Journalism 2.0
How to survive and thrive in the digital age

This blog is a companion to the book I have written. It will teach current (and future) journalists the skills they need to do better journalism with the help of digital technology. More information about the book.

New mobile devices for reporters

You knew this was coming: A company called OQO is selling a full-featured laptop that weighs about a pound. It can run a full Windows environment is smaller than most paperback books. Reporters could run spreadsheets, full email applications and even log into their organization’s content management system with one of these (and a wifi connection). A friend at work just bought one and brought it in today. It’s pretty impressive.

Still, given the fact that it costs $1,400-2,000, I’d rather buy three reporters an iPhone than purchase one of these. You?

So far, we’ve been pleased with the LG EnV, which is now available at Amazon for $30. Budgets are tight, after all.

Posted by MarkBriggs on Thursday, July 19, 2007
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