Tablet – A Comparison of Computing Devices Series (2)

January 30, 2015 By

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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A Comparison of Computing Devices

January 30, 2015 By

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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Welcome to the CLASSE Computer Group blog!

January 30, 2015 By

This blog is a place for longer discussions by Computer Group members.  Our hope is to apply our expertise and interests to common issues faced by our users. This is not a blog on policy, nor is it a replacement for our newsletter. The blog is intended to fill several roles.

First, we’ll use the blog to give our perspective on common questions asked about computing in general, such as “What computer should I buy at home?” These questions will likely form a series on current trends in computing and what we’ve found works best. Second, we’ll try providing context to announcements in our newsletter. Third, we’ll try weighing in on current events you may see reported by offering suggestions for home computing. Fourth, we’ll talk about computing projects here at the lab – ones we’ve completed and those that are ongoing. Newsletter announcements are official notifications of service availability – blog posts do not promise anything. Fifth, we’ll occasionally give some context (or not) and links to existing articles that are informative and useful for the CLASSE community to be aware of – from Cornell IT posts to other Internet content vetted by the Computer Group.

Finally, other informative posts from computer group members will be shared from time to time. These posts will be related to other hobbies we have, from cooking to farming.

We don’t have a regular schedule for blog posts – we don’t know when the next Heartbleed may occur – but will be posting something from a series, or of special interest at least once a month.  Please check back!

 

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While caution has been taken to provide readers with the most accurate information and honest analysis at the time of writing, please use your discretion before taking any decisions based on the information in this blog. CLASSE IT, the Cornell Laboratory for Accelerator-based ScienceS and Education, Cornell University, the National Science Foundation or the United States Government will not compensate you in any way whatsoever if you ever happen to suffer a loss, inconvenience, or damage because of or while making use of information in this blog.

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