I won't have another desktop. I don't like trying to sych between machines. However, when I'm at my desk I use an external keyboard and if I didn't have a tablet it would probably have an external monitor as well. As it is my tablet is used in portrait position on a stand that is quite comfortable.
Personally I don't like using a laptop in a lap. Using the tablet is okay but only because I never use it in laptop mode while in my lap for more than a line or two of text (and then only if absolutely necessary - on screen keyboards usually work as well or better anyway.) The ergonomics are one reason I'll never have a traditional laptop voluntarily again. Some of the companies we work with don't have desktops for any of their employees or contractors. Primarily that's because most of their work involves travel and they work from home, hotel room, client's office or wherever. Cheryl D. Wise MS FrontPage MVP Certified Professional Web Developer Start to Web - next session begins March 5 See http://starttoweb.com -----Original Message----- From: Peter MacGregor Nationally we're seeing rising cases of RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) due to the keyboards being unsuitable for correct posture and long-term typing (keys too close together), we're seeing cases of back pain due to people being hunched over them rather than sitting upright in a good posture (that often applies to home workers) and also eyestrain due to the type of screen fitted. The back pain/eyestrain issues are often combined as the top of screen of any computer that is in constant use should be roughly level with the eyebrow but laptops of course don't have that size screen! Often the various problems combine. I advise all my clients to have a Policy that laptops are not under any circumstances to be used in preference to a desk-top in the office, nor in any home office. (Employers here are liable for ensuring the correct equipment is used in home offices. There is even a lobby that says they should be liable even if they didn't supply the furniture!!) The whole issue is complex (there are other considerations too) and has plenty of opportunity for argument and discussion. I steer clear of that and simply advise best practice - if that is observed then the employer has done his part! (Says he ducking below parapet again!!) ____ The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM ____ To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or use the web interface http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ Send Your Posts To: [email protected] To change subscription settings, add a password or view the web interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=wdvltalk ________________ http://www.wdvl.com _______________________ You are currently subscribed to wdvltalk as: [email protected] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with.
