Technology is moving fast today. Tablets, for instance, let us slip much of the power of desktop computers into our bags. Smartphones let us check out the weather, find the highest-rated Thai restaurants in any neighborhood, and send and receive email messages. But as technology continues to develop, a certain kind of stress grows at the same speed. You may feel like you’re being left behind when you don’t purchase the latest smartphone or the newest version of the iPad.
Diff’rent folks, diff’rent tech
But the truth is, some people may not need the latest and greatest technology. Others may find it beneficial to stay on top of the newest tech. It can be useful to evaluate your lifestyle and what you need to determine whether you are a individual that can get by with your old tablet or if you need to purchase the next great thing as soon as it comes out.
Tablets
Think about tablets, they are handy, fun, and can make life simpler for some people. But they are not a requirement for all consumers. If you do most of your computing at home or in the office, and you have a smartphone to pull up your email messages when you are on the go, you might not need a tablet. Many of the basic things you can do with a smartphone you can do with a tablet. However, if you are a person who does most of their computing on the go, in the coffee shop or while travelling, then you may need a tablet.
The Smartphone revolution
Smartphones have evolved into miniature computers, allowing users to log onto the Internet, send text messages, watch videos, play music, and send and receive emails. But how technologically advanced of a phone do you need? Again, it comes down to how much computing you do on the road. Do you prefer to answer email messages from the comfort of your own home and desk? Do you love to watch movies on the big screen in your living room? Then a basic cell phone might be fine. However, if you do much of your communicating – through text, voice and email – while traveling across the city, an investment in an advanced smartphone is practical.
Next time you hear about the next version of the iPad, or the newest and fastest smartphone, look at how you live your life. This will help you decide if you need to make the investment.
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