Like I mentioned earlier the OP was about MBPs anything I am commenting on is pertaining to the subject matter of the OP. Perhaps next time I should spell it out with more specifics.
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What was the point of getting a MBP?
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Like I mentioned earlier the OP was about MBPs anything I am commenting on is pertaining to the subject matter of the OP. Perhaps next time I should spell it out with more specifics.
Though considered obsolete or even archaic by today's laptops, when I was in college I used a stand called iCurve (I think Belkin made it) and an official Apple Keyboard + Logitech Trackball.
Because as most people indicated, in college this was my one computer. I needed to have something in classes, and I wanted something more... "useable" in terms of my deskspace.
As for the external monitor, I've never tried it, but I suppose it could be good since I'm looking at a 14" display all day, my Dell 20.1" FP would be much easier on the eyes.
Because as most people indicated, in college this was my one computer. I needed to have something in classes, and I wanted something more... "useable" in terms of my deskspace.
As for the external monitor, I've never tried it, but I suppose it could be good since I'm looking at a 14" display all day, my Dell 20.1" FP would be much easier on the eyes.
Larger monitors are needed for many peoples line of work whether it be design ,video, or whatever else. Also a lot of people game heavily, big monitors are nice in that aspect. This is also where a mouse would come in, you NEED one for gaming and it helps a lot in many design work aspects.
And at the end of the day if that person needs to travel or just wants to sit out back and browse the web, they pick up their machine and bring it with them in a bag : )
And at the end of the day if that person needs to travel or just wants to sit out back and browse the web, they pick up their machine and bring it with them in a bag : )
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I use my MBP at home with an Apple Wireless Keyboard and a Magic Mouse connected to a 23" Samsung LCD...Movies/TV/SlingBox from my MBP look brilliant on the bigger Samsung panel...
When necessary, I can disconnect the external and take the MBP to another room, or on the road...IMO, it is the best use of the very versatile MBP...
btw, the Magic Mouse with BTT is SWEET!
Most of the people I see on this website use an external keyboard, mouse, and monitor with their MBP.
Well, let us put a minute of thought into this, shall we? A MacBook is portable, whereas a desktop is not. Having an external monitor, keyboard, and mouse effectively turns your portable computer into a desktop computer. Thus, having external peripherals is the best of both worlds. See, posts like this and my subsequent responses are what put me in time outs on the forums, so I'll just leave it at that.
I just feel like it is such a waste of money when you spend such a large amount to get an already incredible machine.
How is it a waste of money? I use an external keyboard and mouse with my MBP. The mouse is MUCH faster and more accurate at everything than the trackpad, not to mention the programmable buttons. Using the external keyboard is more comfortable than using the MBP's keyboard and saves wear and tear on the MBP. Plus, I have the portability when I need it. If you don't need or want those things, that's fine. But don't think that everyone else's needs or wants mirror yours.
Why should it bother you at all what others choose to do with their MBPs? What others do has no effect on what you may choose to do with your MBP.
As well work, my Macs are also extensions of my brain for stuff like surfing, email, ideas, music etc. If these were the only things I used a laptop for rather than heavy duty graphics work, I'd happily just have a laptop and use it in the way the OP describes.
It's nice being able to take stuff with you, but it's also awesome to have a desktop setup sometimes too. It's just the most flexible way of going about things.
It's nice being able to take stuff with you, but it's also awesome to have a desktop setup sometimes too. It's just the most flexible way of going about things.
Have an iMac and this 13" MBP. Unless I'm at a hotel I am always connected via ext kybd, mouse, & monitor (ofc & home). Even then I carry the little BT keyboard and a BT mouse when I travel. Now that I have the iMac I hardly use the MBP at home. With Dropbox my files are available on every Windows and Mac system.
Some us just prefer a ext mouse and keyboard. Even if I couldn't find a kybd I'll always use a mouse. Just don't like trackpads.
Cheers,
Some us just prefer a ext mouse and keyboard. Even if I couldn't find a kybd I'll always use a mouse. Just don't like trackpads.
Cheers,
Surely the more money you spend on an electronic device, the more uses you want to have from it? Do you also take umbrage with people who drive 4x4s on roads?
Personally I'd be mightily annoyed if I'd spent the amount of money I've paid for my MBP to find that it wasn't any good to use as a main computer, whether it's set up like a desktop or not. If you want something that is only going to be purely portable and no good for anything else, buy a netbook or an iPad.
I use mine as a laptop most of the time, I do at points hook it up to my 32" 1080p TV via an AV receiver for better resolution and audio if I want to watch Hi Def video files or want to play games on a bigger screen.
Yes the MBP is a fantastic notebook, and the trackpad is more than sufficient for most tasks (I've yet to come across a Windows lappy where I'd say that), however it still isn't as good as a mouse for doing a lot of work in Word/Pages, PowerPoint/Keynote and Photoshop, and a total waste of time where games are concerned (barring Football Manager lol). I just can't understand why you want to restrict it to such a narrow usage.