Reality computing

If you'd buy a new computer today, what qualities would you first look for?

• Faster and larger capacity?
• Cool design?
• Secure and reliable?

I would definately go for the latter. After a year with coffee spillage, virus infections and bad back-up routines I am ready for a computer that adapts to my behavior instead of the other way around.

Oddly enogh, this has not been an option. Even though the debate about the importance of IT security is an everlasting story in IT as well as business press nothing really seems to happen.

Until now.

This week Toshiba launched their new Easy Guard concept. With Easy Guard the Portégé computers come with spill-resistant keyboard, shock protection design and a high level of pre-installed security. Above that the wireless features are better than ever, and easier than ever.

I think they have made a great move that I just hope they will be able to communicate that to their potential customers. Because already today I think we will see a shift in what qualities peple will look for next time they buy a computer. And it's not speed.

Comments

[Hakan]

Remember the old friend COMPIS? Told to be tested pouring Coke (classic) over the keyboard. Unfortunately with the Intel process later proven do miscalculate and with compatibility you couldn't dream up in your worst nightmare, though. You can't always get it all...

http://www.hogia.se/pcmuseum/datorer75-84/sverige/Compis/compis.htm

http://joacim.melin.org/archives/000662.html

[Hans Eric Melin]

I guess the main reason COMPIS (a Swedish State-backed school computer, if anybody doesn't recall) came with such a promise was that no one actually was to notice the difference, damaged or not damaged.

If I would choose a manufacturer making my next computer, Fischer-Price would otherwise be on my short list. The toy manufacturer really knows how to make nuclear bomb proof stuff.