Discovering Web 2.0 applications is a bit like wandering through a used bookstore. You're going to find titles you can't resist because they are so cheap, you're going to find lots of books you wouldn't touch or waste your time on, and occasionally, if you're lucky, you'll find a real gem. I felt the same way about Web 2.0 applications: there were many I couldn't resist since it was so easy, but there was also a lot of applications that would just add to the clutter of my life. And then there are the gems.
My gem pick was Google maps. I already used this and never had an idea that it would be considered a web 2.0 application. Mine's not public but it's nice to have flags for certain shops I may not frequent a lot but still want to remember where they are. Or actually drive routes I chose, rather than one given in driving directions that may or may not be the way I would want to drive to a location.
I've also mentioned StumbleUpon. I love how I am able to browse through hundreds of websites I would have never come across on my own. I've even been guilty of sending links to family or friends. Many I have bookmarked and added to my repertoire of Internet surfing. I didn't need this website (can I call it a website?), but it sure has been fun using it.
Then there's YourMinis : a collection of widgets you can add to your desktop. Way too much extra stuff I probably didn't need - but I had a good excuse since I was exploring for our "class". But I digress, and I did have fun. This web 2.0 application was not as easy or intuitive for me as the others mentioned earlier. And it's likely I won't use it again but it was fun to discover.
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