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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">K9 Kai Niggemann schreef op 10-12-2014
23:14:<br>
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I'm on a 2011 MacBook Pro 17" (too heavy, but 3x USB, 1x FW 800
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I can't stand laptops. To me, they combine the portability of a
desktop computer with all the power and the large screen of a
tablet. And let's not even talk about their ergonomics.<br>
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At work, we (developers) used to have desktops, because we needed
powerful machines. But since we're a global company, we actually
have our own branded version of Windows, and a limited number of
computers that are supported. And those are only laptops. So now we
have powerful laptops where there's a pretty linear power-to-weight
ratio.<br>
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So we all have a docking station, a 22" screen, a mouse and a
keyboard, effectively turning it into a desktop. Except that I got
this really cute wireless Logitech keyboard, and Bluetooth stops
working a few times a day. So I have to open the lid, press Fn+F5,
switch off Bluetooth in the window that popped up and switch it on
again. But when I close the lid a little too hard, or if someone
bumps into the desk, UBB on the docking station stops working, and
therefore my mouse for a couple of seconds.<br>
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So if I have a meeting, I just take my Android tablet and the little
Logitech keyboard, and work from there. And if the security
department hadn't been the spiritual successor to the KGB, I could
actually easily exchange documents between the tablet and the
laptop.<br>
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I'm still finding my "modus operandi" with the tablet. It can
largely take over the communication abilities of my desktop PC, but
I still do a lot on the desktop. Maybe I should focus the PC a
little less on communication and a little more on music... but then
again, my synths are one floor up. I've been thinking of ways to
deal with this, but they all involve a lot of work with little
benefit.<br>
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That's enough ranting for today. :)<br>
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- Peter<br>
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