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Originally Posted by DNSB
Are you referring to the Nexus as the snail? For what I use it for which is basically a cheap Wifi signal strength meter, it is more than adequate.
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Originally Posted by mdp
That one. Also as a patience trainer.
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But it was so much fun updating it after Google dropped support. Currently on AICP's 8.1 release.
As for the remainder of your post about working outdoors? Yes,
Vancouver, where you don't tan, you rust so most days, reading outdoors would require the use of one of my waterproof ereaders. As for work? My work spaces are indoors. One has a window, the other two feature concrete all around. For most of what I do, if I wanted to work outdoors, I would need to find a spot with decent WiFi connectivity that allows use of a VPN.
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Originally Posted by mdp
There is no device in your bag to solve the basic problem of using a desktop/productivity OS outdoors, or "outdoors" non-literally but extensively meaning "without full power of lighting regulation". (EDIT: I mean, you could use your laptop, but then you would also have to bring around the portable lamp with the darkbulb, which is further bulk, hassle, energy drain etc.)
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No device in my bag for a desktop/productivity OS outdoors? That's where my laptop comes in. It's more powerful than many desktops (CPU, RAM, storage) and lets me run Windows, Mac OSX and Linux (you did notice the virtual machines mentioned in my post). Admittedly, I like using the docking station with keyboard, mouse, dual 27" monitors but those are conveniences not necessities and only available in one of my workspaces.
As for lighting, the few times I've used my laptop outdoors simply positioning the screen to minimize the reflections makes it usable. And note that these were emergency type situations where I needed access to the MAN without taking the time to return to the great indoors. Normally, when I am outdoors, I am relaxing not working.
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Originally Posted by mdp
Which problem you do not see? Mobility. They say it's the future. Some of us want to be able to use computers around, outside the range of the CRT monitor cable. They are heavy, bulky, and I cannot move them much far without a generator. And, they also really prefer being used under a big umbrella.
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As already stated, my laptop is more powerful than many desktops and is, while not quite as light as a Macbook Air or Ultrabook, easily portable.
Though I am wondering what a portable lamp with a darkbulb is? Doesn't Hawking radiation makes using it a short term option.