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I want a desktop computer with a docked netbook. The files, programs, and program configuration on the netbook should auto-sinc with the desktop. Large files sh
by ivankirigin 18y ago
I want a desktop computer with a docked netbook. The files, programs, and program configuration on the netbook should auto-sinc with the desktop. Large files should be easy to stream from the desktop to the netbook. The netbook needs to have an embedded, fast cell network data connection.
I might be able to build this myself with a MacPro, a router, a COTS netbook, hackintosh, dropbox, etc.
I'd probably have at least 2 30 inch displays for the desktop, making the total cost in parts ~$8K. Companies would be wise to pay $10K for this kind of setup.
- ibsulon 18y agoI've thought about the same thing myself. (I'll make do with the 24 inch monitors, though. :) I'm surprised the Mac Pro doesn't have a way to dock the air yet, though. There are a lot of usability pieces to think about. Do you really want program configuration to sync? I use programs differently on laptops and desktops.
- ivankirigin 18y agoI use a laptop for my "desktop", so I don't see the problem. I run firefox, terminal, textmate, tweetdeck, and iWork. No configuration changes needed. Maybe for VM software - which I just wouldn't run on a netbook.
- ibsulon 18y agoI use different font sizes for my work on larger screens, for one example.
- ivankirigin 18y agoThat's interesting. I routinely switch from a 17 inch laptop screen and a 30 inch monitor screen, and don't change the font.
- jaxn 18y agoThe MobileMe preferences sync is close and seems to be more elegant to me.
- CalmQuiet 18y agoAh yes, takes me back to my days with a Mac Duo. We didn't have any decent syncing software hopes then. I'll second your motion.