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I'm a programmer that spends a lot of time programming on my laptop without an extra screen. I use 15" laptops exclusively because it has a decent balance betw
by jmartrican 4y ago
I'm a programmer that spends a lot of time programming on my laptop without an extra screen. I use 15" laptops exclusively because it has a decent balance between screen size and portability. But when coding (and a lot of coding is done over Zoom where folks with bigger screens are sharing their desktops) every little bit of real-estate counts. So the idea of having a 17" in a more portable form factor, and weight is very intriguing. Like its crazy to think a 17" laptop can be under 4 lbs (3.3 lbs to be exact).
- samstave 4y agoI HIGHLY recommend you grab a couple of these: AOC USB Screens [0]. They are cheap, LIGHT, and great. I have two of them with my also 15" Omen laptop.[1] So I have a full size gaming/workstation machine, and TWO external screens, at 1920 while the machine is 2500 resolution... and ALL of this fits in my backpack. and is super light. [0] https://www.amazon.com/AOC-I1659FWUX-USB-Powered-Portable-1920x1080/dp/B07LCS4HHR/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3CSWTNRHW4RHP&keywords=AOC+usb+screen&qid=1659713084&sprefix=aoc+usb+screen%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-6 https://www.amazon.com/AOC-I1659FWUX-USB-Powered-Portable-19... [1] https://i.imgur.com/MJNWvif.jpg https://i.imgur.com/MJNWvif.jpg (Also, I am designing a bracket using the VESA mount screws on the back of the screens to attach them to the small camera tripods I have which are also very light and fit in backpack - this way, I can mount one screen behind the laptop, and have that screen directly above my laptop screen, and then another to the side.)
- Ayesh 4y agoIf it's pair programming or collaborative programming you are after, I'd suggest Code With Me on latest Jetbrains IDEs. The code is E2E encrypted over Jetbrains servers, or you can even self-host. Makes presentations, lessons a breeze too.