Re: Using laptop as full time "desktop"?

 On Mar 11, 8:59 am, m...@privacy.net wrote:


Most manufacturers now recommed removing the battery when being used
for long periods while connected to 110 vac.




I have an Acer 5315 that runs pretty much 24/7. I did put a cooling
pad with two fans under it and have had no problems since I bought it
at WalMart in November 2007 ($348 Special!)


Since mine runs 24/7 I can't answer this.


I treat mine just as a regular computer and except for the cooling pad
give it no special considerations at all.

  Another issue is ergnomoic.
Some people have neck problems and arm numbness
from looking down all the time.
Some laptops have video ports to drive regular monitors
when you are at a desk.

 

I have the above problem as well but was thinking I
could use a laptop "stand" to alleviate that. see link

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetail.do?oid 9502&WT.mc_n=4&WT.mc_t=U&cm_ven=COMPARISON%20SHOPPING&cm_cat=GOOGLE&cm_plaÚTAFEED->PRODUCTS&cm_ite=1%20PRODUCT&cm_keycode=4

 

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetail.do?oid 9502&WT.mc_n=4&WT.mc_t=U&cm_ven=COMPARISON%20SHOPPING&cm_cat=GOOGLE&cm_plaÚTAFEED->PRODUCTS&cm_ite=1%20PRODUCT&cm_keycode=4

I've tried various stands in the past (though not the one you've linked
above).  They don't work, for me anyway.  That is, the hold the machine as
advertised, but the overall ergonomics aren't any better, may be worse.  How
often do you type with your hands at chin level, or on an extremely tilted
keyboard?

 
http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetail.do?oid 9502&WT.mc_n=4&WT.mc_t=U&cm_ven=COMPARISON%20SHOPPING&cm_cat=GOOGLE&cm_plaÚTAFEED->PRODUCTS&cm_ite=1%20PRODUCT&cm_keycode=4

Those who use them mostly use a proper keyboard as well.