jmcquown wrote:
>
> On 4/18/2018 11:42 AM, Gary wrote:
> > Once I get settled in a few years, I'll get a nifty new desktop.
> > I prefer those. The laptop is a handy backup though.
>
> I use my laptop *as* a desktop, I don't carry it around with me. Mainly
> it's a space issue. My desk is small but it has a pull-out keyboard
> tray I use a separate keyboard because I can't type well on the laptop
> keyboard.

Good thought, Jill. I am considering that myself now. If I had a
full keyboard and a mouse attached to a laptop, that's all I
would ever need.

I was looking at low end laptops but doing more research, I'm
seeing the downsides. I'm probably going with a better one. Need
to look online quite a bit this weekend but still will visit 3
local stores next week. For something like this, that will last
me for years, I want to see it in person if possible and check
out all the specs.

Thank you for the idea though. Rather than a cheap laptop now and
a more expensive desktop down the line, instead maybe buy a
better laptop now, add full keyboard and mouse and I have it all.
Just like a good desktop but also battery backup during hurricane
season. I already have a nice usb keyboard hooked up to my
middle generation computer (Win xp or nt) that I never use
anymore.