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[–] [email protected] 8 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

I wouldn't say no gain. I would love that real estate on my bedside stand I use with physical disability. I would not want the sub 17" form factor and keyboard though. I struggle to do anything super technical without a second screen which is a pain in the ass. I can't sit at a desktop and the ergonomics of a laptop are unbeatable in my situation.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

It looks like when it's extended it adds a second screen. But it's vertical, one on top of the other. I feel like doing it horizontally would be more natural to use. Baby steps, I guess.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

I have a monitor on a custom made arm that sits above my laptop when I need a second screen.

It works well in a tight space like in a board meeting at a conference table or plane seat. Vertical doesn't make a real difference in my experience. You just need two spaces that do not move so that you can quickly reference multiple documents and keep your place between them.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago)

Good point. I was thinking of best use case, but really whatever works will do.