Wednesday, February 25, 2009

9 Data steps

Acquisition
Jenny acquires data each week by recording on paper the amount raised and the date.
Input
She then inpts this data into the spreadsheet using the keyboard.
Validation
The data is validated by inbuilt formulas that check the amount is reasonable.
Manipulation
The data for each week is manipulated using a formula to total the amounts.
Storage
The file is saved to the hard drive after processing.
Retrieval
On the next collection day, the file is retrieved and new data added.
Output
Output in the form of a printout is obtained at the end of each month.
Communication
Copies are printed, communicating the information to all students by hand.
Disposal
At the end of they ear, when the file is no longer needed, Jenny deletes the file from her computer.

Sunday, February 1, 2009

OLEDS IT H/work

Basically there's just a new type of screen. That's better than both plasma and LCD, it's crisper and clearer, even over large sizes. It consists of Organic Light Emitting Diodes. Organic molecules that when an electric current is passed through emit light. WOW! shock. SO you get crisper clearer pics, and it also takes less power, as conventional LEDS do, but due to its design it takes even less power AND, AND! it takes up less space. SO I mean its triple threat, 1. BETTA pic, 2. LESS power, 3. SMALLER amount of space. If this doesn't catch on we're all idiots, it'll probably retail bout what plasmas and LCDs did at their inception so, depending on size $10,000+ish I reckon. Also, it's not just limited to home use, as a TV, they could also be adapted to replace stage LED screens for visuals and stuff. Interested yet....?

Matt.