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Marcus T. Rogers #377571
W.S.P.F. P.O. Box 9900
Boscobel, WI
53805
Courtney_G,
First and foremost let me say it's an honor to hear from you. Your comments are like maybe the 3rd or 4th I've received since I've been blogging so it's cool to be heard.
It appears you are VERY in touch with what's popular these days and your breakdown of iPhone, iPads, Twitter, etc, were VERY informative so I do thank you for that as well. I was surprised that many people don't buy DVDs anymore... Netflix and services like it have really innovated the way movies are seen from what you tell me... it seems very cool.
You mentioned asking more questions if I think of them and Courtney_G I have millions (haha) but here are a couple I'd like to ask you for now:
1. When you use Google Earth does it show states, cities, streets, etc?
2. How does a 'Kindle' or 'Nook' differ from an iPad?
3. Do they have sites that break down all the features of a Kindle, Nook, iPhone, iPad, etc?
If yes, can you direct them to me or print and send them to me?
4. Do you personally use Twitter or social networking sites?
5. In your personal life how has our country's economic conditions impacted you (work, transportation, groceries, etc)?
Courtney_G, thank you for your informative response to my blog entry "What's New" and it was a joy to have this exchange with you. Please help to spread the word about my blog by spreading it to family, friends, coworkers, or social media. I look forward to hearing your answers to the questions above and invite you to write me directly as I'll receive your response faster. Either way, I anticipate your future comments and thank you for taking the time to reach out to me. Until next time, best wishes and peace be with you.
-Marcus_
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I'll do my best to answer all your questions!
1. Google Earth can show you just about everything. It's actually pretty creepy how detailed the images can get. If I type my own address into Google maps, the satellite images can zoom in on an aerial view of my house and I can even see my car parked outside. If you zoom in further, the images switch to "street view," which gives you the perspective of being on the street, looking around at the buildings. It can be pretty helpful when looking for directions to an unfamiliar place, since you know exactly what the street and landmarks will look like. The images are updated every few years or so, although I imagine more rural areas wouldn't be updated as often.
2. The Kindle and the Nook are e-readers, which just means that you can download and read books on them. Some models can also connect to the internet, but it's usually pretty limited and that's not really what they're intended for. They're just meant to simulate a book. You can download a whole library of e-books to a Kindle or Nook and read them page by page like a real book. An iPad has that feature, but also has a million other features. The iPad is more like a portable computer: it can be used to access the internet, send emails, type documents, take pictures, etc. It's a lot more advanced with a lot more features. Many people are using them instead of laptops now because they're so much more portable.
3. I imagine there are sites that break down all of the features of current technologies, although I've never looked. When I get a chance, I'll try to look some up for you.
4. I do use social networking sites. I mostly use Facebook, although I've gotten into Twitter within the last several months. I'm part of the generation that grew up with the internet, so using social media sites is like second nature to me.
5. I'm a college student, so I think money would be tight regardless of the economic climate, but I've definitely seen the impact of the recession, mostly in gas prices. I commute to work and my wallet has taken a hit.
Feel free to keep asking! Hope all is well.