Technology

1. Project (due June 10th): write a review of a new product
(app, program, communication technology, device)

Paragraph one: summarize the product basics (the maker, the release date, past versions/models), its parts & features, its use, etc.

Paragraph two: your use, your opinion (attractive design? user friendly? useful? affordable? etc.)

Grading Points: follow the above model, be critical (say good and weak points), try to use vocabulary we studied

My example:

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Hewlett Packard (HP) has released many TouchSmart computers since 2007.  The TouchSmart was one of the first desktops to use the touch screen. Since it has a touch screen and the hard drive is built into the screen, it is kind of like a giant tablet. However, like a desktop, you can use the (wireless) mouse and keyboard, and it has a bigger screen (my version is about 50cm wide). Its operating system uses Windows, but it features some HP interface and apps, a television tuner, and a camera.

I bought my version of the desktop in 2009, and I've used it ever since for work and for my daily needs such as web surfing, watching videos, and editing family photos. Even though my Touchsmart is old and some of the programs are obsolete, it is still working wonderfully. I've never had any major problems or last any data. Since I have my research and family photos saved on it, this is extremely important and valuable or me.  Another great thing is that the screen is so huge that I don't even need a tv. Because of this and because there is no external hard drive, I can save a lot of space in my house. The design is attractive and sleek, even though my model is outdated. There are a few weak points; the HP apps are pretty useless and mouse quickly runs out of batteries. However, overall I very happy I decided to buy my HP Touchsmart.

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2. Vocabulary for describing technology

3. Choose one:
 - Technology objects game

 - ELLLO Technology (conversations about technology)

 - EnglishCentral Technology

- TED Lectures/Speeches- Technology
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