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Feature Article: 29 Ways to
Justify Buying a 42" Touch Screen LCD Monitor
Article 1: When is "old"
technology NEW?
Article 2: Computers & The Next Generation of Kids
Article 3: Education Missed
Starting Gun in Tech Race
Article 4: RFID Tech
Blazes Trails in Hotels, Restaurants, Bar
29 Ways To Justify Buying this 42" Touch
Screen Monitor
Think you know a
better reason than these 29? Prove it and
I'll give you $50.00*
(Read $50 giveaway
contest rules below!!)
1) Supermarkets
- Tired of hearing "Do you carry pop tarts,
where can I find coffee filters?" Problem
Solved. Make Life Easy
2) Hey Coach,
maybe you'd have a higher number in your "W"
column if you used a touchable digital
playbook
Just imagine watching football films with
John Madden
3) Parents, try
to get your kids to hit the 'schwa' key. Now
see if they can tap the kitty icon on the
screen. Yes, that easy.
4) Bar Owners -
TRASH that old Jukebox. Digital music
is the way to go. Seriously, no one carries
quarters anymore.
5) For people
who won't use a mouse and keyboard. Or maybe
if they're just lazy.
6) Real Estate
Pros - Upgrade from walking - Give a touch
screen tour of that palatial palace to your
buyer instead. $$$$$
7) Car
Dealers, don't let the New Guy embarrass
you. Let the big touch screen do the selling
and free him up to wash cars.
Show Me the Money
8) Electronics
Retailers. You know, like Best Buy..wait,
never mind. Okay...like Circuit City...oops ..hmm...well, you get it.
9) Bar owners- Beer and Trivia go hand in hand for
some reason. Make it easy on the drunkards
and go Touch LCD for games
10) Medical
Industry Pros - Speak out now if you want
clear, brilliant, interactive imaging for
CT, X-Ray and More.
11) Shopping
Malls - We don't need a layout of your mall
with numbers and tiny store names. Touch
Maps?
Sure, THAT might work.
12) Fundraisers,
College Alumni, Churches, Non-Profits. How
about a Touchable Digital Donation spot?
Cha-Ching!!
13) One word
- DEMONSTRATIONS. And you can't spell
Demonstration without, uh...ummm... Demon.
Okay bad example.
14) How about
for teens - OMG this is SOOOOO Awesome IMHO,
I RLY want this thing seriously totally OMG
ROFL!!!
15) Election Day
recently passed - Did you see all the voters
using touch screens on TV? Be cool like
them.
16) Let's face
it - Bingo halls need large, colorful, easy
to read, non-threatening touch screens for
the old people.
17) Coffee Shops
- You offer Wi-Fi. Woopty-Doo.
Install a 42" Touch Monitor WITH internet,
and then you might be cool.
18) Copy & Print
Shops - Does it look like the customer is
playing charades while describing what they
want?
Let them show you.
Talk to
the SCREEN so I don't have to listen.
19) Eye Doctors
- Why must you torture us. We KNOW our
eyesight is terrible. Throw us a bone - do
exams on a Big Screen.
20) Maybe you
hate pens and paper. As long as
you're on the anti-paper campaign, just go
all out with a 42" Touch LCD.
21) Architects,
engineers, designers - Wouldn't you like a
fully interactive, digital workspace? Then
maybe Pisa's tower would be okay.
OR... Maybe Windows Vista would have
actually WORKED. Zing!
22) Drive-Thru
Restaurant owners - We can't hear that guy
on the other side of the speaker, and they
can't hear us ("dr. pepper does NOT sound
like 'hold the cheddar'). Just let
everyone touch the menu .
On second thought,
you'd be okay with a
22" Touch LCD.
23) Any time old
people might be looking for something. Like
a retirement complex. Just let
them use the Big Touch LCD.
24) Amusement
Park Operators - Find some vomit-proof
glass, mount it higher than 3 feet, and this
thing has limitless potential for you.
Weeeee!!
25) Sports Venue
Owners - Interactive scoreboards and novelty
billboards. We are working on finding Hot
Dog Design software.
26) Movie
Theaters - Sure you've got big screens
inside... but what about OUTside? Huh?
That's what we thought.
27) Museums -
Your most common phrase: " Don't Touch".
Now with this screen, that will
change to "You can't Lick that!"
28) Gamers and
Techies - You know you want it, you need it.
It is the center of your mission control.
Just give up and admit it.
"...Can
you hear me Major Tom..."
29)
IT WILL MAKE YOU MONEY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cash Giveaway Contest Rules
*Okay everyone,
that's it for the list, but we want to hear
your ideas. We're running a contest to
find the best of the best ideas out there.
So, send us your idea that would Justify the
Purchase of a 42" Touch Screen LCD Monitor.
We will select the best one and post it here
next week along with the winner's name, AND
that lucky winner gets
50 bucks cash!!!
Get creative,
be funny, be practical or whatever, just
don't be vulgar and don't duplicate any of
the ones above.
Send your
entries to:
contest@1hcdi.com
with the subject line "Justify the Buy".
Only One
Entry Per email address BUT - Find the
Digg of this
Page and Submit your entry in the
Comments section
for a second Bonus Entry which will
also be counted toward your eligibility for
the $50 prize.
Deadline for
entry is 11:59pm CST Friday, Nov. 14th.
A
winner will be announced on this
article on Wed. Nov. 19th.
RFID Technology
Heralds New Era in Hotels, Restaurants, Bars
Answers Question: Who's Responsible for the
Drunk?
Oct. 20, 2008
HCDI Trading.com, a
leader in the bar POS industry is introducing a new product designed for
managing the amount of liquor dispensed to bar patrons. After reviewing
the material, and recognizing the amazing training and cost-saving
potential of the technology, Keith McGough tapped back into his days
working with M.A.D.D. (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) on behalf of
Miller Brewing Company. The true implication he recognized is that the
Bar – Restaurant industry now bears greater responsibility regarding the
service of alcohol.
No more will we hear of
incidents where bartenders knowingly get customers drunk, taking their
money, turning them loose in a drunken stupor and cashing in while a
6,000 pound vehicle takes the lives of innocent motorists, only to claim
no accountability or fault. With the advent of Beverage Tracker, the
bar can prove with solid documentation that they served their patrons
responsibly…or the same reports could indicate that a heavy handed hotel
employee or barkeep was a major contributor to an untold host of
alcohol-related deaths.
The beautiful thing is
that the cost savings to the restaurant, hotel or bar will pay for the
equipment within two to four months because the bartenders now know that
there's a record of each drop of liquor he pours, and the days of freely
splashing out excess libations to his patrons are over. They are being
held accountable.
The system works by
tracking the volume of liquor poured through a special free-pour spout
on the bottle. In addition to measuring volume down to the nearest
tenth of an ounce, the spout can also be programmed to report the brand
being dispensed. The information is transmitted to a receiver via
wireless
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), where a central server
collects, compiles and sorts the data for reporting.
The user can see history logs for every pour, complete with timestamps, bartender names,
liquor brands and of course, the volume of liquor dispensed on each
pour. Myriad applications have been developed for the software since
its launch. The main function of the Beverage Tracker system is to
closely monitor liquor inventory, providing documented logs that can
indicate whether a bartender is pouring too little or too much.
Furthermore, the spouts are linked to the bottles so that managers know
if their employees are mixing recipes incorrectly or substituting
liquors in cocktails. Because of these functions, the BT system can
also act as a training tool, complete with a real-time mode that
displays live streaming results.
Regardless of all the
different capabilities of such an advanced system, the one that seems to
hold the most potential could make its impact in the court room rather
than the bar room. With verifiable, detailed reporting available for
every drop of liquor dispensed on a given night, law enforcement and
alcohol regulation agencies may have a new tool in their arsenals. The
message will always remain one of responsibility and care for anyone who
consumes alcohol. The beverage tracker simply creates a method of
accountability, whether you’re the one partaking of or passing out the
refreshments.
When is "old" technology NEW?
When
the Price Point Drops so Low that a New Era is Ushered In
Oct. 8, 2008:
Last week, we dropped our price down to $69 on a 2.4 GHz computer
with 20-40 GB of hard drive space. While there may be some
nay-sayers pointing out the Celeron processor as the inferior component
here (as opposed to the P4 chip), we have found the vast majority of
users won't even miss it, giving the tremendous value in a 2.4 machine
for under 70 bucks. Furthermore, it is essential to consider that
this is a Dell Business class Optiplex machine. The unprecedented
standard in quality assurance, durability and testing schedules to which
the Optiplex model is subjected can speak for itself.
This refurbished
computer takes a quantum leap in value.
We're offering the same opportunity you'd find in an episode of Star
Trek, where the abundance of seemingly infinite technology is
readily available to a civilization that appears to have little concern
over the cost of that technology. Welcome to the next generation.
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Dell OptiPlex GX270
2.4 GHZ Processor!
20-40 GB Hard
Drive
Windows XP Pro
loaded
Quantum Leap in
Value
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Dell's OptiPlex series combines power,
functionality, versatility and ease of maintenance all in one
machine. Perfect for home computing, multimedia and internet.
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"We're offering the same opportunity you'd find in an
episode of Star Trek" |
Computers & The Next Generation of Kids
Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to witness something amazing.
I watched in awe as three children, ages 2, 4 and 6 years old, swiftly
and effortlessly navigated an Apple iPhone. I mean the
whole nine yards! These little tikes, who seemed at first to
simply be playing with an expensive toy, were actually accessing
applications, navigating through contact lists, playing music and
calling people! Keep in mind that these children aren't typically
exposed to the newest mainstream gadgets. These kids are growing
up deep in the piney woods of East Texas, the sons of a hardworking
couple on a country Ranch. They don't even see
the big city on any frequent basis. Yet, as though it were
instinct, they touched and tapped like crazy to soak in every little
icon, button, beep and blip. It was truly an enlightening
experience, especially when considering the fact that these same
children exhibit frustration and difficulty when playing with some of
the best educational applications that have been around since the 90's.
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Touchscreen + PC Bundle
Dell 2.4Ghz
OptiPlex PC
New 15" Touch LCD
Shipping included
in price!
Quantum Leap in
Value! |
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A
holiday value like no other
The only thing better
than the value of this bundle is the opportunity to turn it into
an unforgettable gift for the holidays. Help to usher in
the new era this season. |
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$499.95
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"If
your kids can touch the computer screen...learning
potential is limitless" |
I
came to a simple conclusion. If your kids can touch the
computer screen, and interact as though it were an iPhone (or any
such device with touch technology), the learning potential is
limitless. Without the artificial obstacles of a keyboard and
mouse, there are no more gaps in the learning process. Children
can touch, tap and learn through a powerful interactive medium like
never before. Fortunately, touch screen technology isn't new.
It may not exactly be super cheap yet either, but for a few early
adopters who tell themselves "My kids are well worth the money for this
valuable resource", what an incredible opportunity!! Our price is
still approachable - after all, we all paid the same amount for CRT's
not too long ago.
We
challenge you to do the following as a simple test for yourself.
Pull up a new browser window (Ctrl+N) and surf over to a popular
educational website, or pop in your child's favorite educational CD ROM.
Play around with it for a little while, perhaps 10 minutes or so to get
a good feel (if you haven't already) for what your child may experience.
Then ask yourself how much better it could be if your child could use
the software (or website) with a touch screen monitor rather than a
keyboard/mouse. If you're like me, you will instantly realize how
much easier, simpler and more rewarding the experience could be with the
power of touch.
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G Vision 15" Touch LCD
Touchscreen Technology!
15" LCD Monitor
Compatible with
Dell PC's
120 degree
viewing angle
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Touch Screen LCD's for Everyone
Our ambition to offer
the best available technology at the lowest possible cost is our
testament to the quality of life we desire to see in each and
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"Capitulation is not an option for HCDI when it comes
to...the way technology is introduced in our classrooms and
for kids and families in the home" |
Education Missed the Starting Gun in Technology Race
Oct. 9, 2008: As technology continues
to advance forward in this “Information Age”, it seems that education is
continually left in the dust. Despite the broad swath of support
and ambitious advocates across the nation calling for more integration
of technology into the educational arena, we find the classroom still
occupying the back burner.
The crucial “Ed-Tech”
program sustained budget cutbacks in early 2008 for the proposed fiscal
year. Also known as “EETT” or “Enhancing Education Through
Technology”, the Ed-Tech program has declined in funding since 2004.
You wouldn’t be the only one questioning why state funding disappeared
for this program upon reading a summary of its benefits.
According to the U.S.
Department of Education, the program description for EETT indicates
that,
“The primary goal of this program is to
improve student achievement through the use of technology in elementary
and secondary schools. Additional goals include helping all students
become technologically literate by the end of the eighth grade and,
through the integration of technology with both teacher training and
curriculum development, establishing research-based instructional
methods that can be widely implemented.” (from ed.gov)
In an era of particle
physics, laser surgeries, space flight and infinite internet resources,
the idea that a high school freshman could be technologically illiterate
is unacceptable. Rather than deride the information technology
industry for its exponential advancement, leaving obsolete antiques in
its wake with every new product, many Ed-Tech supporters are embracing
the future it holds.
While lobbyists,
lawmakers and other agencies may turn a blind eye with rapidity; there
are solutions available for those still intently looking with all eyes
on their children’s future. Online retailer HCDI Trading.com has
stepped into the arena with earnest tenacity. Composing supportive
articles and offering valuable resources is just the beginning. On
the page titled “Old Technology, New Frontiers”, HCDI Trading.com IT
contractor Keith McGough discusses the obviousness of technology needs
in education.
“Capitulation is not an
option for HCDI when it comes to offering unprecedented solutions that
could reshape the way technology is introduced in our classrooms and for
kids and families in the home,” says McGough. “Handing out touch
screen computer bundles for less than $500 including shipping
seems to be our own way of starting to reach out.” The idea is to offer
high-end tech solutions with approachable price points. HCDI Trading.com
is reinforcing the fact that financial concerns no longer have any power
over the availability of technology to American students.
Organizations like the International Society
for Technology in Education (ISTE) continue to draw newcomers whilst
maintaining a solid and encouraging foothold in support of the cause.
Articles found on the ISTE website (www.iste.org)
describe the woes felt in a time where quantum leaps in technology are
nevertheless leaving educators empty-handed. ISTE CEO Don Knezek said,
“I simply cannot understand how this decision squares with the
Administration’s stated goal of ensuring that our nation’s students can
compete globally and effectively in math & science.” These are
sobering words when considering the fate of our next generation on the
world stage.
We want to hear from you! If you
are an educator or work in the tech industry, please send comments and
feedback to us at care@1hcdi.com.
Those wishing to inquire about special opportunities to provide
technology in the educational arena are also encouraged to contact us at
care@1hcdi.com or call toll free:
1-866-453-8324 |
