Taking Better Care of Personal Technology
It's enough to drive one batty.
So, I grew up in the 1970's, where the most complicated pieces of technology I even thought of owning was a stick, a rock, and a handful of Legos.
Ok, maybe an Atari console if I really had to be straight with you.
But my kids, jeez- in one year, they've gone through 3 tablets each. Of course, I wasn;t buying Galaxy and iPad units, but even at $35-$50 a pop, it added up.
Why three each you ask? Isn't it obvious? I have children- they have things. The mental attachment to keeping things nice just hasn't developed as of yet- but I'm working on it.
What I have learned is that an additional investment in a carrying and protective case for their gizmos is well worth the price. In fact, I've taken my own advice and picked up a leather case for my own tablet. Just as I have the theory about a leather journal for writing notes in (I would be less inclined to forget where I left it), I'm applying that same thought process to my technology. Just the other week, I picked up a leather slip cover for my iPad from iCarryalls. And let me tell you, it was worth the price.
I mean, the customer service was amazing in helping my customize the dang thing. No extra gadgets or pockets or pen holders- I got exactly what I wanted!
As soon as I slipped it on, it was as if I had a protective link with my go-to device. I knew where it was at all times, so if I needed it, there it was.
I dropped it (on purpose, but still) and not a dent. Not a hint of a spider-webbing on the screen.
My girls each got one as well- now we'll see.
So, I grew up in the 1970's, where the most complicated pieces of technology I even thought of owning was a stick, a rock, and a handful of Legos.
Ok, maybe an Atari console if I really had to be straight with you.
But my kids, jeez- in one year, they've gone through 3 tablets each. Of course, I wasn;t buying Galaxy and iPad units, but even at $35-$50 a pop, it added up.
Why three each you ask? Isn't it obvious? I have children- they have things. The mental attachment to keeping things nice just hasn't developed as of yet- but I'm working on it.
What I have learned is that an additional investment in a carrying and protective case for their gizmos is well worth the price. In fact, I've taken my own advice and picked up a leather case for my own tablet. Just as I have the theory about a leather journal for writing notes in (I would be less inclined to forget where I left it), I'm applying that same thought process to my technology. Just the other week, I picked up a leather slip cover for my iPad from iCarryalls. And let me tell you, it was worth the price.
I mean, the customer service was amazing in helping my customize the dang thing. No extra gadgets or pockets or pen holders- I got exactly what I wanted! As soon as I slipped it on, it was as if I had a protective link with my go-to device. I knew where it was at all times, so if I needed it, there it was.
I dropped it (on purpose, but still) and not a dent. Not a hint of a spider-webbing on the screen.
My girls each got one as well- now we'll see.
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