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Laptop versus desktop? - lookin

Posted: Jun 16, 2010

I was wondering how many transcriptionists have started using a laptop instead of a true desktop for work? And by using a laptop, what I mean is hooking up a true mouse and keyboard. I am debating this and need to make a decision soon...

Thanks!

Laptop V Desktop - 15+ exp

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I use a Dell Inspiron 1750 17" screen with a full-size keyboard, including 10-key calculator pad. I love it! It works perfectly, is extremely fast and does everything I need it to do for either work or play. It came with Vista, but I made it a dual boot so now it runs either vista or xp. I recommend it.

Excellent - lookin

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Can you email me with how to do this? This is a second problem I am running into...most companies need you to be using XP...excellent!

laptop or desktop - dc

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I have been using strictly a laptop for the past 3-4 years. I have a wireless full size keyboard and a mouse with an expansion base for working here at home. The expansion base allows the laptop to sit up higher and has all sort of ports that gives you extra room to plug in anything you want to work on your laptop. I have two foot pedals which I have to switch back and forth all the time and this helps me keep both plugged in 24/7. I love the laptop. I have worked while camping and from motels, etc. Yes, I'm a bit of a workalholic! I can keep working from almost anywhere as long as the place has wi-fi access. When I do travel I take just the laptop and maybe my full size keyboard depending on the situation or I type directly from my laptop keyboard. The mouse I usually always take with me. I love it!

You need to check with your client/employer/MTSO. - sm

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At my IC job, laptops are totally frowned upon unless you can state that you will not take it out of the house because of the information that is contained on it if you lost it or it was stolen. Because of all the new HIPAA regulations, they are totally frowned upon.

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