How Many Ways Do You Connect To The Internet?
from the are-you-hyperconnected? dept
A new study points out the rather unsurprising fact that the number of "hyperconnected" individuals is growing. The definition of hyperconnected is anyone with seven or more connected devices and nine or more applications on those devices (though, it's not entirely clear how they define an "application" since it seems to include certain websites. Apparently 16% of people surveyed fell into that camp. Another 36% are in the "increasingly connected" group that counts those who connect via at least four devices and uses six or more applications. To be honest, this seems like an odd way of defining connectivity. If I had a really good "all-in-one" device meaning that I wouldn't need that many other devices but could use that one in more circumstances, why should that make me seem less connected? Of course, then there are the unconnected. A different study has found that approximately 18% of homes in the US have no internet access whatsoever.
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Only Four For Me
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I think it would seem people listen less, but the Iranian election and Twitter would have proven me wrong. Thoughts?
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Well...
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"In a worldwide study sponsored by Nortel"
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"In a worldwide study sponsored by Nortel"
Huh? Nortel is one of the few companies that really understands communications. Based on experience, they are one of the few companies that could actually deliver back in 2000, before the bubble burst. I lost a *lot* of money in them, but still, they continue to have a solid patent portfolio and I'm hoping they make a comeback.
What's equally interesting is that they are also a huge proponent of Open Standards, and it's interesting that they are tackling strategy from an application and carrier level, and I applaud that.
My first book out of college I recieved was "Wireless Network Design, Overview, 1998 Edition." by Nortel. I read that thing, all 400 pages, from cover to cover.
Today, they offer LTE, WiMax, GSM/Edge as well as IMS/UMA. What's not to like? Maybe we don't see eye-to-eye, but I still see a lot of potential in that company.
Throttling and net neutrality looks like it could be "> solved with some of their technology.
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Net Neutrality and Nortel's Story
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1 x personal laptop
1 x work laptop I use freely
4 x desktop PCs
1 x Windows Mobile phone w/internet
1 x XBox 360
1 x Wii
Hmm. Computer geek? Check!
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I have one server running as my Gateway, DNS, AD, and I have 3 web servers running too. but if I had the space, I would have a room full of computers if I could
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My laptop, on which I spend nearly all my free time and much work time. 1 device, all day.
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Desktop
thats it :(
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My stuff...
Server: Wired
Home desktop @ Dad's house: dial-up =(
Slingbox: home wired
Cell phone: conceivably could use 'net, doesn't ATM.
That's all. Not bad for 15 years old...
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laptop(ancient) via null modem cable to one of the above Desktops
You can't do anything on the Internet worth the time it takes to do it from a phone or gaming console anyway. Excepting pwning noobs in some online fps or other, of course.
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only 2
Dialup? Who still uses that. I thought dialup died a long time ago!
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As they say...
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RE: Iron Chef
Anyway, the Greatful Dead were all about sharing their music. I don't know where this stuffed shirt gets off making these demands.
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Ooops!
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As far as singular devices go; let's see...
2 Desktops (Personal & Work)
1 Server (Personal)
2 Laptops (Personal & Work)
2 PDAs (Personal & Work)
1 XBox Live
1 Wii
1 TV
And that excludes the other desktop that friends/family use when staying at my place, all the laptops I work on and update for employees at work and the desktops I use at school (when I forget my laptop). There's probably more that I'm forgetting about, but meh...
Basically, what don't I do on the internet? Online news has replaced the traditional paper media. I get my TV shows online for the most part and DVR the rest. (What's live broadcast TV again?) Radio... Internet. Work... significantly internet based. Pleasure, internet (MMOs, etc).
You get the idea. I should probably stop before I make myself sound like a complete recluse. It's interesting to think about, though. So many people's lives are heavily influenced by online activity. Often times more so than they think. It's also interesting to watch how life and business changes as a result. (Of course, Mike has been talking about that since forever ago, now.)
In a related topic; After reading all the news that's been circulating lately about social-networking sites, I've come to realize how much of so many people's lives revolve around them. Personally, I've always thought that they were retarded and delinquent, but it seems people are living a very significant portion of their social lives through these sites. I even have a couple friends who make something of a living through mySpace based businesses, which I also thought to be waste of time and money. Although not hugely successful, profit earned where there otherwise would have been nothing is still profit.
That said, I still think social-networking sites are a useless pile of idiocy, but there's indeed something to be learned from observing the trends there.
Anyway... /ramble. Sorry for the digression.
~Brian
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geeky girl right here.. could be worse if i had the money!
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Im not quite there...
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You could reaonably include sites in the list since things like twitter and facebook also grok upload via SMS for those who have that but not internet on their phones.
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Yup. I must be a geek.
2 x Laptop (work and personal)
1 x EEE PC Laptop
1 x Desktop
1 x PDA
1 x Helio Ocean (dont call it a phone!)
1 x Xbox 360 Live
I got it covered on the hardware end. I guess I really am a geek.
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Am I connected?
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Strange Metrics
I think the 'number' of connected devices would indicate people with more money (or a business need), not more connectivity.
I've also seen plenty of people with money, but not a geek bone in their body. They have some of the best devices (RIM, laptops, smartphones) but not a clue how to do anything with them.
I'm a pro geek, so I qualify for the 7+ count. For fun, I'll kick off a list, but I argue that the sheer number of nodes I have makes me a geek, but still no more connected than the poster in #11.
OFFICE/DESK:
PC and laptop, two screens, KVM
Separate laptop for PPT presentations
Nokia N95
AT&T Tilt smartphone
Simple Motorola feature phone
AT&T 3G HSDPA card
VoIP phone system, 3 vonage lines
2 network printers (can print from Internet anywhere)
NAS with FTP server
Mirra backup server
HOUSE:
kitchen laptop
ethernet remote camera
slingbox
D-Link Digital Media Adapter
TivoHD Series 3
PC in entertainment system
does an mp3/podcast player count?
CAR:
are we counting connected GPS devices?
And there's gig ethernet throughout, and an 18-port switch, two active Wi-Fi APs, a travel wi-fi router, and too many extra routers (because of Vonage). My wife has her own laptop and phone.
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I do tons of prepress work all are required.
Also use one of the servers to operate via remote access an 8 computer prepress department 100 miles away.
I guess I am way conected, never paid attention.
All with 2 - turbo roadruner connections, one is not enough, and fios is not available in my neighborhood :(
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hmm
only 6? so I guess I am not that cool. yet. oh wait. i did not cound my other desktop which is a server. however i do not use that directly... so who is countin anyways. i am good with what i got. next will be a PS3. but i will wait on that.
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What a bunch of geeks!
Or maybe I'm not geeky enough and it really is fun to compare devices, I don't know. :-)
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