tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35428618.post3251636741577456750..comments2024-01-20T00:59:08.689+00:00Comments on Brave New World: Connections From IbizaMartyn Danielshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02134633193540004531noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35428618.post-7781506205164660292009-06-01T07:21:32.243+00:002009-06-01T07:21:32.243+00:00Hi Martyn
I'm another example of how the connecte...Hi Martyn<br /><br />I'm another example of how the connected world works. We met you in Ibiza with Dave at the Basement Jaxx gig on Friday. This blog showed up in my email on Monday morning as I have 'Ibiza' running as a Google alert.<br /><br />I am at least partly responsible for Dave and Gary being so connected, having recommended Vonage for their phone with a UK number and showing them how to circumvent the regional restrictions on iPlayer. (I've been writing about technology for years including a spell as technology editor for The Scotsman.)<br /><br />The funny thing is that the technology that's got me most excited in recent years is e-ink. That was even before I moved to Ibiza, but here it could be the perfect technology.<br /><br />We might be well-connected here, but the postal service is slow, particularly in the summer when the population more than trebles. So I can order a book instantly then wait two weeks for it to come. It's not exactly instant gratification.<br /><br />The other thing is I'm now writing in a darkened room which is a waste of Ibiza sunshine. But I can't read my screen outside. What I always thought I wanted was an e-reader with a tablet PC form factor so I could type and annotate text as well as read it. That was before I saw your posting about the dual-nature displays. I hadn't even thought...<br /><br />Anyway I'm supposed to finish writing a lengthy article this morning so I'd better get on. Great to meet and keep in touch.Nick Claytonhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/nickclaytonnoreply@blogger.com