"Tens of millions" of tablet computers will be sold in 2010, according to technology analysts at Deloitte.
The keyboard and mouse-free devices are likely to be a top trend among consumers, they anticipate.
Deloitte's prediction fuels rumours that Apple is set to unveil a tablet-style computer at a press event it is hosting on 27 January.
However, the impact of tablet sales on the burgeoning e-reader market could be substantial, the report said.
"For every million net tablets sold there will be a corresponding impact on e-readers," said Jolyon Barker from Deloitte's Technology, Media and Telecommunications department.
The company's report, which forecasts the tech trends for 2010, describes tablets as "the Goldilocks of devices (not too big, not too small)".
It said that previous attempts to launch tablet PCs - notably by Microsoft - had been largely unsuccessful for many reasons.
"The graphics, software, and user interface were underwhelming, not well connected to cellular or WiFi networks, and, most important, they have largely served as work-oriented data-entry devices."
"By contrast, an easy-to-use, consumer-focused device used primarily for media and web browsing is much more likely to be widely accepted by the market."
The report also explored other technologies.
Despite a focus on environmentally-friendly technology at this year's Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas earlier in January, Deloitte predicts that cheaper electricity rates may put a dampener on the demand for alternatives - particularly solar power.
"Solar power technology could struggle in 2010 due to the cost of solar equipment, tools and raw materials, overcapacity and weak economics," said Jim Sloane, Deloitte's lead technology partner.
The firm also predicts that the computer chip industry is going to focus on size and low-cost rather than performance and power.
Deloitte says that this move is driven by portable devices such as netbooks and laptops - especially as the more economical chips require less electric power.
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8467654.stm
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
New Year List
by Anonymous
Health
Drink plenty of water.
Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper.
Eat more food that grows on trees and plants, and eat less food that is manufactured
in plants.
Live with 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy.
Make time to pray.
Play more games.
Read more books than you did last year.
Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
Sleep for seven hours per night.
Take 10 to 30 minutes walk daily. And while you walk smile.
Personality
Don't compare your life to that of others. You have no idea what their journey is all about
Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy on the positive present moment.
Don't over do keep your limits.
Don't take yourself so seriously; no one else does.
Don't waste your precious energy on gossip
Dream more while you are awake
Envy is a waste of time. You already have what you need.
forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with his/her past that will ruin your present happiness.
Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum, they appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons your learn will last a lifetime.
Smile and laugh more.
You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
Society
Call your fmaily often.
Give something good to others every day.
Forgive everyone for everything.
Spend time with people over the age of 70 and those under the age of six.
Try to make at least three people smile each day.
What other people think of you is none of your business.
Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
Life
Do the right thing
Get rid of anything that isn't useful beautiful or joyful.
God heals everything.
However good or bad situation is, it will change.
No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
The best is yet to come.
When you wake up in the morning thank God for it.
Your innermost is always happy so be happy
Health
Drink plenty of water.
Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper.
Eat more food that grows on trees and plants, and eat less food that is manufactured
in plants.
Live with 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy.
Make time to pray.
Play more games.
Read more books than you did last year.
Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
Sleep for seven hours per night.
Take 10 to 30 minutes walk daily. And while you walk smile.
Personality
Don't compare your life to that of others. You have no idea what their journey is all about
Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy on the positive present moment.
Don't over do keep your limits.
Don't take yourself so seriously; no one else does.
Don't waste your precious energy on gossip
Dream more while you are awake
Envy is a waste of time. You already have what you need.
forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with his/her past that will ruin your present happiness.
Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum, they appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons your learn will last a lifetime.
Smile and laugh more.
You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
Society
Call your fmaily often.
Give something good to others every day.
Forgive everyone for everything.
Spend time with people over the age of 70 and those under the age of six.
Try to make at least three people smile each day.
What other people think of you is none of your business.
Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
Life
Do the right thing
Get rid of anything that isn't useful beautiful or joyful.
God heals everything.
However good or bad situation is, it will change.
No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
The best is yet to come.
When you wake up in the morning thank God for it.
Your innermost is always happy so be happy
Monday, January 04, 2010
The Gift
One of the gift that I received last Christmas was the pillow am holding in the picture, with lettering Nobody Nobody But You from the song Nobody But You. It was given to me by my niece who took time to buy it when she felt depressed in school, so I treasure the gift and appreciate what she has given to me.
Fireworks
My nephew looking at the fireworks. He is enjoying the sight even if
he is a little bit afraid of it. This little boy is three years old and he speaks in English. Just like his big brother he likes chocolates and
play station. One time when his mom who is my sister scolded him,
he answered his mom "Why are you always angry at me, Mom?" and then my sister just laughed at his son.
he is a little bit afraid of it. This little boy is three years old and he speaks in English. Just like his big brother he likes chocolates and
play station. One time when his mom who is my sister scolded him,
he answered his mom "Why are you always angry at me, Mom?" and then my sister just laughed at his son.
The Lost Boy
On the eve of Christmas the church was filled with people. We tried to attend the mass scheduled at 9:00 but we arrived a little bit late squeezing our way to the altar. We have been standing for more than an hour and the kids who were with us are playing while hearing the mass. Finally the mass was finished, when we went outside the little boy slipped from the hands of her mom, until we were already outside the church we cannot find the boy. How fast he disappeared from our sight. My sisters and I went back to the church to find the boy but we can't find him and besides the church was filled with human beings, it's not easy to find the little boy. The mother of the boy was already worried and almost in tears. While I was waiting at the car I got a call from my other sister that the boy has already gone home. The call erased our fears and worries. We went home and the boy was already there waiting for us, there is fear in his eyes but trying to conceal it with his strength. The mother scolded the boy and he asked for forgiveness for what he has done.
The scene is familiar, it's like when Jesus got lost in the temple but He was listening to the scribes, while the other boy went home on his own. The boy has learned his lesson he will never ever leave his mother and he will not be impatient but will wait for his companion.
The scene is familiar, it's like when Jesus got lost in the temple but He was listening to the scribes, while the other boy went home on his own. The boy has learned his lesson he will never ever leave his mother and he will not be impatient but will wait for his companion.
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