If you remember from a few months ago, I was lamenting over whether or not
I should get a new laptop computer or a tablet. I was getting ready to travel and knew I not only needed internet access, but I needed to be able to capture credit card information for jewelry sales. I thought my old Dell laptop (6 or 7 years old) would make it, but everything had gotten so grindingly S L O W, that I knew I needed something pronto. I had done a little research on the websites of the major office supply retailers, but decided I needed to work them in person.
I ended up getting an "el cheapo" (about $300) Compaq laptop. I looked at the Blackberry Playbook and one of the new Samsung tablets, but decided the laptop was a better fit for me because:
- Integrated keyboard. While I love the touch screen, sometimes I just need to type REALLY fast (like this blog post).
- I needed to print receipts. There wasn't an easy way (that I could tell anyway) to print out documents or receipts.
- The laptop is faster. I didn't necessarily figure that out until the salesperson told me.
I think a tablet is still pretty neat additional to my arsenal, but it's going to have to wait until after a new camera.
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