Traveling Man, Laptop, Smart Phone or Plain Note Pad, What works Best?
Let me confess that I am not a Laptop carrying guy. I do not own or have a Personal Digital Assistant, a Smart Phone or a Blackberry. I don't do text messaging.
My cell phone is a Nokia 6820 and even though it has web browsing and messaging capabilities, I still have to use them.
When I am on the move, going to a meeting, visiting a client or attending a seminar, my favorite note taking tool is a small spiral notebook.
The fact that I was born in the era when a black and white TV was a trophy might explain this.
Nevertheless before my upcoming trip to Austin for South by Southwest, I was wondering if I should upgrade by note taking.
If I want to travel lighter, is there a Smart Phone out there that would allow me to take notes, decent pictures, check my e-mail and write short blog posts?
Should I just get one of these very small Laptops?
The best way to know what works for me would be to try both before I buy. Like a courtship before getting engaged.
I am sure that some of you use any of these smart tools, what is your experience with them?
Maybe you make some of these Tech Tools or sell them, make your pitch but be honest!
Can using Tech Tools while listening to a presentation or taking part in a discussion be a distraction?
We might hear the notes rather than paying attention to the music.
Other South By Southwest pieces: Let me be your hired gun and Doing Good to Great things in Austin