Quote Originally Posted by woohoo View Post
The problem with laptops is they have smaller than standard desktop keyboards, not to mention that they are not as easy to replace. Alam mo naman, ang mga users natin sa network, walang pakialam sa mga gamit (pero hindi ko naman nilalahat).

Granted, you can always replace them with USB keyboards (and trackpads can be replaced by USB Mice), but that's beside the point. Besides, if the built-in keyboard gets damaged, it will only be wasting work space. :smiley:
Arguing against using laptops/netbooks isn't going dissuade a lot of people since they have been doing this for quite some time already. A lot of multinational companies often issue laptop to their people because it is cost efficient. Laptops/notebooks/netbooks tend to be made more durable especially in places where people often use it like the keyboard and mouse pointer devices. These tend to last longer than your typical cheap desktop keyboard and mouse. Although laptops/netbooks are still machines and will fail some day, that day would be far in the future.

As for the small keyboard... if one will be using it at the office, you can always connect a standard keyboard and mouse for ease of use. The main point of a portable computer is that it is a portable computer where you can take your work anywhere you wish. You won't even need a permanently assigned table to work so it is possible to have common area tables instead of permanent cubicles. All you'll need is a lockable set of drawers on wheels to keep your personal stuff in and close to you while in the office.