Microsoft Mobile

Summary
Microsoft has recently purchased the cellphone division of Nokia. The Nokia name will be renamed to Microsoft Mobile. Nokia has been closely working with Microsoft as of recent with Microsoft's Windows Phones.

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Personally I have never owned a Nokia phone, but I am well aware of the impressive legacy its name has. It was one of the biggest innovators in the cellphone market. Even recently, they have been creating phones with high praise. Now that they are owned by Microsoft I doubt much will change. For the past years they have only been creating Windows Phones. It is not like they are being pushed to unfamiliar grounds. I am sure Microsoft will use Nokia to their full advantage.

Connection
I have no connection in mind that directly connects this topic with school. I suppose that this topic would nicely relate with my last years business class. It is quite common to see bigger companies buy and rename smaller companies.

Short Answer
What is the central idea of the passage and how is it developed and refined throughout the selection?
The central idea of the passage is simply to report that Microsoft will be renaming Nokia to Microsoft Mobile. The author starts of the article without wasting any time, "the software giant plans to rename Nokia Oyj to Microsoft Mobile Oy"(Musil). Most people don't have time to read an entire article, so the author states what's important up front. Soon afterwards, the author explains in detail what this all mean,"The new wholly-owned subsidiary will serve as Microsoft's mobile devices division"(Musil). This sort of transition is nice and it easy to read.

Worked Cited
Musil, Steven. "Microsoft reportedly plans to rename Nokia Oyj." Cnet. Cnet, 20 Apr. 2014. Web. 27        Apr. 2014. <http://www.cnet.com/news/microsoft-reportedly-plans-to-rename-nokia-oyj/>.


Abegglen, Martin. "nokia lumia 800." Photograph. Flickr. Yahoo, 18 Mar. 2012. Web. 27 Apr. 2014.
         <https://www.flickr.com/photos/30713600@N00/6997580445?rb=1>.

Everyone Loves the new member of the Galaxy S series

Summary:
The Samsung Galaxy S5 is Samsung’s new flagship phone. Following up from its predecessor, the S4, Samsung brought a few new features to the table. However, many state that it is a bit too similar to the S4. It has been well received and has obtain steller reviews.

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It feels like it was last year since the acclaimed S4 was released, in fact, it was last year. It is hard to believe that “the next big thing” is already here, but apparently it is. My thoughts on this phone seem a bit negative, but that is not exactly the case. Without a doubt, the S5 seems like a spectacular phone. It is better than its predecessor in every way, but just by a little bit. The S5 is a small leap to the future for Samsung’s incredibly popular Galaxy series. The reviewers seem to love it and, so do all the hardcore Android fans.





Connection
This particular phone doesn't deviate much from other smartphones, so it doesn't stand out as being necessarily helpful for school. However, smartphones in general are quite useful for an educational setting as stated before in my previous current events. Smartphones can allow students to turn in homework and set up reminders for their homework. The S5 is no different and is a great choice for any student in need for a smartphone.

Short answer

What is the purpose for using statistics?

The use of statistics is quite necessary for reviewing any type of product, especially in the technology area. Knowing what exactly the product has in store is vital for any review. It makes the reader feel assured that the author knows what they are talking about and have some sort of technical familiarity with the product. The author excellently executed this in his review by incorporating the specs of the S5, “The 5.1-inch, quad-core Android 4.4 KitKat machine with a terrific 16-megapixel camera is well worth snapping up”(Dolcourt). The author also states the US and UK price of the device which is simply wonderful, “On-contract for about $200, or off-contract for about $650 (and about £570 in the UK and €700)” (Dolcourt). In the end, statistics really do make a review better.


Worked Cited
Biehler, John. “Samsung Galaxy S5.” Photograph. Flickr. Yahoo, 1 Apr. 2014. Web. 13 Apr. 2014.  

       <https://www.flickr.com/photos/69295994@N00/13571721183>.

Dolcourt, Jessica. “High five: Samsung's best phone gets better.” Cnet. Cnet, 7 Apr. 2014. Web. 13 Apr. 

        2014. <http://www.cnet.com/products/samsung-galaxy-s5/>.