Laptop works great for me
Posted By: MTLifer on 2009-02-13
In Reply to: Thanks Joy - been in MTing for 20 years - - Amanda Howard
I've been using a laptop now for over a year for full time MT. I have a Sony Vaio with plenty memory and great processor. I attach my mouse, keyboard and foot pedal and I'm good to go. I traveled over the summer and was able to work from anywhere with internet access. A great thing! 
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