Have Laptop Will Travel

Optimizing Your Work Capabilities with the Upcoming iPhone 5

Originally posted on September 26, 2011 @ 12:15 am

No matter how used you might be to the whole concept of working on the go, there are always cases where things don’t go according to your original plans. Your laptop may be a trusty tool, but if you only rely on it to get your work done, you may be prevented from accomplishing your tasks every now and then. Which is why you should consider the upcoming iPhone 5 from Apple if you want to truly optimize your ability to get work done on the move.

The device has come a long way since its first version – and many people are predicting that this will be the “golden” iPhone, the sweet spot when Apple finally get everything people want right. For example multitasking was a common complaint before – and certainly a nuisance for those of us who liked using their iPhones for work. There are strong indications that the new device will have some serious multitasking capabilities though, including dedicated finger gestures for switching apps and managing them quickly, which should improve your workflow a lot.

It’s also known that the iPhone 5 will come with extra physical durability – so you won’t have to invest in an extra case to prevent it from scratches and dents if you’re using it outside all the time. That way you’ll be able to get some work done without worrying about protecting your device every time you pull it out. With all this in mind, it can be a good idea to have a look at the Vodafone iPhone plans and pick one that’s going to suit your working needs, so that you can be prepared for the big launch – which shouldn’t be too far off now.

Prepaid SIM Cards – a Blessing for Workers on the Move

Originally posted on January 31, 2011 @ 7:49 am

If your job has you constantly roaming around the world from one city to the next, you’ve probably often had to face an enormous phone bill – especially if you’ve been using your phone to accommodate your needs for constant Internet connectivity. In some cases, even your laptop’s connection can be fed through your mobile, allowing you to surf the Internet from your laptop with your phone sitting beside you. And as convenient as that can be, it can also bring about some problems if you’re not careful enough – mostly related to the price you’ll be paying later on.

To prevent that and minimize the risks, use a prepaid SIM card when you’re on the move – it can save you a lot of money in the various costs related to your phone habits while you’re on the trip, and depending on the deal you get, you may also even get to do some surfing from it! Of course, you’ll probably have to pay for your calls slightly more, but that’ll be more than compensated for when you know you have a limit and you’ll never go into overspending while you’re on your trip.

Additionally, consider taking out more than one prepaid SIM cards for travel purposes – even though this may sound strange initially, it actually makes sense with some deals where you get extra bonuses on new cards, as well as other attractive sweeteners like that. It can really pay to research the market a bit before making your final decision.

Last but not least, consider similar deals for your main Internet connection when you’re traveling – pre-paid deals can certainly serve you far better than their charged counterparts, despite the hefty discounts you may get with the latter.

Memo light for your lappie

Originally posted on September 17, 2010 @ 11:26 pm

There are a lot of people who get enamored with those weird gadgets that is powered by a laptop’s USB port (you know who you are). I myself would like to have the portable light that I can use to illuminate my keyboard when I’m working in the dark. But then there are those who would pay good money to buy USB-powered mug warmers, soda can chillers, fans and even massagers.

One of USB gadget that I recently saw is a USB-powered “memo lamp”. The device, which looks like a translucent rock can emit different colored lights to match your “mood”. The weird thing about it is that it also comes with a pen and you can use it to write short memos on the rock-like gadget itself. Call it a glorified lava lamp with post-it functionality. The product, which is sold by a Korean company, retails for almost 20 US Dollars.

Oh, the games you’ll be playing on the iPad

Originally posted on March 27, 2010 @ 12:11 am

PadGadget was able to get a sneak peak on the games you might be playing on the iPad once it comes out on April 3. They were able to do some digging in the iTunes web interface, and lo and behold, they saw that Apple accidentally leaked the iPad titles along with the regular iPod touch and iPhone games. [Read more…]

Microsoft Courier set to be released in “Q3 / Q4”

Originally posted on March 7, 2010 @ 9:28 pm

So, while everyone else is eagerly waiting for the release of Apple’s iPad, us who aren’t really convinced of the iPad’s abilities to walk on water or its promises to cure cancer are looking someplace else. Enter: Microsoft’s Courier. The Courier is being marketed as a “digital journal.” Instead of Windows 7, we’re seeing the Courier has the same software that runs Zune HD, Pink, and Windows Mobile 7 Series. It makes sense, really. The iPad uses iPhone OS because full Mac OS X will not work well for touch screen interfaces. And of course Windows 7, with all its touch-screen friendly glory, won’t even give the best user experience. [Read more…]