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Some of the responses to this are a bit ridiculous. People saying they lose up to 80% productivity must be full of it. Sure the keyboards tend to be more squished together but that is just something you get used to after a week of use or so. The mouse pads are way better than external mice and much quieter as long as taps are treated as clicks. Not to mention the boost in productivity you get from being able to work without even getting out of bed or during the commute if you utilize public transportation.
Desktops are better for games, but who has time for games?
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SlingBlade wrote: The mouse pads are way better than external mice and much quieter as long as taps are treated as clicks.
The spontanious random click generator is the single biggest reason touchpads suck and are one of the main reasons why a certain major computer companies hardware will never foul my abode.
3x12=36
2x12=24
1x12=12
0x12=18
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I have a thinkpad T42 that NEVER has this kind of problem with the mouse pad, and I have used Dells that really are random click generators.
It depends on the machine,and it matters how often you use it,you have to get good with it,or it will continue to suck forever.
Opacity, the new Transparency.
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SlingBlade wrote: something you get used to after a week of use or so.
I have not gotten used to the laptop keyboard after 8 years and 3 laptops. Some of my fingers are wider than the keys on my laptop and thus I often get the wrong letter. Also then there is the random jump. I mean while typing sometimes if I bump near the touchpad area the cursor jumps to a random location on the screen. This happens usually while I am typing an email or something and its very frustrating.
John
modified on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 11:39 AM
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I had a laptop for work a few years ago, but it really can't compare to a desktop..... I now have a desktop with two 24" monitors (1920x1200) and even the best 17" laptop can't keep up with the readability and confort of a 24",,,,
I admit I need a separate laptop for traveling..... ) ....but, when I'm at home, nothing can beat my desktop
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