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Road-warrior conundrum: Laptop or handheld?

networkworld.com
Aug 7, 2008
        
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By Matt Hamblen , Computerworld , 08/07/2008 As handheld devices become more like full-fledged computers in their own right, the question of whether business travelers might be better served by leaving their laptops at home is again being asked by IT managers and end users alike. But that still appears to be more of a future goal than a current reality. Relying solely on a handheld hasn't been a realistic option for most road warriors. However, analysts at firms such as Gartner Inc. have predicted that the day would soon come when it is, and Apple Inc.'s release of the iPhone 3G last month has reinvigorated the laptop vs. handheld debate. Don't Miss!Read the latest WhitePaper - Troubleshooting Remote Site Networks - Best Practices For Seppo Beumers, an applications manager at Genzyme Corp.'s European operations in Amsterdam,... [read full story]                    

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Road-warrior conundrum: Laptop or handheld?

computerworld.com.au
Aug 8, 2008
        

As handheld devices become more like full-fledged computers in their own right, the question of whether business travelers might be better served by leaving their laptops at home is again being asked by IT managers and end...

On the Road: Tote a Laptop or Grab a Handheld?

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Aug 7, 2008
        

As handheld devices become more like full-fledged computers in their own right, the question of whether business travelers might be better served by leaving their laptops at home is again being asked by IT managers and end...

Road-warrior conundrum: Laptop or handheld?

computerworld.com
Aug 7, 2008
        

Can users leave their laptops in the office when they travel? For Seppo Beumers, an applications manager at Genzyme Corp.'s European operations in Amsterdam, the idea of putting all the apps needed by his users on a handheld is...