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CO O L TE CH
NETBOOK
Introduced in late 2007,
netbooks have become more popular
due to the convenience that they have
brought about to students and working adults.
Netbooks are not notebook or laptop PCs, which are
larger in size and have greater processing capabilities.
Netbooks are much smaller
and far more portable.
Netbooks are particularly
useful for those always on
the go. For example, you
might want to save your
lecture notes in a netbook
and view them during
class instead of printing
them in hard copy. In a
way, it saves a few
trees!
KINDLE
If you can’t afford
a smartphone, get a
Kindle instead. Designed
and marketed by Amazon.
com, this e-book reader
allows its users to read
books, newspapers or blogs
through wireless Internet connections. Since it serves
a niche purpose, a Kindle is generally more affordable
than some smartphone models. This e-reader is so
user-friendly that it allows readers to adjust things
such as the font size and degree of brightness.
This gadget could prove useful when you
need to stay focused on reading a book,
without interruptions such as text
messages, phone calls or
game updates.
SMARTPHONE
Consider using a smartphone to
sharpen your competitive edge in the
classroom, instead of playing Angry Birds
or Candy Crush. Being on a data plan means
unlimited connectivity. When the lecturer raises
an issue or topic, Google it instantly and start
p ,
a discussion in class right
away! Some smartphone
models also have a builtin voice recorder and
camera for recording
lectures, but keep in
mind the memory
card capacity.
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VOICE
RECORDER
Living in Malaysia, we might
have difficulty understanding
foreign lecturers due to the
accents when they speak English.
In this case, use a voice recorder
to record the entire lecture and
you can replay the audio over and
over again (if you want to, that
is). As you replay the audio, you
can take notes and, over time,
you will get used to some
foreigners’ English accents.