Going Gadget Happy

I’ve gone a bit Gadget Crazy!


I admit it, I am gadget happy, techno geek wanna be. When I can “feed the beast” and have it benefit both AIM and my clients, I feel vindicated. So what gadgets and technology advances are now working their way into mainstream AIM business?

• Digital Audio~ AIM-Chicago has installed professional recording studio digital capture systems in all of our rooms. Not only are these digital audio recorders professional grade, but we have also state of the art microphones to capture the digital experience.


• Drop Box~ AIM-Chicago is able to easily send and receive large files (up to 1G) through our drop box system. This system is much easier than the old FTP configurations. If you are receiving a large file from us, you just click on the link in your e-mail and you are instructed in how to download your file. If you are familiar with outlook, you save the download the same way.

• Ripping~ AIM-Chicago is now able to offer you your DVD’s in MP4 as a ripped output playable on your I phone or I touch. Within 48 hours of your group, we are able to provide you with an MP4 of your group right to your e-mail.

• E-Check~ We are now able to accept your check over the phone (no additional charge)! No need to pay Federal Express to send that last minute co-op advance. Just call us with the check #, account # and routing number and we can process the check over the phone for your and e-mail you a receipt. This also eliminates the Chicago postal system from the equation. No more 3 months for them to delivery your check.

• RGB & HDMI~ Have a website, a presentation or even a video you want the group to see, but its on your computer? No worries, our LCD TV’s have HDMI and RGB hook ups and cords.

• AIM Video Stream~ Viewers can instantly “edit” video highlights from a live stream by exporting video segments to be imported into Power Point etc. All streams are available for 30 days.

What other gadgets are in the works? Well, we won’t have an I phone app, one of those in the family is enough. (www.Redfin.com or the Redfin App on I tunes) We are in the process of installing a state of the art digital video recording system and digital backup system across the AIM Research Network as well as new on demand video streaming system. Our video streaming and on demand video will allow you to access your video and download it straight to your computer.

And, I am sure I will find something else new to try as soon as those are up and running. Maybe another massage chair or a digital bread maker?  Or my newest craze.... the e-reader.  Do I hold out for the I Pad, jump in with the Nook or Kindle DX?  Any thoughts on the matter would be appreciated.