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| Yes, this is another repeat poll | Feb 15, 2012 |
But now I have a new netbook, so I have a new screen
| | | | Allison Wright (X) 
Portugal
Local time: 11:22
| One can dream | Feb 15, 2012 |
Jan Kolbaba wrote: is what I've been using. You'll get used to it very quickly, especially when you are a technical translator since you need to have MANY (reference) windows open and to switch among them frequently. This is my working environment: http://www.transl-services.com/docs/plocha.jpg Jan
Not a technical translator, but rather envious! Two screens that size would do me nicely, thank you!
Meanwhile, will continue with my laptop.
| | | | Julie Thompson
United States
Local time: 06:22
Spanish to English
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| sometimes two, sometimes three | Feb 15, 2012 |
I like using two screens. But, I also like using three screens, if it's two with a desktop and the third being the laptop. My family likes to tease me about the setup.
| | | | carolvitti
Brazil
Local time: 07:22
English to Portuguese
As I got 1 laptop I use at least 4 screens.
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| Our habits evolve | Feb 15, 2012 |
Nikki Scott-Despaigne wrote: Mary Worby wrote:
1 laptop, 1 screen. Works for me!
(and I'm sure we've had this one before) From memory, this too is a repeat poll. In two weeks to my knowledge we have had two repeat polls, or close to repeats. ProZ will soon have had more repeats than the BBC! 
It may be interesting to see how they change over years
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| | | | Yaotl Altan
Mexico
Local time: 04:22
Member (2006)
English to Spanish
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1 monitor in desktop. More than that is energy waste to me
Perhaps certain professions need 2 monitors (graphic designers, for instance) but I don't think translators needs require more than 1 monitor.
| | | | Jan Kolbaba
Czech Republic
Local time: 12:22
Member (2006)
English to Czech
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| It's a question... | Feb 15, 2012 |
Perhaps certain professions need 2 monitors (graphic designers, for instance) but I don't think translators needs require more than 1 monitor.
for example, for translating a manual for a TV or an agricultural machine I get a few references PDFs + one main PDF document, 2 or more glossaries in XLS format, directions in Word, then I have a main window open in a CAT tool (mostly Trados). Then internet browser, dictionary(ies), Outlook, Skype and more. I know that I can minimize these windows in to the bar and switch among them, but that's quite inconvenient and time consuming since I use all of them frequently. I cannot imagine to handle all of these windows on one screen.
[Edited at 2012-02-15 14:25 GMT]
| | | | Ty Kendall
United Kingdom
Local time: 11:22
Hebrew to English
| Evolution takes time..... | Feb 15, 2012 |
Stanislaw Czech wrote: Nikki Scott-Despaigne wrote: Mary Worby wrote:
1 laptop, 1 screen. Works for me!
(and I'm sure we've had this one before) From memory, this too is a repeat poll. In two weeks to my knowledge we have had two repeat polls, or close to repeats. ProZ will soon have had more repeats than the BBC! It may be interesting to see how they change over years BR S
....and the last time this poll was asked was only 5 months ago (5th Sep 2011).
This poll, or a slight variation on it has been asked 6+ times in the past few years with practically identical results each time.
...whilst I do agree that it would be interesting to see this same poll asked in time with technological changes taken into account, it really shouldn't be asked every few months, ask again in 5, 10 years and the results may be more illuminating rather than repetitive.
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| I'm afraid I must disagree. | Feb 15, 2012 |
Yaotl Altan wrote: 1 monitor in desktop. More than that is energy waste to me Perhaps certain professions need 2 monitors (graphic designers, for instance) but I don't think translators needs require more than 1 monitor.
I'm afraid I must disagree, Yaotl. Some time ago I had the chance to work with two screens, and it's really so much more comfortable.
Nowadays I only use my 15" laptop, and I miss the good times! May be I grew a bit picky, but I think a 17" screen would be more comfortable too.
| | | | Rebecca Garber
Local time: 06:22
Member (2005)
German to English
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Except when I have to run the cat tool on the PC. In which case, I use 2, since I still search faster on the Mac. The diacritics are simply much easier to type.
Perhaps this should be a once a year poll to see how the technology is tending?
| | | | | Dreamland. :) | Feb 15, 2012 |
| | | | | Cyber real estate | Feb 15, 2012 |
...whilst I do agree that it would be interesting to see this same poll asked in time with technological changes taken into account, it really shouldn't be asked every few months, ask again in 5, 10 years and the results may be more illuminating rather than repetitive. [/quote]
Agree. But ProZ has to fill its cyber real estate space one way or the other in daily basis.
I don't know how vast the space is but our brain obviously is not that expansive.
Repeat in short succ... See more ...whilst I do agree that it would be interesting to see this same poll asked in time with technological changes taken into account, it really shouldn't be asked every few months, ask again in 5, 10 years and the results may be more illuminating rather than repetitive. [/quote]
Agree. But ProZ has to fill its cyber real estate space one way or the other in daily basis.
I don't know how vast the space is but our brain obviously is not that expansive.
Repeat in short succession appears to be inevitable.
Well, when we don't like it, let's just ignore, or else, dare to explore unknown territories ▲ Collapse
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Michael Harris
Germany
Local time: 12:22
Member (2006)
German to English
| 3, the more the merrier | Feb 15, 2012 |
Have three "big" monitors, 32" and it is sooo convienent to use. If you sit 14 - 16 hours a day in front of your monitor working then I want some comfort. And, as mentioned all the reference material, etc. you need nowadays, I can spread them all over the place
| | | | Mario Chavez (X)
Local time: 06:22
English to Spanish
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| Two 23-inch LG IPS monitors...ahem | Feb 15, 2012 |
Alma de Kok wrote: Did you clean your desk before taking the picture? Or does it look this way allways?? I'm impressed. I use two 24" monitors on a very messy corner desk, my wireless keyboard and mouse rest on a sliding shelve under my desk. Regards, Alma
At first, I thought half of the respondents worked with just one monitor. Thanks for the support, Alma!
I've been using two monitors for some years now, although the recent 2x23 inches is the one I'm most proud of. These are IPS monitors (not just your average LCD screen), costing a bit more. The reason is that I do desktop publishing on the side and the right color calibration is important.
Plus, I can watch HD movies on them as well.
This topic gives me an idea for a poll...
Mario Chávez
| | | | Mario Chavez (X)
Local time: 06:22
English to Spanish
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| Run the cat (tool)? | Feb 15, 2012 |
Rebecca Garber wrote:
Except when I have to run the cat tool on the PC. In which case, I use 2, since I still search faster on the Mac. The diacritics are simply much easier to type.
Perhaps this should be a once a year poll to see how the technology is tending?
I had to chuckle. I thought of a cat running over your PC...
Mario Chávez
also a Mac user
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