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MacGruber · 05-20-2011, 09:39 PM

Just curious, I've considered using this as a setup to replace my monster sized tower:

A laptop with HDMI out. This HDMI would then feed my large widescreen monitor. Plug in a keyboard mouse and keep the laptop lid closed most times and use it as a "small" desktop computer that can then go mobile.

It seems to be what I want... a home computer with a nice sized screen and flexibility of taking it with me on the go... without even having to get a 17" laptop for home use.

Is there a downside I'm not considering?

05-20-2011, 09:39 PM	#1
MacGruber Lifetime Suspension Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Calgary Exp:	Does anyone use this type of setup? Just curious, I've considered using this as a setup to replace my monster sized tower: A laptop with HDMI out. This HDMI would then feed my large widescreen monitor. Plug in a keyboard mouse and keep the laptop lid closed most times and use it as a "small" desktop computer that can then go mobile. It seems to be what I want... a home computer with a nice sized screen and flexibility of taking it with me on the go... without even having to get a 17" laptop for home use. Is there a downside I'm not considering? Last edited by MacGruber; 05-20-2011 at 10:51 PM.