Computer for Grandma Final

Link:
https://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0AeJuG5X97bSnZGcyNDRrZHBfMTRmNDhqdGRmbg&hl=en_US

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Smartphone

The new Xperia Arc Smartphone is more than a phone.  It is also an 8.0 Megapixel camera with Sony Ericsson's Exmor R CMOS sensor.  It also has a very high quality 4.2", 854x480 P display.  Some other features of the camera are 720p HD video recording, smile detection, geo-tagging, red eye reduction, and 3D sweep panorama.  In the entertainment department, there are also some really cool features.  Things like FM Radio, Video Streaming, and 3d games are just some of the things that create a revolutionary new phone.  For communications, you can use facebook with the built in app, google talk, and twitter.  Also, there is a speakerphone and and Sony Ericsson Timescpae where you can have all communications with one person in one place.  In music, you can listen to regular music, but if you don't know the name, no need to worry because built in is an app called TrackID which can listen to a song and provide feedback about the name of the song.  Album artwork and bluetooth stero is also available.  It has an touch screen QWERTY keyboard and auto rotate powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine.

Links: http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/corporate/products/phoneportfolio/specification/xperia-arc-s
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Preassesment quiz evaluation

1.   It tested my computer knowledge somewhat fairly except that the definitions were somewhat inaccurate and general.
2.    There were some glitches with the test.  It didn’t always provide accurate answers.
3.    The advantage is that they are green and take less time. 
4.    They can be glitchy and slow.
5.    A hands-on assessment where you build or program something.
6.    They can be used in other classes.
7.     I would if it was nicer and not glitch because they are fun and not to boring. 

Computer Specs

Computer Stats by Noah Mark

1. Toshiba Satelite A665-S5173
2. In System
3. 2.67 GHz
4. Version 6.1 Windows 7 Home Premium SP1
5. 4.00 GB
6. 452 GB
7. Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Lightroom, and Stellarium
8. McAfee Security Center

This is important to know because you can know how your computer is working.

Computer Scavenger Hunt

•  HP Compaq 6000 Pro SFF PC
• 2.       In computer Management Properties
• 3.       3.00 GHz
• 4.       Version 5.1 XP SP3
• 5.       1.93 GB of RAM
• 6.       149 GB
• 7.       Microsoft Word, Cygwin, and Google Chrome
• 8.       Symantec Antivirus

Ten Commandments of Computers

1 Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people.

• Do not bully other people.

2 Thou shalt not interfere with other people's computer work.

• Don’t delete other people’s files.

3 Thou shalt not snoop around in other people's computer files.
Don’t look at files that you aren’t supposed to be looking at.
Respect other’s privacy.
4 Thou shalt not use a computer to steal.
Do not steal the computer.
5 Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness.
Don’t pretend who you are.
6 Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid.
Don’t use software without paying for it.
7 Thou shalt not use other people's computer resources without authorization or proper compensation.
Ask before using what is not yours.
8 Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output.
Don’t take other people’s work and claim it as yours.
9 Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you are writing or the system you are designing.
Think before doing.
10 Thou shalt always use a computer in ways that ensure consideration and respect for your fellow humans.
Don’t do disrespectful things on the computer that could hurt somebody.