You know you can use a mouse with a laptop and a full keyboard as well.
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I was going to say this.
If it’s not for gaming or any heavy-duty computing, then laptops have plenty of computing power, and the main drawbacks to a laptop (plugging in a mouse, keyboard and larger LED screen) is also it’s positives, because if you have to, you can unplug 4 cords from that laptop (less if you go wireless mouse and KB) and take it with you on trips or even just to another room.
It’s GREAT that way.
As for desktops, are they very popular still now that the all in ones are out there?
Plugging in a mouse makes sense. I do that with my laptops and never use the touch pads. Plugging in a keyboard many times seems like a waste. So I only do that when I set up to work remotely. Otherwise, I just use the keypad.
Plugging in a second monitor can be a big plus. It allows you to have more screen space and more windows open. At work, I use two extra screens and my laptop screen. I could still use some more screen space.
At home, I usually set up my laptops with an extra monitor. It is convenient. And when I am producing documents, it is almost mandatory. Cutting and pasting with two screens allows both applications to be open and visible at the same time.
My current setup is a 19in TV, wireless mouse, wireless keyboard, wireless printer and a laptop.