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Why laptops will kick desktop PCs to the curb

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Re: Why laptops will kick desktop PCs to the curb

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Am I the only one who finds notebooks less confortable for coding, than desktop computers? The position of the keyboard and screen isn't very good for my back and hands...

plug in a keyboard, monitor, mouse, and speakers? http://noobindex.com/setup.jpg is my setup

I got tired of the screens being at different heights, so I got one of these. Also keeps the desk looking sharp.

http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/elevator

Re: Why laptops will kick desktop PCs to the curb

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plug in a keyboard, monitor, mouse, and speakers? http://noobindex.com/setup.jpg is my setup

I got tired of the screens being at different heights, so I got one of these. Also keeps the desk looking sharp. http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/elevator

Cheap alternative: a pile of books.

Re: Why laptops will kick desktop PCs to the curb

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post #3

Am I the only one who finds notebooks less confortable for coding, than desktop computers? The position of the keyboard and screen isn't very good for my back and hands...

plug in a keyboard, monitor, mouse, and speakers? http://noobindex.com/setup.jpg is my setup

Thank you, that's useful.

Re: Why laptops will kick desktop PCs to the curb

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No, I like the keyboard to be a lot closer to the monitor, maybe even under where the laptop would be. That would be quite awkward. Plus, laptop screens -> much more money for the same quality screen.

at Flugpo.com our developer brings his laptop in and plugs in a separate keyboard and a separate screen and basically ignores the laptop. Which seems to fit your criteria.

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Re: Why laptops will kick desktop PCs to the curb

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No, I like the keyboard to be a lot closer to the monitor, maybe even under where the laptop would be. That would be quite awkward. Plus, laptop screens -> much more money for the same quality screen.

DO you have both or just a desktop?

Both.
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