laptop essntial ?

[kpierce]

Originally Posted by belliott

Screen,screen ,screen.

Huh? It's beneficial to plug your screen into a big box on the ground instead of a smaller box on your desk?

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by kpierce

Why would anyone use a desktop? I can't think of any practical benefit whatsoever aside from being slightly cheaper.

Really no reason except price, I attach my laptop to a large screen at home.

[Chuck Lambert]

Originally Posted by tspargo

Looks neat Chuck! And thanks for the Link! But... how would I sync photos I've taken as John describes as being in *real time* as pic is shot..

Maybe a software thing?

3D has a photo time sync. Sync computer and camera clock and 3D looks for any photo +- 2 minutes from picture to inspection input and shows them for you to pick. Quick helpful if you take lots of pictures

Chuck

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by bkelly2

Really no reason except price, I attach my laptop to a large screen at home.

I have laptop,desktop and netbook.
Desktop has better choice of keyboard and that makes a big difference when typing all day.

Hooking up a laptop to a big screen is not a good experience as compared to simply using the screen attached.

Desktop also is more conducive to getting your work done as opposed to laying in bed or on the couch.

Desktops have more bang for the buck do not run low on battery.

Desktops are already hooked up to your printer and usually have two CD or DVD slots.

Desktops usually have more ports.

Desktops are better for multitasking due to the bigger amount of ram that most have.

Laptops are great road warriors and nice to take out to the deck but for serious down to it work ,the desktop is a much more seamless experience with out need to constantly unplug this and plug in that.
It is always right where you saw it last time and brings peace of mind that it is your prime IT center.

[kpierce]

Originally Posted by belliott

I have laptop,desktop and netbook.
Desktop has better choice of keyboard and that makes a big difference when typing all day.

Plug the same keyboard into your laptop. Bob's laziness can't be used for a reason.

Hooking up a laptop to a big screen is not a good experience as compared to simply using the screen attached.

See above about laziness

Desktop also is more conducive to getting your work done as opposed to laying in bed or on the couch.

Who uses a laptop connected to a big screen in bed? Pay attention Bobby.

Desktops have more bang for the buck do not run low on battery.

Price is the point already agreed upon. Battery is a non-issue when sitting at your desk plugged in.

Desktops are already hooked up to your printer and usually have two CD or DVD slots.

Wireless printers are the new standard. What? Bob the techno guru doesn't have a wireless printer? Your falling behind Bob, get with the game.

Desktops usually have more ports.

Non issue.

Desktops are better for multitasking due to the bigger amount of ram that most have.

My laptop has 4gb of ram. I can't imagine needing more.

Laptops are great road warriors and nice to take out to the deck but for serious down to it work ,the desktop is a much more seamless experience with out need to constantly unplug this and plug in that.
It is always right where you saw it last time and brings peace of mind that it is your prime IT center.

Bob's got one great point, you don't have to plug in two cords.

[ROBERT V. YOUNG]

If I am reading this post right,I think a wireless mouse is the first essential.
If you are asking is a laptop essential for being a HI.Yes to some and most.The reports software is installed and carried to the job.You have a PC at your fingertips,so to speak.Use nuance 10 with a microphone and no or little typing.
To me,yes essential.