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Singing and Dancing Laptop
donny-gal
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While trying to sort out my existing desktop problem (another post) I am just wondering whether in future do I need a desktop, or whether there is now a Laptop which has all the necessary connections to eliminate the need for a desktop?
DG
DG
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Why is it I have less time now I am retired then when I worked?
Why is it I have less time now I am retired then when I worked?
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What connections did you have in mind?That gum you like is coming back in style.0
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The usual ones I seem to run out of is USB, and have never managed to get a USB hub that works satisfactorily. Most I have found is 4, so if you have a seperate USB mouse and keyboard added to it, and a printer/scanner a usb hdd, then you have to start juggling if you want to put something on a USB stick. (as a touch typist a full size keyboard for any length of use if preferred).
I would want to be able to use it with a TV so a HDMI would be needed, and a very large HDD. Composite or scart would be good too.
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:doh: Lappy or desktop, Desktop you could put in a USB PCI card in , lappy you will need a powered hub probably.4.8kWp 12x400W Longhi 9.6 kWh battery Giv-hy 5.0 Inverter, WSW facing Essex . Aint no sunshine ☀️ Octopus gas fixed dec 24 @ 5.74 tracker again+ Octopus Intelligent Flux leccy0
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I have tried powered USB hubs and still not found them great, always causes conflicts. Maybe the answer is a wireless mouse and keyboard set which only needs one port.
Thanks. DGMember #8 of the SKI-ers Club
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why the use of a mouse? Lappys have trackpads in them"If you no longer go for a gap, you are no longer a racing driver" - Ayrton Senna0
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Yes, I know, but while I use one very successfully I find a mouse easier, especially if I am using a separate keyboard as my laptop would be closed.Member #8 of the SKI-ers Club
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