Foul Tech Sours

In a recent article by Gregg Keizer, a blogger for Computerworld, there was a discussion about why apple needs a $700 MacBook Air . The idea behind this is that several of Apple's competitors have already taken this step, therefore, to maintain it's profits the company should look to sell cheaper models. Although this would not necessarily be a "dumb move" on the company's part, I do not feel like it would be a necessary one. Every company, especially the top competitors in the technology sector, has their benefits, competitive strategies, and trade-offs. For as long as Macintosh (formerly McIntosh - like the apple) and Microsoft computers have existed, it has been a constant battle about which machines and devices are superior. Both Apple and Microsoft, since their start in the 1970's to 1980's, have been forerunners for the industry for hardware and operating systems, and overall leaders in innovation and technology. Both companies have continued to ex

This is a topic that excited me and scares me at the same time. Anyone that is familiar with me and my taste already knows that I love to come up with occasions to stay at a hotel. For the last few years I have been celebrating birthdays, new years, anniversaries, Valentine's Days, and whatever other days I can deem appropriate in hotel rooms. My absolute favorite family is the Starwood Hotel family. From Aloft, to the Westin, The W Hotel and Four Points, to Sheraton, I can't say that I have ever had less than exceptional service. I have always been a fan of the ambiance of these boutique hotels: They are clean, the service is awesome, as a preferred guest I feel like I matter, and most of all, Starwood hotels are modern. Starwood hotels are known for innovation. Aside from having an application that allows users to keep up with membership points and book stays are hotels and resorts worldwide, Starwood will soon be releasing and iPhone application that will allow guests to