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What type of computer do you use for MT? - Jo

Posted: Jul 12, 2013

Just curious as to what type of computers you experienced MTs use for your work. I've been doing this for 13 years now, and my desktop is getting close to retirement.

Computer - Bear

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I bought a new Gateway all-in-one last year. I really love it. The screen is huge and I like not having the tower underneath.

I alternate between a - desktop and a laptop

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although I would probably eliminate the desktop altogether at this point, as I hate feeling chained to the desk and finding doing the editing is much more endurable if I can vary my work setting. I would check to see what OS is required for your work before purchasing any new computer. I hear laptops now are a bargain, because they also are being used less and less, so you could probably get a good one fairly cheap.

What type of computer do you use for MT? - Jo

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I was considering a laptop but am afraid I would have a hard time getting used to it since I've always used a wireless ergonomic keyboard. Bear, you're right though - would be great for mobility. I had the feeling that desktops were getting to be extinct, but maybe not. I think I just need both (I wish)! Thanks for your replies.

you probably should get some computer basics. you can use your - keyboard wireless or not with a laptop sm

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I use a laptop with USB connected keyboard, mouse, printer, footpedal(s). The only difference between desk top and lap top is size - one can be loaded with anything the other has and most often come with the same preloaded gems. Bluetooth for wireless peripherals, including modem, standard issue. And, of course, desktop stays near the outlet.

Personally, I cannot wait to quit this so called work and get an Apple computer, but that's me.

Why would you not be able to use - your

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wireless keyboard with a laptop? I don't understand the problem. Anything you can use with a desktop you can use with a laptop if you have the right connectors.

I use a keyboard with my laptop sometimes - You just plus in the USB connector

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When I dog sit for my sister, I pack my laptop up and take it to her house and work on that. I just plug my keyboard in and push the laptop itself back a little so I can see the screen, but am using the keyboard. It's much easier than trying to re-learn the keyboard of the laptop when I do that.

Want to use a laptop. - Please sm

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I loved the mobility a laptop allows. Living in a rainy region, working on the patio on a rare warm, sunny day was so wonderful. Unfortunately, my current company supplies the computer and it is a desktop--too much of a hassle to transport from basement, transport back during shift in evening. As another poster wrote, though, check with your IT for the OS and other technical specifications before buying. Happy computer hunting!

What works for me - AnaPhylaxis

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I keep everything work-related in my office on a new HP Windows 7 desktop model. For the sake of focus, I find keeping everything work-related into one area beneficial, at least for me. I know when I'm at my desk on that desktop, that's "work time."

I'm so easily distracted that if I tried to work on with any mobility on a laptop, I'd never get anything done. Without structure, I'm useless.

computer - ep

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I am also wondering what, if any, companies use Apple computers. I use a laptop computer and love it.

it's not if the company uses Apple computers, it's Microsoft Windows - that is the key. last time I looked

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you had to buy the Apple computer and then Windows whatever version, and then MS Office. The two boys didn't play well together and split. One rules the world but the other is better in my eyes.

big-a-bucks.

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