Re: [Finale] OT: Laptop accessories

2016-02-06 Thread David H. Bailey
On 2/5/2016 6:42 PM, Ryan wrote: > I normally use a desktop for my Finale work, but a job has appeared and > I'll need a laptop to work away from home. If you use a laptop for Finale, > what accessories do you recommend? > > Along with the MacBook, I plan on getting a mini MIDI keyboard, and

Re: [Finale] OT: Laptop accessories

2016-02-05 Thread Gippo Mercoli
I add an external trackpad to my macbook and use a midi keyboard mostly for inserting notes.  --  Gippo Mercoli www.clubgippo.com www.gamusic.com  www.djangoassociation.it On 6 Feb 2016 at 02:57:04, timothy price (timothy.pr...@valley.net) wrote: Agree with Christopher, however, i was raised

Re: [Finale] OT: Laptop accessories

2016-02-05 Thread Lawrence Yates
I regularly use Finale on my laptop - the only extra I use is a proper mouse (cordless) because I find the touchpad too awkward to use. Cheers, Lawrence On 5 February 2016 at 23:42, Ryan wrote: > I normally use a desktop for my Finale work, but a job has appeared and >

Re: [Finale] OT: Laptop accessories

2016-02-05 Thread timothy price
Agree with Christopher, however, i was raised on trackballs, so prefer them, without a cord, a trackball requires no additional space to move precisely and fast. For all graphics work, think trackballs are easier on the hand and arm. Again, personal choice. tim On Feb 5, 2016, at 8:00 PM,

[Finale] OT: Laptop accessories

2016-02-05 Thread Ryan
I normally use a desktop for my Finale work, but a job has appeared and I'll need a laptop to work away from home. If you use a laptop for Finale, what accessories do you recommend? Along with the MacBook, I plan on getting a mini MIDI keyboard, and numeric keypad. Not sure I'll need much more

Re: [Finale] OT: Laptop accessories

2016-02-05 Thread Christopher Smith
I carry a full-sized keyboard with me, because the numeric keypad doesn’t have a Clear key, among other reasons. I also can work more ergonomically on the full-sized keyboard. Also a mouse. I am ever so much more comfortable with a mouse than with a trackpad. Your mileage may vary.