anywhere anytime, so quick and simple. The fun and anticipation is gone. I know that my friends no longer get excited about new things happening on facebook because they are constantly just looking at it online during class- the excitement… is gone!
I personally enjoy my computer at home, with its big screen and many options. I like being able to scroll down once instead of 20 times like I would have to if I were reading a paragraph on my Iphone. I like being able to open different windows at one time and click back and forth through them, but hey that’s just me.
I read this article on Foxnews that had some interesting info:
Driving much of the growth are mobile phone users over the age of 35, suggesting that mobile phone browsing is extending beyond teens and young adults, researchers said.
"Accessing the Internet on a wireless handheld device is no longer a novelty for consumers in the major global economies," Brian Cruikshank, managing director at Ipsos, said in a statement. "It's becoming a common, everyday occurrence for many people."
In the United States, there has been an uptick in the number of people who use their phones to go online, although the growth appears to be leveling off as more Americans use laptops, according to Ipsos.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,192431,00.html
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