Like many people, I have run the gamut working with all sorts of computers in the past twenty years. I cut my teeth on Macs, but had to learn to work on P.C.s at work with many different jobs. I have had to update and upgrade and wrestle with crashed hard drives and other mishaps. I have fallen madly in love with some computers and been a bit disappointed in others. With my home business, my computer really is my lifeblood—I could probably even say that it IS my office. A couple years ago, when I bought a new P.C.—it was exclusively for my home business (and thus I could claim it on my taxes) and I’ve been quite happy with it. Recently, I inherited a sweet little Apple iBook, however, and I’m feeling conflicted. I am falling hopelessly in love with the laptop…
It isn’t even as though I am working all over town, it is more that I can lounge on my couch or loveseat that I am really taking too. A cup of coffee nearby (Decaf) and a pillow behind my head and it is almost like jotting in a notebook—only neater. It really doesn’t feel much like working at all!
So, this newest development in my computer evolution has got me thinking—I am curious about what works well for other home business owners—do we all eventually end up with a laptop if the computer is important to our business or are there good reasons for sticking with a stationary computer? Now, don’t get me wrong, I have not completely abandoned my workstation. In fact, I can admit that there are downsides to the little laptop too (trying to get the font and display size up to where I can see it without straining is one)—but what works best for the average home business—a regular computer, laptop, or like me, a little bit of both?
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