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01-20-2006, 07:36 PM

Do you? If so, what is it and do you see any drawbacks? I was thinking to make a 'top my main workhorse of choice, but I can't decide if I am willing to make the switch.

Spider Ninja · 01-20-2006, 07:37 PM

you tend to lean over too much with a laptop...better posture with a desktop I think

swedguy · 01-20-2006, 08:04 PM

I do, with an attached keyboard and mouse. I have no problems with it

Spider Ninja · 01-20-2006, 08:05 PM

sounds better ;-)

Mr.Right - Banned For Life · 01-20-2006, 08:07 PM

I used to, but i have gone back to my pc, there is nothing like a huge screen.

candyflip · 01-20-2006, 08:07 PM

I can't. The keyboard setup just doesn't work for me for too long.

llporter · 01-20-2006, 08:09 PM

yes i do but who cares

Veterans Day · 01-20-2006, 08:13 PM

yes I have been working solely on my dell for the last year

jess_awc · 01-20-2006, 08:17 PM

I've been working solely on my laptop for a bit over a year and love the convenience of it. Started with an Acer 15.4" - a bit like a desktop replacement, but just switched to a lil Sony Vaio TX650. While at the office, I do use dual monitors though cause I tend to run out of room.

Wouldn't go back to using a desktop though, personally...

psili · 01-20-2006, 08:17 PM

At the office, for the company I work for, I use the desktop; dual monitor Dell.
At home, if I'm just coding, I use my Asus laptop; enough screen for dual text windows.
At home, if I need to do any design work that really, really needs dual monitors, I use my home desktop; dual monitor Dell.

My wife just got me a 60gb ipod. Before that, I used to take my laptop with me everyday to work, to transfer what I worked on the night before to the desktop at work and the inverse of that. Now, I just carry the ipod around and transfer what I need between whatever computer I need to work on (well, save for the home network between lappy and home desktop).

That's my retarded situation. *shrug*

georgeyw · 01-20-2006, 08:19 PM

yup work solely on my laptop and remote desktop to my desktop. There's nothing like being able to sit anywhere inside or outside and do work. Especially on beautiful days like today

Thomas1007 · 01-20-2006, 08:19 PM

I switch back and forth depends on where I am and what im doing.
I prefer my pc because I hate to slouch and my chair is comfortable.

Sosa · 01-20-2006, 08:22 PM

I pretty much do. I take my laptop to my part time computer tech job and work when it is slow there. Desktop pretty much just downloads stuff and plays music.

Spider Ninja · 01-20-2006, 08:27 PM

laptops are nice since you can throw them in the closet (or the back of your car) and forget about it sometimes ;-)

Cman · 01-20-2006, 08:27 PM

I can't stand to do any actual work on my laptop. I just use it for email and forums and other stuff that doesn't require a lot of attention to detail.

The biggest issue for me is the keyboard and mouse are kind of a pain in the ass . Of course you could have external everything, but then its not really a laptop anymore, its a pseudo-desktop LOL

I need to have my big fancy computer to do real work.

Spider Ninja · 01-20-2006, 08:33 PM

did anyone see the screen digitalpoint has in that NYT article about AdSense? That sucker was huge! Like 2 - 3 times as wide as my laptop

Spider Ninja · 01-20-2006, 08:36 PM

JuiceMonkey · 01-20-2006, 08:41 PM

yeah I do now at home I have a dock with an extra keyboard + mouse and monitor... with surround sound

no point in having two

though my laptop is pretty powerful it's not as light as it could be

psili · 01-20-2006, 08:47 PM

It's a shame such a savage monitor had to be captured in such a lame setting.

Poor monitor.

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Spider Ninja · 01-20-2006, 08:49 PM

haha...I agree kind of lame setting ;-)

amandaspost · 01-20-2006, 08:51 PM

Yea, I work solely on my dell laptop

Andre · 01-20-2006, 08:54 PM

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BigCashCrew · 01-20-2006, 08:58 PM

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nice! I've got an alienware sienta. it's FAST as hell and it's small.

I have a nice office set up, but the last month I've been working on the couch on my laptop with the TV on. I'm starting to like the laptop better.

quiet · 01-20-2006, 09:36 PM

i have a 15.2 inch powerbook that i use exclusively. i used to have a 17 inch powerbook before that, but since i'm not on-line nearly as much, and travel much, much more, i decided to downsize to a 15 incher. no complaints, it's perfect.

01-20-2006, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by quiet

i have a 15.2 inch powerbook that i use exclusively. i used to have a 17 inch powerbook before that, but since i'm not on-line nearly as much, and travel much, much more, i decided to downsize to a 15 incher. no complaints, it's perfect.

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Greg MissionD · 01-20-2006, 11:46 PM

Do it all from a laptop, since i got a widescreen laptop the switch was easy and i have no desire to move back to a pc

The Captain · 01-20-2006, 11:47 PM

work on the laptop whenever I can get away with it

TheJimmy · 01-20-2006, 11:52 PM

I did that about 4 years ago when I was living at the beach casa...decided to get all jellish with the laid back vibe, etc...try to get nomadish with the gear, etc...

anways, bought a nice 'desktop replacement' from dell, 4kish monster of the time, anyways, after some work, I seriously got tired of the small monitor (was huge for a laptop at the time), also plugged in a MS natural keyboard and mouse to the setup, but in the end, when you need a box to stay 'cool' as shit and perform, there is no true 'desktop replacement' not that I know of...

although I'm sure that could have changed in the last few years, right now I work off of about 3-4 desktops for diff shit and still use that old laptop for road trips...

Violetta · 01-21-2006, 12:02 AM

I work mainly from my station pc... but sometimes the laptop too

BigBen · 01-21-2006, 02:40 PM

I always use my laptop, but it's normally not at a good height so my neck gets sore. Once I get a laptop-like keyboard and a better lcd for my desktop, I'll probably always use that.

bigdog · 01-21-2006, 02:48 PM

Once you get used to dual screens on a desktop hard to go back to a notebook

uno · 01-21-2006, 02:52 PM

I remote desktop to my, um, desktop for the hardcore stuff. I can do anything on my laptop with the internal network and be extremely mobile. It's much better than just sitting in the office.

01-20-2006, 07:36 PM	#1
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01-20-2006, 08:07 PM	#6
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01-20-2006, 08:17 PM	#9
jess_awc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 17	I've been working solely on my laptop for a bit over a year and love the convenience of it. Started with an Acer 15.4" - a bit like a desktop replacement, but just switched to a lil Sony Vaio TX650. While at the office, I do use dual monitors though cause I tend to run out of room. Wouldn't go back to using a desktop though, personally... __________________ email: [email protected] msn: [email protected] icq: 59748252

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psili Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 5,526	At the office, for the company I work for, I use the desktop; dual monitor Dell. At home, if I'm just coding, I use my Asus laptop; enough screen for dual text windows. At home, if I need to do any design work that really, really needs dual monitors, I use my home desktop; dual monitor Dell. My wife just got me a 60gb ipod. Before that, I used to take my laptop with me everyday to work, to transfer what I worked on the night before to the desktop at work and the inverse of that. Now, I just carry the ipod around and transfer what I need between whatever computer I need to work on (well, save for the home network between lappy and home desktop). That's my retarded situation. shrug __________________ Your post count means nothing.

01-20-2006, 07:37 PM	#2
Spider Ninja Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NYC ICQ: 320970274 Posts: 2,051	you tend to lean over too much with a laptop...better posture with a desktop I think

01-20-2006, 08:04 PM	#3
swedguy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 7,981	I do, with an attached keyboard and mouse. I have no problems with it

01-20-2006, 08:05 PM	#4
Spider Ninja Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NYC ICQ: 320970274 Posts: 2,051	sounds better ;-)

01-20-2006, 08:07 PM	#5
Mr.Right - Banned For Life I guarantee it Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 18,314	I used to, but i have gone back to my pc, there is nothing like a huge screen.

01-20-2006, 08:09 PM	#7
llporter Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 3,221	yes i do but who cares

01-20-2006, 08:19 PM	#11
georgeyw 58008 53773 Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 9,864	yup work solely on my laptop and remote desktop to my desktop. There's nothing like being able to sit anywhere inside or outside and do work. Especially on beautiful days like today __________________ TripleXPrint on Megan Fox "I would STILL suck her pussy until her face caved in. And then blow her up and do it again!"

01-20-2006, 08:19 PM	#12
Thomas1007 Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: BC Canada Posts: 5,542	I switch back and forth depends on where I am and what im doing. I prefer my pc because I hate to slouch and my chair is comfortable. __________________ BUY THIS SPOT CONTACT ME FOR DETAILS Contact Email

01-20-2006, 08:22 PM	#13
Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	I pretty much do. I take my laptop to my part time computer tech job and work when it is slow there. Desktop pretty much just downloads stuff and plays music.

01-20-2006, 08:27 PM	#14
Spider Ninja Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NYC ICQ: 320970274 Posts: 2,051	laptops are nice since you can throw them in the closet (or the back of your car) and forget about it sometimes ;-)

01-20-2006, 08:27 PM	#15
Cman Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 697	I can't stand to do any actual work on my laptop. I just use it for email and forums and other stuff that doesn't require a lot of attention to detail. The biggest issue for me is the keyboard and mouse are kind of a pain in the ass . Of course you could have external everything, but then its not really a laptop anymore, its a pseudo-desktop LOL I need to have my big fancy computer to do real work. __________________ I could put stuff here, but you don't care. Last edited by Cman; 01-20-2006 at 08:29 PM..

01-20-2006, 08:33 PM	#16
Spider Ninja Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NYC ICQ: 320970274 Posts: 2,051	did anyone see the screen digitalpoint has in that NYT article about AdSense? That sucker was huge! Like 2 - 3 times as wide as my laptop

01-20-2006, 08:36 PM	#17
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01-20-2006, 08:41 PM	#18
JuiceMonkey Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Brisbane/Vancouver/SanFran Posts: 3,581	yeah I do now at home I have a dock with an extra keyboard + mouse and monitor... with surround sound no point in having two though my laptop is pretty powerful it's not as light as it could be __________________ ICQ: 72251955 GTalk: JuiceMonkey

01-20-2006, 08:49 PM	#20
Spider Ninja Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NYC ICQ: 320970274 Posts: 2,051	haha...I agree kind of lame setting ;-)

01-20-2006, 08:51 PM	#21
amandaspost Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,935	Yea, I work solely on my dell laptop

01-20-2006, 08:54 PM	#22
Andre Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Inside Your Head Posts: 1,156	http://www.alienware.com/product_det...de=SKU-DEFAULT My new toy

01-20-2006, 09:36 PM	#24
quiet we'll miss you our friend. RIP Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fernie, BC Posts: 25,115	i have a 15.2 inch powerbook that i use exclusively. i used to have a 17 inch powerbook before that, but since i'm not on-line nearly as much, and travel much, much more, i decided to downsize to a 15 incher. no complaints, it's perfect. __________________ we'll miss you our friend. RIP

01-20-2006, 11:46 PM	#26
Greg MissionD Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,866	Do it all from a laptop, since i got a widescreen laptop the switch was easy and i have no desire to move back to a pc __________________ ICQ:119936

01-20-2006, 11:47 PM	#27
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01-20-2006, 11:52 PM	#28
TheJimmy ICQ- five seven 0 2 5 5 0 Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 10,747	I did that about 4 years ago when I was living at the beach casa...decided to get all jellish with the laid back vibe, etc...try to get nomadish with the gear, etc... anways, bought a nice 'desktop replacement' from dell, 4kish monster of the time, anyways, after some work, I seriously got tired of the small monitor (was huge for a laptop at the time), also plugged in a MS natural keyboard and mouse to the setup, but in the end, when you need a box to stay 'cool' as shit and perform, there is no true 'desktop replacement' not that I know of... although I'm sure that could have changed in the last few years, right now I work off of about 3-4 desktops for diff shit and still use that old laptop for road trips... __________________ Investor with 5m - 15m USD to invest. Do you have a site or network of sites earning 50k - 200k a month income? Email your contact and preliminary data to: domain.cashventures (at) gmail.com....Please...no tire kickers...serious offers and inquiries only.

01-21-2006, 12:02 AM	#29
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01-21-2006, 02:40 PM	#30
BigBen Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: scv Posts: 2,299	I always use my laptop, but it's normally not at a good height so my neck gets sore. Once I get a laptop-like keyboard and a better lcd for my desktop, I'll probably always use that.

01-21-2006, 02:48 PM	#31
bigdog Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 6,964	Once you get used to dual screens on a desktop hard to go back to a notebook

01-21-2006, 02:52 PM	#32
uno RIP Dodger. BEST.CAT.EVER Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Area Posts: 18,450	I remote desktop to my, um, desktop for the hardcore stuff. I can do anything on my laptop with the internal network and be extremely mobile. It's much better than just sitting in the office. __________________ -uno icq: 111-914 CrazyBabe.com - porn art MojoHost - For all your hosting needs, present and future. Tell them I sent ya!