Question
What is your primary development machine - a Desktop or a laptop? Why? Do you use both - if so, do you use source control to keep them synched?
This might seem like a dumb question but I'm on the steep part of the learning curve & I'd be interested in your insights.
[edit] - Using a laptop assumes hanging an Imax-sized screen off it when it is docked. Using a desktop assumes 2x Imax screens. [edit] - This is faster than Twitter! IDE is VS2008 - laptop is 17 (or 15) inch, 1920x1200
Answer
I'm on a Macbook Pro 17'', Penryn 2.5Ghz and 4Gb RAM... Also, 7200rpm HDD and a LED 1920x1200 screen...
Yes, I like coding on it! :p Don't get me wrong, if I could afford (the money and the hassle) I'd get a powerful desktop at work, with 2x 26'' LCDs and stuff... We have a Mac Pro at the office with 10GB RAM and 2 QuadCore CPU and it's... let's just say... lovely! I still reckon desktops get the best "snappyism" no matter what laptop you have!
But being able to get my laptop and go out somewhere is priceless! Does wonders to your (my) productivity! ;)
EDIT: At the office, I "just" have a 20'' external display, but having my Apple Keyboard (wired) is priceless!! I love that keyboard!!! Also, I carry around with me at all times my awesome Logitech MX Revolution! That thumb wheel working with Exposé is amazing and I miss it a lot when I don't have it with me... But the Macbook Pro's trackpad is 2nd to none (multi-touch actually).
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