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15% of Americans Still Holding Off From This Newfangled Interweb Thing
Norton Zone Offers MobileMe Users 50GB of Free Storage
Microsoft Resurfaces With New Tablets
Introducing Toshiba USB 3.0 Flash Drives and Micro SD Memory Cards
15% of Americans Still Holding Off From This Newfangled Interweb Thing
The Register's Iain Thomson reports that the latest data from the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project (http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2013/Non-internet-users.aspx) has found that a sizable percentage of Americans still don't really get this Internet thing, with 15 percent (over 47 million people, according to US census data) never going online and another 9 percent only doing so at work.
Among the holdouts, over a third said that they felt the Internet was "not relevant" to them, 32 percent said using it was either too hard or that they were concerned about the threat of viruses and identity theft. Thompson notes that this latter metric has nearly doubled since Pew's 2010 survey, highlighting that the rising tide of online crime is a significant deterrent effect to use. Prices of computers and the cost of Internet access are also cited as a reason by 19 percent of the holdouts, while 7 percent say the Internet was unavailable to them, either because of their location or due to physical limitations, and surprisingly, 14 percent of Internet refuseniks have tried going online and then abandoned it.
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Norton Zone Offers MobileMe Users 50GB of Free Storage
On Monday, Sept. 30, MobileMe members will lose the 20GB bonus iCloud space. Symantec is inviting MobileMe users to move their storage to Norton Zone, Symantec's easy and safe cloud file-sharing service to receive 50GB of free storage.
To take advantage of the offer, MobileMe users should complete the following steps:
1) Forward to Norton Zone the email from MobileMe that informed you the product is being cancelled to , as well as provide us the email address you used for your Norton Zone account.
2) Sign up for Norton Zone 5GB free account at:
https://www.nortonzone.com/
3) In October, Norton Zone will email you an unique activation key URL that will turn your 5GB account into a 55GB account.
Microsoft Resurfaces With New Tablets
Microsoft expert and tech commentator Karl Volkman of Chicago's SRV Network, Inc., comments that after a reorganization and a significant loss from its Surface RT tablet over the summer, Microsoft went back to the drawing board and introduced its latest tablets at a press event on Monday. The new products, Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2, are Microsoft's attempt to compete with Apple's iPad, as well as shift its focus away from desktop and laptop computers.
"Microsoft took a hefty loss with the Surface RT tablet earlier this year when they cut the price, so the hope is that the new versions will be greatly improved and give them better positioning in the market," says Volkman. "The new versions boast a better design, a hardware update and improved battery life.
"The Surface Pro 2 is an updated version of the Surface Pro tablet targeting business customers looking for a device that will suit their professional needs. The biggest upgrade for the Surface Pro 2 seems to be the battery, which is said to have a 60 percent better battery life. In addition, the Surface 2 is the second generation of the Surface RT and also has an improved battery life, as well as a new chip that improves speed and performance."
"The second generation of Surface has better hardware, a sleeker design and improved battery life," continues Volkman. "Microsoft appears to be on the right track as they move their business away from the traditional computer and into the tablet and mobile sector. Its a fiercely competitive market, but the Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 might have what it takes to move Microsoft in the right direction."
Karl Volkman, the Chief Technology Officer of SRV Network, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, is an IT Professional with over 30 years of experience. Prior to his position at SRV Network, Karl was the Director of Technology for the New Lenox School District 122 in Illinois, the Chief Information Officer of the Habitat Company in Chicago, and the Manager of Networks & Communications for John Nuveen and Company. Karl's certifications include HP, Microsoft, Cisco, Adtran, Objectworld, and Cymphonix. His capabilities include IT Management, Planning and Technician, Telecomm Technician, Programmer, DBA, and Technology Instruction.
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http://www.srvnetwork.com
Introducing Toshiba USB 3.0 Flash Drives and Micro SD Memory Cards
Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., has announced the Toshiba Micro Secure Digital (micro SD) class 10 UHS-I Memory cards and Toshiba TransMemory USB 3.0 Flash Drive.
Both of these removable storage solutions offer industry-proven quality and reliability with leading speeds, performance and capacities.
"Toshiba originally invented and have since perfected NAND flash memory technology, which both of these products utilize," says Maciek Brzeski, vice president of product marketing and development of branded storage products, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division. "Both of these removable storage solutions offer industry-proven quality and reliability with leading speeds, performance and capacities."
Toshiba TransMemoryUSB 3.0 Flash Drives
For consumers who need to drag and drop files quickly and safely between computing devices, Toshiba's TransMemory USB 3.0 Flash Drives are an efficient ultraportable storage solution that offers high-speed data transfer and secure data protection.
This new line of flash drives provides consumers with a reliable and convenient way to store and transfer photos, videos, music and important digital files while on the go, as they work with any device equipped with USB port. These flash drives not only make it easy to transfer files, but more importantly, they protect consumers data against theft and loss. The downloadable password protection security software that comes included with the drives allows users to create public and private partitions to ensure that their critical data is always protected.
Toshibas TransMemory USB 3.0 Flash Drives are optimized for devices with a USB 3.0 port for high-speed data transfer of up to 70 MB/s31, but are also backward compatible and work with devices that are only equipped with a USB 2.0 port. Additionally, these flash drives are plug and play-enabled for easy installation and are compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems. They are available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities2 and all come with a five-year limited warranty.
Toshiba Micro Secure Digital Class 10 UHS-I Memory Cards
Toshiba's microSD Class 10 UHS-1 memory card provides consumers who are looking to extend the storage capacity of their mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets, with a simple removable solution. These memory cards offer high-speed performance and reliability, and are backed by a 5-year limited warranty. A full-sized SD adapter is also included to ensure the memory cards compatibility with all standard SD devices, such as digital cameras, camcorders and laptops. With transfer speeds of up to 30 MB/s3, users will enjoy speedy data transfer times between PCs and mobile devices. The Toshiba microSD Class 10 UHS-1 memory cards are available in a number of different capacities, including 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB.4
The Toshiba TransMemory USB 3.0 Flash Drives will be available for purchase at select retailers and on ToshibaDirect.com in October 2013. The 16GB flash drive will be $29.99 MSRP, the 32GB flash drive will be $49.99 MSRP and the 64GB flash drive will be $99.99 MSRP.
The Toshiba Micro Secure Digital Class 10 UHS-I Memory Cards will be available for purchase at select retailers and on ToshibaDirect.com in October 2013. The 8GB memory card will be $19.99 MSRP, the 16GB memory card will be $39.99 MSRP, the 32GB memory card will be $69.99 MSRP and the 64GB memory card will be $99.99 MSRP.
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