One of the big benefits of staying in fully furnished short term rentals is the ability to travel light. After all, why bring plates and silverware if you can use the ones at your rental? Of course, one item you’ll definitely want to put on your packing list is a laptop. In today’s digital world, connectivity on the road is a must! We’ll discuss laptop options to consider as well as factors to think about in today’s post.
Looking for a New Computer? You May Want to Consider…
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- Let’s begin with the operating system…are you an Apple / Mac person or someone who prefers Windows? This may be a personal preference or a decision based on your job requirements. If you have a choice, consider your smartphone and if you have an iPhone or Android. If you use an iPhone, it may be worth considering an Apple laptop for a seamless workflow between your laptop and phone. Features like Airdrop (for sharing files between Apple devices) and “Find My…” (for locating lost devices) are helpful for travelers and anyone on the go.
- What apps / programs do you want to use with the computer? Some programs only work on a PC and not a Mac or vise-versa. Make sure to purchase the right version of your programs for your laptop! In addition, some programs have higher system requirements, so you’ll want to match the product specs with your computer to ensure that things run smoothly.
- In a similar vein, what types of tasks do you need to complete on your new laptop? Do you watch streaming movies on your screen, do graphics-intensive design work, manage your online bookkeeping or video chat with family back home? If you do lightweight tasks or minimal surfing the web, you may be able to get away with a cheaper and less powerful computer. On the other hand, don’t skimp if you know you need a power-packed, pricer computer.
- What kind of computer are you already familiar with? Chances are, you’ve had a laptop before and have a list of pet peeves or things you like about what you have. Let this help to inform your decision-making as you look around.
- Where are you planning to use your laptop the most? True, this is hard to determine since you’ll be traveling a lot. However, if you know you’ll be working remotely from your extended stay Shreveport, you’ll probably have access to a wall plug (thus, battery life won’t be as important). Conversely, if you’re going to be using the computer while on a construction job site, you’ll want a laptop that performs well outdoors in bright lighting as well as something that offers a long-lasting battery.
Laptop Brands
- Apple MacBook Air or M3 MacBook Pro – MacBook Air computers are lightweight, cheaper and offer the Apple experience. However, you should seriously consider the MacBook Pro model options if you use your laptop for any length of time per day.
- Dell XPS
- Acer
- Lenovo ThinkPad / IdeaPad
Check out the articles listed in the “Sources” below for more information. But what if you’ve decided you don’t need a laptop and would prefer a tablet instead? Consider a Microsoft Surface or Apple iPad.
Please keep in mind that we are providing information about these computers as a convenience to our current and potential tenants! We don’t specifically endorse any of the companies connected to them.
Make our Fully Furnished Short Term Rentals Your Shreveport Home Base
Corporate travelers love our fully furnished short term rentals, since we include utilities in the monthly bill and are conveniently located in town. We also cater to individuals or families seeking off-base Barksdale AFB housing or traveling nurses / professionals looking for medical student rotation housing. Our condos and houses for rent feature a fully equipped kitchen with stove, fridge, microwave and more as well as washer and dryer units for easy laundry day needs. We also have an HP or Epson printer with desk area in our rentals for your remote work needs!
For more information or to learn about our current availability, simply call 318-548-6156 or send a message on our Contact form. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Sources: https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-laptops-for-travel-7092304, https://www.rtings.com/laptop/reviews/best/travel, https://www.pcguide.com/laptop/guide/best-for-travel/, https://www.pocketwanderings.com/best-travel-laptops/
