For the last 2 years I am using a notebook for all my computer related activities. I still have an up to date desktop computer (or two), mostly for backup reasons (in case something happens to my notebook), but it doesn’t see much use.
Having everything on my notebook is really nice, mostly because I can have all my data and applications with me all the time. For some time I tried using both the desktop and notebook, but synchronizing was difficult and frustrating.
Although the notebook is quite powerful (3GHz, 1GB ram) and has a large display (1400×1050) there is one thing I would love to have: dual monitor setup, for when I am at the office (which is quite often, since we are talking about a home-office here).
I know there are some add-on solutions for this problem (e.g. SideCar) but they are expensive and I am not sure it does exactly what I want. And some notebooks (mine included) support an external monitor functioning as 2nd monitor.
But it’s really awful having dual monitor setup with different monitors! What I would really prefer is this: two identical external monitors. When they are plugged in, the notebook’s monitor should be deactivated. I wonder if any notebooks have this feature (although I doubt it).
I’m right there with you on using only laptops for all my computing and development needs. I have tried looking for a similar solution some time ago but haven’t been able to find anything practical. Sometimes I VNC from my dual display desktop onto my primary development notebook. On a fast network, this will work if you are looking for physical coding comfort versus refresh rate.
- Andrey B.
Comment by Andrey Butov — June 24, 2005 @ 19:01
I never thought of that. I will try to VNC from my desktop PC to the notebook and see how it feels. Thanks!
Comment by Dimitris Giannitsaros — June 24, 2005 @ 23:09