It’s been awhile since we’ve commented on the home market and what we tend to recommend to friends, relatives and people outside of work for computing. One of the blogs and Microsoft MVPs we follow has updated their regular post with lots of good advice, and I’ll add my comments after. So if you’re wondering what to buy someone who needs a new computer in 2018, read on.

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If you’ve been thinking about getting a new tablet but are concerned about them running $300, $400 or more – there are options out there for you. Many Android tablets are available that run Google Play and so have all the apps you’re used to seeing on Android, but do not come from a big “Brand Name” company. These tablets can be very very affordable. Assuming you want an Android tablet and are willing to go outside well-known brands, what can you expect?

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Being able to work wherever and whenever you want, untethered by cables is a great idea for most people on the go.   However, in the ever evolving technical world, laptops are becoming a thing of the past.   Laptops are being replaced with phones, tablets and the newest wearable, the smartwatch.   As a result, some people just don’t need to take their primary computing device with them. Re-enter that old standby, the Desktop Computer.
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A closer look at the Tablet

 This blog post is referencing home computing trends and is not an official recommendation for CLASSE managed computing. For recommendations on work computing, please submit a service request at service-classe@cornell.edu

There are a lot of options when it comes to selecting a computing device. In our first article, we provided a brief overview of the top four options.  In this article, we will take a closer look at one of the options, the tablet. We will examine how it has revolutionized the way we go about our day to day business with this powerful tool at our fingertips.
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This is the first in a series of posts about computing devices at home or that aren’t managed by the CLASSE IT group. We’ll be updating our recommendations on devices, vendors, and other aspects of computing outside the lab environment in this series.

This blog post is referencing home computing trends and is not an official recommendation for CLASSE managed computing. For recommendations on work computing, please submit a service request at service-classe@cornell.edu

A Comparison of Computing Devices

Today’s shopper has a lot of options when it comes to selecting a computing device. However, they fall into four basic popular categories- tablets, laptops, desktops, and Chromebooks. There are advantages and disadvantages to each, and the type you choose will largely be determined by what you will be using it for (and how mobile you need your technology to be!)
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