[Trainer-Talk] desktop vs. laptop

[Greg Aikens]

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I would definitely keep full size keyboards and/or full size monitors available if we went that route. It's not likely that we would move completely away from desktops though, considering the cost. It is good to know that others see it the same way. 

Best,

Greg

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David,

I feel likewise. I found the laptop  commands hard to do.
I tried to learn the laptop keyboard commands and found them not only awkward to position my hands that way but much harder to remember.
I'm so glad to hear I'm not the only one! So, with my laptop, I hooked a wireless keyboard to it although USB keyboards work. Just remember Greg, not all learners are the same and you should have a variety of options to meet their needs.

Ashley
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Personally I find laptop jaws commands difficult to remember and do, so prefer full-sized keyboard, but if you learn a certain way, that is what you know, and you can always hook USB keyboards to laptops, if you need both options -- same with large monitors.

Dave



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Subject: [Trainer-Talk] desktop vs. laptop

Hello all,
I'm working with our development department to draw up a list of specific items we need to update our teaching lab at the center. On that list is replacing our old desktop computers. My initial assumption was that I needed to replace all of my old desktops with new desktops and add a few laptops. 
However, my VP asked if we could/should replace desktops with laptops, either completely or partially. This seems like it might give us the greatest flexibility. So, from a teaching standpoint, what would I lose if we used all laptops instead of desktops? The only things I can think of are keyboard layout and the size of the monitor for magnification users, both of which can be connected to a laptop. I realize that the financial side of the decision looks different, scince workstations typically cost less than laptops, but I'm just asking from a teaching perspective.

Thanks for any opinions.

Best,
Greg

Greg Aikens
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