Lately, I've been pulled in two directions: I'm thoroughly enjoying the Tablet PC as a platform for getting things done. At the same time, I've been dealing with the tedious process of designing and configuring a new system with all of my favorite applications, just the way I want it. It's a process I know well; I do this for my eProductivity consulting clients. This time, I'm both my own client and consultant.
It's been a good exercise for me to experience both sides of the equation in a fresh new way. As the end-user, I've been searching for the ideal system and I have plenty of questions, like "I want to do this ..." or "why can't I do have that feature?" As a consultant, it's my job to make technology easy for my clients, by selecting the right technology and helping them to implement it. In that role, I ask a different set of questions, such as "what's best for my client's needs?" and "Will this technology really help my client to be more productive?" At times, it's been a trying experience, as I've shared here. I've encountered a few speed bumps on the road to YABHTU; I'm sure that I'll experience some more. I do look forward to smoother roads ahead..
I've often joked with David Allen that I'm going to give up on technology and open a bait shop; one with no phone, and no electricity.
The prospect is tempting. I think I could do it ... for a day.
It is with excitement that I announce that at 10:20 AM today, I switched from the ThinkPad T42p to the Tecra M4 as my primary computing device. I'm going to take it to a client's office to do some work. We'll see how it goes.
I'm sure I'll have more to share, soon.
Thanks for your support and encouragement.
Discussion/Comments (4):
When you open up that bait shop without electricity, make sure you have some very good noseplugs. :)
Posted at 05/26/2005 11:58:52 by James Kendrick
I was in your situation, almost a year ago today. I'm blogging about my year long experience with a Toshiba M205 right now. To be succinct, the M205 is still my primary machine, although the joy of tablet has diminished some. For details follow my blog!
Posted at 05/26/2005 13:48:34 by Nitin Badjatia
Well Eric, I wish you good luck with your tablet. Make sure to continue blogging and podcasting about it. I just decided to wait for some more years until ordering my own machine (check my blog for details), but it's a great compensation to read about and listen to your experiences instead.
Thanks so far!
Posted at 05/26/2005 14:47:39 by Joshua Jung
Eric,
How long can you power your Tecra for under the low power settings before it dies? What about high power?
Posted at 05/26/2005 15:16:59 by Nimrod Grinvald
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