I would certainly invite you to describe the "Average User" of these devices. My experience is that if this device could be used on corporate plans a large percentage of the corporate user would want to use the device - simply for the WOW factor.
As a person who works with Wireless devices for a living I am constantly amazed that anyone would want an iPhone.
Yes - there are some interesting bells and whistles but none that can not be found in other devices in one form or another. And to be tied to a new contract, one network, and subject to Apple's "updates" is preposterous! Would we be as willing to allow RIM, Palm, Nokia HTC or any other phone manufacture the opportunity to wirelessly go into our devices and update the ROM at their convenience? I am sure I am simplifying this beyond words but it was Apple that had the "Big Brother" commercial in 1984 and now look where they have gone!
I know this will sound absurd - but I think the solution for any student who's educational institution uses this facility can resolve the issue of the copy of their work going into this database by simply copyrighting their work. Then if the turnitin.com people used their work there would be a basis for legal action.
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I would certainly invite you to describe the "Average User" of these devices. My experience is that if this device could be used on corporate plans a large percentage of the corporate user would want to use the device - simply for the WOW factor.
As a person who works with Wireless devices for a living I am constantly amazed that anyone would want an iPhone. Yes - there are some interesting bells and whistles but none that can not be found in other devices in one form or another. And to be tied to a new contract, one network, and subject to Apple's "updates" is preposterous! Would we be as willing to allow RIM, Palm, Nokia HTC or any other phone manufacture the opportunity to wirelessly go into our devices and update the ROM at their convenience? I am sure I am simplifying this beyond words but it was Apple that had the "Big Brother" commercial in 1984 and now look where they have gone!
I know this will sound absurd - but I think the solution for any student who's educational institution uses this facility can resolve the issue of the copy of their work going into this database by simply copyrighting their work. Then if the turnitin.com people used their work there would be a basis for legal action.