Perhaps you have experimented with a laptop computer to see how long the battery lasts. Typically, the power runs out far short of the quoted battery power. Going out to a coffee shop tends to save power when there are enough outlets for everyone, but the distraction is intolerable (even libraries are like a zoo these days). Learn how you can save electricity at home while still getting your computer work done.
There’s a number of smart phones and other portable devices that have word processing power and internet access. One of the problems is that you don’t save much money for the monthly service charges and the phones tend not to have great battery power when they’re being used for something other than making a phone call.
There are alternatives to smart phones and mini laptops. The old Palm Tungsten PDA, for example, has fairly good word processor capability. A Flash drive allows you to keep files without saving, even if the battery runs out of charge. More importantly, the battery power lasts day and night while you type a word document, listen to music or audio books (at the same time), and check your task list.
To make a Palm PDA easier to work with, purchase a foldable keyboard (There are cheap ones on sale at Amazon.com). Simply, plug in the keyboard and start typing. Synchronize the PDA to your computer to upload completed work. When you need to recharge, plug in the adapter. The Palm PDA doesn’t get hot on your lap like some laptops. The overall comfort of working with a Palm and keyboard, combined with the powersaving design, you’ll see a difference in your use of electricity for years to come.
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