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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 a

by hhm 18y ago

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...

wmf 18y ago
So plug in a keyboard and monitor. One point of the article is that laptops are now good enough to be most people's primary "desktop" computer and they're also portable.
- attack 18y ago
  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.
  - netcan 18y ago
    DO you have both or just a desktop?
    - attack 18y ago
      Both.
  - STHayden 18y ago
    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.
    - stcredzero 18y ago
      I used to use a Small Form Factor machine like this. There was a separate monitor & keyboard at work and at home. This way, I could have a way faster machine than what I could get as a laptop at work, but still have portability.
    - deleted 18y ago
      [deleted]
jfornear 18y ago
plug in a keyboard, monitor, mouse, and speakers? http://noobindex.com/setup.jpg http://noobindex.com/setup.jpg is my setup
- mrtron 18y ago
  I have an almost identical setup - but a Macbook and bluetooth keyboard/mouse. I believe I have the same screen - those Samsungs are really great. I am currently working at home - but I still unplug the laptop daily to move around. The extra screen is extremely helpful. I have recently been considering getting a new desktop however - since I would prefer 3+ large monitors.
- jonknee 18y ago
  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 http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/elevator
  - parenthesis 18y ago
    Cheap alternative: a pile of books.
- hhm 18y ago
  Thank you, that's useful.
enra 18y ago
I also find desktops more comfortable. I don't see the point of using a laptop when you have to setup mouse, keyboard, external display + everything else you might need, everyday or atleast quite often. I like that my desktop has lots of juice, nicely set up with multiple displays and ready when I need it. Likewise, I like that laptops are portable as they can, light, have a small footprint and long batterylife. Usually you can't get both ultra-portable and ultra-speed. Fiddling with the files and settings can be painful though, but I think its less painful than alternatives.

by hhm 18y ago

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...

wmf 18y ago

So plug in a keyboard and monitor. One point of the article is that laptops are now good enough to be most people's primary "desktop" computer and they're also portable.

attack 18y ago
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.
- netcan 18y ago
  DO you have both or just a desktop?
  - attack 18y ago
    Both.
- STHayden 18y ago
  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.
  - stcredzero 18y ago
    I used to use a Small Form Factor machine like this. There was a separate monitor & keyboard at work and at home. This way, I could have a way faster machine than what I could get as a laptop at work, but still have portability.
  - deleted 18y ago
    [deleted]

jfornear 18y ago

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

mrtron 18y ago
I have an almost identical setup - but a Macbook and bluetooth keyboard/mouse. I believe I have the same screen - those Samsungs are really great. I am currently working at home - but I still unplug the laptop daily to move around. The extra screen is extremely helpful. I have recently been considering getting a new desktop however - since I would prefer 3+ large monitors.
jonknee 18y ago
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 http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/elevator
- parenthesis 18y ago
  Cheap alternative: a pile of books.
hhm 18y ago
Thank you, that's useful.

enra 18y ago

I also find desktops more comfortable. I don't see the point of using a laptop when you have to setup mouse, keyboard, external display + everything else you might need, everyday or atleast quite often. I like that my desktop has lots of juice, nicely set up with multiple displays and ready when I need it. Likewise, I like that laptops are portable as they can, light, have a small footprint and long batterylife. Usually you can't get both ultra-portable and ultra-speed. Fiddling with the files and settings can be painful though, but I think its less painful than alternatives.