SAMPLE REVIEW: Facebook Finally Launches “Share” Button (Article Review #4)

SAMPLE REVIEW: Facebook Finally Launches “Share” Button (Article Review #4)

Assignment Number:
Article Review #4

Article Title
"Facebook Finally Launches “Share” Button"

Article Author
Josh Constine
 

Article Publication Date

Not date provided

URL of Original Article

http://techcrunch.com/2012/11/14/facebook-mobile-share-button/

Article Summary

Facebook has launched a share button for the mobile news feed; this has been one of the most requested features. It lets people share and comment links, it also allows the user to save time

Relevance to the Class

Social Media keeps becoming an essential way to improve bussiness

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

SAMPLE COMPARISON: Windows Phone sales have quadrupled (Source Comparison #4)

SAMPLE COMPARISON: Windows Phone sales have quadrupled (Source Comparison #4)

Article 1
"Windows Phone sales have quadrupled on strength of new hardware, software"

Nov 28, 2012
http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2012/11/28/windows-phone-sales-have-quadrupled-when-compared-to-2011s-holiday-season/?fromcat=all


Article 2
"Ballmer says Windows Phone sales have quadrupled"
Nov 28, 2012
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Ballmer-says-Windows-Phone-sales-have-quadrupled_id37122


Article 3
"Microsoft CEO Ballmer says Windows Phone sales have quadrupled"

Nov 28, 2012
http://bgr.com/2012/11/28/windows-phone-sales-2012-holidays/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheBoyGeniusReport+%28BGR+|+Boy+Genius+Report%29


NOTES

• Articles talk about how the sales on the Window phone have increase
• Relevant to class because it shows how beneficial an update or refresh can be to a company, a great modern feel and a great software and hardware are doing wonders for Windows. the design gets peoples attention and it is user interface oriented.
• Article # 1 more informative.
• Article # 1 explains the pros of the new windows phone.
• Article # 1 talks about competitors.
• Article # 2 very short article, it does not go into details.
• Article # 2 is a personal opinion.
• Article # 2 could be too long for a casual reader.
• Article # 3 has a lot of links where useful information related to the article can be found.
• Article # 3 concise article.
• Article # 3 also uses many quotes.

SAMPLE REVIEW: "Windows 8 interface called 'disappointing' by usability expert" (Article Review #5)

SAMPLE REVIEW: "Windows 8 interface called 'disappointing' by usability expert" (Article Review #5)

Assignment Number:
Article Review #5

Article Title
"Windows 8 interface called 'disappointing' by usability expert"

Article Author
Jared Newman
 

Article Publication Date
November 19, 2012

URL of Original Article

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2015073/windows-8-interface-called-disappointing-by-usability-expert.html

Article Summary

After a study, Jacob Nielsen came to the conclusion that windows 8 is disappointing for the users. Windows 8 is now interface consistent since it has both environments touch-friendly and desktop; also some tiles are to active and it is difficult to clearly identify which one you are looking at. Many of the thumbnails images do not display the app's name. 

Relevance to the Class

This clearly shows how important is to make sure that every design is user friendly. everything should be easier for the user that way they feel comfortable using it and they the brand loyalty grows.

Key Quote
“On a regular PC, Windows 8 is Mr. Hyde: a monster that terrorizes poor office workers and strangles their productivity.”

SAMPLE COMPARISON: Microsoft - Apple tablets (Source Comparison #3)

Article 1
"Questions Over Microsoft's New Surface Fleet of Tablets"

Jun 20, 2012
http://www.cmswire.com/cms/mobile/questions-over-microsofts-new-surface-fleet-of-tablets-016163.php


Article 2
"Microsoft, Apple tablets have highest profit margins"

Nov 6, 2012
http://www.smh.com.au/it-pro/business-it/microsoft-apple-tablets-have-highest-profit-margins-20121107-28xa8.html


Article 3
"Microsoft Surface Tablet More Profitable Than iPad"

Nov 6, 2012
http://mashable.com/2012/11/06/microsoft-surface-profit-ipad/


NOTES

• Articles compare Microsoft and Apple tablets.
• Relevant to class because it is clear that technology keeps expanding everyday, new gadgets come out and costumers have more choices to pick, not to mentions that designers developers need to design for this devices.
• Article # 1 great information about Microsoft but not about apple.
• Article # 1 focus on the users and try to answer some of the questions they have.
• Article # 2 it looks like it has been written for people that have more knowledge about technology.
• Article # 2 detail explanation between Apple and Microsoft tablets
• Article # 3 it is the only one that really descries and go deep into the disadvantages of the maps in iOS 6.
• Article # 2 it could be too long for a casual reader.
• Article # 3 highlights the pros of Microsoft, like the keyboard/smart cover.
• Article # 3 concise article.