What are the benefits of using an electronic calendar?

Answer 1

· Lightweight, small, and portable

· Holds thousands of contact names and numbers

· Has a search capability to find to-dos and contact names

· You don't have to re-write to-do lists when you don't complete items; they roll forward automatically

· Integrates with Outlook and popular contact management databases

· If wireless, can access email

Disadvantages of using an electronic calendar

· No month-at-a-glance view. You must click on individual days on a monthly calendar to see appointments for that day.

· Note taking is slow and time-consuming with cryptic shorthand, or you must carry a separate keyboard.

· Double entry. Requires the use of a pad of paper to take notes, which must be typed into computer a second time back at home.

· Expensive machine.

Answer 2

The benefits of using an electronic calendar is that you can sync the calender up with your smartphone and email which eliminates the need for carrying an extra calendar. You can also set an alarm to remind you of appointments or important dates and sync your email invitations. A paper calendar cannot do those things.

Answer 3

There are lots of advantages to an electronic clock over a mechanical one. The biggest advantage is that they are more modern and have extra gadgets such as MP3 access.