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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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Baby ProofSubmitted by BigNerd on October 10, 2007 - 4:19pm.
Merlin. You will soon put your laptop vs. desktop philosophies aside in support of a simpler function: To keep your toddler from pushing the buttons on a floor standing P.C. tower. My wife an I now have a laptop that we can close up and slide to that sweet spot on the desk that our 2.5 year old can't get to. The only time he is interested, is when the computer is on and the screensaver pics of HIM are visible. Your life is all about baby-proofing now. Congrats! -BigNerd. » POSTED IN:
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