On this episode of Tech Talk, we take a look at mobile communications technologies and discuss how they're affecting our lives.
Guests
Peter Wiringa
Peter Wiringa
Peter works as a helpline and training consultant for the University of Minnesota, where he spends most of his time supporting calendaring and mobile technologies. His previous experience includes providing technical support to the staff at two elementary schools.
Brad Hokanson
Brad Hokanson
Brad is an associate professor in the Department of Design, Housing, and Apparel at the University of Minnesota where he teaches Interactive Media and the Fundamentals of Game Design. His research focuses on the use of technology to aid thought, and he has been awarded numerous grants for work in multimedia and distance education. He won the McFarland Creative Teaching Award from the College of Human Ecology in 2002 and the college's e-Teaching award in 2005.
Links
PhoneDog.com will let you compare cell phones, providers, and rate plans as well as look for phones based on desired features.
MyProductAdvisor.com lets you enter features important to you and get recommendations on a device that fits your needs.
Smart Phone
A phone that has additional capabilities much like a traditional hand-held device. These can typically be used to access the Internet, send e-mail, manage a personal calendar, and maintain an address book.
Bluetooth
Wireless technology with a small range of 30 feet used by devices like wireless printers and mice.
802.11
The name for an international standard used for wireless networking/communications.
Data Service
A plan that can usually be purchased from your cell phone provider that allows your phone to access Internet resources.