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Laptops: A blessing or a curse?
Chanpory Rith | Oct 8 2007
When I got my first laptop, I loved the exhilarating freedom of whipping it out anytime I "needed" it. No matter where I am, I could work on a project, balance a budget, or play a video game. Years later, despite its "convenience", I'm dangerously married to my laptop. It's with me virtually everywhere. On the bus, at work, at home, in bed. And yes, it even goes with me to the toilet--the perfect time for multi-tasking, right? According to my estimate, I spend twice as much time looking at an LCD screen than high-definition reality. My laptop, supposedly handy, is now just an easy excuse to work (or procrastinate) at any time, all the time. I need help, and it's time for an intervention. Do you have an unhealthy marriage with your laptop? Have you switched back to desktops? How have you coped? Please share. 43 Comments
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 Going without?Submitted by wood.tang on October 8, 2007 - 1:02pm.
Here's the real question: who's willing to get rid of their laptop and work solely on a desktop? I use a Mini as my primary machine, but I also have a laptop that, like you Chanpory, mostly enables me to waste time, pecking at RSS feeds on the couch when I should be spending time with my family or reading a good book. I certainly don't need it, because I mostly work out of the house and don't travel for business. C'mon people, talk me into putting that thing on eBay. » POSTED IN:
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