Saturday, April 28, 2012

In Response to Ethan Gage's Post

How long will it be before people no longer have PC's, and only have smartphones?


Having recently read a similar article of this subject a few weeks ago, I completely agree with an initial statement of your post. It is a matter of when the PC market will fall, not if, but I believe that the PC market is pretty well established in the workplace and that will help it last longer that it should. Many business environments have employees that rely on a desktop computer in their office or work space. It is firmly implanted into business culture that you have a personal computer at your desk. Smart-phones are the future, but I believe that it will take a while for businesses to adjust to that and adapt it into their culture. That is the main source of staying power that the PC market still has. With that said, I can still see PCs becoming extremely obsolete in the next twenty years or so.

T.G.I. Friday's Mobile App

T.G.I Friday's just launched a mobile app for smart-phones that allows customers to find T.G.I. Friday's that are close to them, view an up to date menu, and even pay for their meal while inside the establishment. This application is usable at over 300 locations and in innovative in terms of its functions.

This new T.G.I Friday's app really impressed me. What a way to innovate the restaurant business! People are always on the move. I myself recall being in restaurants and being held up by a waiter or waitress because we had to close out our bill. With this new app, it is no longer a problem. T.G.I. Friday's is sure to see a rise in sales due to this app as far as I can see. People who are pressed for time but still would like to have a sit down meal will come to T.G.I. Friday's because they know that this app is available. Overall it is a clever way to innovate the market and attract more customers. It is an idea that I myself would have never thought of. People are always trying to eliminate wasted time from their busy schedules. What other ways could the restaurant business possibly become more efficient and attract more customers?

Here is the article on T.G.I. Friday's new mobile app:

http://www.dmnews.com/tgi-fridays-launches-mobile-app/article/238643/