Monday, January 15, 2007
My notebook computer has a 17" screen, weighs as much as a healthy toddler, and I like it that way.
What I mean to say is that my idea of what a laptop is does not congrue with the general public's idea. I do not own a desktop computer, but I need the power of one. I need to be able to do the graphics and design work and I need to be able to do it wherever and whenever I want/need to. Have you ever lugged a desktop computer with you? Now those things are heavy. And they don't even run on battery power.
I consider my computer an ultralight desktop. Sure, the accesories make my bag a bit heavier still, but I only carry the ones I need. Okay, so I don't need the USB headphones...
Anyhow, some time ago I was out with a friend and neglected to bring Lucille (my laptop) along. I neglected to bring her because, well, my shoulder needed some rest. I needed to check my email quickly and find an address in an online directory, but was stymied by the fact that I didn't have a computer. I looked around at the others in the cafe and thought, "I'd really like one of those portable laptops, you know, the ones you can just get some quick work done on and send a few pieces of email."
It honestly took a few moments befored it occured to me that that is precisely what other people use their laptops for.
I'd actually like to know what percentage of graphic designers use laptops and not desktops for their work. It's really become a viable option, and I'm guessing it's not terribly odd now. However, it's hard for me to gauge, because in my paradigm, laptops are vastly superior to desktops. It just seems natural that everyone would prefer one.
What I mean to say is that my idea of what a laptop is does not congrue with the general public's idea. I do not own a desktop computer, but I need the power of one. I need to be able to do the graphics and design work and I need to be able to do it wherever and whenever I want/need to. Have you ever lugged a desktop computer with you? Now those things are heavy. And they don't even run on battery power.
I consider my computer an ultralight desktop. Sure, the accesories make my bag a bit heavier still, but I only carry the ones I need. Okay, so I don't need the USB headphones...
Anyhow, some time ago I was out with a friend and neglected to bring Lucille (my laptop) along. I neglected to bring her because, well, my shoulder needed some rest. I needed to check my email quickly and find an address in an online directory, but was stymied by the fact that I didn't have a computer. I looked around at the others in the cafe and thought, "I'd really like one of those portable laptops, you know, the ones you can just get some quick work done on and send a few pieces of email."
It honestly took a few moments befored it occured to me that that is precisely what other people use their laptops for.
I'd actually like to know what percentage of graphic designers use laptops and not desktops for their work. It's really become a viable option, and I'm guessing it's not terribly odd now. However, it's hard for me to gauge, because in my paradigm, laptops are vastly superior to desktops. It just seems natural that everyone would prefer one.
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