[Trainer-Talk] desktop vs. laptop

[Nancy Coffman]

Hello

One consideration is that laptops are extremely portable. Keeping them locked down could be more of a hassle. Also, a laptop layout can be learned on a desktop computer, and keyboards resembling those on laptops can be purchased. As for monitors, I would just purchased the smallest possible unless you demonstrate Magnification.

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> On Feb 14, 2017, at 4:08 PM, Greg Aikens via Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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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