Utilities: Utilities
Utilities: Utilities Dropbox - synchronizes files among computers Synergy - shares keyboard and mouse for multiple computers over network Evernote – store text, audio and picture notes and access from anywhere Dimdim - free Internet meetings and seminars Osalt.com – find open source alternatives to commercial software
V. Gadgets: V. Gadgets
Phones: Phones Phone or computer? Next generation of smart phones blur the lines Google Android Apple iPhone Palm WebOS Windows Phone 7 Blackberry
Netbooks: Netbooks Small notebooks Focus on providing browser Doesn't have to be fast Less storage and memory Asus EeePC, Acer Aspire One Some with integrated wireless Subsidized like a mobile phone Many run Linux or Chrome OS to keep costs down $199 - $600
Media players: Media players Useful for playing netcasts or audiobooks Common types Apple iPod Microsoft Zune Creative Zen Most modern phones Many can record digital audio Record auctions and copy to server for archival Some have wireless and web browser iPod Touch, Microsoft Zune
Miscellaneous devices : Miscellaneous devices eBook readers have E Ink screen Amazon Kindle Barnes and Noble nook Drobo safely stores your data Tablets – iPad , Andriod , WebOS , Chrome OS TV Boxee , Roku Google TV, Hulu Desktop Windows Media Center What else?
Resources: Resources
VII. Resources: VII. Resources Auction Technology Specialist ATS designation www.auctioneertech.com/ats-designation NAA free website NAA auction calendar auctioncalendar.auctioneers.org NAA cashless commerce NAA forum auctioneers.org/forum AuctioneerTech resources www.auctioneertech.com/resources Auction Podcast www.auctioneertech.com/auction-podcast
Module 7: Technology: COMPLETE. Module 7 : Technology