Today I found hidden value in my old desk top PC. It is an Acer Aspire 517. Back in the day when I retired and decided to launch a small business from my home, I wanted a work station that equaled the capability of the one I had used on the job.
Although the Acer did not quite match the processing power, it provided both the storage capacity and the network capability (Ethernet and wireless) that I required.
That was before the iPad, Smart phones, high speed cable internet and Wi-Fi. So you can imagine how often I pondered upgrading. The only thing stopping me from rushing out and getting the latest tech tools is money. My home business has not taken off and likely will not until the economy improves. With no cash flow and no desire to borrow money, I can only dream about upgrades.
To keep my feet planted on the ground I recall what a Sage once advised: "If you want more...desire less." But that turns out not to be so bad. In taking a second look at my old desk top I realized that while it may not have the portability and glitz of an iPad, it can do everything an iPad does and even more. I spend most of my writing time in my cozy basement office--not on the road. My high speed cable internet connection puts the world at my fingertips. From my humble office, I can reach out to anyone, anywhere in the world. Moreover, the Acer still provides VoIP. It can handle e-books, YouTube, and streaming movies. I can even record my own DVDs or download photos from my digital camera. That is the hidden value in my old but not obsolete desktop PC. Best of all...it is paid for and requires very little maintenance.
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