Web Worker Daily

With the recent launch of Intel’s Atom processor and the explosive proliferation of Apple’s iPhone 3G, there’s been an uptick in breathless discussion around the potential for Mobile Internet Devices and Netbooks as a class of personal computer that will gradually displace laptops as most users’ principle computing and communication tool - what might eventually be the swiss-army knife of the web worker.

The arrival of Apple and Intel’s foundation technologies are just one part of the infrastructure needed to support such a step change; as Apple’s own botched launch of Mobile Me has illustrated, appropriate and highly reliable services aren’t a trivial step.

The recently launched Oosah is another service that aims to provide services ‘in the cloud’ for the emerging class of mobile internet devices. Optimised specifically for the iPhone at http://m.oosah.com, the service pitches itself as ‘1TB in the palm of your hand’ with its range of media storage features for photos, music and video. Read the rest of this entry »

Recently there has been quite a bit of activity in the world of Mobile Internet Devices (MID).  What does this new class of computing device have to offer the web worker?

Lets begin with hardware.  For the most part, MID’s include:

• Large, bright screens that are high resolution (for their size)
• Built-in Wi-Fi
• Touch screen or hardware based-keyboard
• Media expansion through SD Cards
• Bluetooth for use with wireless keyboards and other devices
• On-board camera

Mix this fantastic array with the right software and the result is a productive device for staying in touch with your business contacts wherever you can get a Wi-Fi signal.  MIDs allow workers to easily communicate via email, IM, Chat, and blogging.  Additionally, with office productivity applications you can create and edit office documents, gain web access, and watch audio/video files for entertainment.

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