Pioneers of computer memory

This article was a learning experience, I had no idea that the guy who founded Seagate was in ex IBM employee and that he also created the first 5.25 floppy drive. It was interesting learning about the first supercomputer, which I was also unaware that IBM built the first supercomputer. It's crazy that it weighed a ton and had to be shipped through a modified cargo plane. This article really shows how far we have come in technology. Now we can carry around little computers in our pockets, when back then the first ones weighed so much that they could barely be transported.

Facebook and Twitter

I think that Facebook and Twitter can be powerful tools that let us keep up with what is going on in the world. A lot of people on Facebook post about presidential elections, what they think about certain candidates, or just what they think about some controversial issue. If one doesn't like to watch the news, or read about what's happening in the world, Facebook could be a gateway to go look up those issues or It can even be the central point of learning about these new happenings in the world. On the other hand, I would argue that Facebook and Twitter do the opposite more often than not. I find myself on Facebook and Twitter wasting time away when I could be doing more productive things, like studying for a test or learning something new on After Effects. I would say the two are most definitely more of a time waster than anything. They both have their advantages though, like if you're in a band or if you're a freelance photographer. Facebook and twitter could help you get the word out and advertise whatever you wanted to advertise. So they have their advantages and disadvantages, it just depends on which way you choose to use these social media sites.

Apple vs. Samsung

I think that the consumers who want to buy these types of smart phones with these kind of features will have to go with Apple. Samsung got their own devices banned by infringing the patents that Apple had on their phones and tablets. It leaves the consumers with no other choice but to buy Apple's products. So I know that Apple will continue to make an extremely good profit on their devices as long as the patents are in effect. Either way I believe that Apple will still be in the lead on sales over Samsung. They initially created this technology and will always have the upper hand. Apple definitely has the lead in sales and most of the population who buy smart phones and tablets go with Apple. But who knows, maybe Samsung will come out with some new piece of technology and put a patent on it. Then this new technology may somehow trump Apple's designs and features and Samsung will come out on top. I think this is doubtful, but you never know, it could happen.