Hello,
This is my first blog and it was actually due about 3 weeks ago but due to a musical and the construction of a giant book, it was delayed. This blog is also my first assignment: to create an opinion piece on a chosen article on a current issue.
For this piece I read an article in the Toronto Star entitled "Can the web save papers?" In it the writer, Tyler Hamilton, discusses the release of the Ipad, a new type of tablet PC, and how technology similar to it will affect print, specifically newsprint.
After reading this article I have to say that I'm actually excited about the idea. This idea that in the future, and a near future at that as the Ipad was supposed to be release 60 days after it's announcement, I will be able to access the latest news in seconds and in a portable way. But more importantly this new way won't result in the loss of more trees.
That being said this is hardly an original idea, in fact many companies have been coming up with tablet PCs for a while now and digital books are becoming more common. Especially coming from a company like Apple, who's innovative gadgets are always sought after and rarely disappointing.
Which is precisely why, even though the tablet's been around for ages, I'm still fascinated by this 'new invention' by Apple.
This article only furthers my resolve to possibly purchase their latest product because of the idea that by spending the $400+ I'll not only be enjoying the coolest piece of technology around but I'll also be saving the environment.
I agree with the idea that the death of print through the creation of technology like this will result in a greener outcome because I see that as a better outcome then the situation we're currently working towards.
In conclusion, I think that the announcement of the Ipad opens up possibilities for a more environmentally friendly future. I would still think this even if it results in the death of print because, and here I had to quote Mr. Hamilton, "the spirit of journalism is more than just words and pictures on paper".
So, yah, that's it, enjoy :)
