You might not think that weight is something commuters worry about on their way to work. Well, they might in a “how do I look today†sense, but they tend not to worry about how much they have to carry around on public transport and from the taxi rank to their desk on the 45th floor. While we all stand around in amazement at just how lightweight the latest gadgets are, they are genuinely making life easier for people – it’s not just another competition by the big name brands to “put one over†on their rivals by saying that they have the lightest model out there.
With all of the manufacturers attempting to put as much technology into the lightest, most user-friendly devices, it can be very easy to overlook the fact that what they’re making is of genuine benefit to people on the move. With millions of people around the world travelling as part of their job, whether it’s on the train to a business meeting or on the tube in the morning on the way to work, having access to a computer can be essential. After all, time waits for no man so access to the vital files and the Internet can give you a head start for the day ahead.
Every new device seems to be getting smaller, which makes them perfect for sliding into a backpack as opposed to a laptop (which aren’t exactly huge devices themselves) that would involve a charger and can be quite heavy in some cases. With light and stylish notebooks, ultra-books and tablets taking up increasing amounts of space within electrical stores on a seemingly daily basis, it’s never been so easy to invest in a device that helps you to stay on top of the workload wherever you might be.
Whether that’s stuck in a hotel room 200 miles from the office while on a training course for the weekend or sitting on yet another delayed and heavily congested tube train half an hour late for work and still 20 minutes from your stop, at least you can make a start on the project for the day, catch up with emails and avoid some of the inevitable grief from the boss for being late.
Let’s be honest, if you’re going to carry anything around with you, it’s much cooler to be seen with a notebook, tablet or e-reader at the moment, and when they can do so many amazing things and still slip neatly and subtly into a bag of any size, whether it’s a lady’s handbag or a man’s backpack, they’re not a burden to carry around – especially when you’re dealing with the hustle and bustle of city center foot traffic.
This article was written by Matt Rawlings, a UK-based tech blogger specializing in reviews and advice articles on the very latest smartphones, computers and gadgets.
