A week and a half ago Apple announced the iPad mini and at first I wasn't interested. I already have an iPad 2 and although I love it, I don't use it that much for me to have bothered with even upgrading it. But as I thought about the iPad I was thinking about my primary uses, it's the computer I travel around with (sometimes "travel" is just going to work.) Which brought the question, would I like a smaller one?
I have looked at smaller tablets, like the Kindle and thought they were too small as a tablet. But as I thought of the idea of having my iPad being lighter and smaller (easier to bring around with me) I started thinking, it might be the perfect tool for a traveler, especially if you are already traveling with a laptop or just want to play some games, check email or watch a movie. You'll never get the experience like watching a movie on a giant TV, but then again, you're also not at home watching the movie on your couch, in most cases.
While I'm not getting the iPad mini now, I think it is something that I will consider in the future when I upgrade my technology.
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Friday, November 2, 2012
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Wireless Aircards
When I travel domestically to one place I usually bring my laptop with me. The problem is figuring out how to connect to the internet. Some hotels have free internet and others charge an arm and a leg. Disney charges $10 for 24 hours of WIRED internet. For $10 shouldn't I get wireless?
A while ago I looked into getting an aircard from ATT, but the cost was so high that I scrapped that plan. I needed to not only get the aircard but I had to get a 2 year service contract too. I pay enough for phone and internet, I don't need to add to those bills. Plus it was an expensive service. You would think that Cell phone companies could make some good money on rentals or pay per use, but it doesn't exist, yet.
The other day I went to the Best Buy Moble store at my local mall and asked the guy if anyone rents aircards. He said that no one does right now, but there are some companies that are looking to start doing that. He couldn't offer a time line, but it was nice to hear that it is a possibility in the future. There are a couple companies who are doing it online, but then you have to deal with shipping back and forth, and the costs are still pretty high, starting around $100 for a week and that's just for use in the US. The guy did also say that in europe there are aircard rentals available. Hmmm, maybe one of these days I'll have to consider taking a laptop with me on a trip overseas, though I don't think I'll be doing that this year.
A while ago I looked into getting an aircard from ATT, but the cost was so high that I scrapped that plan. I needed to not only get the aircard but I had to get a 2 year service contract too. I pay enough for phone and internet, I don't need to add to those bills. Plus it was an expensive service. You would think that Cell phone companies could make some good money on rentals or pay per use, but it doesn't exist, yet.
The other day I went to the Best Buy Moble store at my local mall and asked the guy if anyone rents aircards. He said that no one does right now, but there are some companies that are looking to start doing that. He couldn't offer a time line, but it was nice to hear that it is a possibility in the future. There are a couple companies who are doing it online, but then you have to deal with shipping back and forth, and the costs are still pretty high, starting around $100 for a week and that's just for use in the US. The guy did also say that in europe there are aircard rentals available. Hmmm, maybe one of these days I'll have to consider taking a laptop with me on a trip overseas, though I don't think I'll be doing that this year.
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