Stardate 2718.68
We managed to get thrown into the past for the millionth time! Once again, we had to blend in as best we could and avoid tampering with the future. Unfortunately, being in the middle of a California heat wave, Spock's ears were problematic.
I managed to get a position at the Apple computer campus where I went about locating some of the equipment we needed to contact the Enterprise. I must admit, it was fascinating to witness the development of so much of the technology that I use in the future.
Since we were there for such a long time, I strayed from the members of our away team more than usual and fraternized more with the people of this era. One of the events I attended with some of the friends I made at Apple was a concert by Sade the great British Nigerian singer. I grew up listening to her music and hearing my parents describe her as timeless.
After Spock and I gathered and assembled the right equipment, I was able to communicate with the Enterprise. We had another one of those tiresome chases and narrow escapes, but were finally able to get back to our own time. Unfortunately, it wasn't until after we got back that I discovered my computer tablet was missing...
Star Trek computer tablets |
At the moment the ipad is king as far as computer tablets go. According to NPR, in the last quarter of 2010 7.3 million were sold around the world. Their article said sales were assisted by their focus on China and , "revenue from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan totaled $2.6 billion, about 10 percent of its total revenue and four times the year-ago total". I believe the ipad will have a long, successful run thanks to the tweaking and new editions that will happen every so often (listen to Tablet Computers Are The Next Big Thing). However, other companies are getting on the bandwagon with their own tablets. Whether some other company will come along to challenge ipad's reign is hard to say. After all, it was only 35 years ago that Apple was created (Apple time line). Who knows what company will show up in the future and what innovations they will develope?
Apple's ipad |
The Consumer Reports website has a list of pros and cons for the ipad. Some other pros and cons lists can be found here and here. They all were in agreement that it has a long battery life and many entertainment options. They were split on if it was at a good price with the cheapest being 500 dollars. Some of the cons they agree on are you can't multitask, the battery is built in and if it goes... you're screwed. They all were not liking it didn't have a camera. But the ipad2, which should be out soon, is rumored to have one.
Would Uhura secretly be pleased with her contribution to the ipad? That we will never know.
Would Uhura secretly be pleased with her contribution to the ipad? That we will never know.