{"id":1097,"date":"2009-02-15T23:22:22","date_gmt":"2009-02-16T07:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/al6400.com\/blog\/?p=1097"},"modified":"2009-02-15T23:22:22","modified_gmt":"2009-02-16T07:22:22","slug":"portable-multifunction-devices-value-and-tradeoffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.al6400.com\/blog\/portable-multifunction-devices-value-and-tradeoffs\/","title":{"rendered":"Portable Multifunction Devices Value And Tradeoffs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>So recently I was thinking that I wanted something small and portable to that will enable me to do some basic Internet\/Computer tasks on the road easier and so I was thinking of one of those cheap Netbooks.    The prices seem okay as they range from about $299+ or so.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, I was thinking of getting a data phone with some good multimedia features as I have some plans to do more on the road type of documentations.  So when you think about it, usually those phones cost about $300 to $700 and many of them allow you to do a lot these days in terms of applications.  <\/p>\n<p>With that, it can kind of makes sense to just invest the dollars that I would have spent on say the Netbook for an even better data phone.  Of course, I don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t think there is a phone in existent where the performance would be the same compared to like a laptop.  For me in these situations it really comes down to which setup I am most like to use in an everyday occurrence as in this case portability is a big factor.<\/p>\n<p>For example, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s not uncommon to have a digital camera for pictures and a camcorder for videos if quality is a huge factor.  Or like in this situation, you could instead buy a camcorder that records awesome video as well as takes great pictures or a great camera that takes awesome pictures and great video.<\/p>\n<p>I have often found for myself when it comes to portable devices it is usually better to try and get the multifunction device route as I have often found myself not using individual devices to its full extent which is kind of a waste of money.  For example, I know that I carry my phone around all the time.  The camcorder however is only pulled out for specific events like say a ceremony of some sort.  <\/p>\n<p>So then there are those times where there is say a great video you can capture but instead you have to settle for cell phone video quality as that is the only thing you a carried with you on a regular day.  So with that thought, it can be more logical to just buy a phone that captures awesome video and just rent\/borrow a camcorder if you really need the good quality for a specific time.<\/p>\n<p>I haven\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t really seen a data phone that really clicks with me yet though (That includes the iPhone).  But in general, the hope is I can find a good multifunction solution save money and redundant aspect of carrying multiple items.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So recently I was thinking that I wanted something small and portable to that will enable me to do some basic Internet\/Computer tasks on the road easier and so I was thinking of one of those cheap Netbooks. The prices seem okay as they range from about $299+ or so. 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