SAMPLE REVIEW: AT&T and T-Mobile strike temporary roaming deal (Article Review #3)

SAMPLE REVIEW: AT&T and T-Mobile strike temporary roaming deal (Article Review #3)

Assignment Number:
Article Review #3

Article Title
"AT&T and T-Mobile strike temporary roaming deal"

Article Author

Marguerite Reardon

 

Article Publication Date

October 31, 2012

URL of Original Article

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57543219-94/at-t-and-t-mobile-strike-temporary-roaming-deal/

Article Summary

Due to the unfortunate damage cause by hurricane Sandy in the Tri-state Area, AT&T and T-Mobile, announced that they entered an agreement where both companies enable people with poor service roaming on their networks for no extra charge.

Relevance to the Class

After a big tragedy like this one, all the help is more than welcome. Technology is a big part of our daily routines and some events like Sandy remind us how attach we are to it and how important it becomes every day. Great act of solidarity from AT&T and T-mobile and also well thought to keep costumers please and to bring more for the future; at the end of the day what is really important is to make your costumers happy.

Key Quote
"The two companies will allow customers in areas affected by Hurricane Sandy to roam on each other's networks."

1.  What do Goto and Cotler think are some important things to identify when assessing audience capabilities? Are there examples you would add given changes in the industry since the book was published in 2005?

R/ Goto and Cotler think that everything comes down to the following question: who is the client willing to leave behind? To answer this, it is important to keep in mind things like, is the target audience technology savy? What size monitor do they have, what browsers do they use? What is the internet speed they have?

2. What is scope creep?

R/ It refers to all the uncontrolled changes while managing a project. All the negative occurrence that can happened when the project is not properly define; “from a straightforward, comprehensible project to an out-of-control nightmare.”

3. What software application do the authors recommend using for project management? Why do they recommend using a different application to deliver project management information to a client?

R/ Goto and Cotler recommend to set up a central HTML staging area for the clients to post all deliverables and project documentations, and a separate staging area for the team development area.

4. There's a proofreading error in the sidebar titled "Project Management Applications"—what is it? (Google may help you here.)

R/ The correct way to spell it is GANTT CHART, this is a  bar chart that displays a project schedule.

5. According to the authors, can usability testing be conducted using an online survey? Why or why not?

R/ Online survey is a valuable way to gather feedback, however it should only be used to answer yes or not question. Online surveys can be very frustrating and not a good amount of the target area usually completes the survey.

SAMPLE REVIEW: Microsoft promises major Windows 8 app improvements before Oct 26 launch (Article Review #2)

SAMPLE REVIEW: Microsoft promises major Windows 8 app improvements before Oct 26 launch (Article Review #2)

Assignment Number:
Article Review #2

Article Title 
"Microsoft promises major Windows 8 app improvements before Oct 26 launch"

Article Author

Joel Hruska 

Article Publication Date

October 5, 2012

URL of Original Article

 http://www.extremetech.com/computing/137469-microsoft-promises-major-windows-8-app-improvements-before-oct-26-launch

Article Summary

Microsoft is aware of some of the concerns that Windows 8 adopters might encounter; for instance, the deficiencies that mail client has; this lacks support for POP AND IMAP.  Microsoft is promising to provide a nuer of updates before the launch day (Oct-26) to improve usability.

Relevance to the Class

Technology keeps changing everyday and competition is getting harder. The top priority of all companies is provide the best service to the user and to build brand loyalty. It is crucial to plan ahead, organize, and  make sure that the user wont experience any difficulty while using the service.

Key Quote

"Microsoft has taken some flak for the purported condition of Windows 8 in recent weeks...team indirectly addresses some of the concerns ...by promising a number of updates will be delivered between now and launch day."

SAMPLE COMPARISON: Apple's Maps App (Source Comparison #1)

  SAMPLE COMPARISON: Apple's Maps App (Source Comparison #1)

Article 1
"Apple says iOS 6 Maps isn't finished"

September 21, 2012
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/apple/3399643/apple-says-ios-6-maps-isnt-finished/


Article 2

"Apple CEO Apologizes for Maps App: It ‘Fell Short"

September 28, 2012
http://mashable.com/2012/09/28/apple-ceo-apologies-for-maps/


Article 3
"A Map App, as Sleek as iPhone 5, Is Often Off"

September 26, 2012
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/27/technology/personaltech/apples-new-maps-app-is-upgraded-but-full-of-snags-review.html?ref=technology


NOTES

• Articles about the new Apple's Map Application
• Relevant to class because it is clear that a well develop and design application is crucial for the success of a business; it is very important to always meet the costumers expectations. 
• Article # 1 little content
• Article # 1 resourceful links
• Article # 2 very short
• Article # 2 does not talk about the problems, but instead, it gives the reader a hope that the maps will improve.
• Article # 3 it is the only one that really descries and go deep into the disadvantages of the maps in iOS 6.
• Article # 3 it is more informative.
• Article # 3 it could be too long for a casual reader.
• Article # 3 great part of the article is based in personal experience.