Coffe Shops and Lap Tops
It appears that some coffee shops are discouraging lap top usage in their shops. An article in the Wall Street Journal today states that coffee shops in New York and California are "pulling the plug" on lap top usage. One of the reasons owners state is that people are coming and nursing a cup of coffee for the free Wi-Fi, making it difficult for customers who want to eat and spend more money to find a place to sit. I have to admit, I've been this guy before. I have a knack for really nursing a cup of coffee.
Some have simply restricted use during high-traffic times like lunch time. Others are covering outlets to save money. It's does seem a bit ironic, doesn't it. . .coffee shop and lap tops just seem to go together.
What do you think? Should coffee shops discourage the use of lap tops during high-traffic times, at all, any time? Are you one of those dragin' out a cup of coffee for the free Wi-Fi?
Mike
Some have simply restricted use during high-traffic times like lunch time. Others are covering outlets to save money. It's does seem a bit ironic, doesn't it. . .coffee shop and lap tops just seem to go together.
What do you think? Should coffee shops discourage the use of lap tops during high-traffic times, at all, any time? Are you one of those dragin' out a cup of coffee for the free Wi-Fi?
Mike
Comments
Maybe they can do what my car dealership does. You walk up to the counter and the receptionist gives you a code good for a couple hours of free wi-fi on their system. If they gave free wi-fi only to people who purchased something, and then limited the amount of time it could be used, they might find that brings the happy medium they're looking for.