Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Comparison Rich Internet Applications & HTML
Comparison Rich Internet Applications & HTML
Forrester Research has done a usability comparison between RIA (Rich Internet Apps) and HTML apps, in a report entitled Smackdown: Rich Internet Applications Versus HTML. The result:
"We looked for examples of rich Internet and HTML applications in each of four categories and compared how well they supported relevant user goals. We found that, on average, RIAs outperform HTML interfaces; at the same time, RIA usability can fall prey to basic design mistakes."
An analysis of the report @ ReadWriteWeb
Forrester Research has done a usability comparison between RIA (Rich Internet Apps) and HTML apps, in a report entitled Smackdown: Rich Internet Applications Versus HTML. The result:
"We looked for examples of rich Internet and HTML applications in each of four categories and compared how well they supported relevant user goals. We found that, on average, RIAs outperform HTML interfaces; at the same time, RIA usability can fall prey to basic design mistakes."
An analysis of the report @ ReadWriteWeb
Best Thick & Thin Rich Internet Apps
Rich Internet Apps: Best of Thick and Thin
By Michael Vizard
With the advent of the browser, many developers gave up trying to design rich clients in favor of a more standard user interface that was familiar to end users and ultimately less processor intensive on the client and in terms of bandwidth across the network.
As we enter 2008, an interesting phenomenon is taking place, in large part due to the frustration with comparatively simple browser interfaces coupled with excessive amounts of client horsepower and plenty of bandwidth. People are discovering you can create rich Internet applications that are still relatively thin compared with the rich applications typically associated with the desktop.
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By Michael Vizard
With the advent of the browser, many developers gave up trying to design rich clients in favor of a more standard user interface that was familiar to end users and ultimately less processor intensive on the client and in terms of bandwidth across the network.
As we enter 2008, an interesting phenomenon is taking place, in large part due to the frustration with comparatively simple browser interfaces coupled with excessive amounts of client horsepower and plenty of bandwidth. People are discovering you can create rich Internet applications that are still relatively thin compared with the rich applications typically associated with the desktop.
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DateSpaces - New York Dating Locations Search Engine, Community Reviews
DateSpaces is a vertical search engine and community review site for locations in New York City with a focus on "date-ability". Features editorial content alongside user-submitted comments and reviews. Members can also keep track of past and future dates, catalogue the DateSpaces they wish to visit in the future, read and share dating stories and advice, and, a whole lot more.
Source: Emily Chang
Source: Emily Chang
Monday, January 14, 2008
Top Web Apps & Sites of 2007
The 25 Most Innovative Products of 2007
The 25 Most Innovative Products of the Year
Dec 28, 2007
Web apps that transcend the Web. PCs that redefine what a PC can do. And oh yeah, a certain cell phone you may have heard of. We pick 25 breakthroughs that you can get your hands on right now.
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Dec 28, 2007
Web apps that transcend the Web. PCs that redefine what a PC can do. And oh yeah, a certain cell phone you may have heard of. We pick 25 breakthroughs that you can get your hands on right now.
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Turn Web Content into Embeddable Widget/OpenSocial
Turn any Web Content into an Embeddable Widget/OpenSocial
Neat app lets users "click" any content in a webpage, instantly turning it into an embeddable widget or OpenSocial application! Also lets you embed parts of your favorite websites into services like iGoogle, Netvibes, or Pageflakes.
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Neat app lets users "click" any content in a webpage, instantly turning it into an embeddable widget or OpenSocial application! Also lets you embed parts of your favorite websites into services like iGoogle, Netvibes, or Pageflakes.
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