In Randal Stross’s piece, he discusses how slow laptop start up times are and how many consumers are impatient with their computers due to this fact. In this fast paced world, consumers expect their technological devices to work almost instantly when they need them.
In the article, Stross talks about his frustrations with his own computer and compares it to a smartphone’s much quicker accessibility.
He also talks about many new devices that are currently in development to fix this problem but they are about 2,000 dollars and there are some glitches in them still. I liked the information he present about the new types of systems and features that are currently being developed in Taiwan.
While I think the piece was informative, I think he could have made this piece better by including quotes from consumers as to what start up features they would like to see on computers as well as less information about personal choices that made this piece a little dry and boring at times. The piece got me thinking, “Why do I care about what you want in a PC or if your going to wait for a better one?” I would have like to hear quotes and opinions from people other them himself.
To read the article clicks this link:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/02/business/02digi.html?_r=1&ref=technology&oref=slogin
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Randal Stross is certain "many computer users" share his concerns. Oddly, he doesn't quote a single one of these "many computer users" in his article? But, he needed a column idea, so he invented a plausible trend. How do you define "many?" People talk about a lot of things in chat rooms. It doesn't mean it's a national sentiment! I don't know how this could even pass for journalism.
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