The Right Tool For the Job
I cannot speak for most of you, but I tend to run into this issue about once or twice a week when I am faced with something to do and I have two or more ways to do it, but then because I have those options, I don't do anything. Its like the amount of choices that I have at that given moment is just too much to even get to the task at hand, let alone do it.
It's really easy to feel that way when trying to decide what kind of computing device would be best for work, play, or both. There are so many models of laptops, desktops, tabletPCs, smartphones, PDAs, and all sorts of things in between, that one can really feel overwhelmed with what is out there. So how do you get thru that kludge of choice to actually making a good decision as to what works? Here are some things to keep in mind.
More features do not necessarily mean that you will get more done - purchase only according to the current needs and the foreseeable future needs.
Budget to purchase for a certain amount, and then factor in depreciating costs if you are not in a hurry to make a purchase. If you are not looking to purchase a device in the next 6 months, sticking to what fits your budget not will not help you. Keep your budget in mind, however pan the landscape for what will be in your budget in the future and compare it to what is in your budget now.
Do not purchase a mobile device for a work/ministry-related occupation until you know for certain the costs of ownership, service and support costs, and any managerial or security policies that are in place - tis better to purchase thine device and the IT guys can work with it, rather than you purchase something for work that you cannot even take onto the premises.
Lastly, do not be afraid to take a chance and use your device in a way you've seen on a science fiction movie or show - believe it or not, the technology is here to do almost anything. Do not limit the tool with your imagination, allow the tool to let your imagination come to life.
I hope that helps some of you who are about to make a purchase or looking to find new life in an old tool.
It's really easy to feel that way when trying to decide what kind of computing device would be best for work, play, or both. There are so many models of laptops, desktops, tabletPCs, smartphones, PDAs, and all sorts of things in between, that one can really feel overwhelmed with what is out there. So how do you get thru that kludge of choice to actually making a good decision as to what works? Here are some things to keep in mind.
More features do not necessarily mean that you will get more done - purchase only according to the current needs and the foreseeable future needs.
Budget to purchase for a certain amount, and then factor in depreciating costs if you are not in a hurry to make a purchase. If you are not looking to purchase a device in the next 6 months, sticking to what fits your budget not will not help you. Keep your budget in mind, however pan the landscape for what will be in your budget in the future and compare it to what is in your budget now.
Do not purchase a mobile device for a work/ministry-related occupation until you know for certain the costs of ownership, service and support costs, and any managerial or security policies that are in place - tis better to purchase thine device and the IT guys can work with it, rather than you purchase something for work that you cannot even take onto the premises.
Lastly, do not be afraid to take a chance and use your device in a way you've seen on a science fiction movie or show - believe it or not, the technology is here to do almost anything. Do not limit the tool with your imagination, allow the tool to let your imagination come to life.
I hope that helps some of you who are about to make a purchase or looking to find new life in an old tool.
posted by Antoine @ 3/27/2007 12:09:00 AM
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1 Comments:
Amen to that. I actually find that I can clean up my inbox much easier/ quicker on a mobile device rather than sitting at my desktop pc. I think it does come back to keeping it simple, which should free us up for more relational time with God and people.
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