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Bikeshedding, or why I want to build a laptop

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224 points cspags | 1 comments | 01 Dec 25 01:08 UTC | HN request time: 0.197s | source
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layer8 ◴[07 Dec 25 12:30 UTC] No.46181262[source]▶
I just don’t use laptops. My employer never required me to use one, and with remote logins and WFH there is also little need for mobility. A desktop setup is necessary for good ergonomics anyway, and then you may as well use a desktop computer. In a pinch, I can use an iPad with remote desktop on the go, but the need rarely arises.
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npodbielski ◴[07 Dec 25 12:35 UTC] No.46181276[source]▶
I agree but as the HN post few months ago about a guy who uses glasses to connect to his phone as an external screen, this would be great. Having ability to work outside and have a nice big screen... thought of working in the summer outside and have a daily dose of vitamin D... Working entire days in my office in my house is comfortable but kind of sad. When you are finally done it is late and sun is setting already.
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1. layer8 ◴[07 Dec 25 13:17 UTC] No.46181475[source]▶
I’m lucky to have flexible working hours, so I can take breaks during the day and go out for errands, for a walk or bike ride.

Working outside in the sun sounds nice, but display/glasses technology isn’t quite there yet for that, and I’d still want an ergonomic chair and proper ergonomic keyboard on a stable surface (table), for any extended work.