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laptop or desktop - justme

Posted: Dec 31, 2009

I am considering getting a new computer in the next few months. Trying to decide between laptop and desktop? Can you really make speed on the laptop keyboard? Opinions? TIA

I type better on the laptop - tired

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keyboard than a standard one, but I have small fingers/hands. When I go back to typing on a regular keyboard now I am much slower and make more mistakes.

Plus, I love working on a laptop because I am not chained to a desk and can move around (and even travel) if I want.

But, that's just me.

I prefer desktop - Longfinger

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I feel like my fingers are too hunched over and close together on a laptop. I am forever hitting more than one key at a time. It's great to have for travel, but for working at home in the office I prefer the nice big desktop.

desktop. I cannot speed on a laptop, the keyboard is too flat...nm - comp

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Typing on a laptop - MT55

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I have a USB keyboard (full size) which I use when typing on my laptop. Works just fine and not that expensive.

You mean plug a 2nd, USB-type keyboard right into the laptop? - Longfinger

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I never thought of that!

Good idea, I'm going to try it.

full sized keyboards for a laptop - MT55

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I use a Logitech keyboard and mouse both plug into USB ports on the side of my laptop and if more USB space is needed, you can buy a USB hub (mine is one with 4 extra USB ports -- that just plugs into one of the USB ports, but provides extra USB slots if necessary). HTH

I do use a plug-in mouse (hate that finger pad) - Longfinger

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And I have a USB hub for my desktop for extra ports .. just never thought about an "outside" keyboard for the laptop.

Seems so logical, doesn't it? lol thanks again for the idea :)

I use a wireless mouse and keyboard with mine, - works fine. NM

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I use a wireless mouse and keyboard with mine, - works fine. NM

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