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This forum topic is for the discussion of the poll question "Desktop or laptop - which one do you prefer?".
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| | | Britt Laux Local time: 23:37 German to Norwegian + ... What I prefer about the laptop | Jan 24, 2011 |
is the touch pad. It's better for my hands and arms than working with the mouse on the right or left side. When I'm thinking about switching to a desktop, it's because of the bigger and more flexible screen. | | | Adnan Özdemir Türkiye Local time: 00:37 Member (2007) German to Turkish + ... Absolutely desktop but... | Jan 24, 2011 |
Absolutely desktop (turkish= ''masaüstü bilgisayar'') but, I use laptop & notbook tambien. I have 2 desktop and 1 laptop and 1 notebook too. Anadolu'dan selamlar Saludos desde Anatolia
[Edited at 2011-01-24 08:25 GMT] | | | Aude Sylvain France Local time: 23:37 English to French + ... Laptop hooked to a monitor | Jan 24, 2011 |
I work on a laptop so I can work outside or when I'm on a trip. I hook it to a large monitor when I am at the office - which allows me, then, to have 2 monitors (using the extended desktop feature). I also prefer the laptop keyboard (although it goes against all ergonomic rules!). | |
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Thayenga Germany Local time: 23:37 Member (2009) English to German + ...
My mobility is greater with a laptop, and its screen is (presentl) larger than my desktop monitor. But even with a larger monitor I believe that I will still prefer working on my laptop.... | | | Michael Harris Germany Local time: 23:37 Member (2006) German to English
when I am in my office (obviously) because I have two 32" monitors with high resolution graphic cards, when I work in our living room (occassionally) then I use my 18" Laptop and for one of my other speicialised customer, I also have a 15" Laptop that runs on Windows XP. But at the end of the day, my Desktop computer is the main work tool. | | |
I rarely work away from my office, where I have two 32-inch screens, a deliciously comfortable chair, a lovely view, and oh yes, a couple of hundred hardcopy dictionaries at my fingertips. And I much prefer the desktop keyboard. | | |
Aude Sylvain wrote: I work on a laptop so I can work outside or when I'm on a trip. I hook it to a large monitor when I am at the office - which allows me, then, to have 2 monitors (using the extended desktop feature). | |
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Samir Sami Qatar Local time: 00:37 Arabic to English + ... Desktop for sure | Jan 24, 2011 |
Being measured on the same scale is good for laptops, and might signal how the future of PCs would be. I like spacious workspace, Wide Screen, handy keyboard, and my mouse on my right, not near my lap! Even when choosing a laptop, I mind these criteria carefully, heading for the Desktop-replacement (DTR) category. | | |
I worked for about 7 years with a laptop. great mobility but keyboard and screen too small performance: you cannot use a laptop for 12 hours a day 7/7, it is basically too much for it. SO now i have a desktop (MAC) and I keep my laptop when I am visiting my mother and I spend my (pseudo)holiday there. | | | vixen Greece Local time: 00:37 English to Dutch + ...
Although I always work at my office desk, I prefer using a laptop these days. When I moved to Greece a couple of years ago, I transferred all my data to my relatively new laptop with 17" screen. That proved to be a wise decision, since using a laptop allows me to continue working when we experience the occasional power cut, which may last from just a few minutes to over an hour, if the electricity company is working on any new lines in the neighbourhood. Instead of the ... See more Although I always work at my office desk, I prefer using a laptop these days. When I moved to Greece a couple of years ago, I transferred all my data to my relatively new laptop with 17" screen. That proved to be a wise decision, since using a laptop allows me to continue working when we experience the occasional power cut, which may last from just a few minutes to over an hour, if the electricity company is working on any new lines in the neighbourhood. Instead of the integrated keyboard and mousepad I use an ergonomic keyboard and mouse. ▲ Collapse | | | Martina Pokupec (X) Croatia Local time: 23:37 English to Croatian + ...
Because I haven/t got one yet. It is on my "invest in my business" list, and I hope I'm getting there. I prefer laptops because my family needs me to move around the flat, and I can work on it at night without waking anybody | |
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while the screen is small, I do prefer the keyboard with touchpad, much more comfortable than the mouse or trackball. And I don't have to sit at my desk which is also easier on my neck. i enjoy the freedom of movement. I plan on getting another screen to plug it into but I am managing fine. | | | I chose 'Other' because... | Jan 24, 2011 |
... I only have a desktop. I love my desktop computer, but ocassionally when there is an opportunity I have tried or typed a few things on a laptop and it feels really comfortable, especially because it's portable and you can take it anywhere you want. Perhaps I feel really enthusiastic when trying a laptop because it's not the tool I use every day, so I could have other views if it would become my usual computer. The price is still too expensive to have one (double or... See more ... I only have a desktop. I love my desktop computer, but ocassionally when there is an opportunity I have tried or typed a few things on a laptop and it feels really comfortable, especially because it's portable and you can take it anywhere you want. Perhaps I feel really enthusiastic when trying a laptop because it's not the tool I use every day, so I could have other views if it would become my usual computer. The price is still too expensive to have one (double or more than a PC). ▲ Collapse | | | Simon Bruni United Kingdom Local time: 22:37 Member (2009) Spanish to English Desktop because... | Jan 24, 2011 |
... I don't like the scrunched up position laptops force your arms into, nor the fiddly mouse pad thing that always gives me wrist ache. I also use the number pad quite a lot, for numbers and foreign character codes, which laptops don't normally have. I once used a laptop dock thingy while abroad, which was great. It sort of turns your laptop into a desktop. Cheers Simon | | | Pages in topic: [1 2] > | To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator: You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request » Poll: Desktop or laptop - which one do you prefer? Trados Business Manager Lite | Create customer quotes and invoices from within Trados Studio
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