I have an invitation to Google Wave but have not really used it. I think it could be useful as a document collaboration tool. The ability to work together on a document real time would be helpful if time were of essence or if several people were working on the same project from different places. The fact that maps, photos as well as documents can be instantly placed in the Wave conversation would be fun as well as useful. A person that needs or wants to stay connected all the time would like the ability to Interface with other systems such as blogger or twitter.
I just set up a Google group for my personal use with friends. Since some of us work outside the home and some don’t we can post and everyone can reply as they have time.
After listening to the video on Buzz I don’t think I will use it much at this time although I have the link on my G-mail. It is too much like twitter, where I have an account that I never use and Facebook where I often see much more information than I ever wanted to know about people. It sounds good for sharing pictures but there are other ways to do that too.
Google Mobile Apps
When I upgrade to an I-phone or Android I will definitely want Google maps and Google Tasks. Since I have no sense of direction it is easy for me to get lost and Google Maps will replace the GPS that I put in my car when I travel. Being a list maker I need Google Tasks to replace my obsolete PDA. Eventually I will add Google Docs and Google Calendar to my phone. I use them now with computer. Google Sync is awesome but I don’t need it right now.
I plan on adding Google Voice in the near future. It is a matter of me wanting it bad enough to take the time to make the change. For me it is not if I will use more Google programs and Apps but when I will use them.
