Paper Diary versus Online Software

Many people prefer the benefits of a paper diary because this is something that can be carried everywhere but due to this fact, it can be lost easily. There are benefits of having paper diaries and/or online diaries and to eliminate the problem, many have both.

 

Pro’s Paper Diary

 

·        Lightweight to carry around

·        Easily updatable

 

Con’s Paper Diary

 

·        Can easily be lost

·        Can only fit in limited appointments so you run out of space on certain days

·        Some diaries can prove to be quite expensive, it is all down the style

 

Pro’s Online Diaries

 

·        Appointments can be swapped and changed with ease

·        Unlike paper diaries, you can ensure that you are reminded days/months before an important date

 

Con’s Online Diaries

 

·        If you don’t back up your computer then all appointments that have been booked in over a period of time could be lost

·        You cannot carry round this online diary unless you have a WAP enabled phone, no updates or changes can be made until you return home or to the office